Category: Spotlight - ManPossible

Liquid Art - The Balvenie

12/14/2015

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.

MANMADE

12/2/2015

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.

Man Bun

11/13/2015

Photos used under CC from wikimedia.

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.

Boy Meets Girl (Something Magical Happens)

10/28/2015

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

Captain Planet Approves This message

4/22/2015

“Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, Heart… By your powers combine, I am CAPTAIN PLANET!”

Hello ManPossible aficionados. It’s that time again. Today, April 22, is the annual day set aside to honor our beloved mother earth, Earth Day! Fear not, this isn’t a public announcement about going out and planting trees. Instead, we are going to ask you to go out and hug a tree… Ok. Ok. It’s a joke. But make no mistake, Earth Day is no laughing matter. We’d like to dedicate this article to mother earth and to all groomers.

Amazing Grooming Products (you Never Heard of)

4/1/2015

In 2004, Application Systems Heidelberg debuted an iShave attachment for the iPod, transforming your iPod into an electric razor.

WD-40 expanded its product line to include WD-40 aftershave. It's meant to "lubricate"... what amazing concept.

Last year, Honda introduced the HondaHAIR™, optional on Odyssey and Pilot.

Think Less, Do More

1/28/2015

“Hello yogis! Thank you all for coming to the Saturday, 3:30PM yoga class at One Down Dog.”

“… A friend of mine made a resolution this year. ‘Think Less and Do More’. I believe this is a wonderful resolution that can also be applied to yoga…”

“HEY! That’s my New Year’s resolution. I better make sure to tell her that phrase is trademarked after class.” Those were the exact thoughts racing across my mind as I situate myself at the far end of the room.

PRZMAN – Because Men Know Men

12/15/2014

PRZMAN, a brand I’ve never heard of until 2 months ago. It all began when I started receiving more emails than I usually do; at least once a week, sometimes, several. As I find myself repeatedly deleting the emails, the name and the contents in the emails finally caught my attention. So I began doing some research about the company.

Men’s Grooming Expert… is a Woman?!

12/5/2014

If you are a male celebrity and you need to prep for a photo shoot or for a stroll across the red carpet, who do you turn to?... besides ManPossible, of course! Well, you could go to one of the most trusted and sought after grooming experts (a profession that only a few elitists have heard of 15 years ago).

Man Cave Nirvana

11/21/2014

Imagine the perfect hangout spot where guys can engage in their typical dude convos, watch sports, tell jokes… you know, do the normal “guy” thing… all while getting their nails done? Wait. What! Yes, you heard that right, all while getting their nails done. No haircuts, no beard trims, just nails.

The Unveiling Of Kiehl's X Makos Exhibit In L.A.

10/31/2014

How many of you have come across the popularly known "Blue Stuff" by Kiehl's? The one that has made it to a lot of men's grooming ritual since 1964? Well, that cooling blue stuff just got a little bit cooler. MP was invited to attend the unveiling of Kiehl's x Makos exhibit in L.A. benefiting OCRF (Ovarian Cancer Research Fund). Thanks Kiehl's for the invite and we look forward to a continued success!

Guess Who's Into Men's Grooming?

10/20/2014

Can you guess what 22-year old American model and actress is a BIG fan of male grooming?

And the award goes to...

8/25/2014

Couch potatoes, binge watchers, and of course, ManPossiblers, it’s that time of the year again. It’s time for the 2014 Emmys!

We know a good number of you loyal ManPossible followers are also content connoisseurs and thus fans of shows such as Mad Men, Breaking Bad, House of Cards, Game of Thrones and the like. Like these shows, we know grooming can also be full of drama, turns, and surprises. So, given the numerous predictions and the office pool about who would take home the most awards, best actor, etc., we decided to dedicated this Emmys Monday article to the “2014 Outstanding Lead Actor In A [Grooming] Drama Series”.

Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado let us see the nominees:

'Guru'mer Spotlight - Cetana Man (Part 3 of 3)

6/25/2014

Today’s post is the third of a three-part series documenting a recent interview of Jay Torre and Nick Finley by ManPossible (“MP”), which was conducted on 06/05/14. Jay is the General Manager of Cetana Salon (“CS”) in San Francisco, and Nick is a Senior Stylist there. Both have over a decade of experience working in the industry. Cetana is an upscale salon that features Aveda products. It’s located in San Francisco’s South Beach neighborhood, between the city’s financial district and AT&T Park. For the purposes of this series, we have amalgamated Jay’s and Nick’s responses to our interview questions.

'GURU'MER SPOTLIGHT - CETANA MAN (PART 2 OF 3)

6/23/2014

Today’s post is the second of a three-part series documenting a recent interview of Jay Torre and Nick Finley by ManPossible (“MP”), which was conducted on 06/05/14. Jay is the General Manager of Cetana Salon (“CS”) in San Francisco, and Nick is a Senior Stylist there. Both have over a decade of experience working in the industry. Cetana is an upscale salon that features Aveda products. It’s located in San Francisco’s South Beach neighborhood, between the city’s financial district and AT&T Park. For the purposes of this series, we have amalgamated Jay’s and Nick’s responses to our interview questions.

'Guru'Mer Spotlight - Cetana Man (Part 1 of 3)

6/18/2014

Today’s post is the first of a three-part series documenting a recent interview of Jay Torre and Nick Finley by ManPossible (“MP”), which was conducted on 06/05/14. Jay is the General Manager of Cetana Salon (“CS”) in San Francisco, and Nick is a Senior Stylist there. Both have over a decade of experience working in the industry. Cetana is an upscale salon that features Aveda products. It’s located in San Francisco’s South Beach neighborhood, between the city’s financial district and AT&T Park. For the purposes of this series, we have amalgamated Jay’s and Nick’s responses to our interview questions.