Category Archives: LES DUDES

Gotta dude to groom? JACK BLACK MEN’S SKIN CARE AND GROOMING PRODUCTS will clean ’em up real good.

September 2, 2010

STEAL OF THE SEASON by Natasha

No man (or woman) can resist the clean, peppermint fragrance of Jack Black’s Clean Formula Face Bar & Shave Soap – and now it comes in a round shape with an improved formula that breaks down pore-clogging residue while simultaneously nourishing the skin. Smart and fuss-free – just what every man is looking for.

After landing in our shower last week, the Clean Formula bar literally slipped through my husband’s fingers and became one of my favorite “steals” of the season. The 2-in-1, French-milled, plant-based formula is gentle enough for my face, but thick and luxurious enough that I can lather it on my legs for a quick shave between waxings. Perfect for back-to-school week when I barely have time to squeeze in a shower, let alone fuss with my elaborate system of make-up removers, cleansers, exfoliaters, toners, moisturizers, masks… You get the picture. It’s fast and easy. Oh yeah, and Jack Black is all cruelty-free, vegan and dermatologist tested. Sorry, hubby. You have officially been 86’ed from this bar.

Price: $14.00

Available at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Blomingdales, Sephors, Saks Fifth Avenue and www.getjackblack.com

CALLING ALL DUDES. THE COOLEST BARBER SHOP IN TOWN. “THE PROPER”

August 14, 2010

GUYS: Looking for a throw back barbershop devoted to classic barbering and a good old fashion shave?

THE PROPER BARBERSHOP is just the place. It has a post-mod twist and is a nod to the vintage barbershops of yesteryear.

Vinnie and Trent, the owners of this awesome new joint on West Third street, are classically trained (Vidal Sassoon, Chris McMillan, Robert Cromeans) having put in their time from Bev Hills salons to Rudys and the like before coming together to launch their shared vision of classic barbering, precision cuts and straight razor shaves. The barbers at The Proper may have mad style, tatted and pierced from head to toe, but this joint is all about substance and reviving the classic form of the man's haircut right down to the boy's club experience.

I took my hubby there for a trim and his first ever straight blade shave. The whole thing was a total revelation for him. They took such excellent care of him, from the attention to every hair on his head, to the hot rags and application of skin-soothing facial products (Kiehls, etc.) after a ridic precision shave, he's never going back to his old ways of getting a hair cut (uh, stopping in for a lopsided cut at Floyd's).

Looking for an original late afternoon way to catch up with a buddy? Get groomed at The Proper over a cigar and a beer. It's a total boys club (couldn't have been more ironic that I was nursing my new baby while chatting with the awesome crew there).

These guys are so passionate about what they're doing, you know you're in great hands. There is non-stop flowin with regulars and newbies…One guy had heard about it on Twitter. How's that for retro meets mod?

Hubby looked and felt so phenom afterward, he got on the horn and called all his boys about it.

THE PROPER BARBERSHOP

Telephone

Call us anytime to schedule an appointment:
323.272.3287

Address
Walk-ins are welcome:
7950 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

The Proper Gentleman's Haircut …………………………. $25

The Proper Buzz ……………………………………………….. $15

The Proper Shave ……………………………………………… $25

The Proper Gentleman's Shave …………………………… $35
(the use of all high end Keils Men's face
grooming products)

The Proper Young Man …………………………………….. $15
for kids 11 and under

The Premier Proper Men's Package ……………………. $85
(a hair cut, a gentlemans shave, a shoe shine,
a beer, and a product grab package.
*call ahead for scheduling)

The Proper does rent out for birthdays, bachelor parties, and will do on site cuts and shaves for weddings. Please call to arrange the package that best fits your event. We will customize our shop and services to fit the needs of our patrons!

If you do want to bring in your groomsmen or have us come to you the day of wedding you will recieve a haircut, shoe shine, and shave all as one fantastic package package!

Seriously affordable CUSTOM SPRAY TANS – YAY!!

May 19, 2009

Ok, so the major problemo is this safe, custom tanning deal-e-o's are super expensivo.

Alas, a couple of not so bad finds!

There is HOLLYWOOD TANS right next to the Arclight that offers a Mystic Tan for something like $29 bucks…

It's not nearly as awesome as the Versa Tan over at SUNSTYLE the mecca of the best healthy spray tanning ever but it'll do the trick for less than half the price.

Then I was driving on West Third street when I noticed a "Two Custom Spray Tans for $40" sign at Shampoo, that cute little hair salon with all the hot Israeli dudes who cut hair then hang outside, looking sexy and smoking…

I called to get the facts. It's a woman who does it. KARIN. Did she know the brand? No. Did she know anything about it? No. WAs the lady on the phone at all helpful? Not so much…

Whatev. For $20, I'm not complaining.

So, I tried it. Once again, she's no Jade at Sunstyle and you're not walking outta there buttered and brown. This is a tan that takes a a few hours until it starts to show….But, I must say, I was very impressed!! In fact, this will be my new tan of choice – cheapie von cheap and good. YAY!

SHAMPOO

8012 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(323) 653-2274‎