What do drag queens and South Korean men have in common? Well, beyond the obvious? Make-up, and lots and lots of it. In fact, according to the global market research firm, Euromonitor International, South Korean men consume nearly twenty one percent of global sales of skin care products. That makes it the largest market for men’s skin care in the world.
Even though there are less than twenty million men in South Korea, South Korean men spent $495.5 million on skin care last year, making it, hands down, the male makeup capital of the world! And, sales for 2012 are expected to reach $885 million. The ideal South Korean man use to be rough and tough, but things began changing in the Continue reading »
The daily act of shaving can cause a majority of men to hesitate or avoid shaving entirely. There are a number of problems like irritated skin, razor bumps, ingrown hairs, a rushed schedule – all of these combined Whether it is a beard, a mustache, goatee, or totally clean are all accepted in certain circles but some are taboo in other circles. A lot of these require constant maintenance or trimming, which some men find too tedious or time-consuming to bother with shaving. This is unfortunate because letting facial hair to grow wildly and out of control is irresponsible and makes one’s face not presentable. It is unfortunate because they need to review their technique and their tools in order to make their shaving time not only beneficial but also enjoyable.
The poodle skirt is arguably the most iconic item of the 1950s. We still see people wearing them today at Halloween or at 50s themed parties, coupled with saddle shoes and a cardigan. The poodle skirt is obviously a perfect product of fashion, because it hasn’t really changed at all since it got its start almost 70 years ago.
