Guest Blogger: The Grooming Lounge
| By Meg ~ July 10th, 2009 ~ Weddings | 7 Comments |
WeddingAces had the opportunity to interview Michael Gilman, co-founder of The Grooming Lounge. Most brides know what beauty regime they will have done pre-wedding, but what about the Groom? The Grooming Lounge guys tell us just what your Groom needs to look his best on wedding day!
Launched in 1999 by Michael Gilman and Pirooz Sarshar, The Grooming Lounge is a grooming brand incorporating stores, a web site, a catalog and custom-blended grooming products for men. If you are in the DC, Northern Virginia or Atlanta area, be sure to check out their unique stores with a variety of services for men. If not, their vast website offers an array of upscale products for men, perfect for wedding day!
The Grooming Lounge
WeddingAces: What is the Grooming Lounge?
Grooming Lounge: The Grooming Lounge is the country’s premiere destination for men’s grooming products, advice and services. We offer a full range of classic services in an atmosphere that combines the comfort of a classic barbershop with the advances of a modern men’s spa. Our extensive selection of fine men’s grooming products is unmatched and can be found at our groominglounge.com website.
WA: What services should Grooms definitely have done before their wedding day?
GL: We recommend a quality haircut, a Business Manicure and a Cleansing Face Treatment. Not only essential services for appearing presentable on the big day, they’re also a great way to relax pre-ceremony jitters.
WA: How long before the wedding should Grooms begin their Grooming process?
GL: A haircut a week before the day is probably the best course of action. That will give the cut a little time to grow out and a quick neck clean up or trim can be done the day of if needed. The manicure and facial should be given a few days prior to the big day.
WA: What additional services are available to pamper the groom?
GL: A massage is always a good idea to calm those nerves. Also, if there is a tropical honeymoon destination, the groom should prep with a Foot Treatment (for sandal-ready feet) and good waxing (if he’s got a sweater of hair on his back).
WA: What are some of your favorite grooming products for men?
GL: We are a bit partial to the Grooming Lounge lineup of products, including our Shave Oil and Shave Cream. That said, we are also huge fans of the Eyre Biobotanics lineup of organic products. For an all-around great, effective product, Lab Series Multi-Action Face Wash gets the job done.
** In addition, Grooming Lounge has offered to do a give-away to one lucky groom! Leave a comment on the post to win the Grooming Lounge Greatest Shave Ever “Try Me” Kit. **
Greatest Shave Ever Kit
The best way to try all four of Grooming Lounge’s shaving staples in sizes that won’t bother your face or those TSA folks.
The Grooming Lounge Greatest Shave Ever “Try Me” Kit Includes:
· Mug Cleaner Face Wash (2 oz.)
· Beard Master Shave Oil (1 oz.)
· Beard Destroyer Shave Cream (2 oz.)
· Best For Last Aftershave (2 oz.)
** Enter to win this awesome prize by Tuesday, July 14. Winner will be announced Wednesday, July 15! **
Ashley
7/10/09
My fiance has a VERY basic facial grooming routine so this would be a great way for him to try something a little nicer.
Crystal
7/10/09
My fiance is very rough on his skin and has little knowledge about facial grooming. His idea of washing his face is using bath soap and a washcloth. I think this will be a great kit to get him started in the right direction for our wedding next year.
Amanda
7/13/09
I think that most guys need help in their facial grooming routine, but like to stick to the most “masculine” routine as possible. However, it would be nice to seem them take a little bit more care of their skin! I
Jenny
7/13/09
My fiancee would love this! He doesn’t spend a lot of time grooming except when he uses a straight razor. He only uses a straight razor maybe once a week though because it can irritate his skin. He says shaving oil would work great but it can be hard to find, not to mention a little pricey. He is the kind of guy that doesn’t want to spend a lot on something he doesn’t know is going to be worth it, but once he finds something he really likes, he sticks with it. Something like this would be great for him to try! I know I would enjoy his smooth face too!
Sara P.
7/13/09
I would love to be able to give this to my fiance. He deserves a little pampering! And, I wouldn’t mind him having a totally smooth shave for once
Kadee
7/14/09
My guy is very manly and though he takes care of his face, as much as he doesn’t want to admit, I think he likes the pampering and would LOVE a day out at the spa where girls aren’t allowed
From Kadee’s own blog: ||BOOTCAMP UPDATE||
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7/15/09
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