About Mens Grooming Pro
Why I Started This Site
I've watched too many men blow forty bucks on beard oil that smells like cheap cologne and does absolutely nothing for dryness. I've seen guys destroy their skin using "premium" razors that tear their face apart because nobody told them their beard texture needs a different blade angle. That's why Mens Grooming Pro exists.
After eight years of standing behind barber chairs, I noticed the same pattern repeating: men want to look sharp, but they're drowning in marketing noise. Every product promises to revolutionize your grooming routine. Most of it is overpriced hype. I started this site to cut through that BS—to give you the straight truth about what works, what doesn't, and what's worth your hard-earned money. No corporate speak. No paid puff pieces. Just real testing from someone who's actually worked on thousands of different faces, hair types, and beard textures.
About Jake Morrison
I spent eight years with my hands in men's hair—literally. From 2012 to 2020, I worked barber chairs in both neighborhood shops and high-end lounges, handling everything from coarse, curly beards that needed serious hydration to fine, thinning hair that required gentle technique. I learned how products actually perform when it's 95 degrees and humid, not just under studio lights. I saw what happens when a guy uses the wrong pomade on thick hair (hint: it looks like a helmet), and I fixed countless at-home beard trims gone wrong.
That hands-on experience taught me something crucial: there are no universal "best" products—only what's best for your specific hair type, skin sensitivity, and lifestyle. A $60 pre-shave oil might be worthless for one guy and game-changing for another. I transitioned into product writing because I wanted to help more men than I could reach in a chair. I've now tested hundreds of beard oils, electric shavers, skincare lines, and colognes—not just reading labels, but actually wearing them, shaving with them, and washing my face with them for weeks before putting fingers to keyboard.
You should trust my judgment because I've seen the consequences of bad advice. I've had to fix irritated necks caused by aggressive marketing claims. I know the difference between a beard oil that absorbs in five minutes versus one that leaves you greasy until lunch because I've applied both to clients at 9 AM and watched the results by noon. This site represents what I tell my friends: buy smart, not expensive.
What We Cover
Mens Grooming Pro is for regular guys who want to level up their appearance without becoming beauty bloggers. Here's what you'll find:
- Beard Care: Oils, balms, waxes, and trimmers tested on actual facial hair—not just arm hair or synthetic beards. We cover maintenance for stubble, corporate beards, and full lumberjack growth.
- Skincare: Face washes, moisturizers, exfoliants, and acne solutions that account for men's typically oilier skin and thicker facial hair. No fragrances that smell like flowers unless they actually work.
- Hair Styling: Pomades, clays, pastes, and shampoos evaluated for hold, washability, and whether they survive a full workday.
- Shaving: Safety razors, cartridge razors, electric shavers, creams, and aftershaves tested for irritation, closeness, and value.
- Cologne & Fragrance: Honest reviews of longevity and projection, not just "it smells nice." We test for office-appropriate scents versus weekend fragrances.
Whether you're fighting razor burn, managing your first beard, or just tired of smelling like the drugstore bargain bin, this site speaks your language.
How We Test & Review
Every product on this site gets put through real-world paces before I recommend it. For skincare and beard products, that means minimum two weeks of daily use—sometimes four—to see how they perform after the initial "novelty effect" wears off. Electric shavers get tested on multiple hair lengths and growth directions. Colognes get full-day wear tests to check projection and longevity.
My evaluation criteria are straightforward: Does it do what it promises? Is it reasonably priced for the performance? Would I recommend it to a client in my old chair? I look at ingredient quality, packaging practicality (pump bottles beat jars you dip fingers into), and whether the product works for different hair and skin types—not just perfect Instagram models.
Transparency matters: Mens Grooming Pro uses affiliate links. If you buy through my recommendations, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you. However, that relationship never influences my scores. I've given negative reviews to products with high affiliate payouts and recommended cheap drugstore options that pay nothing. My reputation—and your face—is worth more than a commission check. Every review is my honest opinion based on actual use.
Get In Touch
Got a question about your specific beard situation? Want to know if a product I've reviewed will work for your hair type? Or just want to call me out on something you disagree with? I read every email. Hit me up at info@mensgroomingpro.com—I usually respond within 48 hours unless I'm testing a new beard growth serum (results pending).
Questions? Reach us at info@mensgroomingpro.com