Electric Hairdressing - London C4 Shaping Paste

The Electric Hairdressing phenomenon has been a fascinating story to watch develop since 2007 when the first salon opened in Brighton, followed in a succession of nationwide salons in Reading, London, Oxford, Liverpool and Edinburgh. With a firm foundation at its core coming from every person involved, it is clear that a major part of this success comes from people power, and Mark Woolley who is the founder of it all rightly pays tribute to his dynamic team forging ahead with even more exciting plans.

Every aspect of this innovative business is researched thoroughly, and that is certainly true of the Electric Hairdressing product line, and at The Amazing Blog we’re not just talking shampoos and conditioners here, but the whole gamut of kit involved in the maintenance and styling of those luscious locks. 

The focus today is the Electric Hairdressing ºC-4 Shaping Paste, which is a 50ml pot of styling versatility, developed to shape and define your look giving a lightly textured finish, keeping that all-important style in place, but without the clagging build-up of product which so often can literally weigh the hair down. The Electric team are believers in allowing the hair to flow as freely as the creativity employed in tending those tresses. At £16.50 for the 50 ml tub, this unisex product will prove to be well worth it; not simply because of the professional results, but also we found a little goes a long way - therefore it’ll undoubtedly be a welcome long-stay guest in the bathroom cabinet. This, and the entire range can be perused (and we would allow plenty of time to peruse since there are many goodies to tempt us) here, and where the complete journey of Electric Hairdressing styling can be witnessed. Something tells us, this is just the beginning for a treasure trove of options for quality, products to help achieve professional results.

Urban Jack - Revolution Shave Serum

We have often wondered here at The Amazing Blog, why when it comes to shaving the unwanted follicles from our varied skin types, many shaving preparations often obliterate any view of the actual epidermis? When we are about to drag a ferociously sharp razor edge across our chins, would it not make more sense to have a cream which actually keeps visibility as a priority, allowing us to see what we are trying to do? We all have highly individual challenges when it comes to our skin, whether that be problematic acne or moles which obviously need to avoid the unforgiving blade, or indeed the more aesthetic requirements of trimming away only that which we are wanting to get rid of.

The anwer to this conundrum has happily arrived in the stylishly  designed range of products from Urban Jack - and in particular a hero product in the shape of their Revolution Shave Serum which was swiftly transferred onto the beard which needed a bit of attention. Boasting some seriously impressive ingredients -vitis vinifera (grape) fruit meristem cell culture, which are powerful antiioxidants that protect skin from UV stress and maintains the cell characteristics of epidermal stem cells; limanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil which functions as a skin-conditioning agent,  oryza sativa (rice) bran oil extract for skin soothing enzymes and antioxidant properties. And always one of our favourites, shea butter which not only provides a rich source of vitamin A, but is also rapidly absorbed into the skin and seals in moisture helping to keep those wrinkles at bay. The rice bran oil also brings unsaturated fatty acids to the mix, as well as natural antioxidants and vitamin E to help protect the skin, whereas the alba seed oil helps to form a natural barrier to keep moisture within the skin, avoiding dehydration. As proud as Urban Jack are of this shaving gem that is made up of 96% natural ingredients, they also take great pride in being against animal testing, as well as dermatologically tested, totally vegan-friendly, and of course made in the UK!

Urban Jack offer up a few suggestions to their customers of ‘how to use’ here . It comes  in at a very competitive priced £18 for 30ml, the Revolution ShaveSerum is available through their online shop here where the complete range can also be thoroughly inspected, which is definitely worth checking out for all the other goodies on offer. Standard delivery is free of charge, but we also have the option of next day delivery which is charged at £3.95. 

Tenax Hair Pomade

Anyone who knows the team at The Amazing Blog knows that the chance of a sojourn to the haven that is Florence is always greeted with a less than dignified scramble to the front door … sadly this time it was all in vain. However, we were placated with the next best thing, as a little bit of Firenze came to visit us in the form of a rather attractive tin from the Tenax team with something special to keep our tresses in tiptop shape.

Shape being the operative word here; this is serious styling ground as the rhinoceros on the packaging suggests - however, no rhino was harmed in the process of bringing this gem to market, we are assured. Tenax have clearly gone to a lot of trouble in developing a brand which can be recognised as Italian, and as trusted as the Vespa scooter. However, the power of such brand recognition is being used to the fullest here as lifting the lid of this delicious pomade immediately transports us to the romance of that incredible place, conjuring up powerful images of suavely turned out ‘Italian gentiluomo’ going about their lives with no hair out of place … and if there is, it’s probably meant to be there, such is their relaxed confidence.

The beauty of this Tenax range is the strength of hold it provides without the cloying clagginess which can be the disappointing by-product of lesser brands. There’s nothing worse than a gentle run-through of the hair turning into a tussle to free the digits whilst trying to retain some semblance of composure! Fortunately the Tenax Matte Pomade saves us from such misery, as when it says it will give you long-lasting hold for whichever style you are going for … well to coin a phrase … it does exactly what it says on that tin! A light masculine fragrance, the water-based wax is simplicity itself to apply by rubbing a small amount between the palms and styling at your own pace - with quality like this, you too can enjoy the suave confidence that our italian friends who make look so completely effortless. For your Tenax Pomade - Matte in 125ml for £14.50 see here Bellissimo!

King Brown Pomade - Matte

Hair is vital to complete a slick look. It doesn’t matter if its day or night, at work or relaxing with your mates, it never hurts to look smart. The Amazing Blog recently learned of a great modern wax that keeps your hairstyle in place. King Brown Pomade, based in Australia, uses the history of men’s grooming in their favour. Its product withstands time, not trends, according to King Brown Pomade. 

King Brown Pomade embodies both tradition and quality in its formulas. The Matte Pomade, made from clay and beeswax, gives it an excellent consistency for a natural look, textured styles, matte-look classics, and a light to medium dry hold—a tricky balance to find! Malt extract is added for hair conditioning, too. We love how easy restyling can be with this product, and because of its clay and wax base—no crunchy residue is left behind. The Matte Pomade works for all hair types at any length. It also has a light enticing scent with notes of rosemary, bergamot, cedarwood, basil, and leather, which drives us wild!

You can purchase the King Brown Matte Pomade 75g here for £14.95.

Carlsberg Grooming Kit

Beauty and skincare isn’t exclusive to just women, men are becoming more concerned with their appearance and overall health. Here at The Amazing Blog, we have finally found a skincare range that can get our boys excited. Carlsberg have launched a series of limited edition male grooming products made from real Carlsberg beer!

Interestingly, the ingredients used to make beer have also decided to make skincare and haircare benefits, why were we not told before? The Barley, Hop and Yeast are incredibly rich in vitamin B and Silicium, both of which strengthen and shine their hair, and keep skin protected and deeply hydrated. The Beer Beauty Body Lotion and Shampoo had light, fluid textures that left the hair and skin feeling extremely soft. The lotion soaked into the skin with ease and the shampoo transformed into an even lather, leaving the hair feeling as clean as a whistle. I have no doubt the range will intrigue any beer lover; it keeps true to the renowned green and white packaging for a truly masculine pamper session. We loved that the fragrance was soft and pleasant rather than overpowering as beer can be, it has the perfect hint of the yeasty beverage.

If you want to get your hands on this intriguing Beer Beauty range, or feel it would make the perfect gift for the lager lovers out there, get it http://www.findmeagift.co.uk/gifts/carlsberg-mens-grooming-gift-set.html here for £19.99