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High-minded

6/20/2016

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Our buds at Penguin sent us a copy of a new trippy book by Jared Hoffman: The Stoner's Coloring Book.  What?... you say!  Yes, that's right... as reflected on the cover, this book is "Coloring for Hight-Minded Adults".  Weed all got a good laugh!  This book goes on sale June 21 and costs $15 by @penguinrandomhouse @penguinrandom
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The List

1/25/2016

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“Hey Man!  We heard…  you like lists.  So we made a list for your list.”  [A quick side bar – we had a discussion on our podcast re: setting goals for the New Year.  Coming off the podcast, our Editor-in-Chief challenged another editor to come up with a way he makes his list and the ways he’ll hit his goals for 2016.]
 
It’s getting a bit old but, officially, Happy New Year Everybody!  Another year and another exciting adventure awaits us.  Before we get too far into 2016, let’s talk about something that’s probably on most people’s minds:  New Year resolutions.  That’s right, you know we can’t start off the year properly without giving ourselves some homework to do.
 
Instead of focusing on the usual, “travel more” and “hit the gym” goals, we want to focus on the more important things in life.  Regardless of whether you are a believer of setting goals or a dreamer of achieving them, we want to arm you with a check-off list to help you make that important decision for the year.  Below you will find a list of important things to keep in mind when making your own New Year’s resolution(s) for 2016.

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Armpits.  What to do?

1/8/2016

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Why do we have armpit hair?  Have you pondered this question?  At ManPossible, it's our job to think about these nuances on your behalf.  Quite frankly these questions keep us awake at night.... for some of us, perhaps it's because our armpits get too sweaty.

So forget about the mind boggling question as to why we have armpit hair?  But instead, what should we do with it?  After all, grooming is one of the key topics we cover here at ManPossible.  Should we shave it clean?  Should we trim?  And why?  How?  


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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!

12/25/2015

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'Tis the season to be grooming, Fa la la la la la la la!

Oh, the messy beard is frightful,
But ManPossible is so delightful.
And since we've got no place to go,
Lets go shave! Lets go shave! Lets go shave!

We had a lot of reasons to celebrate this year.  Thank you for being a part of our journey!  We are so looking forward to even better 2016.  From all of us here at ManPossible and from our family to yours, We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Razorpit

12/21/2015

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​Seasons greetings and happy holidays from ManPossible.  As we count down the days ‘til Christmas, sure… you can make a mad dash to the mall and give your loved ones the latest iPhone, iWatch or the flattest and the brightest of TVs (hopefully it’s somebody you like), but would those gifts really be a gesture of true love?  While you sit confused on your throne trying to figure out the answer to that question (sidebar – our carefully conducted un-scientific research states that a big portion of you royalties indeed consume our posts while sitting on the throne), let us give you a little helping hand.

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Liquid Art - The Balvenie

12/14/2015

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​ManPossible loyalists and royalists can attest, we appreciate the fine things in life.  I mean who doesn't?  And as you all know from our series on whisky (and wine), we appreciate the science and art of liquid gold, whisky.  Most spirits and malt makers are artists, but one of the true magicians in this field is Balvenie.  So when we heard the news that our friends at Balvenie are launching The Balvenie Commission to celebrate the art and culture of craftsmanship around the world, we were thrilled. 

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MANMADE

12/2/2015

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We recently received a book written by Chris Salgardo, the president of  Kiehl's (which includes some of the many products we've come to love at ManPossible).  He published a book called MANMADE: The Essential Skincare & Grooming Reference for Every Man.  As the author and title suggest, the book is about... grooming with a Twenty-First-Century man in mind.  ​

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Sh!t Just Got Real... Easy

11/23/2015

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Recently word got around the ManPossible office that there was a mystical object by the name of Squatty Potty captivating the bottomless curiosity of mankind.  Being the adventurous heroes we are, the ManPossible team quickly assembled an independent unit to unravel the mystery behind this craze.  With a little help from our trusty office dog, Marlo, our team of officially unofficial scientists were able to debunk the technology and replicate this asstronomical similar experience.  You can read more about that particular asschievement here. 
 
While our bootleg Squatty Potty did seemed functional, the trouble of having our office dog following everyone into the restroom is probably a dog overtime HR violation.  Lucky for us, our friends over at Squatty Potty are animal lovers.  In a matter of weeks, we had two Squatty Potties delivered to us!
 
This article is ManPossible’s official review of the Squatty Potty ECCO.  Yes folks, this is the real deal!

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Man Bun

11/13/2015

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What is a Man Bun?

​This week, Groupon's promo [re]stirred the "man bun" craze.  So for those who aren't exactly sure what a man bun is, let's start with a definition.  A bun is is a type of hairstyle wherein the hair is pulled back from the face, twisted or plaited, and wrapped in a circular coil around itself, typically on the back of the head or neck... according to Wikipedia.  A man bun, therefore, is a man who sports such hair do.  

Here are some historical and celebrity figures who have sported man buns:
1. Terracotta Worriors
2. Samuri Worriors
3. Buddah
4. Chris Hemsworth (pic)
5. Leonardo DiCaprio
6. Brand Pitt
7. Wannabe Hipsters (aka interns) at ManPossible 
etc. etc.
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Square Is Stylish

11/11/2015

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We try to bring you interesting grooming (and lifestyle) stories from around the world.  So when we ran across this article, originally appeared on NPR, we had to share it with you.... especially since MP loves our 4 legged K9 friends.  

The original article can be found here at For Taiwanese Dogs, Being Square is Stylish.

In Taiwan, it's not enough just to get your dog groomed regularly. These days, owners are asking for their four-legged friends to become geometric shapes, like spheres and squares. I first saw the trend this spring, when adorable creatures with heads styled into perfect squares started showing up across my social feeds.

So to really see the square cut done right, I had to see it for myself. With the help of local producer Fanny Liu, we went to the man who made it a viral sensation. He's Mo Ming Fung, or Xiao Mo. And he runs a grooming shop that's become ground zero for special-request cuts.

On this day, we have a front-row seat as he styles an 8-year-old Bichon Frise named Tang Xiong Xiong. If done right, her head will go from a white puff of fur into a precisely shaped square.
"I've just given her a blowout and am about to design the head shape," he says.

Xiao Mo takes his work seriously. He uses eight different kinds of shears and scissors to make the square shape. One of his special grooming scissors costs about $3,000. So getting your dog groomed by Mo will cost you, too — about $75 a cut.
He didn't become a master groomer overnight. Mo has spent the past 13 years perfecting his skills, grooming dogs' heads into squares, spheres, triangles, flowers and, lately, pushing for even more possibilities.
"I want to improve my skills," he says. "These days, I'm working on cut in the shape of an [old model] Apple computer monitor, which looks round from the back. I want to perfect it, so I won't start teaching others until I think the style is ready."
Why did canine topiary become such a thing in Taiwan? Mo suggests it has to do with the country's low human birth rate — Taiwan joins Japan and South Korea as having some of the world's lowest birth rates — and the power of social sharing.
"Groomers have tried geometric shape styles before. But it started to attract people's attention this year, mostly because people posted photos on social media paired with interesting headlines," he says.
After a nearly 45-minute cut, our Bichon Frise's new 'do is done. Her owner, Paul Chiang, is here to pick her up. Xiao Mo carries her out with a giant pink bow on her collar.
"To be honest, I was a little afraid at the square design, that it might make her look odd," Chiang says. "But this is great, actually. I'm very impressed by the artistry of the groomer."
But what does the dog think?
"She's getting used to it, I think," Chiang says.
Her human friends certainly approve. Photos of Tang Xiong Xiong's new 'do end up fetching hundreds of likes on social media.

[Let us know your thoughts via comments below.]

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Photos used under CC from Paul Stevenson

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Coke Does Hair

10/30/2015

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Friday Grooming Hack...  Thanks For The Experiment @Ellko!
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Boy Meets Girl (Something Magical Happens)

10/28/2015

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Every story has a beginning… This particular story started roughly 3 years ago…

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WomanPossible?  Or  ManPossible?...  JustPossible!

10/26/2015

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WomanPossible?
JustPossible!
Very interesting.  If Shiseido can transform these high school boys into "girls", imagine what amazing possibilities it holds for you?... minus the 50 entourage of world's best makeup artists... Lol.  
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​Would You Like Some Luffa With Your Loofah? 

10/22/2015

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rOkay, some of you may be wondering what in the world is loofah / luffa?  It’s not a loaf of bread.  It’s not a new Mediterranean diet dish everyone is going crazy over either.  It’s certainly not a word that combines love + sofa = luffa, although L-Z-Boy should create a luffa chase… [L-Z-Boy, if you’d like to collaborate, have your people call our people]. ​

So, what the heck is it?  Loofah or luffa is that dry mesh like sponge substance you may have seen in your girlfriend’s bathroom and/or at a spa lounge.  We’ll come back to it’s use (mostly scrubbing) in a second, but let’s tackle why it’s called a loofah / luffa?  According to Wikipedia, it’s a genus of tropical and subtropical vines in the cucumber family.  When the fruit is fully ripened it is very fibrous.  The fully developed, then dried fruit / vegetable is the source of loofah / luffa.  It usually requires around 150 to 200 days to dry the fruit / vegetable.  You then, simply peel the skin.  Then abracadabra – you now have this magical scrubbing sponge for your grooming needs…  Essentially the scrubber is meant to exfoliate and lather suds around your body making it ever so soft. ​
A few tips – This all natural scrubber is biodegradable and is such a wonderful grooming product.  BUT, it is also a perfect home for the bacteria…. If not taken care of properly after each grooming use.  Here’s why.  Your loofah / luffa scrubs dead skin cells off of your body.  Likely, when you’re done scrubbing, most of you would leave it sitting in your bathtub or shower until next time.  Unfortunately, this is also the opportune moment for bacteria to party on your “love sofa”. 

So here’s what you should do in order to minimize your luffa from becoming the “love sofa” for the bacteria:
  1. Let it dry – after each use (scrubbing), make sure you thoroughly rinse with warm soapy water.  Next, try to shake or squeeze out as much water as possible.  Then try to place it on a dry place (perhaps by the bathroom window) to completely dry until next use. 
  2. Microwave it – did you know that you can microwave your naturally harvested loofah / luffa (but not the plastic mesh kind – which is usually coated with anti-microbial layer).  You can basically zap any bacteria, thereby eliminating it from ever cultivating it on the “love sofa”.
  3. Replace it often – hey, if you ever decide to grow and harvest your own luffa, be sure to save a few to last you a whole year.  Then simply replace it regularly, while properly maintaining it between each use. 

There you have it ladies and gents.  You now know what loofah / luffa is, how to make one, and maintain its healthy use. 
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Orale Holmes!

10/19/2015

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[The story takes place in front of an urban coffee shop where two friends meet to catch up…]
 
Together:  Orale!  Wass Happenin!  Long time no see holmes!
 
Friend A:  (*sniff* *sniff*)  Eh Vato!  What’s that smell eh!?  (*sniff* *sniff*)  Is that you holmes?

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World Beard and Moustache Championships

10/14/2015

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The 2015 World Beard and Moustache Championships® took place in Leogang, Austria on October 3rd.  We’re not exactly sure where Leogan is, but I’m sure it’s where all the crazy bearded groomers congregate.  It’s safe to say that it must have been a hairy affair. There were over 300 bearded gents, who competed in over 18 categories like:  Moustache, Chin, Full Beard, etc., etc.  The official results have not been published, but we wanted to bring you some of our favorite PICS… compliments of SI.com.

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Squatty Potty (Bootleg Edition)

10/12/2015

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The world is a BIG place!  There’s never a day that goes by without the chance to learn something new.  This is particularly true in the world of grooming…  Within a short span of two years, we’ve come across an ever growing list of many interesting grooming and lifestyle products that took our edumacation to another level…

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PhoneSoap

10/6/2015

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​Most of us at ManPossible love discovering new grooming products.  And a lot of us are total tech geeks.  So when we discovered this new product, we were pretty stoked!  May I present to you, soap for our phones.  Huh?  Let us explain.

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Great Grooming Practice

10/2/2015

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ManPossible ran across this great video by Philips Norelco.  Enjoy!
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Coffee + Grooming = Brilliance

10/1/2015

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​Today, October 1, 2015, is the first official International Coffee Day as agreed upon by the International Coffee Organization and will be launched in Milan.  [Sidebar – the US just celebrated it’s National Coffee Day 9/29.]  The International Coffee Organization was established in 1963 in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) to enhance cooperation between nations that consume, distribute, and produce coffee.  It now consists of 48 members; 40 are exporting nations, 7 are importing nations, and 1 is an importing community (the European Union).  Blah blah blah…  So why are we starting off with this info on coffee?  Well, you know the team here at MP loves coffee and loves grooming (products).  So in honor of the world’s first Coffee Day, we thought - why not use this opportunity to mix the two subjects together?

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'Absolute' Fragrance

9/30/2015

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Here's a super interesting subject on this hump day  - Originally appeared on British GQ - by Jessica Punter, "What is an 'absolute' fragrance?"

You might have noticed a new category popping up recently: the "absolute" fragrance. So what are they? An absolute is similar to an essential oil, but the difference lies in the extraction process. To get technical, essential oils and absolutes are both highly concentrated extracts from flowers or plants. But where essential oils are produced through steam distillation, an absolute is extracted using a solvent such as hexane or ethanol. Absolutes therefore contain even more of the aromatic detail of the original ingredient (compared with steam-distilled extracts) making the smell closer to its "natural" form and, therefore, superior in quality. This method is also more effective at capturing very delicate substances, such as rose and jasmine.

Used in its true sense, absolutes are usually the top-billed super notes in fragrance compositions, but some fragrance makers use the term as a concept - in a similar fashion to "intense" or "extreme". It's a trend that is catching on with some of the mainstream brands from the niche perfumers  - thus, this new (and not-so new) wave of absolutes on the shelves.

An absolute perfume definitely carries the promise of a concentrated fragrance experience, so if you like stronger scents with extra staying power, and you are confident in your choice, absolutes are, um, absolutely for you. 

http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/style/articles/2015-09/17/what-is-an-absolute-fragrance-best-scents



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Soup of the Day

9/28/2015

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​“Soup of the Day:  Whiskey.”

That was the inspirational phrase I saw when I first stepped into the Vietnamese Restaurant, East Borough in Culver City, CA.  Delicious food aside, that phrase alone was enough to earn this restaurant 5 out of 5 stars in my book. 

If you think we are going to start an article with a hook and leave out the jabs, then you must be a MP virgin.  As you may have guessed by now, our post today has something to do with Whisky!

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A Two Year Old's Promise

9/14/2015

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Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday Dear ManPossible,
Happy Birthday to you!!

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Is Jennifer Aniston's Moisturizer Good Enough For MP?

9/4/2015

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So I just got handed a bottle of Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion from one of our female colleagues.  For those who aren't familiar, perhaps this will trigger your memory…  Jennifer Aniston is the spokesperson for Aveeno.  So, it's good enough for Jennifer, BUT is it worthy enough to make MP’s prestigious and coveted recommendation list?  We shall find out. 

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AIM HTIW SDRAWKCAB :: BACKWARDS WITH MIA

8/31/2015

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Greetings and salutations fellow MP dudes and dudettes.  Before we dive into our usual shenanigans, I’d like to make a few announcements.  As of Thursday, 8/20, I’ve officially parted ways with my beloved 1993 “Classic Red” Mazda Miata aka “Mia”.  As much as I love(d) Mia, the timing and circumstances did not allow for the two of us to be together.  While the world is buzzing over our separation, life must go on!  I am also happy to say that Mia found a partner who will really give her the attention she rightfully deserves.  With these changes, it was only appropriate that I finally wrap up the 3-part stick shift masterpiece.

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