SheKnowsBest has an early look at DKNY Men, the latest fragrance collection from the queen of New York fashion, Donna Karan. The fragrance sounds like it’s a blend of florals, warm classic woods, some bright citrus touches and a pinch of spice. We’ll have a full review here at HOMMEGROOMING soon, but until then, check out the post over at SheKnowsBest, one of our favorite blogs for men. [SheKnowsBest]
Are men taking pedicures too far and adding that extra touch of polish? Say it ain’t so. Perhaps it’s just some quarantined …

The sun is shining, the temperatures are climbing and you’re shedding your winter coats. It’s also time to shed your winter skin care regimen. So, clean out your medicine cabinet and get your skin ready for Spring!
1. Lighten up on your moisturizer—Thick emollient moisturizers are great for protecting your skin against the bitter cold of winter, but as the temperatures rise, they can be too much. If you used a thick moisturizer over the winter, you’ll find that it your skin will start to look oily and might even experience …

After a particularly rough week or so working hard on a story, I needed a little pampering to lift my spirits. A friend recommended that I check out this hot Russian spa on the East Side called OKEANOS. So I did—and was I in for an adventure!
I was talked into trying this Russian sauna treatment called “platza” before getting a massage. If you’ve never heard for platza, here’s what it is:
Imagine laying on your stomach on the top bench of a really hot sauna while a “platza master” shakes, sweeps …

Newsflash: You don’t have to go to a woman’s spa or salon to get a manicure. Many new spas for men are popping up to offer services that are designed with men in mind.
Read the story in today’s New York Times!
Here are some guy-friendly spas/salons to check out:
(Note: I can’t vouch for their quality, but the ones that I have been too and would visit again, I marked with an asterisk.)
—Nickel – San Francisco*, New York* and London*
—Truman’s Gentleman’s Groomers – New York City
—John Allan’s – New York City (4 …