There are people who offer advice on how to groom it. People who make educated guesses on what it means if you decide to groom it this way or the other. You might want to read ‘What’s your pube personality?’
Currently, there are rumors travelling around that women want their pubes ‘au naturel’. A rumor fueled by events such as:

• You might have heard about an American Apparel store in NYC who had mannequins sporting a ‘70’s style bush’. This caused quite a stir.

• Gwyneth Paltrow who on Ellen DeGeneres show admitted that she ‘rocks a 70s vibe down there’ and hence the reason why she had to shave before the premiere of the Iron Man3 as her dress was so sheer.

• Cameron Diaz also has a whole chapter in her book “THE BODY BOOK” entitled “In Praise of Pubes”. Diaz now a self-professed fan of the bush explains in her chapter that women should embrace their pubic hair rather than undergo laser hair removal.

• Lady Gaga, who is always on top of trends, has posed nude on the cover of the new issue of CANDY magazine baring her full-grown lady bush.

• The Times ran an article saying this look, ‘au natural’ just meshes better with “an organic lifestyle of cold press juices …”, and maybe they’re onto something here.

The following questions come to mind:

Is having ‘au naturel’ bush an act of rebellion?

Are we grossed out by ‘Mother Nature’s’ handiwork? Why?

Is shaving, plucking and waxing an act of succumbing to peer pressures?

Have we fallen victims to fashion and accepted ‘bald’ to be the norm?

Is it all too much of a hassle? Maybe you have grown tired of the costly and tortuous battle of constantly trying to keep your fuzz at bay and stuck to what is easy, simple and comfortable to you. What would that be?

Would you change your look down there based on popular culture? What do you think is the ideal look for our fuzz down there?

The reason for this hairy miracle is Movember; the charity-drive that raises funds and awareness of men’s health issues, specifically male depression and prostate cancer. Aussies all around the country are sprouting mo’s and raising cash for the cause; RedHotPie caught up with our friends at Perth’s Guys Grooming, the coolest male grooming joint in the country; the GG team are right into Movember and their enthusiasm is just about to hit bursting point!

When Guys Grooming co-owner Nathan Ahern was quizzed on the company’s involvement in Movember he was excitable to say the least. “Guys Grooming has its own Mo Gro team on the Movember website” explained Ahern. “We also support the corporate teams in Perth by sending our Staff in to remove the Mo’s at the end of the month. We are a sponsor of the WA branch of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.”

We made our love of the mo’ clear to Nathan and asked if he thought it could make a fulltime comeback or whether it would remain an annual novelty fashion. “The Mo has its place every November” Nathan replied. “The long term Mo has not settled back into society outside of this great month but this can change very quickly if the ladies like the look. We had one client whose wife loved his look so much (she thought he looked like Hugh Jackman in Wolverine) that they’re expecting their third child next August.”

In an attempt to spread mo’ knowledge about Movember the super talented Guys Grooming team have come up with a hilarious mo’ guide which you can find below. When Nathan was pressed for a favourite style he was quick to reply. “The “Pornstar” and the “Gringo” are great styles that are very good conversation starters and we would all love to be one of these.”

For mo’ information on Movember, you can get involved at www.movember.com.au, and if you’re in Perth and need a manly spruce up, visit www.guysgrooming.com.au. Tell ‘em RedHot sent ya!

Well the call for this Narnia-like wonderland has been answered. Men’s grooming is a boom industry and Australia is riding the wave hard. Men everywhere are starting to maintain some of the upkeep the women folk have been practicing for years… and both sides of the fence are loving it.

Grey hairs are disappearing, stubble is seemingly more manicured and the monobrow, well we’ve almost beat that out of existence. Wonderful salons are popping up around the country catering to the male need and the female want.

We took some time out with Leycester Corey of Guys Grooming in Perth to ask him what this new market is all about.

So men’s grooming… give us the over view, what’s it involve?

Men’s Grooming is one of the fast growing industries at the moment due to the change in perception on how men should present themselves. Men are now going beyond brushing their teeth and washing their hair to present themselves successfully for both business and the fairer sex. Men’s Grooming incorporates the whole body from head to toe and everything in between. This includes well known treatments such as hair styling and colouring (especially for Grey) as well as shaving and trimming the beard areas. Men’s Grooming also includes treatments that are relatively new to the average man such as massages, facials, Hand and foot detailing, tanning and waxing.

And what are the most popular treatments for men?

Guys Grooming has had interest in all treatments but the most popular have been waxing and hair colouring. The modern man does not have to be hair free, but a well groomed approach to body hair in all areas is now very important to men wanting to present themselves successfully on that first date or that Board meeting. Men should always have two eyebrows, not one and hair does not need to be seen poking out of noses, ears or shirt collars. Guys are very conscious of looking their best and are regularly keeping the grey either away or at a reduced level to feel confident.

And what sort of guys are you seeing in the salon?

We have guys from just about every area, age and profession. We were blown away with the cross section on Men who care about their grooming needs. From Solicitors and CEO’s to Brickies and guys in the mines, we have them all as regulars. We have the casual surfers and the Professional Sportsmen. Basically, if you use your body, you need to maintain it. The teenagers focus on their looks just as much as the retirees like to feel relaxed. Wives book in their husbands and office workers refer their mates. We have yet to find a demographic that has not come back to Guys Grooming.

Any celeb client names you can drop?

We would love to drop a few names but the great thing about Guys Grooming is that we provide a relaxed atmosphere where guys can feel confident that they won’t be bothered, so advertising who comes here would go against that principle. We can say that we do have some of the guys from the Eagles, Dockers and Glory as well as Radio and TV personalities as regulars and have been known to groom some of the rock bands when they come to town.

Why has men’s grooming become so popular over the last few years?

Men’s Grooming has evolved so fast in recent years because of the lack of focus in salons on Men and the role models that are constantly in front of us. Ten years ago, Beckham stood out as a very well groomed guy, now you see guys dressed and groomed just as well as him every day. Women have been enjoying the benefits of regular treatments for years but the males had to be content with fitting in to an environment built around the thriving female business. Sales of men’s grooming products reached A$374 million in Australia last year, yet men have had to wait last in line and listen to Enya in pretty pink salons if they want a treatment. We have seen a huge demand for male grooming venues (not salons) that provide a comfortable masculine environment for treatments and retail in Australia.

What will differ between a guy’s treatment and the traditional treatments for women in salons?

A guy’s treatment will differ from a woman’s treatment because they have a different focus. Men want simpler options and need to maintain a regular high level of grooming rather than significantly change the image as beauty treatments tend to do. Men want the ladies to notice that they look younger and feel more confident but do not necessarily need them to know why. A great example is Hand Detailing as opposed to a Manicure. If you detail your car, you tidy, clean and protect it, but you do not change the colour of the paint. A hand detail follows the same logic, all men need to know is that the hand or car looks and feels great without creating unwanted attention.

And what about the salon environment itself?

This is a major factor that differentiates the female and unisex salons from Male Grooming venues. The male clients have to feel comfortable before they can relax and enjoy the experience. Guys Grooming prides itself in NOT having Waterfalls, pink decor, women’s magazines and all the other female comfort items that define the typical salon. Men’s grooming venues need to cater specifically to guys wants and needs while staying professional and modern. We have especially focused on the things that matter to men, like magazines and Foxtel channels on Business, Sports and Men’s Fashion.

And what’s behind it all? What are guys really wanting from a grooming experience?

In a Word, Confidence. They want to walk out feeling better looking, cleaner, fresher, sharper and more relaxed than when they walked in. Who does not want to increase their chances for a successful boardroom presentation or that cute girl in accounts? We provide the services that make them feel better about who they are and how they present themselves. Your chances for success go up dramatically when you don’t have to worry about nose hairs in night clubs and mono brows in the meetings.

So does it really work? Do you hear success stories from return clients?

It sure does work and there are some relationships out that we would like to think that we helped start. We have a client who comes in before every big presentation for a hairstyle, massage or facial to give him that confident edge. A great indication is the amount of guys that return to us regularly to maintain their new grooming regime, especially before the Friday drinks and weekend parties. It is also great to get emails from the Wives and Girlfriends thanking us for grooming their man.

The reason for this hairy miracle is Movember; the charity-drive that raises funds and awareness of men’s health issues, specifically male depression and prostate cancer. Aussies all around the country are sprouting mo’s and raising cash for the cause; RedHotPie recently caught up with our friends at Perth’s Guys Grooming, the coolest male grooming joint in the country; the GG team are right into Movember and their enthusiasm is just about to hit bursting point!

When Guys Grooming co-owner Nathan Ahern was quizzed on the company’s involvement in Movember he was excitable to say the least. “Guys Grooming has its own Mo Gro team on the Movember website” explained Ahern. “We also support the corporate teams in Perth by sending our Staff in to remove the Mo’s at the end of the month. We are a sponsor of the WA branch of the Prostate Cancer Foundation and run Poker nights throughout the year to raise funds and awareness.”

We made our love of the mo’ clear to Nathan and asked if he thought it could make a fulltime comeback or whether it would remain an annual novelty fashion. “The Mo has its place every November” Nathan replied. “The long term Mo has not settled back into society outside of this great month but this can change very quickly if the ladies like the look. We had one client whose wife loved his look so much (she thought he looked like Hugh Jackman in Wolverine) that they’re expecting their third child next August.”

In an attempt to spread mo’ knowledge about Movember the super talented Guys Grooming team have come up with a hilarious mo’ guide which you can find below. When Nathan was pressed for a favourite style he was quick to reply. “The “Pornstar” and the “Gringo” are great styles that are very good conversation starters and we would all love to be one of these.”

For mo’ information on Movember, you can get involved at www.movember.com.au, and if you’re in Perth and need a manly spruce up, visit www.guysgrooming.com.au. Tell ‘em RedHot sent ya!

MyFox National reported today Megan Mariah Barnes, 37, crashed into another vehicle on Cudjoe Key after giving her ex-husband the wheel as she shaved her private parts.

Barnes was driving to meet her boyfriend in Key West and told authorities she wanted to be “ready for the visit,” WJZ.com reported.

But Florida Highway Trooper Gary Dunick was not surprised when he came to the scene of the crash.

Dunick has had some crazy experiences pulling over drivers but said “If I wasn’t there, I wouldn’t have believed it. About 10 years ago I stopped a guy in the exact same spot … who had three or four syringes sticking out of his arm. It was just surreal and I thought, ‘Nothing will ever beat this.’ Well, this takes it.”

Barnes crashed into the back of a 2006 Chevrolet truck being driven by David Schoff, KeysNews.com reported.

Schoff had slowed down to make a right hand turn when Barnes’s 1995 Thunderbird hit it at 72km/h – within the speed limit. FHP spokesman Alex Annunziato said that Barnes then allegedly drove a kilometre further down the road where she switched seats with her ex-husband Charles Judy so that it looked like she had not been driving.

Dunick said that Judy had burns from the passenger side air bag that proved he had not been in the driver’s seat. The air bag in the driver’s seat had not deployed.

Barnes should not have been driving in the first place. The day before the accident, she had been convicted and sentenced to nine months of probation for DUI and driving with a suspended licence.

Her licence was revoked for five years and she was ordered to get her car impounded.

Source: news.com.au