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AS SMOOTH AS OXYGEN ☆ ☆ @gendarmefragrances @c

INSTAGRAM ETIQUETTE ☆ ☆ I like posts that are:

THE GRAM IS BACK ☆ ☆ It is a sad State of Affa

THE GRAM IS BACK
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It is a sad State of Affairs when a social media platform goes out for half a day and it actually disrupts your life.
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A part of me started to think strategy for a scenario without Instagram. Maybe just returning focus to my web site. Funny to think that this would be doing it “old school”!
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Being an old dog, I remember the internet opening up and gradually seeing more sites going live every day. Back in 1992 we had a bit of a thing going on scoping out who went up that day, week, or month.
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Obviously, the owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp had allot to deal with yesterday with the news breaking out about how they handle (or not), certain types of posts and how they might benefit from stirring up the pot. It almost makes you wonder if todays outage might not be a technical malfunction whatsoever but rather a reaction to remind everyone about whose holding the reigns. Sort of, here is what it would be like without us in the picture.
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Perhaps this is an opportunity for us to reflect about what we put into it and what we get out of it. In essence “people’s contribution is the only real value of this platform.
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Social media is no different than how you would act and speak to someone when walking down the street. Ultimately, the goal is to walk away enriched from an experience of exchanges.
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Good manners and diplomacy are foundations for managing through this shit show of a world we have created.
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The challenges we have ahead will demand every hands (and brains) on deck. Time has run out on hate and BS.
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UPPERCUT DELUXE VANTASY REVIEW ☆ @ToucanTrading

UPPERCUT DELUXE VANTASY REVIEW
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@ToucanTrading
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Earlier this summer UPPERCUT DELUXE launched a limited edition pomade, the VANTASY. In homage to those rocking vans of the 70’s with intricate fantasy illustrations on their sides. At the time I was a toddler and was enthralled by those sweet looking trucks. Saying to myself: I want that when I grow up. So imagine my surprise when UPPERCUT launched this pomade.
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From a packaging/labelling point-of-view, it’s a total winner. Fun, mysterious and different from anything else out there. The photographer in me had a blast with this jar. Catch my 2 reels featuring it.
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On the inside, again there are some surprises. First of which is the scent, our Aussie friends have taken a different path this time and strayed from their amazing signature scent. This one is more of an apple-cinnamon. Could maybe also be pumpkin. Regardless, it scores high with my nose. Sweet, gourmand, fun, and a tad spicy. I would think that there is a solid cologne opportunity to be taken here with this fragrance. Hint-hint!
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The fragrance is strong enough to be noticed, but won’t impact or collide with your cologne. It’s just right.
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The pomade itself is somewhat of a lighter colour than the usual dark golden hue. On the UPPERCUT DELUXE hold scale, this one is a 7 out of 10, with an 8 out 10 shine level.
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Application is ultra smooths and this pomade is easy to scoop out and a breeze to blend in the hair. Love this pomade for that. It dries within a few minutes but remains workable. No crunchy stuff going on.
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In the hold department this is a medium to strong hold depending on your hair type and texture. My hair is thick, slightly curly and quite long these days. My uppercut 😜 is about 8 inches in front. For me this works out to be an excellent medium hold.
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Here is the rating on a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 is a perfect score.
• Hold: 4
• Scent: 5+
• Shine: 3.5
• Texture: 5
• Feel in hair: 5
• Facility to wash out: 5
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This is one of a kind. Get it for the cool fantasy labelling. Get it for that sweet/spicy fragrance. Get it because no matter how you look at it, it’s UPPERCUT DELUXE.
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TROPICAL SUMMER ☆ ☆ @toucantrading @shearreviv

KAMISORI SHAVETTE FLIP SE ☆ ☆ @thewetshavingco

KAMISORI SHAVETTE FLIP SE
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@thewetshavingcompany
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When getting a haircut and more specifically, a fade, the finishing touches and attention to details is what will make the difference between a decent job and a great job.
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One of my pet peeves has long been those neck hairs below the hair line in the back. Handling them with a clipper is OK, but it doesn’t look that great and worse it will diminish the look of the fade itself by competing with the hair line within a few days. Good Barbers usually finish the job and take care of those hairs with a straight razor.
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My Stylist/Barber @hairbygracetimmins has always been going the extra mile to make sure the job is done right and looks as good as possible for the old dog that I am.
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For the last few years, she was using a “Styling Razor” which is like a straight razor but with comb guard on the blade. This is considerably better than a clipper, but not as perfect as a straight razor.
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I have been using the KAMISORI shavette for just under a year and brought it in at some point for her to try out. The weight, the feel and the results were a fit! Grace now has a KAMISORI of her own!
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Beautiful and simple design that securely houses a disposable single edge blade (or double edge slip in half) via a squeezing mechanism. One customer = 1 blade! Perfect for the Stylist who has short hair clients.
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Mine and Grace’s came from “TheWetShavingCo.com”. Incredible prices, amazingly fast and affordable shipping to Canada.
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WTH IS HAIR TONIC? ☆ ☆ @maturegents @dapperdan

WTH IS HAIR TONIC?
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@maturegents
@dapperdanbrand
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Hair Tonic is nothing short of a hair styling secret weapon. Really? – Tell me more! “Tonic” is an all-encompassing name that suggests “Treatment”.
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Obviously, not all hair tonics are the same, but generally speaking a hair tonic offers a light conditioning treatment along with very moderate styling capabilities.
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For hair like mine, hair tonic is not a styling option (I need the nastiest hold available) . That said, I love hair tonics for their other properties:
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My number one hair tonic use is to relax hair that has already been styled, like on the morning after. If you have used water to restart the party and have been somewhat disappointed, hair tonic is going to rock your world. It’s that next level option you didn’t know about. It acts as a solvent for hair fixative without breaking it all down and allowing you to reshape your hair and style it as if you had just washed it
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Then there are the hair and scalp health perks. The Dapper Dan Superior Grooming Tonic is jam packed with hair nutrients like castor oil, argan oil and witch hazel
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• Castor oil is known to prevent hair breakage by lubricating the hair shaft.
• Argan oil is known to prevent hair loss.
• Witch Hazel is the balancer as it absorbs oil buildup and relieves any irritation due to dryness.
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And then there is that great fragrance: Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Yum! Not long lived but fun to experience anyway.
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Made in the UK / Not animal tested.
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In short, the Dapper Dan Grooming Tonic is a perfect day starter and shampoo alternative allowing to skip a day and rock that style one more time.
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UPPERCUT DELUXE VANTASY JAR GIVEAWAY ☆ ☆ @touc

UPPERCUT DELUXE VANTASY JAR GIVEAWAY
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@toucantrading
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UPPERCUT DELUXE has recently launched a limited edition pomade called VANTASY in homage to those rocking vans of the 70 that were so often decorated with intricate fantasy imagery. At the time, I was just a toddler playing with matchbox cars, but I was enthralled by those cool vans. Imagine my excitement when I first saw the new jar!
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In that spirit and with the generous support of @toucantrading (the North American distributor of Uppercut Deluxe) it’s GIVEAWAY TIME!
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PARTICIPATION RULES
1. Like this post (Do it now!)
2. Follow @style4men.ca (You won’t regret that)
3. Follow @ToucanTrading
4. Have a Canadian mailing address
5. Do it before the 24th of September (closing date)
6. In the comment field, tag a friend or yourself (Ex: @my_best_friend, @the_real_me)
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I know many folks are reluctant to participate in GIVEAWAYS or just aren’t clear on what “tagging” is. Plainly put, tagging is typing yours or a friend’s @Instagram_name in the comment field. Easy peasy!
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The GIVEAWAY is opened to everybody. You can use a personal or business Instagram account.
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Stay Slick!
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Thanks to @hairbygracetimmins for the help with this video.
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Figured it might be time to do one of these too. 😉
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BLUE ALOHA – YES PLEASE ☆ @mjsolofamensgroomin

CHEMICAL FREE COLOGNE ALTERNATIVE ☆ ☆ @slappys

ULTRA BEARD CARE CONVENIENCE ☆ ☆ @maturegents

ULTRA BEARD CARE CONVENIENCE
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@maturegents
@madvikingbeardco
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This week I am trying out products by the Mad Viking Beard Co. which are available through our friends in Canada at MatureGents.ca.
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I have sensitive skin and coarse beard hair. Let’s just say that growing a beard has never been an issue, but dealing with that beard itch and near constant tugging is where the challenge has been.
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I love beard oils and balms as they bring that much needed moisture to this dry foliage. They make your beard look great and more importantly, feel great as well. For me and for my lady.
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That said, oils and balms can be a tad messy to apply and take a moment to be soaked up by the beard and skin. This is where the Beard & Body Lotion by the Mad Viking Beard Co. is very interesting.
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It is lighter than anything else. Labelled as a lotion, it is a light liquid that you spray.
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Convenience wise this scores real high in my books! Spray 1-2 shots in your hands and blend into your beard – instant absorption. You could also spray it directly in your beard and blend it in with a brush or your fingers.
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This quick absorbing moisturizer also dubs as a body lotion and will be appreciated for its non-greasy texture. It will do the same magic for your skin as it does for your beard.
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Ingredient wise, this checks all of my boxes with healthy, natural ingredients: Aloe Vera, Coconut oil, Glycerin, Witch Hazel, Jojoba oil, Rose Flower Water. Just to list the first 6 ingredients.
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For me, this was somewhat of an instant crush, ultra-convenient, mess free, non-greasy, natural spray solution! Bottom line, this thing is amazing!
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After a few weeks of using the Fine Accoutrements

After a few weeks of using the Fine Accoutrements "L'Orange Noir" 🍊 shaving soap and aftershave, the review is finally out.
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We also discuss the amazing lather bowl. This is a unique solution that creates lather like as if it was coming out of a hot lather machine. ❤💈
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Catch all of the details on the site - too much to fit in an Instagram post. 🧐
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https://style4men.ca/shaving/
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SCISSOR HANDS BLACK POMADE ☆ ☆ @scissorhandstm

SCISSOR HANDS BLACK POMADE
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Through the Style4men.ca project I get to try some pretty amazing things and interact with a community that is exciting, creative and generous. The barbering movement has gone way beyond any specific borders and is without a doubt a full blown international thing. I have worked with folks from Canada, America, France, Spain, the UK and now the Ukraine.
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Scissors Hands is a Ukrainian Barbershop with its own hair pomade range. When I first came across Scissor Hands I was literally blown away by the uniqueness and originality of their branding. Every pomade has its skull character. For an illustrated novel fan such as myself this was bringing two passions together: phenomenal imagery and barbering.
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This is a strong hold water based pomade that has the added bonus of being black. Black pomade is a rather interesting thing as it offers a slight darkening element. Most pomades offer something like a wet look which already makes your hair look darker, this takes it a notch further in that direction. Being an older guy with whites and grays, this is something I like. The resulting look is very natural and no one would know.
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Having rebellious, thick and wavy hair I take great interest in a product that rate itself as strong hold. There is no false proclamation here – it’s a strong hold pomade.
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The product has very classic and deep men’s fragrance which is strong enough to be enjoyed during the application, but that will fade over the next couple of hours. It isn’t strong enough to really hinder your cologne or aftershave.
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Here is the rating on a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 is a perfect score.
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• Hold: 5
• Scent: 5
• Shine: 3 (water based pomade normally offer limited shine)
• Texture: 5
• Feel in hair: 5
• Facility to wash out: 5
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If you are concerned about shipping from the Ukraine, it took about 3 weeks to be delivered to Canada. In my humble opinion this competes quite evenly with anything coming from the US, Europe and Australia.
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For my taste, this pomade has it all: amazing and unique presentation, perfect hold, a touch of darkening effect, great scent and a no-fuss wash out.
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The fragrance giveway closed this morning and the

The fragrance giveway closed this morning and the participants names were entered in a randomiser.
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Our lucky winner is @hairbygracetimmins
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Thank you to everyone who partipated. More giveaways are coming!
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Stay slick and smell good doing it!
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UNBOXING from MATURE GENTS
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@maturegents
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The 3 products being unboxed are:
• Dapper Dan Grooming Tonic
• Mad Viking Beard Oil
• Mad Viking Beard/Body Lotion
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How many times can I say “Alright” in a video?!
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Stay tuned for the product reviews.
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@dapperdanbrand
@madvikingbeardco

☆☆ CLOSED ☆☆ FRAGRANCE GIVEAWAY ☆ ☆ A

☆☆ CLOSED ☆☆
FRAGRANCE GIVEAWAY
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A couple of days ago I had a little survey about a GIVEAWAY and clearly you were interested.
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So here we go with a full 100 ml bottle giveaway of Baxter of California's PACIFIC CANABIS eau de parfum.
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(Minus a few shots when I was trying it out for the review.)
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Super simple rules:
1. Like this post
2. Follow @style4men.ca
3. Tag a friend or yourself in the comments
(Ex: @MyBest.Mate)
4. The more friends you tag the more entries you get.
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If you aren't sure how tagging works, just look below in the comments.
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This GIVEAWAY is only open to Canadian mailing addresses because of the alcohol content of this item. If the winner does not have a mailing address in Canada, a new winner will be drawn.
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GIVEAWAY closes Sunday September 5th, 2021.
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Stay Slick and smell good doing it!
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