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Help Your Scalp Be the Healthiest it Can Be

Keep your scalp and hair healthy with the right products and expert tips from Clear's hair dermatologist Francesca Fusco.
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The Best Konjac Sponges for Men in 2022

What is a Konjac sponge? It's a biodegradable exfoliant that helps fight wrinkles, scars, and acne. You can find the best Konjac sponges right here.
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The 9 Best Water Flossers To Buy Now

Water picks exist and they are the safer, easier alternative to flossing. Here are 9 of our favorite water picks.
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The Best Men’s Cashmere Clothing in Summer 2022

The best cashmere clothing for men are cozy, cool, and luxurious material.
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Grooming Journals: Inside NASCAR Driver Landon Cassill’s Self-Care Routine

10 years into his NASCAR career,and Cassill is still the most stylish driver in the game. By Sara Klausing.
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How to Get Rid of Back Acne: 5 Treatments That Work

Back acne or 'bacne' can be painful, awkward, and itchy. Dr. Anne Beal, M.D., M.P.H., gives us some guidance about how to prevent and treat it. 
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The Best Hand Soaps for Men in 2022, Reviewed

Whether there's a global health crisis or not, hand-washing is essential in our everyday lives. Check out our list of the best hand soaps for 2022.
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The Best Mouthwashes to Buy in 2022

Here are the best mouthwashes for fighting bad breath, gum disease, and tooth decay, for plaque control, and teeth whitening.
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Clean Up Your Act with Art of Sport Body Care This Holiday Season

Art of Sport is a personal care brand founded by Kobe Bryant. This holiday, whether it’s for yourself or someone's stocking, AOS has a spread of options to suit your hygiene and lifestyle needs.
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Meridian Prime Day Sale: Save 25% off the Best Manscaping Products

Use code PRIMEDAY25 to get 25% off all the brand's products, which include trimmers, body washes, and soaps for men.
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Lumin Prime Day 2020 Sale: Save 30% off Some of the Best Men’s Grooming Products

Buy some of the best hair care, and skincare products for men at Lumin's Prime Day sale.
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Harry’s Anti-Dandruff Line Review: A New Haircare Line That Gets the Job Done

It's official -- Harry's makes some of the best haircare products for men. We love the brand's affordable shampoo, which cleans hair and fights dandruff.
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How to Care for Your Teeth in Your 30s

Oral hygiene is important, especially in your 30s. We talk to dentists about how to take care of your teeth, and the best toothpastes and mouthwashes for men.
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What can a heated razor do for you?

Is a heated razor your new best friend? We find out.
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How To Treat Stress-Related Hair Loss During COVID-19

Modern life is a lot more stressful than it's been in recent history. Don't worry yourself bald over it. Here are some products and a medical doctor's input.
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8 Essential Men’s Skincare Tips for Fall 2022

Follow our essential skincare tips in fall 2022 to fight sun damage and prepare for cooler, drier temperatures to hydrate and reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
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The Best Latinx-Owned Grooming Brands to Shop Now and Forever

These beauty products bring on a refreshing level of self-care, confidence, and charisma to your weekly routine, Latinx style.
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The 10 Best Vitamin C Serums for Smoother, Better Looking Skin

Got age spots? Turn back time with one of these skin brightening anti-aging Vitamin C serums and your future self with thank you.
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The Absolute Best Grooming Products To Buy September 2021

We test countless soaps, moisturizers, colognes, and more to find the best skincare and haircare products for men. Here are our favorites this September 2021.
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Losing Your Hair? Embrace Your Baldness With These Hairstyles and Products

Losing your hair can be a devastating prospect for most men and, short of surgery, there's not much we can do about it once the hair loss has already happened — except work with it. How? With one of these best haircuts for balding men.
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Wrinkles, Eye Bags, and Age Spots: How to Repair Sun Damaged Skin

Here's a quick guide to some of the best ways to reverse sun damage.
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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020: All The Best Deals, All In One Place

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 is now live, and we have links to each segment, along with our choices of the best deals on offer.
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How Often Should You Wash Your Hair During Coronavirus? Experts Weigh in

Doctors weigh in on how likely we are to be infected with COVID-19 through our hair, and whether we should use special shampoos to blast germs.
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Product Review: Influencers Love This DIY Skincare Mask. Is It Worth the Hype?

The $85 kit is touted for its hydrating and anti-aging benefits, and has been endorsed by Instagram influencers, and is dubbed the 'Blue Apron of skincare.'
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Product Review: Here’s Why Rihanna’s Fenty Skin Is Great for Men, Too

The most anticipated beauty line (which includes a face wash, toner-serum, and moisturizer) this year, we put Rihanna's Fenty Skin to the test.
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Should You Wash Your Legs and Feet in the Shower? Dermatologists Weigh In

Dermatologists weigh in on whether you should clean your legs in feet while showering.
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How to Get 360 Waves at Home

Waves have been an excellent way for Black men to style their natural hair texture. Here's how to achieve the look.
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What is ‘Maskne?’: How To Prevent Breakouts and Acne From Wearing A Face Mask

Acne and breakouts caused by wearing face masks can be a pain. We reached out to a dermatologist on how to to keep your breakouts at bay.
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Everything You Need to Know About CBD Skincare

Cannabidiol — the non-intoxicating, minimally psychoactive compound derived from cannabis plants — is now showing up in the skincare aisle.
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Grooming Journals: Joey Zauzig’s Secret to Camera-Ready Skin

Lifestyle influencer Joey Zauzig shares his beauty tips for looking great, including his favorite sunscreens, shaving, beard products, and cosmetics for men.
Ceylon Skincare Review

Product Review: Finally, an Easy-To-Use Skincare Line for Men of Color

This Black-owned brand relies on a three-step skincare routine features a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer that are made for men of color.
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Is It Safe to Go Back to the Barbershop During COVID-19?

As barber shops reopen after coronavirus lockdowns, barbers tell us how they are preparing for business in the new normal. Doctors also raise their concerns.
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How the LGBTQ+ Community Has Transformed the Grooming Industry

The LGBTQ+ community has had a longstanding influence over the beauty and grooming industries. We highlight some of our favorite queer-owned brands, and why they're making genderless products.
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Grooming Journals: Phillip Holmes’ Tips to Looking Great During Conference Calls

The content creator and stylist shares his favorite grooming products for men and tips to make sure your hair and skin looks presentable at all times.
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Why We Can’t Get Enough of This Hydrating Cooling Mist

Alder New York has come out swinging this summer with a newly launched product to cure your summertime skin care woes.
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Why Nico Marley Wants You to Use CBD to Naturally Boost Your Wellness

Bob Marley's grandson opens up about his journey with CBD, and his new wellness line.
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Lumin Skin Care Review: An Affordable Approach to Healthier Skin

The Lumin Skin Care process is different than most. Lumin creates a personalized regimen based on a survey designed to pinpoint your top skincare concerns.
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The Best Skincare Products According to John Mayer, Sam Smith, and Henry Golding’s Groomers

John Mayer, Sam Smith, and Henry Golding's celebrity groomers share their favorite hair and skincare products for men.
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Grooming Journals: Leo Chan’s No-Frills, Full-Proof Personal Care Routine

Menswear and travel influencer Leo Chan shares his go-to personal care products, including the best shampoo, cologne, and serum for men.
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The Manual Selects: Our Favorite Grooming Products This 2021

We round up the best skincare and haircare products, including shampoos, colognes, and cleansers, for 2021.
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Why Karamo Brown Wants Us to Take Better Care of Ourselves During Quarantine

The culture expert of "Queer Eye" opens up about life during quarantine, his new Luminary podcast, and his empowering grooming line.
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How to Look Good on Camera at Home

Working from home means learning how to look good on camera. We provide tips and tricks on using lighting and angles so you can look your best on Zoom.
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Confused About the Best Skincare Products? Start With These Ingredients

We spoke with grooming experts to find out what ingredients to look for in skincare products to fight sun damage, signs of aging, and more.
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Zoom Grooming with Celebrity Barber Kenny Duncan

Andis Which new bourbon are we pumped about? What does it take to be a master journeyman? Where are we excited to travel to next? Each week, The Manual Podcast invites an expert, artisan, or craftsman for a roundtable discussion on what’s new, exciting, and unique in their trade. For this week’s episode of The Manual […]
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Much-Needed Quarantine Grooming Tips from Kyle Bardouche, Founder of Jack Henry

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Bardouche, founder of men's grooming brand Jack Henry.
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Is This Natural, No-Frills Grooming Line Right for You?

Plant Apothecary is a one-size-fits-all grooming brand featuring natural ingredients suitable for a variety of skin types. 
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How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer at Home

Since hand sanitizer is in short supply at drug stores and online retailers, learn how to make one at home with our guide.
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Where to Find the Best Hand Sanitizers Available Now

Hand sanitizers are flying off drugstore shelves, but they're still available online. Here are our favorite disinfectants.
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You Should Make the Switch to Waterless Grooming Products

Most grooming products consist of about 80% water. Here are just a few of the ways that waterless grooming products have an edge over conventional versions.
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How The Beard Club Helped Me Grow a Beard

It wasn’t so much that I couldn’t grow a beard, it was more that whatever facial hair I did grow felt like a Velcroed-on Brillo pad. Could The Beard Club help even me? After all, the site’s tag line is “Don’t Grow it Alone.”