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What day does a haircut look the best

What day does a haircut look the best

What day does a haircut look the best Honestly, most people's haircuts peak on day two or three after leaving the salon. That fresh-from-the-chair look? It's often way too stiff. Once your scalp's...

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Can you curl 2 day old hair

Can you curl 2 day old hair

Can you curl 2 day old hair Yeah, absolutely you can curl 2 day old hair. Honestly, a lot of hairstylists and beauty folks will tell you that second day hair is actually the *best* canvas for curls....

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Do girls like guys with no beard

Do girls like guys with no beard

Do girls like guys with no beard Man, this question pops up everywhere, doesn't it? Guys agonizing over whether to pick up the razor or let it grow. Here's the thing – attraction's weird and...

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Is 20 inches of hair long

Is 20 inches of hair long

Is 20 inches of hair long Yeah, 20 inches of hair? That's long. Like, really long. In hair length terms, 20 inches puts you somewhere between mid-back and waist, depending on how tall you are. If...

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Is the French crop attractive

Is the French crop attractive

Is the French crop attractive Honestly? The French crop is everywhere right now. It's this old-school men's cut that's totally blown up again. Short back and sides, bit more length and texture on...

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Do barbers always expect a tip

Do barbers always expect a tip

Do barbers always expect a tip Figuring out tipping rules is honestly kinda confusing. Especially when it comes to something like getting your hair cut. So here's the thing - barbers aren't legally...

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Is a 4 or 5 longer haircut

Is a 4 or 5 longer haircut

Is a 4 or 5 longer haircut So here's the thing about clipper guards – the number 5 is definitely longer than the number 4. It's pretty straightforward once you know how the numbering works. A #4...

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Do beards grow slower as you age

Do beards grow slower as you age

Do beards grow slower as you age Yeah, honestly—short answer is yes. Beard growth can absolutely slow down as you get older. Most dudes see their best beards in their 20s and 30s, but then aging...

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What is the strongest natural antifungal

What is the strongest natural antifungal

What is the strongest natural antifungal So you've got a fungal infection that just won't quit. Maybe you're tired of the pharmacy stuff, the endless creams, the side effects. Look, I get it. People...

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