Winter has officially arrived in New Zealand, bringing cooler temperatures outside and crisp mornings to our local neighbourhoods.
As the seasons change and we shift to spending more time indoors around heating, our grooming routines naturally ne...
Let's be honest: the gym is a weird place. It's a room full of strangers in spandex, lifting heavy objects, and making questionable grunting noises.
But there's a thin line between "getting those gains" and "being the person everyone talks about ...
Whether you're maintaining a sharp beard line or going clean shaven, the act of picking up a blade is one of the oldest traditions in the book. It's a ritual that has played out in every corner of the world for thousands of years, evolving from j...
Growing a beard is easy. You just stop shaving, right?
Wrong.
If it were that simple, every guy on the street would have a mane like a Viking. The reality is that betwen the "patchy phase", the "ithcy phase", and the "my partner wants me to shave...
Change is in the air. As the New Zealand humidity drops and the March air cools, the "low-maintenance" grooming approach of summer no longer meets the required standard.
It's time to recalibrate your routine, repair seasonal damage and sharpen you...
Choosing between manual and electric grooming tools isn't a matter of which is "better", but which is right for the task at hand. While the manual blade is the undisputed king of closeness, the modern lifestyle requires a kit that can keep pace. ...
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re settling the age-old debate once and for all. Does she actually like the beard, or is she just "putting up with it"?
While personal style is always subjective, data and evolutionary psychology tel...
There's a specific feeling to the first few weeks of January. The holidays are behind us, the resolutions are written and that familiar "back to work" feeling is starting to settle in.
While the New Zealand summer is still in full swing, our focu...
You survived the Christmas rush. Now you've traded your suit for shorts and your office for the road, the boat or the beach. Sun, humidity, chlorine and the constant hat-on/hat-off cycle can quickly ruin a fresh cut. We asked our Barbers for the...
The New Zealand summer holidays mean warmer weather, beach time and a greater need for comfort and confidence below the neck. While your haircut and beard are your signature, summer demands that the rest of your grooming routine is just as sharp....
As the chill of winter fades, Spring brings increased sun, humidity and allergens. Here's our expert guide to adapting your grooming for the warmer months, ensuring you look sharp and feel great.
1. Essential 2-step Skincare Routine
Healthy spring...
When a big event is coming up, like a major holiday or a wedding, the last few weeks are always a rush. Don’t let the last minute scramble for a haircut add to your stress.
In our new guide, "Avoid the Rush: Your Stress-Free Haircut Timeline," we share the secret to the perfect timing and the simple Queue Hack that helps you walk in as your barber is ready.
Planning ahead ensures you get the stress-free experience you deserve, so you look sharp and feel great for all your important events.