Hairdresser and Fire: A Firsthand Account of London’s Hottest New Barbershop Trend
- Chris LaMorte
This is a story about having my ears set on fire in a London barbershop.
Name That Naked Upper Lip
- Kempt Staff
You probably couldn’t put your finger on it at first, but a there was something a bit different about a few of your coworkers in the office this morning…
That’s right, they finally shaved that mustache they’d been growing last month for Movember. And to celebrate the bazaaro-world moment of a freshly removed stache, we’re challenging you to figure out which of the following famously mustachioed upper lips have been shorn to nakedness.
So, step right up and play a little game we like to call, “Name. That. Naked. Upper. Lip.”»
The Green/Yellow/Red Guide to Mustaches
- Kempt Staff
’Tis the season...
To grow a mustache, that is.
And since there are a multitude of different follicular shapes your burgeoning lip tickler might develop into—as well as ones you might be tempted to mold it into—we’ve put together this handy guide on the appropriateness of your soup strainer of choice.
Follicle Chronicle: Brad Pitt on Screen
- Kempt Staff
With this weekend’s release of Fury, Brad Pitt is back on the big screen again. (Hunting Nazis, again.)
And this time he’s sporting a pretty slick razor-sharp coif. Which reminded us of the many different ways his follicles have been molded, shorn or left shaggy over the past three decades. It’s an impressive kaleidoscope of strong cheekbones and scruff—and a few looks you might actually want to try at home.
So, let’s take a look back at Mr. Pitt’s greatest on-screen grooming moments...»
The Hurried Man’s Guide to the Baseball Playoffs, Part II
- Jeff Dufour
Tomorrow, the National League begins narrowing its field down from five contenders to one pennant winner.
The Hurried Man’s Guide to the Playoffs, Part I
Feel that? That’s the one-day breather between the baseball season (which ended yesterday) and the baseball playoffs (which start tomorrow). If you haven’t been paying attention, fear not: you can still sound smart, thanks to our quick-and-dirty guide to the playoffs.
Follicle Chronicle: Tom Hanks on Screen
- Kempt Staff
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Tom Hanks’s tour de force, Forrest Gump, select theaters are rescreening the movie this weekend.
And the impeccable high-and-tight Hanks sports throughout most of the film—save for a cross-country jog or two—got us thinking about the many wonderful grooming journeys his roles have taken him on...
The Emmys’ Five Best Grooming Moments
- Kempt Staff
Quiff Notes: An Exclusive Q&A with Morrissey’s Hair
- Chris LaMorte
Morrissey releases World Peace Is None of Your Business, his 10th studio album, today in the United States.
We had scheduled an interview with him, but we received a call from his representative that Sir Moz had to cancel due to a sudden case of the I’d Rather Nots.
We, however, were able to get an exclusive interview with his longtime associate, his hair...»
The Kempt Five
- Eric Twardzik
- Jason Wire
- Najib Benouar
Every Wednesday we’re giving you a deeper look into what makes the minds behind Kempt tick. We call it: The Kempt Five.
Ranking the Best Dictatorial Coiffures of All Time
- Najib Benouar
The latest grooming news sweeping the world: Kim Jong-un has required all male students in North Korea to wear the exact same haircut as his.
The coiffure in question could best be described as the unholy union of a crew cut and a bowl cut—shorn to the scalp on the sides yet long enough on top for a middle part. On a good day, it’s reminiscent of something out of a Color Me Badd music video. But really, having a signature hairdo is classic totalitarian dictator stuff. They all had a “look” that they adhered to—and some were better than others.
Which is why we’ve gone ahead and ranked the best dictatorial coiffures of all time.»
Upgrading Absolutely Everything in Your Medicine Cabinet
- Caitlin Ganswindt
It’s been five blustery months, but we’re finally here: the onset of spring. As of tomorrow, it will have officially sprung.
Naturally, your minds are reeling over niceties like 7pm sunshine, bare ankles and alfresco drinking. Naturally, our minds are reeling over how to help you look your best for all that good stuff.
So we’ve gone ahead and found the 25 essential upgrades for... pretty much everything you’ve ever had in your medicine cabinet.
Red Wings, Gin and Straight Razors
- Kempt Staff
Today’s must-reads from around the Internet.
The Kempt Lab Report: Recipe for Men
As you’ve probably realized—what with the dry patches, chapped lips and other little tortures this winter has forced you to endure—the cold can be a real bitch on your skin.
So we thought it would be in your best interest to call in the experts from up north and try out Recipe for Men, a highly scientific battery of weather-defensive skin care out of Sweden, “tested in the extreme conditions of the Scandinavian climate” and slowly making its way onto American stock lists. Because if it can really endure the Arctic Circle, it should be good enough for your walk to work.
Clooney Sees Spots And Your Winter Beard
- Kempt Staff
Today’s must-reads from around the Internet.