Young Men Spend more on Beauty Products than Women

The young British male’s weekly spend on looking good has now overtaken that of the fairer sex, according to a survey carried out by sports nutrition company, Multipower. A cross-section of the country’s 18 to 35 year olds were questioned about their health, fitness and beauty regimes, and it emerged that on average, men are now spending £11.72 per week on grooming products compared to their female counterparts who spend exactly one pound less. Harvested in advance of the... Read More

Friday Five: Dee & Ricky x Chanel, M Lab, Tumi Townhouse ‘Tennyson’, Scissor Art and Tommy Hilfiger ‘Loud’…

Milbar Laboratories Ape to Gentleman’s Friday Five begins this week with an introduction of a ‘new’ skin care brand. I say ‘new’ because while M Lab has only recently appeared on our radar, Milbar Laboratories has been formulating innovative skin care in the medical market for Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons for over 25 years. The elegant silhouette of the packaging and minimal yet informative labels suggest a surgical precision, reaffirming the cosmeceutical development... Read More

Become a Star: A ‘Male Grooming’ Feature Film…

It was only a matter of time before the world of male grooming was thrust under media spotlight and an acclaimed documentary film director and Academy Award nominee is giving our US readers (apologies to the rest) the chance to be the start of a definitive documentary on male grooming. They are looking for men who take grooming to an entirely new level,men who are obsessed with the care of their skin, their hair, their nails, their eyebrows and their body hair.  We’re not... Read More

Men’s Health Grooming Awards: Eyre Biobotanics Triple Action Facial Scrub

We don’t like to brag and say ‘I told you so’ on Ape to Gentleman, but today I’m going to do just that. We’ve been championing the Eyre Biobotanics cause since our Blog’s inception and it’s great to see the brand getting the recognition it deserves. In this year’s Men’s Health Grooming Awards, the Eyre Biobotanics Triple Action Facial Scrub picked up the award for Best Facial Scrub. So what is it about the Triple Action Facial Scrub that makes it so special? All... Read More

Bluebeard’s Revenge: Are these Britain’s Manliest Men…?

As the race to find Britain’s manliest man draws to a close, the Daily Express in association with Bluebeard’s Revenge, have short-listed eight men to win the coveted title of ‘Britain’s Manliest Man’ and a modelling contract worth tens of thousands of pounds. The eight men short-listed are as follows: Paul Hunter, 40, Elliot Stevens, 39, Ken Townsend, 56, Chris Brain, 28 Oliver Gwyn Jones, 32, Sacha Harding, 27, Simon Thorne, 36 and Craig Stevenson, 38. Tom Truman... Read More

CoSTUME NATIONAL ‘HOMME’

We’ve been fortunate over the last week or so to have come across two great fragrance houses, the first was Tauer Perfumes, with the personal passion it seems Andy Tauer puts into his perfumes translating into exceptional scents. Secondly and more recently arrived is CoSTUME NATIONAL ‘HOMME’. Created by Dominique Ropion, a fragrance deity almost, whom has lent his ‘nez’ to other superb scents such as Geranium pour Monsieur for the Editions de Parfums... Read More

Imedeen man•age•ment for Men; make yourself #Handsome

At first glance this may look like an ordinary box of tablets, but on closer inspection, you’ll find that you are mistaken. Furthermore, with regular usage you’ll find that you’re astounded. So what is in that box exactly? The box in question contains 1 months supply of Imedeen man•age•ment, a revolutionary new anti-ageing skin care that combats the ageing process from the inside out. Imedeen have been the pioneers of internal skincare since 1991, and their latest project... Read More

New: Lynx Dry+ Sensitive deodorant…

New Lynx Dry+ Sensitive is the first anti-perspirant from Lynx to cater to guys’ sensitive side whilst removing the distraction of underarm irritation. As 57% of men*  claim to suffer from skin that is sensitive to harsh deodorants, Lynx Dry+ Sensitive brings both care and the legendary Lynx Effect to guy’s under-arms. The clever bods at Lynx know that underarm irritation can really clip guys’ wings in the mating game – so as the weather and the girls get hotter this... Read More

Friday Five: Mobile SLR, Eoin Morgan, Bleu de Chanel, Osis Flexwax and Glowing Bath…

Eoin Morgan Nails a J-Turn   Who said the days of the polymath were over? Not in the sporting sense at least; England batsman Eoin Morgan shows us just that as he demonstrates his skill behind the wheel (much to Alistair Cook’s and Andrew Strauss’ amusement I might add). The video was taken from the Jaguar track day which some of the England Cricket team attended at Gaydon. He still has some way to go to emulate the sporting polymathic abilities of Sir Ian Botham, who while... Read More

Simple Summer Hair Styles

Our contacts over at men’s favourite hair care brand; Shockwaves, have sent us some tips via their talented hair stylist Michael Douglas. Michael reveals the two most achievable styles this summer which saw the return of ‘The Trendy Fringe’ and ‘The 50’s Quiff’; two great styles which are quick and effortless to create, and guaranteed to keep you on trend throughout the remainder of the festival season. ‘The Fringe’ comes in a variety of lengths, giving you... Read More