Gatsby Moving Rubber – Now In The UK
We posted back in 2008 about this hair product line, that comes all the way from Japan. Since then, UK buyers have only been able to buy the product from various sellers based in Asia from eBay – with no UK distribution whatsoever! Very strange indeed.
Having decided that enough was enough with waiting up to 4 weeks for the product to arrive via second-class snail mail from Korea or Hong Kong, The Stylenerds have brought the product into the UK and is ready to buy today.
Retailing at £9.99 including first class postage, it isn’t too much more than the eBay’rs are selling for.
The Stylenerds fully back Gatsby Moving Rubber, as it is definitely up there with the very best hair products we have ever used – and the range, coupled with the clever styling chart, really help gear it towards men who have no idea what product they need, with the seemingly endless number of choices available in salons and the supermarkets.
Available via gatsbymovingrubber.com and coming soon to the Brick Lane markets in the East End of London (watch this space)…
Competition (Now closed!)- Win 1 of 10 Brylcreem Ultimate Grooming Kits
To the end the week on a high, the lovely guys at Brylcreem have decided to treat the Stylenerds readers with a little competition!
Brylcreem has been shaping the heads of the nation’s men since 1928. The whole range has just had a complete style overhaul and to celebrate we have got 10 x Brylcreem ‘Ultimate Men’s Styling Kits’ to give away, each consisting of 1x new Brylcream Cream, 1x Brylcreem Clay, 1x Strong Gel and 1x Original Red Brylcreem!
Brylcreem are currently running a competition over on their Facebook page for the chance to become one of the ‘Brylcreem boys’, with the winner being shot professionally for their website and walking away with over £1000 of stylish prizes.
They’re asking for fans to tell them where good hair has got them, and submit a photo of themselves to accompany the story – eg have they pulled a girl way out of their league, got that job they were after for ages, or something even more outlandish…
In order to win one of 10 sets of ‘The Ultimate Brylcreem Men’s Styling Kit’, simply answer the following simple question:
Cricketer Keven Pietersen is the current face of Brylcreem. Who was his most recent predecessor?
a) David Beckham
b) John Terry
c) Wayne Bridge
Submit your answers as a comment to this post below. The closing date for all entries is midnight (GMT) 22nd February 2010
Fudge Matte Hed – The Real Alternative to Gatsby Moving Rubber
So it happened, I ran out of Gatsby & Samourai! I forgot to to order my Gatsby from Ebay and my friends from Hong Kong couldn’t ship some over in time. I thought, there’s nothing round this part of the world that can come close to Grey Gatsby or Samourai and the first few products i bought proved me right.
I first bought some Tigi & Vo5, the Tigi had too much gloss, too little hold and Vo5 had the matte look but the hold was quite feeble. Another thing with the Vo5 is that the product turns into these big white chunks when I rubbed the product after styling which was a bit weird.
Just as when I was about to give up hope on all styling products this side of the world my “Knight in Shining Armour” came along! Fudge Matte Hed looks like a tube of Aquafresh but it is definitely the solution to get that matte/ natural look! First of all it has a hold factor of 9 out of 15 but that is more than enough to maintain your style throughout the day. The paste isn’t too thick so it is simple to spread the product evenly through your hair. Overall, Fudge Matte Hed does the job brilliantly but Gatsby & Samourai are still sitting pretty at the top of my list of hair styling products.
Nerd Tips
- Blow dry your hair into the style you want
- Pump out about an inch of Matte Hed onto your hand
- Rub you hands together and make sure there is an even distribution
- Lightly run your hands through your hair (do not touch your scalp but make sure you add product to the back and sides)
- Twist and pull sections of hair you wish to define and also the focal points of your haircut (You can touch you scalp now!)
- If you require more hold, lightly apply some hairspray to those trouble spots!
Fudge Matte Hed is available from here
Braun Series 3 390CC: That really was a close shave, Gromit!
At first I was quite pessimistic at using an electrical shaver as when it comes to shaving I’ve always trusted a razor, plus I’ve maintained my beard for a good 5 years now and was really reluctant to get rid of it. However the rest of the Stylenerds thought I was the correct candidate to test the new Braun Series 3 390CC, probably because I have the most facial out of the lot. So after realising that once I shave I can have a full grown beard within a week, I accepted the challenge.
Upon using it I was quite surprised at how close of a shave I had, it took every hair on my face and left it really smooth, and in no time too. Also no rashes were visible, so that’s a plus when using a new product. It flowed easily across the contours of my face and the weight and shape of the razor is actually ideal for prolonged holding, as my hands didn’t cramp up at the end of the session.
A very cool aspect of the razor is the new Clean&Renew System. Not only does it automatically clean, lubricate and charge your razor, but it does all of this while emitting a neon liquid blue glow from the base of the product. Very Cool.
It’s not as good as a wet shave from a razor, but overall I was quite impressed with the results. If you’re not that bothered with a ’super clean shaven face’ and want something that does the job quick then the Braun Series 3 390CC should be on your Xmas list this year.
Gillette Loves The Stylenerds – The New “Fusion Power Gamer” [Update]
8 July 2009 – Update
After taking a good look at the contents of this snazzy new Mezzi briefcase, which included the new razor from the Gillette stable along with spare blades, a bottle each of Fusion HydraGel and Fusion HydraCool and a pack of Gillette disposable razors (Cool Plus 3), the mission is to pit the disposables (and high quality ones at that) against the new Gillette Fusion Power Gamer on each side of the face, for a week.
On first impression, it seems like a non-starter since even the original Mach 3 was far superior to any razor at the time – especially disposable razors. However, having used various razors including the Mach 3, the Fusion and several lines from other manufacturers including Wilkinson Sword; The Stylenerds are certainly up for the challenge.
The Gamer comes in 2 flavours – ‘Manual‘ and ‘Power‘, with ‘Power’ obviously referring to the battery powered ‘micropulses‘ that apparently reduce friction and provide a smoother shave. In addition, the Gamer now includes a microchip to help moderate these ‘micropulses’ for consistent power throughout the shave.
Read more about the razor over at the Gillette Fusion Gamer site and keep your eyes on this post for updates throughout the week.
7 July 2009
Ok, I haven’t actually been to Stylenerds HQ yet to check this parcel out, but from the pictures I have been sent initially, it would appear that Gillette have sent us some kind of Top Secret mission and require us to document whatever-it-is-they-want-us-to-do.
Anyhow, we thought it was only fair to share this with our readers, so keep an eye on this post for progress…
Gillette Briefcase
Gillette Briefcase Contents
Gillette Briefcase Contents In Detail
It’s Officially Summertime, so Show off Your Torso with a Braun bodycruZer
The sun has been blazing this week in London, with temperatures reaching highs of 37 celcius, so there couldn’t be a better time to start grooming and show off that physique that’s hiding behind that bodyhair. The Stylenerds team have been provided a Braun bodycruZer by the nice guys over at Porter Novelli (NY) to try out. Read more after the jump.
Overview
According to statistics we have been provided, 57% of men would like to change their body grooming practices if they received a negative reaction from a sexual partner; personally, I’m surprised this percentage wasn’t higher.
The Braun bodycruZer is a 2-in-1 trimmer and shaver with each part capable of being used individually, or in Combination Mode to create less work by trimming medium-to-long hair growth followed by a wet shave with the supplied Fusion blade in just one stroke.
Review
Ergonomically, the device feels really comfortable in the hand and is appropriately styled, giving the bodycruZer a good form factor. It’s also not too large, as can be the case with some electric shavers so it’s perfect as an all-in-one device to take with you on your travels – this definitely seems to be the intention as you can use it on both your body and your face. Braun have even made the bodycruZer waterproof so it’s usable in the shower.
In use, the trimmer and the wet-shave blade work perfectly and as expected. The Fusion line of razors of Gillette as renown for the quality of shave they provide, and the trimmer works just as well on the thicker body hair, as it does on the facial hair, allowing for a groomed stubble look. It’s supplied with 3 attachable combs to allow trimming to different lengths, including a comb for more sensitive areas, if the standard trimmer setting is too close for comfort.
As a combination product – using the razor and trimmer in tandem – was a little less successful, and appears to better in theory than in practice. You are probably better off just using them each individually, which provides the result you need anyway; simply trim long hair with the trimmer, then wet shave for a clean look, if desired.
The battery, when fully charged is good for 50 minutes of wireless shaving – the unit is also supplied with a charging base for easy recharging when the battery runs out.
Cost
The retail price of the unit is suggest at $69.99 – $79.99 (roughly £40-50) and should be arriving at stores near you very soon.
Visit the Braun bodycruZer site for more information.
Braun bodycruZer
Moses likes… Dr. G – Man Care Vital Energising Eye Gel
Dr. G is developed by Dr. Gun-Yong Ahn, the founder of Gowoonsesang, the world’s 2nd largest medical skin care group. 20 years of his clinical expertise on skin restoration is behind the birth of Dr.G. It all started in a land far away called Korea in a medical school. Dr. Gun-Yong Ahn still had a facial burn from his childhood but during Medical School he treated his own scar whilst restoring skin of many patients. Gradually he gained a reputation for skin restoration. From then on he developed Dr.G by request of patient who wanted daily skin care after the dermatological treatment.
Anyways, lets talk about the actual product. The last eye cream I tried was pants so i decided to place my faith in a Sales Assistant whom guided me to Dr. G. I had my doubts at first as the price was fairly cheap ($28.40 US) and the gel was clear and watery…(reminded me of Biotherm). Those doubts quickly evaporated when i could feel and see the difference even after 12 hours of application. My skin around the eye felt so soft and supple, the dark circles around the eye were dramatically reduced after about 4 days of use given that I have a decent sleep!
Overall, this eye gel is no miracle by any means but it does perform a whole lot better than most of the “leaders” in Men’s skincare. The nearest competitor in terms of performance from my experience would be N.V. Perricone and will burn a considerably bigger hole in you wallet than Dr. G. I haven’t tried the other products available but I’m sure they’re better than your average and great value for money.
Availiable from Sasa. Also, check out the rest of the Dr. G skincare range!
