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How to Handle the Summer Sweats (Year Round)
Ah yes, summer: the season of sunshine, surfing, and, of course, sweating. With the record-breaking levels of heat, one has to think that there must be record-breaking levels of perspiration. Whether it has been dealing with the smelly, sticky, or just plain wet, these past few months have really made me revisit my gratitude for deodorant.
4 Ways to Perfect Your Beard This Fall

Fall is just about here and with No Shave November around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to maintain your bea...
Green Washing- A harsh reality to natural skincare

Green Marketing or Green washing is a common practice in today's skincare industry. Words such as "natural" and "organic" are often used to sell ...

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#AskSloan: Boosting Facial Hair Growth

Dear Sloan, I've had a beard for as long as I can remember. I'm at just about 6 months with no trimming of any kind. Quite frankly, I don't ev...

#AskSloan: Pomade's Puzzlements and Payoffs

Hi Sloan, Very interested in your Commando Hair Pomade. I am looking for a textured look and high shine, from a natural product that gives the...

#AskSloan: Red Hook vs. Fort Greene

Sloan, I have two questions please.What is the difference between Red Hook and Fort Greene, and how are they applied to the beard? (Recommend...

Halloween Hair Massacre!

Last week I visited a barber shop in Tribeca on Church St (I wont get any more specific) and received the worst haircut of my life. I wanted a loos...

#AskSloan: Face on Fire

Dear Sloan, Was wondering if you could help me out. The guy I am with has a fantastic beard, but for the love it is razor sharp! The le...

Bearded on the Job

Recently while interviewing for a job that would have put me on public view in front of a particular company’s clientele, I was informed that my fa...