Hair Trends 2013
Thinking of making a change to your hair style? Take a look at the latest hair trends for 2013 below first. Ape to Gentleman enlisted the help and advice of the experts from the Saco Creative Team led by Richard Ashforth. Credits Hair: Saco Creative Team led by Richard Ashforth. Photography: David Oldham. Make-Up: Maxine Leonard. Clothing: Serena Gill. Inspiration: A statement... Read More
Molton Brown Sport Collection
It was just last weekend when I was preparing for a weekend away with my county sports team, and I shopped around for a hair and body wash in one – to save luggage space and time whilst showering after matches. The results were pretty fruitless, plenty of good travel sized products but nothing quality wise in a combination product. I settled on some foul smelling concoction... Read More
Top 10 Wash Bag/ Dopp Kit Essentials
Fitting quality men’s grooming products in a frequent traveller, gym enthusiast or sportsman’s luggage can require too much space. Subsequently, many skin care essentials are left at home on your bathroom shelf. Our focus is of course to keep you looking more Gentleman than Ape, so thought it prudent that we share our Top 10 male grooming products for your Wash Bag (UK)... Read More
Great Gatsby Grooming
The Great Gatsby style was inspired by the emerging success and consumerism within post-war (WW1) America. The 1920’s saw an explosion in popular culture, Jazz music and style. Men’s hair was still very military looking. Clean cut, slicked back and held in place with hair creams. Styles also had to compliment and remain unaffected by hats which were a very popular accessory... Read More
The Shelf: After Shave Care
The Shelf is a men’s grooming series by Ape to Gentleman focusing on skin care; designed to assist with common grooming ailments, achieving certain looks and general best practice. Different from our Top 10 or Three of The Best series, The Shelf offers rounded solutions to a variety of topics – resulting in recommended products for your bathroom shelf. Similar Ape to... Read More
The Shelf: Bath Relaxation
The Shelf is a men’s grooming series by Ape to Gentleman focusing on skin care; designed to assist with common grooming ailments, achieving certain looks and general best practice. Different from our Top 10 or Three of The Best series, The Shelf offers rounded solutions to a variety of topics – resulting in recommended products for your bathroom shelf. Similar Ape to... Read More
2013 – Year of The Beard
Anyone watching the Baftas this year could have be forgiven for thinking that the annual awards ceremony wasn’t so much a celebration of filmmaking as it was a celebration of facial hair. As the camera panned across the A-list audience all you could see (apart from Helen Mirren’s headline-grabbing pink bangs) was one whiskered jaw after another. Sure, Ben Affleck may well have... Read More
The Razors of James Bond 007
Sean Connery as 007 in Goldfinger During the latest Bond movie; Skyfall, you may have noticed Daniel Craig using a straight/ cut-throat razor. This sparked a renaissance for traditional shaving methods. Many wet shavers opting to shave with straight/ cut-throat razors and traditional safety-razors. We are big fans of the latest Gillette razors but for those with a yearning for... Read More
3 of The Best: Hand Moisturiser
Central heating, cool-winter air and frequent washing with sub-standard hand washes will sap moisture from the skin. The result is often dehydrated, cracked and dry looking skin – particularly on the hands. The remedy is simple; choose a hand wash rich in moisturising glycerin and if required add a dedicated hand moisturiser to your routine. The best hand moisturisers are... Read More
Baxter of California Daily Moisturising Conditioner
A gentleman’s ‘thatch’ is something to be taken seriously; investment in a quality styling product or shampoo is a given – for most. Frequently underestimated however, are the benefits of a good conditioner. Designed to provide added strength, shine and volume a good hair conditioner will also restore moisture – delivering a healthier head of hair. Ape... Read More
