In many parts of the world, winter is in full swing. Cold, dry air can chap lips and cheeks and cause itchy, irritated skin, especially if you venture in and outdoors multiple times a day. Whether you’re a man or a woman, winter skin care varies from the rest of the year. And in men, testosterone makes the skin thicker, and that in itself requires extra care. Here are a few tips to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy this winter. #1 Adopt a Dry Brushing Routine If you’re new to the concept of dry brushing, it’s exactly as...

After yet another Covid-centric year, many of us have made resolutions or set goals to ensure that 2022 is filled with better days. With the new year underway, you may be focused on adopting healthier habits, improving your financial situation, or simply finding more joy in your daily life. Keeping those resolutions can be challenging no matter how large or small they are, and we thought you’d appreciate some encouragement to keep you on-track. Stop Self Sabotaging 2022 isn’t even a month old, yet many a resolution has already been discarded based on the negative things we think and occasionally...

During the holiday season, our thoughts turn to those we love and share time with throughout the year. The people on your gift list have diverse interests, which means thinking creatively before you make a purchase. To make your shopping a little easier, we’ve compiled a list based on many of the types of people in our own lives. We hope you find these recommendations helpful.  Gifts For the Avid Traveler If your holiday guests travel from out of town, you can make their experience more pleasurable by gifting items that help them sail through security before boarding the plane....

Want to know a secret? The more choices you have the harder it can be to make a decision. Even as children we learned that finding that “just right” chair, meal, or bed wouldn’t be easy. Choosing the perfect round brush can be difficult, especially since you can’t pick up a blow dryer in a store and test the brushes firsthand. We decided to help take some of the guesswork out of this particular decision by teaching you a little bit about barrels, bristles, and materials. Hair Length and Barrel Size Bigger isn’t necessarily better, especially when it comes to...

Do you ever wonder where great ideas originate? Sometimes, that “ah ha” moment occurs in the shower or when walking the dog. What if you learned that the entire Movember concept originated while two friends were enjoying a beer in Melbourne, Australia? That’s exactly how it happened. The Movember movement that has men sporting mustaches worldwide started in Australian in 2003 because Travis Garone and Luke Slattery joked about making the mustache popular again and encouraged 30 other “Mo Bros” to participate. In 2004, 450 men from Australia, Spain, and the UK raised AUD 54,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation...

You probably wouldn’t be surprised to learn that most of us at Acca Kappa own multiple brushes. Variety, as the old saying goes, is the spice of life, and we believe in having options. After all, every day is different. You put on different clothes and shoes and probably adjust your hair style accordingly, so understanding which brush is best for a given task just makes sense. Without further ado, let’s talk hairbrushes! Choose a Shower-Safe Brush for Wet Hair Even though you’ve heard us say not to brush your hair when it’s wet, there are a few situations that...

Losing your hair at any age is a traumatic experience. It may occur incrementally at a pace so slow you don’t notice, but it can be brought on by changes in stress levels, too. Hair goes through four stages: Anagen – growing Catagen – brief transition between growing and resting Telogen – dormant/resting Exogen – shedding Most of the time, your hair is in the anagen stage. Certain health conditions, like pregnancy or thyroid conditions, disrupt the natural progression from one stage to another, so if your hair loss is particularly acute, consult with your primary care physician to determine...

What do you see when you look in the mirror? A vital, healthy human being or someone struggling to feel attractive? In a research study involving over 1500 men, “47% reported hair loss […] and 62% agreed that hair loss could affect self-esteem.” Typically, people shed between 50–100 hairs every day as part of their hair’s normal life cycle. Losing chunks at a time or in certain patterns, though, may indicate an underlying health condition. Several different factors increase the likelihood of hair loss, including genetics, diet, and even stress. To rule out a medical condition, visit your primary health...

Take stock of all the necessities in your bathroom. From soap and water to your favorite cleansing products, there are some things you need on a daily basis. People have always used combs to style and even decorate their hair, and archeologists have discovered amazing renditions made of wood and ivory as well as stone and metal dating back to 5500 B.C. Although their use as accessories has waned a bit in recent years, you’ll still find a comb in just about every household. How to Use a Comb Properly For such a simple tool, a comb can detangle, distribute...

You Asked; We Listened. Here’s Why It’s Important to Use Lip Balm As autumn winds begin to howl, there’s more to worry about than falling leaves. Changing weather often means low humidity, and that can leave your lips looking worse for wear. Search the internet, and you’ll find plenty of articles touting or condemning lip balm, but the science still proves that the right formulation protects lips from damage and can even restore them to their plump, kissable selves when made correctly. First Things First Lip products have multiple purposes, and lip gloss and lip balm serve very different functions....