(It's very important...)

I have had LOADS of bad (really bad) hair cuts. In fact, so sick of getting rubbish cuts I was, that I took to cutting my own hair for about 2 years... and I wasn't even very good at it!

The reason I became so disillusioned was mainly because I would go to barbour shops where the hairdresser would give everyone the same cut regardless of hair type or what the customer would ask for!

I don't like having short hair, I think it makes me look like a little woodland creature. So I would usually ask for a tidy-up, but to keep the length and just remove some of the weighty, bush. This, unfortunately would never happen and I would, inevitably end up looking like a door-mouse.

After years of this I eventually gave up and took to cutting my own hair... I knew it wasn't good for it (plus, I was a bit rubbish)  but it did look better than having a head like a meerkat! 

Eventually I decided it was time to get back on the wagon and start trusting other people with scissors... that's when I cam across my current hairdresser. (For those of you around the Norwich Area, I go to Truman's on Elm Hill... ask for Ed).

As soon as I sat in his chair, I knew Ed would be great. He asked me plenty questions and talked me through everything before he'd even washed it. Since then, he has cut my hair pretty much every time it's due and even suggest ideas for my hair vids. Not only that but it's  reasonably priced too at £18.

It's all about the trust!

But it's February... 

It always seems that shops start selling the upcoming season's clothing far too early. I have worked in countless retail stores and I always found it strange that Spring Summer goods start to come out in early February. In reality though, it makes sense, by this time if your winter wardrobe is not fully stocked, the chances are high that you have already frozen to death anyway! Also, whilst it's freezing outside, it gives you a little lift and reminds you that warmer(ish) weather is round the corner. Plus, with a month or two before any of it is wearable,  it's a chance for you to decide what look(s) you're going to go for.

Here are my favourite online shops that I've been browsing around whilst looking forward to a turn in the weather (I haven't actually bought anything yet though... bills suck!)

Topman: Always on-trend for a very affordable price. They cater for a lot of body-types and keep everyone happy by stocking everything from basics, to slightly more eccentric items.

I also like that on the home page, they tend to have a feature the trend they chose to focus on making it very easy for you to stay on top of the trend.

Asos: LOADS of brands to chose from under one roof. You can shop by category, brand or 'This month key pieces' making shopping easy. With so many brands, you can't really fail to find something in your price range.

Also, because they have such a massive amount of stock, there is pretty much always a bargain to be found in their sale!

Mr Porter: I absolutely love the layout of this website. It's beautifully put together, the images are always amazing and the content is very inviting. It also makes shopping very easy, with tabs like "what to wear" and "Style Help" for those who usually need their partner's advice.

My favourite part of this website though is "The Journal" where I get lots of ideas for my videos. They keep you up to date on the the coolest looks with the stunning images.

I have to confess though, I have only ever bought one item from this website, just because it's mostly out of my price range. I purchased a T-Shirt by J Crew for £25 (one of the cheapest items on the site)... however the package arrived to me as if I had just bought the Crown Jewels, in a stunning gift box.

My Wardrobe: Another high-end store. What I like most about this website it that you can "Shop by Wardrobe". So if you have something key missing for a certain look and you're not too sure what it is, you can simply click "contemporary" for example, and you'll get everything that falls in that category, saving you time and energy.

So there you go... These are the websites that I kill time with/mentally spend money that I don't have. 

David Beckham

I don't have much to write about this to be honest. Dave (we're good friends and this is what he likes to call me him... he just calls me Jim), anyway, Dave has been everywhere this month!

He's on the front cover and in a really cool feature in Menshealth magazine. He looks awesome and seems like a great guy. A brilliant role-model and very committed to everything he does.

 

Because it's great!

If you've been watching my vids lately you'll have probably noticed me mention the Clarisonic quite a bit... The reason I've been going on about it so much is because I thinks it's really really really really great!

And it's not just for girls! In fact it prepares your skin for a shave like nothing else. When you shave, you'll sometimes notice that your razor gets a bit clogged with dead skin (as well as facial hair) making your shave frustrating and meaning you have to replace your razor blades all the time! Using this first will gently remove more dead skin from your face than any scrub before you shave. It also lifts hairs that lie your face, making your shaving much easier and less irritating.

It's gentle enough to use twice a day (morning and night), although I tend to use mine in the evening to remove the grime that has collected throughout the day.

It removes more than twice the amount of dirt and oil from deep in your pores than manually cleansing (male skin tends to be oilier than ladies). It can reduce dry areas and allows for products to be absorbed quicker.

To be honest, I didn't get along with the cleanser that comes with it, but you can use pretty much any other that you like.

I did go through a bit of a purging stage where any impurities in my skin where drawn out... and it did last for about 3 weeks. However, since then my skin has been brighter, healthier and clearer than ever!

At £120 it's not cheap, but it is really really really good and you never have to buy it again! (Just replace the head every 3-4 months).

Thanks for reading! 

My current favourite Shampoo & Conditioner

My hair tends to be quite dry and course and I struggle with taming the thick, messy fluff that occurs after I've washed, conditioned and dried it. There are lots of shampoos and conditioners that I've tried and tested... some of which have been great, others have been a bit naff. But this one really stands out for.

I actually came across it by accident. I'd just run out of the product I was using before and found my girlfriend's current set. They're both by Kevin Murphy; the shampoo is called "Hydrate Me Wash" and the conditioner is "Hydrate Me Rinse".

After using this, even if I let my hair dry naturally and don't use any styling product, it feels touchable and I can run my fingers though it without any snags.

It also makes my hair look much more healthy and less dry and clumpy (with wispy bits). All of this means, when it comes to styling my hair bush, the whole thing is made much much easier!

The only thing I'm not entirely keen on is the packaging... One reason for this is that although the product is not soley aimed at women, it is very feminine . That is only a very minor concern, they main issue is that when you begin to run low, it is impossible to get any out without unscrewing the cap and digging in your finger which means loads spills out and gets wasted! Considering these go for £13.60 each, it's quite an expensive waste.