Show off Your Facial Hair

Image via WikipediaYou have fabulous facial hair. Why not show it off? Over on the Greek Goddess of Men's Facial Hair website, I have a photo gallery of handsome men and their amazing facial hair.

If you want to add your photo to the gallery, just send me an email using the email link in the sidebar. Be sure to include a link to your posted photo in any online album I can access.

Your photo will only be on display in the gallery, and if you change your mind, just let me know and I will remove it.

Shave Gel and Cream Reviews

Image via Wikipedia I have found a great men's grooming site that has product reviews on it. It is at About.com. Daniel Billet, the Men’s Fashion and Grooming Guide, has posted a list of the top six shaving cream/gels based upon his own review of each.

Top 6 Men’s Shave Gels and Creams

As always, I welcome your feedback and your reviews. Want me to find reviews for a (men’s facial hair related) product you have heard about? Send me a note and I will track down information and reviews to post here.

Knit Beard Hat - Stylish and Practical

While I realize these are more appropriate for fall and winter, I just saw a new video that featured someone wearing one, so I had to know more . . .and then share it with you!

I found several sites with information and pictures. If you like the look of them, you can beat the Christmas Rush and order or start creating one now. The links are below the video.

Below is the short video clip showing someone wearing one. Enjoy!



More Information:
Beard Cap Revisited by Doobybrain
Knitted Santa Motorcycle Helmet from Craftzine
The Bearded Cap by Vik Prjonsdottir from Kitsune Noir
Buy a Beard Cap from Scandanavian Grace

More About Sideburns

I have previously posted about sideburns, and thought it was time to do so, again. Sideburns can be incredibly sexy, and can enhance a gentleman's great looks.

Need a little inspiration? Try these photos of different sideburns styles

Want some sideburns trimming tips? Try this video from ExpertVillage:

Male Grooming Tips and Advice : How to Trim Sideburns : Male Grooming Tips and Advice -- powered by ExpertVillage.com

If the video no longer works, try this link to the site.

Win $25,000 with YOUR Facial Hair

Schick is sponsoring a contest offering $25,000 for a winning video depicting how you trim, edge, and shave with either their Schick Quattro Titanium or their Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer.

The basic scoop is in their YouTube Video Below:

If you enter the contest, please be sure to leave comments here with either a link to your video or something that will lead us to YOUR video entry so we can see it and vote for you!

Good luck and happy trimming, edging, and shaving!

Facial Hair Equates Deceptive Body Fat Results

Photo by Chance Agrella
I just read an interesting study published in May 2001 regarding the effect of air displacement in scalp and facial hair on body fat estimations. According to the results, that hair on your head and on your face can make your body fat results come in slightly less than what they actually are.

Read the PDF version of the study HERE

I have heard some people say that hair (on the head and on the face) makes a man look thinner, and I have heard others say they think it makes a man look heavier.

What do YOU think? Does facial hair make a man look thinner or heavier?


SOURCE:
Higgins, Paul B., Fields, David A., Hunter, Gary R., Gower, Barbara A.(2001). Effect of Scalp and Facial Hair on Air Displacement Plethysmography Estimates of Percentage of Body Fat. OBESITY RESEARCH, 9 (5), 326 - 330

Why Every Man Should Have a Hairy Face

I could post a lengthy diatribe about all the benefits to men and the women who love them, of facial hair (on a man's face). If you have followed this blog, you are already aware of a few of them.

However, I think one of the top selling points as to why a man should grow facial hair is summed up best with the following short YouTube video from dezquilici:



Is there anything more heart-warming and joyful than the sound of a child's laughter?

Aside from that reason, and the sexual ones which I know would come up; what reasons can YOU think of for a man to have facial hair?

Creativity gets bonus points *LAUGH*

American Mustache Institute

I stumbled across this website for the American Mustache Institute, and I am in Heaven!

The institutes's purpose is "Protecting the rights of, and fighting discrimination against, mustached Americans by promoting the growth, care, and culture of the mustache."

Loaded with great articles, tips, and photos, this website is definitely one every mustachioed gentleman should check out.

Tell 'em the Greek Goddess sent you *LAUGH*

Thanksgiving: Say a Prayer for Facial Hair

I found this gem of a blog post, and I had to share it. Witty, educational, and brief, it is truly delightful and fun.

Say a Prayer for Facial Hair by Zane Ecklund

So, in the spirit of praying for facial hair, how would YOUR prayer go?

Speaking of Thanksgiving and Facial Hair, ever seen a bearded turkey?

Video from YouTube user wildstar1 who includes the following in the video description, "A look at the North American wild turkey. The first group foraging are females, called hens. The second bunch of running birds are a group of males known as gobblers. You can tell the difference between the two by the "beards" on the males. A clump of long thin feathers hanging from the base of their throats."

Get Your FREE Star Trek Goatee

As I was trolling the internet highway for something interesting to share with you, I came across this fun website and free offer.

FREE Star Trek Mirror Universe Paper Goatee

If you are not sure what the 'mirror universe' reference is to, the following may help:

1-Star Trek Mirror Universe

2-Star Trek Mirror Universe Chronology Compiled by Edgar Governo:

"The only direct sources used in constructing this chronology were the eight episodes which have dealt with the Mirror Universe:

* "Mirror, Mirror", written by the late Jerome Bixby;
* "Crossover", written by Peter Allan Fields & the late Michael Piller, from a story by Peter Allan Fields;
* "Through the Looking Glass", written by Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe;
* "Shattered Mirror", written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler;
* "Resurrection", written by Michael Taylor;
* "The Emperor's New Cloak", written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler; and
* "In A Mirror, Darkly", written by Michael Sussman (Parts I & II), from a story by Manny Coto (Part II), including the alternate opening credits sequence used in those episodes. "

3-Star Trek Mirror Universe TV Episode: Mirror, Mirror (1967)

4-'Mirror, Mirror' Episode Information From The Official Star Trek Website

More About Star Trek Facial Hair (Pics included)

And, last but not least:
A video tribute to the women of the Star Trek Mirror Universe:

Video from Youtube user DangerMouse14

Now, I realize there was virtually no facial hair in that musical tribute - question is, if I hadn't revealed that, would YOU fine gentleman have noticed? *GIGGLE*

Happy Birthday to the Electric Shaver/Razor

US Army Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Schick invented, patented, and sold the first electric shaver. The first Schick electric shaver was patented on November 6, 1928.

They say necessity is the mother of all invention, and in the case of the electric shaver it is very much true. Needing a shaver which could be used without water, Col. Schick was motivated to come up with a solution to his dilemma. In doing so, he changed forever the way men would shave. Without his inventiveness, men could not shave in the car on the way to work. *WINK*

In honor of this special birthday, here is a sexy birthday song dedicated to all the sexy men out there and their (well-groomed) facial hair.

Happy Birthday by Marilyn Monroe

Video from YouTube user DumbBrunetteGal1


SOURCES:

Schick Website – History Section
http://www.schick.com/history/story.asp
Accessed November 5, 2007

About.com – Inventors Section
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blrazor.htm
Accessed November 5, 2007

Jacob Schick Biography (Online)
http://iavbbs.com/gflinn/schick.htm
Accessed November 5, 2007

How Fast Does YOUR Beard Grow?

According to ukhairdressers.com, the average beard grows 14 cm in a year; and in an average lifespan, a clean-shaven man will trim off nearly 3.5 kg of whisker hair.

Today I came across this video which documents, 'every waking hour over the course of 7 weeks', one man's evolution from clean-shaven to having a full beard.

Evolution of a Beard by YouTube user RedEyeChicago


How fast does YOUR facial hair grow? Does it grow in full and thick, or is it sparse and fine?

November 1 - Salt Lake City - Get $100 to Shave

Market research is being done using two different two-blade razors. Participants will be paid $100 for completing the study which involves using both razors (they provide them for free), filling out questionnaires about them, and going in to the center 3 times (downtown Salt Lake City, Utah).

I assume you can shave around your facial hair, rather than have to shave it off; but if you are interested in participating, be sure to ask in advance.

My son and I both have participated in various market research studies before and they can be fun. They don't try to sell you anything: they just need to collect data. Easy money for a little bit of your time.

More info available at this link: Market Research Opportunity

Mustaches of the Nineteenth Century

I just discovered this absolute gem and had to share it with you. Witty, entertaining, and informative, this blog is truly one for all mustache aficionados to check out.

I love the way the author thinks, though being a goddess, it only stands to reason that I would. *Laugh*

If you comment over there, be sure to tell him that 'The Goddess' sent you. *Snork*

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Making Mustache Magic

Since my last post was about sideburns, I decided to dedicate this one to mustaches. And yes, you guessed it, a silly video is being included for your general amusement:


Video from Youtube user Glossyinc

The following is a list of a few useful and slightly odd articles or websites dedicated to mustaches. Enjoy!

Finding the right mustache for your face, plus trimming tips

USA TODAY article about Celebrity 'Staches

Mustache Renaissance - Types of 'Staches

World Beard and Mustache Championships

Mustache May

Have a great mustache you want to show off?

Send me a photo of it, and I will post it on the Dani: Greek Goddess of Men's Facial Hair™ website (in the photo section) and I will publicly thank you for your generous submission by posting it in a blog here; along with any mustache or facial hair related quotes, anecdotes, words of wisdom, etc you would like to share. (*I reserve to right to accept or deny any photo and quotes for use. This is a pg - pg-13 site, peeps)

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Fake Facial Hair

Photo © Tomo.Yun www.yunphoto.net/en/

So coveted is the sexiness and masculinity exuded by facial hair, that a new rage in Japan is fake facial hair. This article explains the trend, and has some great pictures and links.

What do YOU think about fake facial hair?

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The Dreaded "DYE IT"

Photo by Chance Agrella
Yeah, Yeah, I have once again subjected you to another of my cheesy word plays. *LAUGH* My point with this particular one is that just as many dread 'diets', there are many men around me who fuss and fret over the 'dye it' option for the gray sprouting in their facial hair.

Some even opt to shave it all off rather than face the gray or use dye. *GASP*

Now, personally, I have yet to see a man with facial hair that has a little or a lot of gray in it that is NOT downright sexy; but its your face . . . and I understand not wanting to 'go gray' before your time.

In talking to some of these gentlemen, I was informed that their experiences with facial hair dye kits has not been positive. For those with fast-growing facial hair, the dye process must be repeated every 2-3 days, and they just don't have the kind of time and patience to deal with it.

So, first, I would like to get YOUR input as to what dye or coloring products work best (easy to do and long lasting).

Secondly, I am posting some links here to a few facial hair dye products, tip, and tricks. Please give your feedback about your experiences with these, as well.

Just for Men Facial Hair Dye Info

Get a FREE box of Just for Men Facial Hair Dye HERE

How to Color Facial Hair

Will dye make my facial hair appear denser/thicker?

Color your facial hair the way the professionals do

Hypoallergenic beard dye

Clairol Men's Choice Product line

Grecian 5 products

A variety of facial hair dye kits from Amazon.com

A 'dye-free' coloring tip from GeorgeCaroll.com:

"Coloring the beard...
In some cases coloring the beard may be appropriate to cover gray spots or a lighter shade to keep the color uniformed. Beard hair is very resistant to hair dye especially as it grays. Adding color without using hair dye can be done by using a eye brow pencil applied with a make-up brush. The advantage is that it can be removed with shampoo and applied only when you want to cover gray or darken the edge to accent its shape."

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Got That 'Mustache Feeling'?

As I was perusing Youtube,I came across this hysterical clip from 'The Tick' and had to include it here.

The Tick Wakes Up with a Mustache Video from Youtube user Brandonros.

So, tell me, Gents: Have YOU got that 'Mustache Feeling'?

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The Art of Shaving/Shaping Facial Hair

The following video clip shows great tips for how to easily and skillfully shave and shape facial hair. I found this informative, interesting, and entertaining.

I hope you enjoy it, as well.

King of Shaves Guide to the Perfect Shave by KnowledgeVideo

What tips have you discovered/created for getting the best shave/facial hair shaping?

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Shave and a Haircut . . . Yeah Baby!

I have been told by many gentlemen that there is nothing sexier than a woman cutting their hair and shaving their face (or giving them a trim).

I think anyone seeing the following would have to agree:

Phenomenon
video from Youtube user Outdigo

Fess up Gents: When it comes to your facial hair, what can a woman do that YOU find sexy?

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