L’Oreal Men Expert: Ask the Expert

You would be forgiven for thinking that this was a promotion1 for a fine Belgian beer, or an expensive whiskey, but it soon becomes apparent that it is for none other than L’Oreal’s Men Expert. The new face of L’Oreal Men Expert, is exactly that, an expert at being a man, dispensing his advice on man skills to all Ape’s (and Gentlemen) worldwide. To find the answer to any... Read More

Mastery of the Shaving Brush: Part 1 – Choosing your Brush

Lets talk about shaving brushes for a moment.  You may think they’re old fashioned or foppish but the truth is using a shaving brush can make a huge difference in the quality of your shave.  Unfortunately selecting and using a shaving brush can bea little confusing to the uninitiated.  So lets start with trying to make a little sense out of the options. The most obvious selection... Read More

American Classic Barbershop present “Straight Razor”

This video is essentially proof that the seemingly mundane can in fact be enjoyable. In our modern, time-scarce society shaving has very much become a process, seen by many as something to be endured rather than enjoyed. Traditionalism is returning to grooming and with it a new mindset towards grooming as a process.  There is an increasing awareness about more aspirational products... Read More

Top 5 Summer Sun Saviours

Now the sun has decided to turn up the heat this summer I thought it would be a good idea to suggest some products which offer you the best chance of defence. Situation: Sweaty armpits and body odour. Suggestion: The latest BO fighter to be banded around the men’s grooming world is Nivea for Men Invisible for Black and White. Crazy name but the reason is to convey a) it doesn’t... Read More

Disguys: The Intelligent Cover-up System for Men

One key area of debate in the men’s grooming industry centres around the use of cosmetics. The argument for men to look like ‘real men’ is a sound one, however that alone as a reason against male cosmetic use is misleading. The ambiguity in male cosmetics lies in the tendency to draw parallels with the female equivalent. Men on the whole tend to use cosmetics to cover features... Read More

Donald Trump’s Hair Secrets

For the first time ever, Donald Trump has shared the secrets behind his unique hairstyle.  Though he refutes that his coif is “a combover” – this signature look has become an iconic symbol for the reality-TV star, businessman and presidential hopeful. “The combover is an old trick favoured by men with thinning hair” says Celebrity Hair stylist, Thom Priano; an expert... Read More

Dolce&Gabbana Rules for the Modern Gentleman iPhone App

How could Ape to GENTLEMAN not cover a fragrance by Dolce&Gabbana named, the one gentleman? Well, we did miss the launch of the oriental notes based scent which was launched late last year to celebrate 20 years of the Dolce&Gabbana line but we haven’t missed the launch of the associated iPhone App. The fragrance will help you smell like a modern day gent and the App... Read More

Man MOT: Sexual confidence with Tracey Cox

To support1 Men’s Health Week 2011, Man MOT is running two special surgeries with guest host, sex and relationship expert Tracey Cox, this evening, Thursday 16th June. Men can talk in complete confidence to Tracey about any health or sexual confidence issues they may have.  Ape to Gentleman caught up with her before hand to ask her some of our readers more common questions: What... Read More

Wayne Rooney: New Hair, New Roo?

Last weekend Wayne Rooney went public and confirmed that he had visited a London clinic for hair transplantation treatment. On Twitter he was said to be joking about needing a recommendation of a good hair gel to tame his new hair. Rooney is just the latest in a growing number of men – not just in the public eye, but from all walks of life who see premature baldness as an affliction... Read More

Men’s Health Week: Man MOT

If you had a personal medical issue 1 who would you rather tell, your closest friend or a Doctor? The correct answer may seem obvious to most, but research suggests that most British men would rather create a third option and tell ‘neither’.  Statistics show that men are less likely to visit their GP than women if they have a health concern. That said with the internet there... Read More