Men’s Grooming

For many men, finding a barber is a challenge, but this question has puzzled me for a while – what is the true difference between a barber and a hair stylist? If you want the dictionary definition, a barber is someone who is trained in shorter haircuts, and their training is geared almost exclusively towards men whereas a stylist is better for trends, is more knowledgeable about longer haircuts and styles, and the services of a stylist a often more collaborative.

Many men wear the wrong deodorant without understanding the consequences. Finding the best deodorant for men involves more than grabbing the first stick off the shelf and hoping for the best. It requires patience, perseverance, extensive testing, time reviewing the symptoms of deodorant failure – pit stains, lingering smells. No one said male grooming was […]

Choosing the best hair gel for men got a whole lot easier. Thanks to some expert reviews and product experience, Male Standard is here to help you make an informed decision that can help shape your hair with added curb appeal. Looking for the best hair gel means that your hair needs are met, and that you can gain the added confidence of knowing that your style will stay in shape all day.

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the coveted summer tan (and no, we’re not talking Jersey Shore here). You want a hint of color that makes you feel more confident, makes you look healthy and trim, and adds that certain sex appeal only summer and those long days and […]

With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start building that tan. Tanning, as anyone who has tried before knows, is a process and it does require time and effort. Tanning is not about visiting a sunbed one or twice and then strutting around like a bronzed God. Your skin is the largest and most visible organ we have, so looking after it is crucial – especially when subjecting it to harsh chemicals and UV rays. The last thing you want is to end up looking like a leather handbag your Mom has hidden away in her basement.

Manscaping is known as the removal of men’s bodily hair through trimming, shaving, tweezing or waxing.

For millions of Americans, personal grooming – including shaving – is an important aspect of their care routine. However, of the thousands of razors engineered through the centuries, all were created for self-shaving only, making assisted shaving by professional and personal caregivers a tricky, time-consuming, and often messy process. This unmet need is what inspired […]

Street style is just as iconic as the red carpet and is considered the birthplace of the hottest runway trends. We’re taking it to the streets to learn more about these iconic styles, where they come from, and to help learn how to recreate them at home. Join Male Standard as we quiz AXE Hair […]

By now, you should know that moisturizing is the most important aspect of your skin care regime. It’s what promotes healthy cell renewal, and can fight the signs of aging. Moisturizing is one thing you should never skip, but so often, we hear from readers who can’t get comfortable with the texture of most lotions, […]

Stand in a gym locker room, and you will quickly understand the appeal of transitioning to the best solid cologne for men; instead of unapologetic sprays that can fill a room, solid cologne is a balm that carries the fragrance from your tin to your skin, and without offending innocent passersby’s. While you might think […]