It’s called Retrosexual. And it is the top 1 user-submitted word on Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. So how does the famous dictionary define it? Read on.

RETROSEXUAL

Definition: a man who adopts a traditional masculine style in dress and manners

Example:

“Think of him as the anti-metrosexual, the opposite of that guy who emerged in the 1990s in all his pedicured, moussed-up, skinny-jeans glory. That man-boy was searching for his inner girl, it was argued. The retrosexual, however, wants to put the man back into manhood.” — Lini S. Kadaba, Philadelphia Inquirer, Apr. 7, 2010

Submitted by: West4th, NY

Editor’s Note:

Retrosexual is a word that has been used in two very different ways.

It sometimes describes an old-fashioned “manly man” – e.g. a beer and football-loving guy who cares little for his appearance.

But it has also been used, as in the example above, to describe someone who self-consciously adopts traditional masculine styles – e.g. old-fashioned manners and clothes typical of the early 1960s (think Mad Men).

Well it seems to me that maybe this is a men’s fashion revolution – and I guess men’s style and fashion of the past are coming back. Remember the Freemasons and Illustrados of the 1800′s?  The way they dress with that formal suit look, decent tie, walking staff and a smoking pipe?

How about the cowboys in Marlboro’s past advertisements?

I think that society is bringing back that classic and gentleman look in men’s style and clothing and perhaps that is the very reason why we are seeing Fedora hats recently.

Maybe retrosexual is just another fashion trend to some, but I guess the question is: Is there really a genuine retrosexual man who honestly doesn’t give a damn about looks, about hairstyle, about clothes and all that stuff?


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*Image credits: Merriam-Webster, Skintight, Freddie

Lacoste Essential Sport is a variant of Lacoste Essential which I also mentioned in PGG’s Four Picks on Men’s Scents back in 2009. I now have both fragrances and they both smell great. I initially thought that the two variants would smell almost the same but I was wrong. They smell differently. I realized that Lacoste Essential Sport has a stronger masculine scent than the original Lacoste Essential which has a “citrusy” smell. If you ask me which I like better, I won’t be able to decide because I love them both. But for now, I think I’m liking the “Sport” variant more due to the more manly scent that women like.

Lacoste Essential Sport was officially released last March 2010. According to the salesman of SM Department Store, this fragrance came out locally less than a month ago and SM was one of the first to carry the brand.

The perfume is available in 75 mL and 125 mL. I bought the bigger 125 mL because Lacoste is currently giving away a free messenger bag with every purchase of the big bottle.

Aside from the bag, I also received a free pocket-size perfume applicator which I can refill and take to a party so that it wouldn’t be such a hassle carrying the big bottle around. I guess I got myself a pretty good deal if you ask me.

One last thing. In case you are still wondering – yes, the smell of Lacoste Essential Sport is worth it!


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*Image credit for bottled Lacoste Essential Sport: Lacoste-Parfums

“Hi. Are mohawk and emo hairstyles still “in” nowadays? What other hairstyles are popular? Thanks.”

My answer to that would be yes. I know that the emo haircut was already around a few years ago as evident in my post here but yes, it is still “in” and guess what? There is a variation of it which is currently being made popular again by salons for men here in the Philippines.

The idea is you will get a short haircut (probably a faux-hawk) and add short stripes to either or both sides of your head (called racing stripes or dash stripes) and you will end up having lines like these:

Image credit: No source. Photo found in a message board

And since summer is here in just a few more days, short haircuts would be fantastic! I’m planning to get this haircut but I have to double check to make sure that I’m not violating any of my company’s policies.


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I initially thought that it was a rebranding of Gatsby Wax but I was wrong. It’s a better product than Gatsby Wax – the substance is more dense and it gives you more freedom in hairstyling. The cool thing about it is that in order to style your hair, you will need to split and pinch your hair on the tip to get that snazzy Asian-hair look (I’ve tried it and it works!). What’s more is that you can restyle your hair as many times as you want.

As far as I know, this is not yet available in the local market. So for the guys out there who would like to be one of the firsts to try, I have a few pieces now of Gatsby Moving Rubber Wild Shake variant (as shown in the above photos and at PGG Store). Size is 80g and is selling for 850 Pesos only (free delivery anywhere in the Philippines). If interested, kindly send me an email at pinoyguyguide(at)gmail[dot]com or use the contact form here.

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It’s really easy. First inhale, then as you exhale, begin to flash your smile. Your smile would look better, especially in photos.

Yeah, I know it seems a bit awkward but it does work. Just don’t overdo the inhaling and exhaling or else you will look like you’re suffocating.

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Side-swept bangs on men a.k.a “Boy bangs” is one of the best haircuts of this season. Japanese have it. Koreans sport it. Americans imitate it. Filipinos love it. And best of all chicks dig it.

Unlike the emo haircut with unusually long bangs, “Boy bangs” have shorter bangs sweeping on one side of the forehead, almost reaching one’s eyebrows. The cut around one’s head is layered as what was described to me by my stylist. Here are some samples of this hairstyle. This is NOT ME by the way. Image credits and copyright to Raysa.

Front view with side-swept bangs

Side view with top spikes

Layered back view

And don’t forget that having a haircut like this is pretty useless unless you use hairstyling products like wax, moving rubber or styling stick. You will need them to maintain that natural look all day. Truly, Asian hairstyles are the envy of the West!

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In this post, Pinoy Guy Guide contributor, Tim, shares his own experience on bikini wax.

Gone were the old tales when the art of waxing was only reserved for the opposite sex for that hair-free baby feeling. In today’s time, even men – yes, as in us guys – are now opting for a hair-free feeling, ahem, down south.

We do not usually discuss such topics to our guy peers whenever we talk about vanity. But did you know that going hair-free down south has its own advantages? In terms of health, it reduces sweat down south especially when you are exposed to the sun therefore, making you feel more comfortable than ever. Also, in terms of aesthetics, no unwanted hair would be seen when you are wearing just your underwear or swimming trunks. You will look clean, neat and soft. Best of all, it will give emphasis down there.

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Bikini wax only covers hair above the jewel and those that are in our inner thighs. If you want, you can suggest to have all the hair above completely removed, or leave just a little, or have the treasure trail hair waxed or not. In my case though, I refused having my treasure trail waxed.

My experience of Bikini wax was caused by pure curiosity on how it feels like. For first-timers, the typical “ouch and &@*#@” are inevitable. As a matter of fact, I even suggested a minute break from the therapist for each waxed area. It took me almost an hour for the session, and several breaks in-between in order to restore myself.

Words to describe the results thereof are: clean, smooth, soft, and neat.

Note that bikini wax is different from Brazilian wax. Bikini only covers the hair above and that in our inner thighs, while Brazilian covers all hair beneath down under, including those which we are unaware of.

For the PGG readers out there, would you dare to have a bikini/Brazilian wax in order to save yourself from trimming?

Tim is a 19-year-old Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management student, who considers himself as a modern Pinoy, and a great appreciator of male fashion. Tim hopes to share his experiences, and help the timid guys to get out of their old comfort zones in order to experience the zest that comes within a modern Pinoy.

*The contributor had his treatment done in Lay Bare. www.lay-bare.com

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As for me, here is my take:

Image credit: Maths

Barbershop
If I don’t need extreme styling with my hair I’ll just go for the barbershop. And since I like my hair short, I would more often go to the barbershop than to the salon – and yes, it’s cheap and easily accessible! But there are also barbershop in malls that are decent and recommendable like Kevin’s Cut.

Image credit: Filgifts

Salon
If I will need to do some styling when my hair is a bit long, then there is no better place to go but to salons. They have lots of services including hair coloring (though, haven’t tried that yet). However, salons are quite expensive since their prices are more than double the price of barbershops. And of course don’t forget the tip you give to your hairstylist since this is compulsory even if not explicitly said.

Anyway these are just my thoughts on the two options. I’d like to hear your thoughts as well.

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Now, Master has introduced it’s own – Master Hair Styling Wax. This hair wax comes in three variants and costs 79 Pesos in department stores. In case you aren’t aware, Master is the maker of Dermaclear-C for Men and a few years ago they launched their very first hair product for men – Master Hair Gel.

At present I am a certified Gatsby user. I haven’t tried Master yet. If anyone has already tried it, I would be happy to hear your comments on the product.

1. Wash your face
Your face is the first thing that other people notice. More than anything else, it’s very important to keep your face pimple-free and acne-free. Wash your face at least twice a day. Using Master DermaClear-C to remove pimples is effective for me. You could try that too.

2. You can try to use whitening soaps
If you want to whiten your skin, I suggest you try whitening soaps since these are safe and effective to use. Remember to choose one which is dermatologically-tested. You could also check out Nivea for Men products. Though I haven’t tried it, I’ve received feedback that it’s good.

Nivea for Men advertisement saying football players
should use Nivea whitening if they have sensitive skin