Grooming and Hygiene

[SKT]

@Matt I’m down with this…you should see some of the nonsense I text my wife that she somehow understands. (Also, I might have a theory that “they” are making it harder for us to communicate by sabotaging autocorrect and phone keyboards, slowly driving us all mad and making it easier for the AI overlords to take over…again just a theory and I’m probably wrong).

[goosehd]

@SKT The mere discussion of our AI overlords is implicitly forbidden on the forum and you will be contacted by security shortly for reeducation. Please do not resist nor make a scene.

Thank you for assistance in these matters.

[goosehd]

...but now my mentioning of your mentioning of the AI overlords has put me in great peril and all of this could have been a ploy to test my allegiance. Dear God, what have I done...

[SKT]

@goosehd

[Matt]

The AI shouldn’t have much trouble taking over. Have you met people lately?

[Paul9221]

AI has requested that I bring the topic back to deodorant.

I've been using one that I found at Whole Foods, but appears to be available on Amazon: Pretty Frank. I'm keen on the charcoal seaside scent. No shirt stains yet, and I've been on it for 9 months. I still sweat (I've stopped using antiperspirant), but I don't stank. Highly recommend.

[flannel slut]

Nice @Paul9221 I’ll add it to the que. Should have seen it all along w that imoji but don’t think we’re not on to you, bringing us back on topic is a wicked AI move.

[Matt]

I don’t have any experience with oil based stains. I just prefer not to see for myself.

[Weft 4 Dead]

Stupid question: are you guys spraying, then putting on your tee? Or t-shirt on, shove-hand-inside, spray?

Honestly not noticing any stains on my stuff and I’m a basic-bitch Lynx/Axe guy.

[Matt]

I don’t use sprays. They’re usually aluminum based anti perspirants that stain the pits of white Ts. My experience is that the spray doesn’t last as long as a solid.

[Matt]

I apply deodorant before putting on the shirt. I turn up the bottom about half way before putting it in to avoid white marks on the outside of the shirt.

[popvulture]

I've had really good luck with the alcohol-based spray stuff that you can usually get at Whole Foods / health food stores etc. Or Amazon. It's just a pump spray though, not aerosol. Started with Weleda but eventually landed on EO — I like their lavender and citrus scents. Basically they smell nice for a minute and then go away, which I like, because I'm not a fan of when deodorant or hair product has a strong enough smell to clash with the scents I'm more deliberately wearing (I'm kind of a scent junkie).

Anyway, the EO stuff is great and there's not risk of it staining any clothing since it doesn't have any of the typical stuff in antiperspirant deodorant. I tend not to get too stinky unless I've been vigorously exercising or something, so it's worked really well for me — ymmv. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to try something new.

[Matt]

That’s sounds cool. I’ll check it out.

[jerkules]

I’m thinking of letting my hair grow out a little bit, but my hair can get really dry and fluffy.

Anyone know of any hair styling products that are good for conditioning/shine, but have a low hold? My hair tends to be quite wavy so I don’t like anything too firm as loses the natural wave. Was looking at O’Douds Styling Cream or Conditioning Cream.

[goosehd]

@jerkules This is what I use and have very similar hair and issues. Just a few drops will do and I put it in while my hair is still wet. (Olaplex No. 7)

[jerkules]

Nice one @goosehd ill check it out. Mrs. Jerkules has used Olaplex products in the past and thinks they’re great.

Does this one have a scent?

[goosehd]

@jerkules Yes, but it’s not very strong and you use so little that it doesn’t really matter.

[Matt]

I was going to suggest those light hold odouds products.

[flannel slut]

So the missus is not a fan of me w the stache. Bit surprised with how much grey I’m packing in the upper lip these days but I have no choice but to keep for another week since voicing her disapproval. Thoughts? Yay or shave?

[popvulture]

As a member of Team Stache, I say keep it 🥸