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Tag: bearding

  • Winter Essentials via Sugar Snap Pearls

    The weather has been a little crazy here in Virginia, but it will eventually settle down in the low temperatures, and when it does, you’ll be prepared! Erin @ Sugar Snap Pearls mapped out everything you’ll need this winter!

    Well, in typical Virginia fashion, the weather has changed again. I mean really, a high of 60 degrees today and then 34 degrees on Sunday? The changing weather means a constantly rotating wardrobe and checking the forecast every day. It also means dry skin, watery eyes, and chap lips for me. I know I am not alone in this because I have friends who are in the same boat as I am. Here are a few of my favorite beauty products to get you through the upcoming winter months:

     

    Don’t forget gloves can be super helpful as well and making sure that your moisturizer has SPF is crucial because, as we all know, just because it’s cold, doesn’t mean the UV rays can’t affect you. The rule of thumb is to just keep your skin covered and moisturized and you’ll be good to go! So take a personal spa day to moisturize and decompress before finals because you deserve it and your skin will thank you!

    -Erin @ Sugar Snap Pearls

    Check out Erin’s blog for more beauty & fashion tips!

  • Guest Blogger: Black Beard RVA

    Today’s guest post is from Black Beard RVA, and he’s got a few things to say on the topic of facial hair. Checkout his blog, and welcome him into Virginia Bloggers!

    If anyone has Netflix, they may have seen a documentary recently called Mansome, a semi-mocumentary which takes a humorous approach to male grooming.  With causes like No Shave November, and a societal craze over mustaches, it’s no surprise that there is a growing trend of facial hair for guys.

    Then, there is bearding.

    Until I saw Whisker Wars on IFC, I had no idea there were regional beard leagues, much less international competitions for growing facial hair. Even with a little scruff, I eagerly joined the Richmond Beard League and wanted to document everything about it.

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    My goal is to do product reviews, give my take on different events, and also give commentary on things like facial hair in corporate america.  After doing a lot of research and reading some books, I wanted to combine the best of the best in one place so someone starting out can get tips, or a seasoned beardsmen can read, reply, etc.

    About me: 27 year old living in Glen Allen, VA with my wife of 6 months and 2 dogs.  I work for ‘the man’ at a large bank, and most of my friends have no clue about bearding, so it is really fun to get a new take on things.

    I would love guest bloggers, guys, girls, pros and cons about facial hair.  It’s an odd topic, but once you have a longer beard, everyone comes up to talk to you about it like you are in your third trimester.

    Thanks all!
    -J

    Interested in getting involved in the facial hair community of VA? Check out this event in April!

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