With an abundance of various kinds of dress codes with a multitude of rules and exceptions to each, we’ve seen a lot of people asking us: are polos business casual? Yes, polo shirts are considered business casual! We’ll go over how the collared shirt fits into business casual wear, as well as a brief overview of what qualifies as business casual attire. On top of this, we will help you figure out what kind of pants to pair with polo shirts and what dress codes polo shirts are not acceptable for. There’s a lot to unpack here, so let’s get started. The Polo Shirt in Business Casual Attire The po ..read more

Itchiness after shaving is extremely common, especially when most people don’t learn how to shave in a way that is easy on the skin. If you want to learn how to stop itching after shaving, The Gentleman’s Playbook is here to help! We have a breakdown of the most common causes of itchiness after shaving, as well as how you can stop itchiness after shaving. Causes of Itchiness after Shaving There are some common causes of itchiness after shaving, that can all be prevented or avoided! First, let’s look at the common causes, then we will explore how to alleviate itchiness after shaving as well as ..read more

No matter how long or short your beard is, you may come across a point where you find yourself scratching or picking at it more than normal and asking yourself, “Why does my beard itch?!” Lucky for you, The Gentleman’s Playbook is here to help you understand some of the top causes of itchy beard and guide you on your journey toward ending this itchiness, hopefully once and for all! Causes of Your Beard Itch Let’s go over some of the reasons your beard may itch – there are more than this, but these are some of the most common ones we run into: New Growth One of the most common reasons men get i ..read more

Over the past few years, life has changed dramatically across the globe. With many offices and workplaces shifting to a work-from-home model, many men find themselves at home with extra time. Generally speaking, most people want to fill their time with unique and rewarding endeavors – that’s why we’ve put together some of our favorite unique hobbies for men at home! Whether you’re finding yourself with more time at home or you want to find better ways to fill your weekends, here are our favorite at-home hobbies you can take up: Indoor Herb Garden First on the list is one that’s affordable and ..read more

When you are growing a beard, you’ll find no shortage of products promising incredible beard growth thrown in your face from all angles. Because of this, people often ask us: does beard balm help your beard grow? In short, yes beard balm can help your beard grow…under the right circumstances. From supplements to oils to derma-rollers, there are plenty of companies out there vying for your attention and wallet when it comes to your beard. Many of them promise glorious results for your beard, but many fall short. When it comes to beard balm specifically, it can be one of the most vital tools in ..read more

Daily journaling is a great habit to develop – we’ve covered it extensively on The Gentleman’s Playbook. You’ve probably decided it’s time to start working on this habit and want to know what some of the best journals for men are. We’ve decided to compile a list of what we find to be the best journals for men when developing your daily habits. Our goal is to provide a few options that cover a variety of cover styles as well as a spectrum of page-style. Some journals will have simply ruled pages where you can just write to your heart and mind’s content, whereas others may be of greater assistan ..read more

If you found your way to this review, you probably saw one of these super cool ads from Mensclo on Instagram or another social media platform: I personally was hooked in by the kimonos that were being advertised. When I saw this ad, I had just gotten done dealing with my first summer in Seattle. I was living in a fancy downtown loft that was basically made of floor to ceiling windows – here’s what it looked like: Why am I telling you about this bougie ass downtown window living? Well, 2 weeks after our 30 hour road trip to move from Texas to Seattle, WA, Seattle experienced one of it’s hotte ..read more

When you’re a young adult, you’ll be met with a lot of confusion on what you want out of life. Part of this confusion is the beautiful opportunity to explore many different interests and develop new skills. The Gentleman’s Playbook has worked up a list of 7 Empowering & Rewarding Hobbies for Men in their 20s! Approaching this list wasn’t an easy task – we wanted to include a variety of hobbies that cover a wide range of criteria: Affordability Mentally Enriching Physically Beneficial Creative Timeless If there are any great hobbies that didn’t make it on the list that you know of, feel f ..read more

Whether you’re growing a beard for the first time or you’ve been totally crushing it in the beard growth game for years, there are times where you may run into having issues with beard hair breaking. If this is happening to you, stick around – we’ll be going over some of the top causes of beard hair breaking as well as how to stop beard breakage. Looking for general beard care guidance on the whole? Check out The Beard Playbook. It’s The Gentleman’s Playbook‘s ever-growing master resource for all things beard related. From growth to maintenance to making sure you’re using the right products an ..read more

Have you ordered an espresso just to be unsure about how you’re supposed to approach drinking it? If so, you’re not alone! We aren’t just born with the knowledge about how to drink espresso properly, which is why The Gentleman’s Playbook is here to help. There are various different ways you can receive a shot of espresso when you order one at your favorite coffee shop. We are going to cover the different formats espresso is commonly served in, as well as the espresso drinking etiquette you need to know in order to make sure you’re doing everything right when it comes to enjoying that strong cu ..read more