Hair care for thinning hair by Nioxin

Craig tests products by Nioxin available at Mankind, specifically formulated for thinning hair.

Established in 1987 Nioxin now have a wide range of products for us guys that may be experiencing some thinning of their hair. With shampoos, conditioners, styling products and treatments created by a team consisting of biologists, chemists, pharmacologists and hairdressers, there's a full range of items to hep prevent further loss and encourage growth.

Today I'm trying out the Therm Activ Protector, the Definition Creme and the Niospray regular hold spray.

My hair is naturally quite curly and I regularly straightening it, which as we know can damage your hair, and if you're hair is thinning or a little weak, the last thing you really want to do is add heat and pull at it with straighteners!

So, in recognition of this Nioxin have created the Therm Activ Protector. This is a spray which when activated by heat will help protect your hair from heat damage and breakage.

A new smile with Your Smile Direct: Part 1

Craig visits the Your Smile Direct clinic for phase one of a new smile

When I was nine years old I was playing football at school. The ball was kicked from the other end of the pitch, it was mine! I watched the ball sale through the sky and ran backwards down the pitch to get control of it. I wasn't able to run fast enough and the ball came down directly above me. I kicked upwards with force and my right knee hit me square in the mouth breaking off an incisor at the root.

A football accident left me with a gap in my lower teeth

Skincare by Dr Jackson's

Craig of That Dapper Chap reviews skincare by Dr Jackson's available at Cult Beauty

As a modern chap of a certain age it's important for me to look after my skin so I'm always on the look out for new products to try. Enter Dr Jackson's and their range of skincare available online at Cult Beauty.

Available in over 30 stores worldwide and online Dr Jackson's offer a range of luxury products created from natural ingredients. The guys at Dr Jackson's state "We formulate products that care for the skin in the most natural and effective way possible"

A new style by Murdock London of Old Spitalfields Market

Craig of That Dapper Chap get a new hair style courtesy of Murdock London, in Old Spitalfields Market, and reviews their beard cream.

With seven stores in London and one in Paris Murdock London offer that traditional barber shop treatment that's been missing from a gentleman's grooming regime. With wet shaves, beard trims and full restyles Murdock London "form the foundations of confidence a man needs to stride through life’s adventures" Their words, not mine.

Sitting at the front of the Hackett store on Brushfield Street, you can get a new do and a new outfit all in one place! My barber for the afternoon was Anthony Komodikis, a charming fellow sporting a Hackett bow tie and wool waistcoat. With 14 years' experience under his belt I was in good hands. So trustworthy in fact that I was happy for him to give me a complete restyle.

Mankind introduces new products from Verso and Big Boy

Craig of That Dapper Chap tries out new products from Verso and Big Boy available at Mankind

Some of the latest grooming products from Verso and Big Boy, available at Mankind

I'm a fan of trying out new products, so when the guys at Mankind got in touch to tell me that they had new products from Verso and Big Boy I was more than happy to try them out.

Trying our my new products from Mankind

In the pack I received the Big Boy moisturising cream with SP20 protection. It's a lightweight daily moisturiser and has a delicate fresh scent. It's rich in antioxidants and contains vitamin E and Argon oil to really nourish the skin. If you're looking for a new moisturiser take a look at this one as it's also currently on offer with a 20% reduction in the price from £36.95 down to £29.56.

Bentley launch new mens fragrance

Craig of That Dapper Chap attends the launch of Momentum, the latest fragrance from Bentley.

What better way to celebrate the launch of a luxury new fragrance than at the Shangri La Hotel in London's stunning Shard?

With panoramic views of a twinkling London stretching for miles, champagne corks popped and guests arrived suited and booted to sample the new Momentum fragrance from iconic brand Bentley.

Video created by KillaVista Video

The Smile Brilliant Tooth Whitening Kit

Craig of That Dapper Chap tries out the Smile Brilliant teeth whitening kit, shows us what's in the kit and how to use it for the best results

Your smile matters! 

Everywhere we turn were presented with images of people with beautifully healthy white teeth. It's a rare sight these days to see a celeb, TV personality or sports star without a set of gleaming nashers. It's a reflection of who we are and how we live our lives, it shows that we care about our appearance and our oral hygiene.

Confession: I am a coffee addict, a curry lover and I'm also an ex-smoker, as a result my teeth were no longer as white as they could be. I'm not overly self conscious about my smile and I have had some corrective dental work previously to better my smile. I've also tried a whitening kit before which had very limited results so when the Smile Brilliant kit landed on my door mat I did question how effective it would be. The only way to get really white teeth is at an orthodontist right? Wrong! You see, this kit contains the same products that they use, but it comes without the high price tag! You do it yourself, in your own time and get the results you want.

Penhaligon's introduce Roaring Radcliff

Craig of That Dapper Chap reviews Roaring Radcliff, the latest fragrance in the Portraits collection from Penhaligon's and offers readers the opportunity to enter a competition to win the entire range.

The new Roaring Radcliffe fragrance with it's distinctive rum and tobacco scents

The Portraits Collection

In my last post about the Portraits collection from Penhaligon's of London I covered the unveiling of the collection and introduced you to the various members of this mysterious Victorian family, their characters and their secrets.

Time has passed since then and I now have the pleasure of introducing two new members of the family, although Lady Blanche may disagree that either of these characters bring her any pleasure whatsoever, and I am sure she is plotting their demise as I type!

Clandestine Clara is unveiled at Lord George's mistress and Roaring Radcliff as their illegitimate son!

Other members of the Portraits family vying for attention as Roaring Radcliffe and Clandestine Clara take the stage

Skin Care From Alex Carro

Craig of That Dapper Chap reviews the multi use skin care system by Alex Carro

Based in Spain Alex Carro has been creating skincare for men and women for a number of years, with Alex himself spending more than ten years studying and experimenting with various natural ingredients to get the perfect product.

PRODUCT

Today's review focuses on the Alex Carro gift set which contains all five capsule products: balancing face oil, facial cleanser, exfoliating powder, face cream and multi-use balm.

With oils extracted from flowers, fruits, bark and leaves, the capsule collection is made without fillers and chemicals and comes to you with the Alex Carro signature scent of frankincense, geranium, patchouli, rose, and a French lavender.

What's unique about these products is that they can be mixed in various forms to create a personalised skincare routine just for you. For example mix the multi use balm with a touch of exfoliating powder for a smoothing lip treatment.

The latest products from Mankind

Craig of That Dapper Chap shows us the latest products from Mankind, and tells us about some fantastic Black Friday deals

Enjoying some great new products from Mankind, now, who will get what in their Christmas stocking?

With Black Friday upon us and Christmas just around the corner I want to share some great new products from Mankind that will make perfect gifts and stocking fillers for that guy in your life.

With some great 3 for 2 offers on a huge range of products this is an ideal time to buy gifts or to simply stock up your own cupboard!

Alongside the 3 for 2 they're also offering a whopping 50% discount on Clinique for Men and Lab Series for men, 2 huge and much sought after brands.

Not only that but there's also 20% off site wide which can also be used in conjunction with other offers!! Just use code MK20 at checkout. (some restrictions may apply)

So with all those offers at hand lets look at some of the new products that we can treat ourselves to.

A monthly fragrance subscription with Scentbird

Craig of That Dapper Chap tests out the monthly subscription service from Scentbird

I'm new to monthly fragrance subscriptions, so when the guys from Scentbird got in touch I thought I'd check it out.

With a huge range of fragrances on offer, Scentbird offer a monthly subscription for just $14.95 (£12). For that you get a full 8ml bottle of whichever fragrance you choose from over 450 that they have on offer.

With fragrances from Clinque, DKNY, Issey Miyake, Hugo Boss, Lacoste and many many more, there's a fragrance to suit everyone. There's no need to buy a full bottle, just switch up your fragrance month to month to keep you smelling fresh and use it as an opportunity to really test out that fragrance that you've wanted to try instead of just having a quick spritz at the fragrance counter. It will also make a great Christmas gift for someone!

Getting started is easy, you can sign up using Facebook or click through and use an email address. Click on 'Subscribe' add your address and bank details and you're ready to choose your first fragrance. 

Scentbird also offer a cologne of the month and this arrived along with my own choice of Tom Ford Vetiver. They arrived in a velvet bag. Inside you'll find your bottle in an easy to use twist top case. 

Both of the fragrances are really nice: the Tom Ford Vetiver is very woody and earthy with an unmissable hint of citrus while the Thirdman Eau Inexplicable is aromatic and spicy.

So, if you like the idea of a monthly fragrance subscription or you're looking for a gift for someone you will, give Scentbird a look.

FINE SCENTBIRD

     

Uomo The Red By Trussardi

Craig of That Dapper Chap reviews Uomo The Red, the latest fragrance from Trussardi

Product

This review focuses on the brand new Uomo The Red Eau de Toilette mens fragrance from Trussardi. As with any sponsored post, like this one, I will review it with complete honesty.

Launched fully on 18th September it's now available online and in stores

Masculine and elegant, Uomo The Red has been created by famous perfumer Aurélien Guichard and was directly inspired by more manly activities such as sports cars and gentleman clubs.

With a woody and spicy floral fragrance, it has top notes of lemon, nutmeg, galbanum and cognac, a heart of geranium, violet leaf and clary sage and a base of tonka bean, patchouli and leather.

The Latest Grooming Box from Mankind

Craig of That Dapper Chap takes a look at the latest grooming products in this months box from Mankind

Well gents Mankind have done it again and put together another superbly curated grooming box for blokes just like you and me. With another huge saving of 77% on the retail price, they've packed in some top products from our best loved brands and all for just £25!

Trying out the Hanz De Fuko hair paste

Unveiling the Portraits collection from Penhaligon's perfumers

Craig of That Dapper Chap joins Penhaligon's for the launch of their latest range of fragrances: The Portraits collection

My first view of the new Portraits collection from Penhaligon's

The launch event

If you're familiar with Penhaligon's London you'll know that they offer some of the most incredible fragrances for men, and women and this new collection is no exception. The associated artwork and the design of the bottles alone is second to none, but more on that later.

To celebrate the launch of their Portraits Collection the Penhaligon's team organised an evening of history and cocktails which began with a guided tour around the area between their shop in the illustrious Burlington Arcade and their flagship store in Regent Street.

Penhaligon's Fragrances

Craig of That Dapper Chap introduces us to the latest fragrances from Penhaligon's, both inspired by the the mysteries of Egypt.

Penhaligons

Founded by Mr William Penhaligon in 1870, Penhaligons London have a long established heritage, so much so that they hold not, one but two Royal Warrants. So, if their fragrances are good enough to for the British Royal Family, they're certainly good enough for That Dapper Chap!

The two fragrances that I'm going to share with you today are the Alizarin Eau De Parfum and the
Oud De Nil Eau de Parfum. Two very different fragrances, they are both directly inspired by the history and atmosphere of one of the most mysterious lands in all the world: Egypt.

One of the most iconic symbols of Egypt and a must see for any true traveller

Five summer must haves from Regal Gentleman

Craig of That Dapper Chap gives us his top five products from the range at Regal Gentleman for summer 2016

The guys at Regal Gentleman have been giving us some great products for a while now. But do we need to change what we use during warmer months? well, yes and no. If you love a product and want to continue using it all year, that's okay, but I would recommend that when the temperature rises that you dial down on your fragrance and dial up on the UV protection!

So, with that in mind, here are my top five products for summer 2016.

Moisturiser with sun protection

The Jack Black Double Duty face moisturiser contains both UVA and UVB protection from the suns rays which will help against premature ageing from over exposure to the sun. Not something to be sniffed at. At £29.00 for 97ml it's cheaper than a face lift.

The Mr Porter Men's Travel Grooming Box

Craig of That Dapper Chap tries out the Mr Porter mens grooming box and gives us five top tips for looking good on your travels

For summer 2016 Mr Porter are offering us a great travel grooming box to keep you fresh on that cultural foodie city break or those two weeks in the sun. Having just returned from Marrakech I want to share some tips for staying well groomed and presentable for those holiday pictures.

But first let me introduce you to the contents of the box. Costing £75.00 you're getting a huge amount of products, all from leading brands such as LAB Series, Clinique, Bumble & Bumble and Tom Ford among others.

The unopened Mr porter gift box. What delights await?

Win a top notch grooming box courtesy of Mankind X Exante

Craig of That Dapper Chap reviews the latest premium grooming box from Mankind and tells you how you can win one with their collaboration with Exante Diet

The Mankind X Exante gift box worth £80. Yours for just £30

Mankind have been producing great grooming boxes for a while now, and each one comes with some really good products and a greatly reduced price, often with £70 worth of products products for just £25.00.

In a collaboration with health food giant Exante they have produced a fantastic premium box with includes products from some really well known brands such as Clinique, Lab Series and Surf. And you can win one by clicking the icon at the bottom of this post.

Product Review - Sothys Homme Eau De Toilette Intense

Craig of That Dapper Chap reviews the Sothys Homme Eau De Toilette Intense fragrance for men from Regal Gentleman and offers readers a 10% discount off anything on their site

PRODUCT

The focus of this review is the Sothys Eau De Toilette men's aftershave. The fragrance is available from our friends at Regal Gentleman and is exclusive to their site. Regal Gentleman offers the likes of you and I a wide range of products for beard, body, skin and hair from a plethora of well known brands. With products for puffy eyes and thinning hair they have a product and advice for all of us.

The Sothys Eau De Toilette Intense is a stronger version of the original Eau De Toilette. The Eau De Toilette Intense is a powerful and sensual expression of masculine elegance.

More Essential Grooming Tips

Craig of That Dapper Chap shares more top essential grooming tips for looking good and feeling great.

Welcome to the second in a series on essential grooming tips for men. The first post in the series, found HERE, features Hair, Face, Eyebrows, Ears and Beards. This time we're focussing on your lips and nose.

PUCKER UP

nobody wants to kiss a guy with sore chapped lips, so if you want to be kissed more, look after your lips.

The skin on your lips is thinner than on most parts of your body. Add the sun, wind, heating, sweating from the gym and chlorinated swimming pool water and you can easily have dry, flaky and sore lips. On my recent shoot for Base London shoes I was stood on a London rooftop in the sun and wind. At the end of the shoot my lips were really dry. I made the mistake of licking them repeatedly to make them moist. Saliva makes dry lips drier. It's medically proven. The next day my lips were flaky and very sore. So, what did I use to ease the pain and get my pucker back?