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MEN’S GROOMING LOUNGE

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When it comes to men’s grooming…

It’s almost 2022, we’ve gone from luxury highrise, private offices to home -offices, dining out to becoming gourmet home chefs, and dining in, from text message dating to online video dating, and a pandemic that does not want to go away!

Let’s make some major changes in 2022. Men have become more aware of self-grooming, body image, and hygiene, and for this we applaud you. Ladies, let’s admit that when a great smelling man walks by we quickly turn around and want to follow, or better yet get his number.

Here are some tips for men to start off on the right foot.

1. Brush and floss your teeth daily – you only get one real set of teeth. Then pucker up for a night of smooching
2. Trim the eyebrows – look in the mirror if they look bushy they are. Don’t let those bushy eyebrows get in the way of our loving gaze
3. Keep your ears and neck hair-free – just ask your hairstylist or barber to keep you manscaped. The hair on your ears and neck is not attractive. Would you want to see your girl with a mustache or ear hair?
4. Less is more with your fragrance, women love the scent of a man, that’s why we steal your shirts
5. Trim the nose hairs – yes, it sounds trivial and basic but it can make difference whether you get a second date 
6. Tailor your clothes -we don’t want to think you’re wearing your father or uncle’s hand-me-downs. The right fit is sexy, no matter your size
7. Take the time to match your belt to your shoes – if you have a pair of black and brown dress shoes and a black and brown belt you are on the right track.
8. Hands, keep your nails grooming and short – if you cannot clip them then book an appointment with the nearest spa, you may even meet the one
9. Good facial cleansing is a must – good products can make your cleansing routine exciting

For some help and advice visit, The Grooming Lounge a source for men’s grooming solutions. They provide solutions on their website, Barbershops + Men’s Spa. 

Check out their barber-formulated Grooming Lounge products

The Grooming Lounge’s mission is to arm Men with confidence through their grooming products and services.

 

 

 

 

The Grooming Lounge was founded back in 1999 by men with just the right experience in the men’s grooming and fashion industry. After serving as the “un-official grooming gurus/suppliers” to their male friends they decided to make it official by creating a grooming brand incorporating shops, and an informative website. Giving men or women, the opportunity to purchase their male custom blended products.

 

Shaving

The one important grooming habit ever a man should know. Even if you have a beard shaving is still required. The best shaving products and proper shaving techniques can make it a simple, enjoyable, and luxurious ritual. Enjoy feeling smooth, refreshed. Try new men’s shaving supplies or be sure to stock up on your favorite essentials,

 

 

 

 

Hair Care Shampoo and Conditioner 

Just because 2021 brought casual to the forefront of our fashion and grooming, it’s still important to take care of yourself.

One of the best ways to get yourself mentally and physically into the work mindset is to continue with your morning routine, shower, get fully dressed, have a healthy breakfast, start a skincare routine and hygiene routine.

Every man wants to have a great head of hair

 

Grooming Lounge has everything you need, from their own special formulas of men’s hair care products to leading brands to maintain a brilliant head of hair.

 

 

The best beard and mustache

Grooming Lounger has the best products for men to grow, maintain and style their facial hair. Beards have made their way back, and it looks like they are here to stay. Purchase all your men’s beard grooming products for a perfectly groomed beard. From beard oils, wash, balms, brushes, and all-around beard kits, find your favorite at the Grooming Lounge.

 

 

Skin and Body Care 

If you’re a guy who truly cares about the way you look, you’re not going to the supermarket to buy your grooming supplies. Healthy skin starts with a daily skincare regimen. Men, remember the importance of having a fresh and clean, smelling face and body, and don’t neglect your hands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Gifts for Him

 

Don’t know what to get him for the holiday’s here are some of our favorites for 2021!

 

Featured lead photo credit Andrea Piacquadio

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Best Shampoo For Your Hair Type

Finding the right hair products can take time, but the first step is being aware of your hair type. There are all different kinds of hair: curly, wavy, straight, frizzy, thick, thin, oily, color-treated, damaged, etc. Buying shampoo is overwhelming because of the amount of options, but to get the best results it is essential to get the kind that is specific for your type of hair.

Along with finding that ideal shampoo, pairing it with the matching conditioner ensures positive results.

It can be a challenge, but luckily Downtown Magazine has narrowed down the choices and picked our top shampoos for each hair type.

Curly

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Curly Sexy Hair by Sexy Hair
Price: Shampoo & conditioner, $39.69 on Amazon

Curly Sexy Hair is the perfect match if your hair is curly and you are looking to enhance those curls. It is made with Sea Algae & Cacay oil and it tames those unmanageable curls by adding shape, definition and bounce for all curl types. Your curls will retain softness and moisture along with smoothing and controlling frizz all day.

Straight

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Brazilian Keratin Therapy by OGX
Price: Shampoo & Conditioner, $26.61 on Amazon.

OGX has killed the straight hair game with their Brazilian Keratin Therapy shampoo. It is infused with coconut oil, keratin proteins, avocado oil and cocoa butter to make your hair ever straightened. It helps strengthen and soften the hair, along with adding a luminous glow and a beautiful shine.

Color-Treated

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Color Extend Magnetics by Redken
Price: Shampoo & Conditioner, $55.00 on Amazon

Redken’s Color Extend Magnetics is not only a bestseller, but has captivating results. It’s a shampoo for colored hair that is lightweight and gentle sulfate-free. It’s part of the exclusive SMART hair care family, and the new RCT Protein Complex treats hair from the root to the core to the tip, giving all 3 levels the custom nourishment they need.

Volume

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Extra Volume by Moroccan Oil
Price: Shampoo & Conditioner, $55.00 on Amazon

Moroccan Oil’s products are all so amazing, but their Extra Volume shampoo and conditioner are outstanding for those wishing for more volume. It’s goal is to transform and volumize fine hair from lifeless to lively by antioxidant-rich argan oil and revitalizing nutrients—including linden bud extract that naturally plumps up hair. This product brings body, shine and manageability for healthy-looking hair. It is color safe as well as sulfate-free, phosphate-free and paraben-free.

Frizzy

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Frizz by Living Proof
Price: Shampoo & Conditioner, each $25.00 on Living Proof.

Living Proof’s No Frizz shampoo does wonders for those battling frizz. It weightlessly blocks humidity, smoothes hair texture so strands are polished and frictionless, as well as nourishes and conditions, leaving the hair feeling moisturized. It is formulated for color and chemically treated hair as well as sulfate-free and silicone-free, making it ideal for all frizz-prone hair types.

 Oily

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Extraordinary Clay by L’Oreal Paris
Price: Shampoo & Conditioner, $12.48 on Amazon.

For those who struggle with oily roots and dry ends, Extraordinary Clay is the perfect choice. With 3 Refined Clays, it instantly purifies oily roots and hydrates dry lengths in a lightweight fashion for beautifully fresh, flowing hair from root to tip. It is silicone-free and in up to 48 hours the results of purified roots and hydrated ends show.

Damaged

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Repair & Protect by Pantene
Price: Shampoo & Conditioner, $13.99 on Amazon.

Suffer from damaged hair? Pantene’s Repair & Protect is made for damaged, stressed, and overworked hair and is gentle enough for permed or color-treated hair. Its Pro-V formula nourishes hair, fueling it with protecting power against future damage for stronger, healthier, more beautiful hair. Strong hair beats damage.

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Macadamia Professional’s Andy Rah on the Endless Summer Collection & more

Andy Rah

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Macadamia Professional is known internationally for its salon-quality hair care, treatment and styling products that address the unique moisture level and styling needs of every woman. Its products contain an exclusive Pro Oil Complex, a blend of therapeutic Macadamia Oil and Argan Oil, rich in Omega 7, 5, 3 and 9 fatty acids, which deeply yet weightlessly nourish and repair hair from the inside out. Macadamia’s new The Sun Surf Collection also includes products with Olive and Coconut Oils, Sunflower Seed Oil and Shea Butter.

To learn more about Macadamia, Downtown caught up with Andy Rah, Vice President of Global Marketing for Macadamia Beauty. More on Macadamia can be found at www.macadamiahair.com.

Andy Rah

Were you always in the beauty industry? Or did you start out on a different path?

Andy Rah: I started out in management consulting out of college, and I spent about eight years doing that. I realized that it wasn’t what I wanted to do in the long run, though, so I went back to business school to get my MBA.

How did you get your start in the hair care industry?

AR: I actually got my start in New York City, interning for L’Oreal USA working on the Garnier Fructis brand. I loved the industry so much that I took a full time job there, working on the L’Oreal Paris haircare brands for three years before moving to Texas to be closer to my future wife. From there, it just kept going as I spent five years with TIGI before ending up here at Macadamia Beauty.

Do you think that there are any misconceptions about proper hair care?

AR: Some people are trained to think that just because a shampoo is sulfate-free, it’s safe for their hair color. That’s not always the case — the surfactant system, which creates the lovely foam in a shampoo, whether it’s sulfate-free or not may be unsafe for color. There are a lot of variables involved; Macadamia Professional shampoos are all tested and proven to be great for color-treated hair. They do happen to be free of sulfates, parabens and gluten as well, but consumers should be careful and do more research to make sure they aren’t washing their expensive hair color down the drain!

What is a typical day like for you working for Macadamia Professional?

AR: I wish I could say it was all photo shoots and New York Fashion Week glamorous, but a lot of my role is making sure all of the details are covered. Working on budgets, in-store merchandising, promotions, social/digital/PR campaigns, e-commerce, planning for the future and trying to figure out where to take our brand next. We’re always looking for the next big thing to wow our salon and retail customers as well as bringing something innovative to our consumers.

What is coming up for Macadamia? Any new products? Partnerships? Promotions?

AR: We are coming up on summer, so we always feature our Endless Summer collection of products. We also have our liter-sized shampoos and conditioners for sale through our independent salon partners and premium retail partners like Ulta and Beauty Brands; definitely a great time to stock up! We just launched our Foaming Root Boosting Spray and our Thermal Protectant Spray earlier this year. Definitely more exciting products coming out in the second half of the year as well.

What is your favorite Macadamia Professional product?

AR: I think the Tousled Texture Finishing Spray is a must-have. You just spray it into the hair — not on it, but into the layers — shake your head, and voila, instant volume and texture! Gives you big Texas hair, without a lot of work.

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When not busy with Macadamia what do you like to do for fun?

AR: I like traveling, playing sports and most of all, cooking and eating. I have a six-year old daughter, Delaney, and four-year old son, Tristan, and they both make homemade pasta with me already. They love cooking because they see how much fun I have doing it. I was definitely an aspiring chef in a past life! Plus, I just love to eat.

Do you have tickets to any upcoming concerts or events?

AR: Whenever I am in New York, I try to stop in and see whatever show my niece, Ellie Kim, is in. Right now, she’s a swing playing seven roles in School Of Rock on Broadway. Her and the other kids are so amazingly talented, it’s unbelievable what they can do as a group of 10-year olds. I think my sister has been to the show about 30 times already!

Do you have a favorite restaurant in New York?

AR: This is an easy one: Wolfgang’s Steakhouse. I used to live a few blocks from the one on Park Avenue. The bacon appetizer and the Porterhouse steak are two of my favorite dishes anywhere. Wolfgang’s was started by someone who was with Peter Luger’s for a long time, so you know his restaurants are born out of one of the quintessential, original New York Steakhouses.

Finally, any last words on why you love New York?

AR: That’s pretty easy for me; being able to get anything I want to eat, whenever I want to eat it! Of course, the energy, vibrancy, diversity and the variety of things to do is unparalleled, but when I’m in New York, it’s all about the food.

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4 Hair Care Brands To Look Out For In 2017

There is no shortage of fun or healthy hair care products out there. So when it comes to taking care of your hair in the New Year, it can feel overwhelming when trying to choose the right product for you.

Here are four up-and-coming hair care brands, as recently sampled by Downtown:

1) IGK Hair

Launched in 2016, IGK’s team is comprised of four lead stylists: Chase Kusero, Franck Izquierdo, Leo Izquiero, and Aaron Grenia. Chase is the man behind Jared Leto’s ombre-man bun. Franck has created looks for Lanvin, Givenchy, and Marni. Leo has styled for Oscar de la Renta and Chloé beyond the aforementioned Lanvin. The New York City-based Aaron has well over 15,000 followers on Instagram with plenty of celebrity clients to speak of.

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2) Oribe Hair Care

Oribe Hair Care was founded by hairstylist and beauty industry veterans Daniel Kaner and Tev Finger. Its Dry Texturizing Spray — which includes ginger root extract, mango extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, and Oribe’s siganture complex — was part of a partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation in September. Beyond hair care, Oribe is also known for its fragrances, as its Cote d’Azur is considered to be its signature scent.

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3) OUAI Haircare

OUAI, as founded by celebrity stylist Jen Atkin, is known for its sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners. The brand recently expanded to offer hair consultation services. Online visitors can get a personal haircare prescription by answering a seven question multiple choice quiz at www.theouai.com.

4) R+Co

R+Co is a collective of hairstylists, namely Howard McLaren, Thom Priano and the singularly-named Garren. R+Co products are not only free of parabens, sulfates, mineral oil and petrolatum, but they are also vegetarian, cruelty-free, gluten-free and color-safe. The brand recently unveiled a batch of travel sets for under $50; its Treasure Set includes 8.5 fl. oz. of its Gemstone Color Shampoo, 8.5 fl. oz. of its Gemstone Color Conditioner, and 1.6 fl oz. of its Death Valley Dry Shampoo.

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4 Recommended Haircare Products For A Smoother Fall 2016

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The beginning of fall is like a clean slate. The time to change our wardrobe to cardigans and booties is upon us, sweaty walks to and from work are no more and opportunities for new fashion and beauty products emerge almost immediately.

The changing of seasons also calls for some attention and TLC to your gorgeous locks. This means using products that repair the damage done from putting up your hair to beat the heat and all of those poolside days off.

Luckily, here are a few of Downtown’s favorite hair products that nourish your locks back to life:

  • R+Co’s High Dive Moisture and Shine Cream at $27rco_con_trans_highdive

If moisturizing is what you’re looking for, moisturizing is what you’ll get with this cream. R+Co’s High Dive cream ensures a frizz-free look with plenty of smooth and shine.

Now you don’t have to be turned off to the thought of putting oil in your hair. Reverie’s Ever Oil promises a “non-greasy, light-weight” formula that helps smooth the cuticle, repair breakage and add shine to your hair. This oil also serves as a color protectant and supports the ultimate restoration of dry hair.

If you’re looking for a pre-product to combat dry hair, try Alterna 10’s Perfect Blend shampoo. This sulfate-free product is perfect for all hair types and uses 10 rich ingredients for a shiny and healthy feel.

This hair masque guarantees your hair will be “completely reconstructed from inside out” with the use of this product. To use, simply put a quarter-sized amount in your palm and apply onto the length and ends of your wet hair, then fully rinse out the masque after 10 to 15 minutes. The masque immediately detangles and restores any damage, leaving healthy and revitalized hair.

If your hair is looking like straw after all of those days in the summer sun, these products are sure to enrich and rebuild your hair to its smoothest form just in time for your fall debut. Now go strut your stuff, New York!

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Best Haircare Products for Every Need

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Even the most expensive hair product in the world means nothing if it doesn’t address your specific hair needs. From thick to thin and curly to straight, we’ve made a list of the best products for every hair type.

If your hair is CURLY:

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Curly haired girls need products that moisturize hair and reduce frizz. Kerastase Nutritive Bain Oleo-Curl Shampoo does just that by blocking humidity and leaving hair perfectly soft and supple. After shampooing, give your curls the moisturizing they need with DevaCurl One Condition. This ultra creamy conditioner provides maximum hydration and work with all types of curly hair. Once out of the shower, look no further than Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Defining Creme to keep that wild mane in check all day long.

If your hair is THIN:

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It’s hard to have a good hair day when your locks are limp and dull. Add some volume to your hair with Paul Mitchell’s Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo. This shampoo plumps up fine hair to give you a healthy, voluminous look. Those with thin hair know how difficult it can be to find a conditioner that adds shine without weighing hair down. Kiehl’s Rice & Wheat Volumizing Conditioning Rinse is the perfect balance; it moisturizes hair without being too overbearing. And once you’ve achieved a gorgeous, full-looking head of hair, keep it looking that way all day long with Frederic Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lightweight Styling Whip. 

If your hair is DAMAGED: 

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We’re all guilty of hair abuse with harsh chemicals and heat. Show your hair some love with products that contain essential vitamins and oils. Lee Stafford Breaking Hair Shampoo is infused with vitamins A&E to help repair damaged and over-processed hair. Bumble and Bumble’s Hair Dresser’s Invisible Oil Conditioner contains 6 different feather-light oils to tame, untangle and protect. Eva NYC Therapy Session Hair Mask uses Keravis™ to strengthen and increase your hair’s elasticity, leaving your locks softer than you could have ever imagined.

If your hair is NEEDING LENGTH:

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Who doesn’t dream of long, luxurious mermaid length hair? Keep hair strong and healthy for a long time with Not Your Mother’s Way to Grow Long and Strong Shampoo and Conditioner. Lee Stafford Hair Growth Treatment is designed for hair that never grows past a certain length. This intensive treatment with Pro-Growth Complex fertilizes your follicles and strengthens hair from within generating the perfect base for hair to grow.

If your hair is OILY:

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While the 90’s may be making a comeback, grungy, greasy hair is not a good look for anyone. Keep oil in check with Frederic Fekkai Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo. This amazing smelling shampoo purifies hair, leaving it absolutely pristine. Add some life to stringy strands with Moroccan Oil Extra Volume Conditioner. It contains antioxidant argan oil and nutrients to add moisture without making hair greasy. For a quick pick-me-up on the go, Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo refreshes and rejuvenates hair in a matter of minutes.

-Elizabeth Sutherland