Q: I have a unibrow — two eyebrows that connect in the middle, meeting as one. How do I split the Siamese twins into two self-sufficient brows? And how do I do this without making that area look too obviously manscaped?

By Shorty Maniace for Men’s Life Today

A: I won’t ask how long you’ve been sporting this Cro-Magnon beast (maybe you kept hoping the caveman look would come back some day?), but now that you’ve manned up to the task of taming it, there are a few things you should know.

First, maybe you should think about switching barbers. A good barber should have taken care of this the last time you got a haircut (with a little tact and a lot of skill). But if you want to try and tackle it on your own, we’ll tell you how.

Second, it’s an old wives’ tale that the more often you shave, the thicker the hair will grow back.

That said, take a beard trimmer, switch it to the No. 1 or 2 setting (for a close cut) and run it over your eyebrows to thin out the hair. Then use a razor to remove the hair in the middle. For a guidepost on how much hair to remove, use the inside corner of your eye — that’s where the brows should start. Next, use a pair of tweezers to remove any other superficial hairs and flyaways, being careful to stay away from plucking the arch of the eyebrow — that’s when you’ll risk looking too manicured. And believe me, your girlfriend doesn’t want to be seen with a man whose eyebrows look nicer than hers.

If this is starting to sound too complicated, consider heading to a salon esthetician. She can help determine the best shape for your brows (straight or with an arch) based on your face shape and features. But stay away from waxing — it looks more obviously “manscaped,” and the hair grows back unevenly.

If you’ve read this far and your unibrow is starting to get cold feet, don’t worry: We heard they’re casting extra werewolves for the next Twilight movie.

What is the safest way to whiten your teeth at home?
Custom trays made by the dentist gives the safest and best results.

Is it dangerous to use whitening products all the time?
Whiteners should always be used in moderation. Whitening too often can cause sensitivity and make the enamel chemistry change. You can become more vulnerable to staining because it never has a chance to recover. It’s best to use my patented peroxide-free intelliWHiTE Stain Eraser in between whitenings.

How often can I safely use whitening strips?
I recommend using one two-week treatment every two to three months max.

How does peroxide work?
Peroxide breaks down into active oxygen and goes into the tubes of the teeth to remove built up stains. If used in moderation it is very safe.

There are so many whitening toothpastes, rinses, gels, pens and strips out there, what should I use?
Of the over the counter products available at your drugstore, Crest Whitestrips are the best—but all of the drugstore products have drawbacks.

My toothpaste says its whitening but I’ve been brushing for months but they are still the same shade of mellow yellow. Why aren’t they getting any whiter?
Most pastes that claim to be whitening just remove surface stains from your teeth…it isn’t actually whitening them. The paste should list hydrogen peroxide in its ingredients for it to truly whiten.

How can I get movie star white teeth like George Clooney?
He had porcelain veneers done recently.

What’s the difference between the at-home white strips and the treatments in a dentist’s office?
The in office treatment is 35% peroxide and can be done in 45 minutes. The at-home strips are about 6% peroxide and take two weeks to get similar results.

Why are my teeth so damn sensitive after using whitening strips?
The store-bought strips are not custom shaped to your teeth and contact gum tissue slightly. If you use Sensodyne toothpaste for a week before you start whitening and while you whiten, your teeth won’t feel so sensitive.

I drink a lot of red wine and coffee, and I smoke like a chimney. Are my dreams of having white teeth ruined?
Not at all. Just use my intelliWHiTE Stain Eraser right after drinking or smoking and the stain will instantly be captured and buffed away!

What is the biggest mistake guys make when they try to whiten their teeth?
They overdo it!

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Here are some great tips for finding your perfect fragrance from Franco Wright, co-founder of LuckyScent.com, purveyor of rare and exclusive fragrances:

Body Chemistry

Each of us has our own unique body chemistry—our skin type (dry vs. oily), hair type and even the environment we live in will determine how a particular scent will react on contact.  A fragrance will also wear differently on someone based on their general diet (spicy/oily foods vs. light/healthy foods). So it’s true that some scents may smell great on your best friend, but not so on yourself. The best thing to do is when trying a new fragrance, give it about 10 minutes to ‘settle’, let the notes open up and the alcohol/water to evaporate, then you can make a true judgment of the scent.

More tips after the jump!

Applying Fragrance

Everyone has their own method, whether they spray a cloud and walk into it, or dab it on their pulse points, or a direct spritz. A recent trend is applying fragrance to your hairbrush and using it to add fragrance to your hair, which actually holds the scent for quite a long time.  What’s most important is that you don’t over apply a fragrance. A scent should be enjoyed by oneself, and those who are in close proximity to you. Your fragrance should not be detected from more than a few feet away. As a simple rule… less is more!

And keep in mind, there are some places you should not apply fragrance! For example, keep scents (and oils) away from leather, suede and jewelry. Fragrances can stain and it will dull jewelry. And try to not to apply fragrance if you are in the sun for long periods of time, as it can cause skin irritations.
 

Top, Middle, and Base Notes

“Fragrance notes” is a way to describe the olfactory composition of a fragrance, and is separated into three categories: Top, Middle (sometimes called Heart) and Base.

• Top notes are generally what we sense first; they are the opening ingredients to the scent and often reveal the first impression of the fragrance. From this impression, one can determine if the fragrance is floral, citrus, oriental, aquatic, woody, etc. Generally, top notes will dissipate anywhere from a few minutes to an hour.
• Middle notes (or Heart notes) emerge once the top notes settle. They are the main body of the composition, and ultimately give the overall lasting impression of the fragrance. Middle notes are more rounded and usually nose-friendly, as they consist of popular extracts like gardenia, vanilla, lavender, etc. Top notes work in concert with the Middle notes in what creates most of the foundation for a fragrance, often referred to as the Head note.
• Base notes are the foundation of a fragrance and consist of more concentrated, heavier type of ingredients such as patchouli, amber, musk, etc. They often give the fragrance lasting power and depth, and are typically not noticed until the dry-down stages of the scent application, generally 30 minutes to an hour.