Good day Beautista readers.

My name is D. John Robinowitz and I am an artist in residence working in cooperation with the Beautista.  My first post will offer some advice for the practical man who cares about his appearance but has little time or effort to fuss about this aspect of himself for more than a minute or two per day.  Also, the products discussed below can serve as great gifts for a boyfriend or friend especially if you’re trying to send the “hygiene message.”  The Beautista slips me a new cologne sample when my man musk is leaning especially left of center and often leaves a new conditioner in the shower when my locks begin mimicking the consistency of a dirty Brillo pad.  The first products I’d like to mention come from Mixed Chicks, a company that specializes in products for curly hair.  Over the years, I’d hated the majority of shampoos and conditioners that promised moisture but then, didn’t quite deliver.  When I tried the Mixed Chicks products, I was astounded at the effect on my hair.  The dry feeling had disappeared.  I highly recommend their shampoo, conditioner and especially the leave-in conditioner which doubles as a styling product.  It smells fresh and vaguely like a Pina Colada on a hot summer night.  These products don’t cost much more than the Aussie/Tresseme/Old Spice bottles that may be occupying your shower stall as you read this.

But, I promise they will deliver superior results.  I also noticed that they now produce a men’s line called His Mix which I have yet to try.  However, the aforementioned product, as I’ve proven, is unisex.

Another new product I’ve been using in the groom room is Original Vetiver from Creed.  This cologne  will make you smell fantastic and it is perfect for late summer and fall.  I’m not a  professional nose but this one smells like clementines and autumn.  This bottle is admittedly very pricey but you can sometimes find some sweet deals through web-based fragrance shops.  If this is out of your price range, you can always go for some Curve by Liz Claiborne, a personal favorite with notes of Lemon, Mahogany and Musk that can be worn year round.  It’s been known for years that ladies flock to those wearing Curve (ahem, Beautista), which may be why this fragrance has been unchanged since 1996 and is still the 17th most-sold cologne in the U.S.  I’ve also tried Curve Chill for Men which is similar in some ways.  I recommend both but suggest starting with the original.

Signing off for now.  I hope that then men in your life can get the results from these products that I have.  Next time, I’ll dig out some older products and remedies that are still used widely today.  Thanks to the Beautista for having me and happy trails.