Grooming

Is your go-to fragrance feeling a bit heavy for the hotter months? Switch it up for something fresh and different. From Italian classics to modern British masterpieces, these elite summer scents will keep you cool through the warmer weather…

Exfoliators promise a win-win of healthier skin and a closer shave. To find out how they work and which ones make good on that promise, SLMan spoke to Tom Harrigan of The Ned and skincare expert Lisa Franklin. Here’s what they had to say…

Simon Duffy launched Bulldog Skincare in 2007. Today, it has global retail sales of more than $100m but Simon’s focus is on a new business. Waken is applying Bulldog’s principles to dental products and Simon believes it can go far. He spoke to SLMan about thinking like an entrepreneur and the lessons he’s learnt to this point…

However committed you are to the products on your bathroom shelf, it’s always good to keep yourself up to date with the latest developments. From the product with a 100,000-long wait list to an eco-friendly razor, here’s everything new and noteworthy in grooming right now...

In just five years, the value of the men’s grooming market has quadrupled. The latest product to catch the eyes of male skincare pioneers is the face mask. SLMan asked Kyle LaFond, founder of premium skincare brand American Provenance, and Ieva Strautniece of the Gentlemen’s Tonic barbershop and spa in London, for everything you need to know. Because, if you’ve got extra time indoors on your hands, now is a good time to experiment…

As an integral part of morning and evening grooming routines done right, a good face wash goes a long way. With plenty out there that claim to brighten, cleanse and rejuvenate your skin, it’s hard to know which one to buy. To make the decision easier, we’ve rounded up the best on the market for all skin types, uses and price ranges.

Hair issues can be a taboo subject for many men, but dandruff and dry scalp are common conditions – they affect more than half the British population each year. For the full story on dandruff, and how to treat it, SLMan spoke to Dr Amélie Seghers, consultant dermatologist at the Cadogan Clinic. Here’s what she told us...

Want to know what those numbers on the side of sunscreen bottles actually mean? And why SPF isn’t just for summer holidays? SLMan asked Lesley Reynolds – cosmeceuticals expert and founder of The Harley Street Skin Clinic – to answer these questions and more...

As we head towards summer season, now’s a good time to get your feet fit for display. Aldwyn Boscawen is the founder of Fitzrovia’s Aldwyn & Sons, the first salon in the UK to offer pedicures just for men. He spoke to SLMan about the basics of keeping your feet neat and what you can be doing at home right now…

It’s now at least a month since you last went to the barber – probably longer. Lockdown is still running and how long can you hold out? If you feel you have no choice but to take matters into your own hands, SLMan asked Ruffians head barber Craig Meggs, and Sean and Nick of The Hair Bros, for their home haircut tips…

Ageing happens to the best of us so it's worth getting the tools for the job. And, ideally, you should start using them before the effects of a poor grooming routine start to show. SLMan spoke to Gregor Jaspers, founder of skincare brand The Grey, for the full story on staying fresh faced for as long as possible.

More and more men are recognising the value of self-care and London’s spas are responding. Whether you’re looking for thermal waters, a sleep pod or a deep-tissue massage, there’s now a spa that can help. Here’s a rundown of the city’s best places for guaranteed relaxation.