Is Mike Babcock A Movie Villain?

An unwitting lesson from the ex-NHL coach on how not to apologize.

Sports, Men's Mental Health, Current CultureLeo PetacciaJanuary 26, 2021NHL, hockey, Mike Babcock

The Impervious Case For Men's Hand Cream

With the recent rise in hand washing, you’ll need this more than ever.

Men's Grooming, Winter Skincare, Men's SkincareLeo PetacciaJanuary 19, 2021hand cream, calluses, dry skin

And Now, Why Being A Nice Guy Will Ruin Your Life

An excerpt from the all-time best seller, No More Mr. Nice Guy: A Proven Plan For Getting What You Want In Love, Sex, And Life, by therapist and living legend, Dr. Robert Glover.

Men's Mental Health, Men's HealthLeo PetacciaJanuary 10, 2021No More Mr. Nice Guy, excerpt

The (Possibly Unexpected) Best Men of 2020

Starring Johnny Lawrence, a certain Mandalorian and “The Protagonist.”

Current Culture, Entertainment, Best ofLeo PetacciaDecember 31, 2020Cobra Kai, Netflix, Disney, Star Wars, film

Here's How to Fix Chapped Lips

Behold the cold air-stifling power of Shea butter and beeswax.

Leo PetacciaDecember 18, 2020

A Guide to Every Key Ingredient In Men's Grooming Products

If it’s worth scrubbing yourself with it, it’s worth knowing, too.

Men's Health, Men's Hair, Men's Skincare, ScienceLeo PetacciaDecember 11, 2020cosmetic chemicals, Men's Grooming

Why We Must Destroy The Man Cave

No more relegating good men to the basement. An essay.

Men's Health, Men's Mental Health, Current CultureLeo PetacciaNovember 24, 2020man cave, psychology

Should You Bleach Your Hair?

Here’s what you need to know if you go blonde (or platinum, or ash).

Men's Hair, Men's GroomingLeo PetacciaNovember 10, 2020bleach, hair colouring, salon, shades, platinum

A Man's Guide to Grooming His Eyebrows

With special thanks to Melissa L'Étoile, Senior Barber at Axe & Hatchet Grooming Club in Toronto.

Men's Grooming, How-to's, Men's SkincareLeo PetacciaNovember 4, 2020unibrow, eyebrows, tweezing

Good Thing I Got Mo

A Fiction (or why we should talk more about men’s mental health).

Leo PetacciaOctober 15, 2020

This Is Why You Shouldn’t Wash Your Hair Everyday

The skinny and verdict on (maybe) the greatest debate in hair history.

Men's Grooming, Men's Hair, Men's SkincareLeo PetacciaOctober 4, 2020shampoo, surfactant, hair care

The Best Product for Thin(ning) Hair

Plus how to use it like a pro. With special thanks to Zachary Ledgerwood, Owner of The Gray Whale Barbershop in Ottawa.

Men's Hair, Men's Grooming, How-to'sLeo PetacciaSeptember 23, 2020hair products, styling paste, hair clay, thin hair

How to Annihilate (And Prevent) Acne

With special thanks to Toronto dermatologist, Dr. Anatoli Freiman.

Men's Health, Men's Skincare, Men's Mental HealthLeo PetacciaSeptember 2, 2020acne, sebum, testosterone, over-the-counter

The Odd Truth About Aerosol Shave Cream

Wet shaving doesn’t just look cooler, it’s better for your skin.

Men's Skincare, Men's Grooming, Men's HealthLeo PetacciaAugust 20, 2020Shaving, men's shaving, shave cream

Let's Talk About Auston Matthews' Moustache

A thinkpiece on why moustaches give men moxie.

Sports, Men's GroomingLeo PetacciaAugust 9, 2020hockey, maple leafs, toronto, moustaches

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