Hair care, grooming and style notes from Refine in Bothell.
Why is my beard so itchy and flaky Alright, let's get real. That itchy, flaky mess under your beard? Yeah, it's got a name – beardruff. Super annoying, I know. Basically, the skin under there is...
Read moreWhat does "barber" mean in slang So, "barber" in slang these days? It’s way more than just the person who trims your split ends. Yeah, that old meaning still exists, but now it’s got this whole...
Read moreIs a comb over professional Look, the whole "is a comb over professional" thing? There's no straight answer. How people see comb overs has changed a ton in the last ten years. Back in the day, it...
Read moreWhy is Gen Z losing hair Hair loss used to be something you'd worry about in your 40s or 50s, right? Not anymore. Dermatologists are seeing a crazy number of young people—like, Gen Z...
Read moreDo I have 2C or 3A hair Figuring out if you've got 2C or 3A hair? Honestly, it's a bit of a head-scratcher because these two types love to blur into each other. 2C is all about those loose S-shaped...
Read moreWhat's bad for curly hair Curly hair just... breaks easier, you know? It's naturally drier than straight hair, that spiral shape makes it fragile. Stuff that wouldn't bother other hair...
Read moreHow to make a round face more attractive Look, nobody's talking about changing your actual bone structure here. That'd be ridiculous. What we're really getting at is using some clever tricks with...
Read moreWhat men's haircuts are currently in style So what's actually happening with men's hair right now? 2024 is all about working with what you've got – natural texture, versatility, that whole...
Read moreWhat haircut looks younger Honestly, who doesn't want a haircut that shaves off a few years? It's probably one of the easiest ways to change how people see you without, y'know, surgery. The right cut...
Read moreHow far under my chin should my beard go Getting your beard length right under the chin — that’s the difference between looking sharp and looking like you forgot to finish shaving. The basic...
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