Sun spots
Q: I’m starting to get dark spots on my forehead and cheeks. They’re not freckles – more like shadows – and they get worse when I get a tan. I was hoping they’d…
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Ask the groomsman
When you don't have the answer, you can feel very alone. The 11 plus exam, 1991, case in point. Hell.
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Winter S.O.S
Q: I’m starting to get really dry skin and flaky patches now that the weather is starting to change. Do I need to switch up my skincare / shaving routine? Chris, London
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Anti-ageing
Q: Every other skincare product I come across seems to be about anti-ageing. I’m 29 and my face is still in tact as far as I can see. When am I supposed to upgrade to an anti-ageing product and…
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Wet vs Dry Shaving
Q: Wet shaving is getting too expensive, painful and time-consuming so I’ve decided to buy an electric shaver. Is an electric / dry shave better than a wet shave or is it the other way around?…
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Taking cover
Q: I started to go grey at the temples a couple of years ago. I didn’t mind the air of gravitas it gave me but it’s starting to spread and I’m worried I’ll end up completely…
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Product stealing
My girlfriend always has a go at me for pinching her stuff from the bathroom. Is there any real difference between men’s products and women’s products? Rick, Norfolk
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Mass vs Class
Some of the prices of the grooming stuff in magazines are completely out of my budget. Is there any noticeable difference between a product that costs £3.99 and one that costs £150? Greg,…
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A spot of bother
Q: Is there any way to treat or cure zits on my back? I’ve had them for as long as I remember but don’t suffer from acne anywhere else. Guy, Preston
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Oil Control
Q: I am not a teenager but I still have really oily skin. No matter how often I use a face wash, the grease won’t shift and I’m still left with blackheads and blemishes. Where am I going…
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When good products go bad...
Q: I’ve had the same pots and potions sitting on my bathroom shelf for the past couple of years. Do they go ‘off’? They still seem to work just fine... Joe, Cornwall
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Spa Survival
Q: My girlfriend is intent on spending a spa day together to celebrate our anniversary and I couldn’t think of anything worse. Where can I go that doesn’t involve whale music and fluffy…
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Hold on to your hair: Part three
Our expert Ahmed Zambarakji's gives more solutions to hair loss conundrums: When faced with thinning hair, men often resort to extreme measures: they either spontaneously decide to shave their heads…
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Red faced
Q: I get a really red face after a pint or two down the pub. It looks like I’m embarrassed or nervous and I’m sure other people have noticed it. Is there anything I can do to keep my face…
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The Man-icure
Q: I’ve bitten my nails since I was a kid and I’ve had a hard time kicking the habit. I’ve managed to curb the craving for cuticles during office hours but my fingers still look…
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Sunblock for beginners
Q: How do I work out which SPF I need this summer? I still want to get a tan but it’s getting hard find anything lower than a 15 these days? Matt, Dundee
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Hold on to your hair: Part two
As I mentioned in Jim’s question about hair loss (See part 1), there are loads of ‘densifying’ treatments out there - it’s just a question of finding one that you can commit…
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Hold on to your hair: Part one
Q: I’ve turned thirty and I’m starting to worry about losing my hair. It’s still all there but I think it’s thinning and looking a bit limp. There are also loads of hairs on…
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How to grow a beard
Q: I’m toying with the idea of growing a beard but I’m not sure I’ll get away with it at the office. How can I make my beard look like that of a respectable, hard-working…
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Chest shaving for beginners
Q: I’m toying with the idea of trimming my chest rug to a more beach-friendly length but am worried it might go wrong / look ridiculous. I have an okay body but haven’t done anything like…
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Are you wearing the right hair product?
Gels, glues, gums, wax, putty, sprays, mousses (do they still do mousses?) the world of hair products is a dizzying place. Indeed knowing what to pick has become nigh on impossible and the majority…
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Problem-solve profuse perspiration
Q: I suffer from chronic sweating and my bog-standard deo isn’t cutting it. I still get embarrassing, sometimes yellowish, patches on my shirt and they’re often accompanied by a pretty…
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How to reduce puffy eyes
You've been there, we've been there, every man has. You wake up after a frightening night on the sherries and your eyes resemble those of Sloth from The Goonies. Fear not, ShortList's own Adrian…
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How to wear fragrances
Ever since we treated ourselves (and you, obviously) to this brand new, luscious-looking website, we've been offering up a weekly slot to your style and grooming conundrums. With the help of our…
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Do you really know how to shave?
Shaving first thing in the morning? Missing patches? Still dragging the razor in the upwards direction? Poor fool. We were too until we started working with Adrian Clark, ShortList's immaculately…
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10-Minute grooming masterclass
Find it difficult to get out of the door on time on a Monday morning? And when you eventually stumble into the office, do you look like Nick Nolte in his infamous 'mugshot' era? Well, don't worry…
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Faking it
I have pasty Anglo skin and used to use sunbeds. Now that everyone has agreed they’re dangerous, I’ve started playing around with self-tanning products at home. The problem is, I end up…
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How to Avoid Sunburn
Q: Even though I wear a sublock with an SPF 30, I still get burned to a crisp. I don’t spend much time in the sun but it doesn’t seem to make a difference. Should I be spending more money…
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What all women want?*
These four female writers reveal that titanium abs are not vital and that commitment anxieties aren’t just the preserve of men. Strap yourselves in… The Holy Grail of the male/female…
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The art of Balding
Give it a year and I’ll be picking up the clippers and shaving my head completely. And, to be honest, it’s something that fills me with utter, utter dread,” explains receding…
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