“I know it won’t get
easier as the years
go by, but I don’t
want it to be”
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Cover Feature | Aleen Johnson
JANUARY 2020
What do you love most about your career?
What I love most about my career is having the
opportunity to express myself in any way, shape or form.
Although I am thankful to have served my country in the
United States Air Force, there were certain regulations when
it came to how I could express myself. Now that I am a
veteran, I get to finally sit back and ask “who does Aleen want
to be?” and I think that’s such a powerful question to ask
yourself when you live in a world that expects you to conform.
What’s the most challenging thing about your career?
My biggest challenge and a challenge I believe a lot of
individuals face, is the constant pollution of negative
comments and threads on social media. Growing up, I was
very self-conscious due to years of bullying and harassment
from others. I know first-hand what it feels like to be told that I
am not skinny enough or pretty enough for my current career.
I’ve also been told that I am no longer a good influence on
others or well respected due to the amount of clothing I
choose to wear - or not to wear. This hits home for me because
no one should ever feel or be told that they are not good
enough because of a career choice that does not harm
themselves or anyone else.
What motivates you to work hard?
Those supporting me. Honestly, I could not have done any
of this without the unconditional love and support of others
and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. On July the
13th, 2017, I had a suicide attempt. Like many others, I struggle
with invisible wounds called PTSD, depression, and anxiety. If
it wasn’t for those by my side, I would have never believed in
my own worth. I told myself “if I’m going to live, it won’t be
like this” and therefore I make it a point to speak up and reach
out to those around me! We are all worthy of love and need to
be reminded of this daily.
Who is your hero?
Donald Watson
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it
be?
My perspective. I tend to be impulsively pessimistic due to
my past and I know it has held me back a lot. Thankfully, this is
something that I can work on and I do my best to work on it
daily!
What really makes you angry?
Slow drivers in the fast lane!
What is the one thing that will always make you smile?
Meeting open-minded individuals like myself who are
willing to seek and accept other people’s perspectives
and ways of life.
How would your friends describe you?
Unapologetically fearless.
Who knows you best?
My German Shepherd, her name is Zella. When
I came back from my deployment in 2017, I knew I
needed a companion and she’s been by my side ever
since; I really don’t know what I would do without her.
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Cover Feature | Aleen Johnson
“What I love most
about my career is
having the opportunity
to express myself in any
way, shape or form.”
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Cover Feature | Aleen Johnson
Whatisyourfavoritefamilytradition?
WatchingAChristmasStoryonChristmas Eve.
It’smyabsolutefavoriteChristmasmovietorecite!
Whatareyourhobbies?
Workingoutandeatingcarbs.
Favoriteplacetogoonvacation?
Mora’sPizzainWynwood,FL.Everytime I travel
toMiami,ImakeitapointtovisitMoraandhis shop.
Nothingbutpositivevibesanddeliciousfood. Last
timeIvisited,webothwenttoworkinthekitchen
andhetaughtmeafewtricks!
Favoriteitemofclothing?
Tobehonest,Iabsolutelydespiseclothes.They
neverfitquiterightandtheydon’tfoldthemselves, so
theyarebasicallyuseless!
Favoritefood?
Plant basedpizza.
Whatisthemostdaringthingyouhaveever done?
Gettingmyfacetattooed!Alotofpeoplehope it’s
fakeoraskmehowI’mevergoingtogetajob,but I
assureyouitis100%realandI’vehadnoproblem
payingmybills.Myfavoritequoteis“ifthewhole
worldwasblind,howmanypeoplewouldyou
impress?”andthisspeaksvolumesbecausenaturally
alotofusjudgebasedonlooks.Iagree,itisn’teasy to
resist,butIalsobelievethatifwewereallalittle more
open mindedandwillingtolookbeyondthose
outwardappearances,theexperiencesandpotential
wisdomobtainedfromotherswouldbeworth it.
Whatisthecraziestthingyou’vedoneinthe name
oflove?
Ihadgottenmarriedafteramonthofdating
someone lmao.Itdidn’tworkout,whichismore
thanlikelytobeexpectedbutIalsolearnedalot
aboutmyself!
Doyoucollectanything?
Beerkooziesandstickers.
Ifyouhadawarninglabel,whatwoulditsay?
Don’tcomehomewithoutsnacks!
Whatistheonethingyouwillneverdoagain?
IwillneverdrinkCaptainMorganagain,need I
saymore?
Whatthreethingsdoyoudomostofeachday?
Iworkout4to6timesaweek,sitonmyrecliner
chairwatchingNetflixinmyunderwear,and
constantlyremindmydogtostopchasingthe cats.
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Besure tofollow
Aleen’sadventureson
Instagram @thefitpizzagirl
forallherlatestcontent
and storyupdates!
“To be
honest, I
absolutely
despise
clothes”
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Recipes
Something
Poultry
The new year is finally here and we’re making these last few off-days
count! This month’s tasty food theme is chicken and we’re getting ready
to prepare some mouth-watering starters followed by a tasty main and
an even-better dessert that’ll be the perfect treat for that special someone
in your life - or just a cool way to start the new year. So, wipe the kitchen
counter, get out the chopping board, and let’s get cooking!
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CHICKEN SALAD Instructions
WITH A TWIST Start by frying the onion in a bit of olive oil.
Prep time: 5min Once golden brown, add the salt and honey
Cooking time: 10min and allow to caramelize.
Servings: 2
Remove from the pan and set aside for later
Ingredients use.
• 3oz (90g) lettuce or baby spinach Then make use of the same pan for the chicken
For caramelized onion breast and fry on both sides till the meat is
• 1 tbsp olive oil white before starting with the seasoning - this
• 1 red salad onion will ensure the chicken remains tender.
• 1 tsp honey First, drizzle the chicken with honey, then dust
• 1 tsp balsamic (optional) with onion powder, sprinkle with thyme and
• 1/4 tsp salt lastly ad some salt.
• 8-10 rosa tomatoes
• 1 Pomegranate or 3oz (90g) pips Turn the fillets around and repeat the steps for
• 1 handful of almonds the seasoning.
• 1 handful macadamias
• 1 orange cut into wedges Finish off with ground black pepper (optional).
• 8-10 raspberries Once cooked, add the onion back into the pan
• 4-5 fresh rosemary leaves removed from the stem to absorb the remaining juices.
• 1 baby avo or 1/2 big avo
For pan-fried honey and thyme chicken fillets Make the salad with all the ingredients
• 2 chicken fillets tenderized provided, except for the avo - add that last to
• 1 tbsp raw honey your plate after you have served your portion.
• 1/4 tsp onion powder Add the chicken to the salad the way you prefer
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme - whole, sliced, diced or even pulled.
• 1 pinch of salt and ground black pepper to taste
For pan-fried honey and thyme chicken fillets Sprinkle the onion over the top.
• 2 tbsp olive oil Mix the salad dressing and pour it over at the
• 2 tbsp raw honey table.
• 1 lime juiced
• 1/2 tsp salt Serve and enjoy!
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Recipes
SESAME-CRUSTED
ROAST PEPPER AND
CARAMELIZED ONION
QUINOA SALAD
Prep time: 10min
Cooking time: 30min
Servings: 1 large salad
Ingredients
Caramelized onions
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large onions diced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp salt
Quinoa
• 2 cups of quinoa
• 4 cups of water
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 tsp dried parsley
Sesame-crusted roast pepper
• 3-4 bell peppers – red, yellow and green
peppers cut into wedges
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• 2 tsp sesame seeds
Garnish with almond flour and fresh rosemary
Instructions
Preheat oven to 390F (200C).
Prepare a baking tray with nonstick spray.
Cut peppers into wedges.
Place on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and
raw honey and season with salt and pepper and
sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Roast in the oven set to 390F (200C) for 30
minutes.
In the meantime, dice the onion and fry in olive
oil.
Once cooked, drizzle with honey and season
with salt and allow the honey to caramelize
over medium heat.
Set aside once done.
Cook the quinoa as per instruction on the
packet.
Once the peppers are done, transfer quinoa into
a salad bowl, top with pepper and caramelized
onion, sprinkle with almond flour and garnish
with fresh rosemary before serving.
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BEAN SALAD WITH A
CARAMEL CHILI-LIME
DRESSING
Prep time: 10min
Cooking time: 15min
Servings: 4
Ingredients
• 3oz (90g) baby spinach
• 3oz (90g) young asparagus - grilled for 15
minutes at 390F (200C) with olive oil, salt, and
ground black pepper
• 1 red chopped pimento pepper or red pepper
diced
• 1 red salad onion
• 2oz (60g) almond flakes or sprinkles
• 1 heaped tsp fresh garlic
• 2 cans butter beans washed and drained
• 2 limes juiced
• 1 tsp caramel essence
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp raw honey
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1oz (15g) freshly chopped chives
Instructions
Preheat oven to 390F (200C).
Prepare a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Place asparagus on the sheet, drizzle with olive oil
and season with salt and ground black pepper.
Place in the oven for about 15 minutes or till
cooked to preference.
Heat a pan over medium heat.
Add a drizzle of olive oil and fry the onion,
pimento pepper, almond flakes, and garlic till the
pepper and onion are cooked and the almonds
are toasted.
Allow to cool off slightly before adding the beans.
Be careful not to stir too much as this will ruin the
appearance of the beans.
Add the oven-grilled asparagus
Mix all the sauce ingredients together and pour
over the bean mix.
Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the beans
to cool off properly.
Serve with baby spinach as a base and enjoy as a
meal or as a side
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Recipes
HEALTHY ALMOND
FLOUR CHICKEN
SCHNITZEL
Prep time: 10min
Cooking time: 20-25min
Servings: 4
Ingredients
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 heaped tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 heaped tsp fresh garlic
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 2 heaped tsp onion flakes
• 1 heaped tsp dried parsley
• 3 tbs honey
• 4 large chicken fillets tenderized
• 4 eggs beaten
• 4 tsp olive oil
• 1 pinch paprika for garnish
Freshly chopped Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 390F (200C).
Prepare a baking tray with foil and nonstick
spray.
Tenderize the chicken breasts.
Seal the breast with honey on each side.
For the crumbs: mix the almond flour,
sesame seeds, fresh garlic, salt, onion flakes,
and dried parsley.
Whisk the eggs.
Start by rolling the chicken breast in the
crumbs so it sticks to the honey, dip it in the
egg then roll in the crumbs again and then
place onto the baking tray, repeat with all
the breasts.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven, drizzle with olive
oil and sprinkle with paprika and place back
into the oven for another 5 minutes.
Serve warm with a side of your choice and
enjoy!
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MINT BROWNIE BISCUITS
Prep time: 20min
Cooking time: 10-15min
Servings: 16-20 biscuits
Ingredients
• 10oz (300g) chopped dates
• 8oz (240g) raisins
• 5oz (150g) almond flour
• 2oz (60g) ground flax seeds
• 3 tsp caramel essence
• 4 tbsp cacao
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 tsp peppermint (or orange essence as an alternative)
• Almond flour to sprinkle biscuits with
• Raw honey to drizzle over biscuits once they’ve been
removed from the oven after baking
• Edible glitter to decorate with once cooled off
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
Prepare a baking tray with baking paper.
Soak the chopped dates and raisins in hot water for 10 to
15 minutes.
Drain and mash.
Then add the almond flour, caramel essence, cacao,
cinnamon, salt, and essence.
Mix well.
Tip: To avoid the mix from sticking to your hands, spray
your hands with nonstick spray, once it starts building
up, wash your hands and spray with nonstick spray again.
Start rolling small balls by taking a heaped tablespoon of
the mix and rolling it into a ball.
Place it on the baking tray and push down with a fork.
Repeat till the whole batch is done.
Dust with cinnamon and bake for 10 minutes at 375F
(190C).
Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey and sprinkle
with almond flour and let cool.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for maximum
shelf life
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Fashion
A New Chapter
Well,theholidaysarejustaboutdone and it’s back to the daily grind. The weather is gray and dull in the
majorityofthecountry,usethese style tips to brighten your day while we all wait for summer to arrive!
ByNoahWilliams
Enzo Custom Suit
and Shirt, Rolex
Yacht-Master II.
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Brooks Brothers shirt, Phillipe
Model Sneakers, Mont Blanc
watch (Courtsey of Windsor
Jewelers), Ralph Lauren Glasses.
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Fashion
Mont Blanc Watch courtesy
of Windsor Jewelers.
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Suit Supply suit, Crosby
Square Double Monks,
J.Crew Turtleneck,
Seiko Alpinist watch.
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Fashion
Turtleson Sweater, J.Crew trousers, Converse X
Comme Des Garcons sneakers, IWC Big Pilot
via Windsor Time, Warby Parker Glasses.
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Hickey Freeman Blazer and
Pants, Meermin Tassel loafers,
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak,
Ralph Lauren Sweater.
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Fashion
J.Crew sweater, Gucci Loafers, IWC
Big Pilot, Ralph Lauren Glasses.
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IWC Big Pilot 7 Day
via Windsor Time.
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Fashion
Audemars Piguet Royal
Oak, Mont Blanc Pen,
Warby Parker Glasses.
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Turtleson Quarter Zip, Club Monaco Chinos,
Becket & Siminon sneakers, AP Royal Oak.
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Richelle Ryan
RICHELLE
RYAN
Hotter Than Ever!
Photography by Arthur St. John | @arthurstjohn
Hair and Makeup by Andrea Cantu
Shot on location at Nathan Koons, Luxury Villas | @lasvegasluxuryvillas
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Richelle Ryan
HELLO RICHELLE, WHERE
WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE
DO YOU LIVE NOW?
I was born in Upstate NY but
currently reside in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
FAVORITE STYLE OF MUSIC?
Hip-hop.
FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST?
All-time, Prince, currently, I’m a
huge Future fan.
FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
Casino.
FAVORITE ACTOR?
Robert De Niro.
FAVORITE COLOR?
Red.
FAVORITE FOOD?
Pasta.
READ THE BOOK OR WATCH
THE MOVIE?
Watch the movie.
DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT MAN.
Tall, athletic, tanned, tattoos, has
manners, family guy, smells good, is
respectful and loves animals.
DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT
DATE.
Going to a sporting event and
having a nice dinner afterward with
good conversation.
WHAT YOUR FAVORITE BODY
PART, ON YOURSELF, AND ON
A MAN?
I love my booty, duh. On a man, I
love strong legs and a guy who can
pick me up and throw me around.
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Want
to seemore of
Richelle?Thenfollow
herjourney on Instagram
@onlyrichelleryanfor all
thelatest newsand
updates!
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FAVORITE SEXUAL POSITION?
Cowgirl.
ANY PET PEEVES?
People with bad breath, rude,
overly loud.
TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT
YOU THAT NOT TOO MANY
PEOPLE KNOW.
I’m a certified Pilates instructor
DESCRIBE YOURSELF USING
ONLY 3 ADJECTIVES.
Witty, ambitious and brave.
IF YOU CAN CHANGE ANY
ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF,
WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I wish I was taller.
DO YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL AND
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE
VACATION DESTINATION?
Yes! Puerto Vallerta is my favorite
vacation spot.
CONGRATS ON YOUR FHM USA
FEATURE! WHAT DOES THIS
MEAN TO YOU?
Featuring in FHM USA has always
been a goal of mine. I remember
looking at this magazine in high
school and wishing someday I was
the woman in the magazine.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF
IN 10 YEARS?
Retired from modeling, running
my own DryBar, and enjoying life.
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“I remember looking at
this magazine in high
school and wishing
someday I was the
woman in the magazine”
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The LumberJack
For the last decade, if not longer, it seems that
beards have become a real fashion statement -
so much so that some women feel a man with a
mane is their preferred dating requirement. As
cool as it looks, growing a proper, thick, well-
groomed centerpiece isn’t easy as it seems but
luckily we’ve put together all the information
you’d need to get that lumberjack look - and
sooner than you think. The only real challenge
to growing those well-deserved facial follicles
will be time and we can’t help with that. For
everything else you need, well, there’s FHM
and we’ve got your back!
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GET THE LOOK
The first step on your long road to beard-growing success is selecting the right beard for you. What do
we mean by ‘right’ beard? Well, much like you’d pick a hairstyle, you’ll need to opt for the right beard to
suit you! For this, you’d first need to consider your current look and more importantly, the shape of your
face. We’ve gone through the trouble of sourcing some of the most common facial shapes and the style of
beards that’d be most appropriate for each. So, take a look and see what beard would suit you best.
OBLONG SQUARE
Your face shape is longer than wide. The You’re chiseled, well, where it matters in this case. You sport
oblong-shaped face usually doesn’t full cheeks with a a strong square jaw that gives you quite a lot to work with.
forehead and jawbone that is usually the same width. Your choice of beard styles include:
Your choice of beard styles include: With a strong and appealing jawline, you don’t really want
Because of the length of your face, you want to add to overdo (or hide) it. The chin area should be rounded or
some side volume that will make your face appear fuller. triangular instead of a sharp line and angles. Opt for the Chin
Depending on what your facial follicles allow, grow your Strap, a Soul Strap Beard, or even a sculpted goatee which is
beard higher on your cheeks, a mustache style will also also a good option.
break your face vertically. A pointy, long-styled beard is
not going to suit you very well so opt more for the Van DIAMOND
Dyke and -type beards. The diamond face shape is widest at the cheekbones with a
narrow forehead and a jawline that are both approximately
OVAL symmetrical in width.
You are genetically blessed and can pretty much get Your choice of beard styles include:
away with any style. You have both square and round The hair on the chin should counterbalance your
features that are well balanced allowing you a wide cheekbones. The focus should be on your chin but be careful
selection of beard styles to choose from. not to trim your bear too pointy but wider on the cheeks and
Your choice of beard styles include: the edge of your jawbone. Keep your mustache lighter. You’re
Well, virtually, anything. Really. The oval face is the not lost for choice and are able to play around with a few looks.
alpha in terms of shape and flexibility so the choice is Opt for a fuller beard option like the Bilbo. The Chin Strap
yours. The only thing you’ll really have to focus on is beard will also work well, you can also try a well-trimmed
keeping your beard well-groomed and tidy - you lucky goatee.
duck.
HEART
ROUND A heart-shaped face features a forehead that is larger than
Round shape faces are defines by a wide jawline and the cheekbones and jawline, along with a pointed chin.
cheekbones with a short chin. Your choice of beard styles include:
Your choice of beard styles include: This is the most difficult face shape to work with when it
You would benefit most from a triangular-shaped comes to beard grooming with the chin being the narrowest
style of beard that compliments your face by focusing part of the face. A full beard can actually make your face look
the volume of the hair on your chin with some short even smaller. But fear not, designer stubble on the sides will
stubble on the cheeks. Too much emphasis on the work perfectly for you without overpowering your natural
sides would actually take attention away from the bone structure. Leave more length on the chin and consider
center making your face appear fuller, and rounder, growing a mustache to add depth and volume to your jawline.
and we don’t want that. Opt for the Stiletto Beard or Opt for the Mutton Chop and Chin Curtain. A longer goatee
the Van Dyke. will also work well and of course, designer stubble.
TRIANGLE
This shape features a prominent chin, and your jawline measures greater than your cheekbones.
Your choice of beard styles include:
You’ll really want to take the focus away from your chin. Avoid too much fullness on the cheeks as
this will only make your jawline appear even wider. Hair should be kept short on the chin. Opt for
closely cropped styles like the Beardstache which is a great option for you.
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MANSCAPING
Now that you might have an idea of what style of beard you’re into, all we have to do is
get you ready to take care of business. For that, you’ll need a set of grooming scissors, a hair
comb or brush and maybe even an electric trimmer - depending on your desired style of
mane. Once you’ve got the gear, you’re going to need some upkeep. Washing your beard
will be the easy part, simply use your regular shampoo. As for oils and conditioners, well
we’re going to tell you everything you need to know to keep your beard looking 100%
awesome, ALWAYS!
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN BEARD CONDITIONERS
Many principles of typical hair conditioning still apply here, so for instance, if you really wanted to, you could
use your regular conditioner because after all, hair is hair right? The idea of buying a conditioner specifically
for your beard means giving your beard the proper attention it needs. Just remember, conditioners and oils
are not the same thing, but we’ll get into oils later, for now, here are a few things to keep in mind when buying
a beard conditioner.
The thickness of your beard something a lot softer, maybe even a general
Simply put, the thicker the hair, the stronger all-purpose conditioner. The best type of
the conditioner you’ll need. Conditioners are conditioner to choose is organic, or at least one
not just there to help maintain and improve the with as few chemicals as possible. If you’re
quality of your hair, they serve a dual purpose prone to itching, or dry skin then find a
of also softening and adding texture. Avoid conditioner that has an added moisturizer and
two-in-one shampoo ‘with’ conditioner consider trying different conditioners until you
products and rather go for the leave-in find the one that is right for your type of skin.
conditioner that rinses off.
Your age
Your desired scent As you get older things start to change -
Most, if not all grooming products have obviously. So while when you’re in your 20a it’s
some kind of infused scent. You can opt to easy to add a handful of soap, wash, rinse and
choose a conditioner that will leave you with a be on your way, but as you get older you’ll need
scent that will compliment your own, be it to carefully take care of your beard to keep it in
citrus, woody or musk. Also, there are loads of tip-top shape. The best type of conditioner to
unscented conditioners as well. The best time choose for the long-haul is one that’s (as)
to focus on the fragrance of your conditioner is organic (as possible), is a leave-in, will
if you plan to use a non-scented oil (or no oil at moisturize your skin and add sheen and volume
all) - or you could do one better and choose an to your beard.
oil that further adds to the aroma of your
conditioner. Here, it’s all about your personal Ingredients to look for
preference more than anything else. Keep a keep out the good ingredients like
Your skin type jojoba and argan oil which will help soften your
It’s very important to consider the current beard while also giving it a bit of shine. As you
condition of your skin and if you’re prone to learn more about what best suits you, we’re
irritation - particularly from grooming sure you’ll find your one favorite conditioner in
products. If you have sensitive skin then go for no time!
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A BEARD OIL
The last step in any beard grooming routine is the application of beard oil. Aside from providing moisture and beating back
dryness, beard oils are beneficial to your beard in many ways. Oils will help make your beard more manageable as well as
nourish and repair dry and brittle hair. Beard oils are also great for your facial skin underneath your beard so it’s vital that
you keep up with your daily routine to ensure you get the maximum benefits! Here are some things to consider when
purchasing beard oil.
The ingredients excellent for a dry beard and skin because it helps add
This will likely be the most time-consuming part of moisture. If you have sensitive skin, including skin
the process. You’ll need to research a few oils and that’s prone to acne, look for a beard oil that contains
compare them making sure you strike a balance jojoba or grapeseed oil or both. Beard oils with
between price and the best possible ingredients on all-natural ingredients should provide you with
offer. We recommend natural ingredients over everything you’ll need to maintain a healthy, thicker
chemicals any day! Once you have an idea of what’s on beard, while oils that contain additives such as alcohol
the market you can then consider other important are often detrimental to your skin and beard so try to
factors like the type of oil, your skin and hair type, the avoid those as best you can.
price, ease of application and size of the product. Don’t
worry though, we’ll cover the basics of what you’ll need Is it easy to apply?
to know to get the oil best suited to you so keep Beard oils that are easy to apply are the ones that you’ll
reading. tend to use more consistently - and consistency is good
because a great beard takes a lot of time and effort to
Type of oil achieve. You should try and find a beard oil that has a rich
Beard oils are basically one of two types; carrier oils texture but isn’t too heavy, making it easier to apply and
or essential oils. Carrier oils are oils that you can apply distribute evenly over your beard. An important feature
directly to the skin and are best suited for massages or to look for is the packaging of the oil itself. Instead of a
pain relief. These oils are primarily made from the fatty twist-cap, it’s better to go for an oil with a dropper since
portion of a nut, kernel, or another type of plant. you’ll be able to apply the exact amount you need help you
Carrier oils make up the bulk of beard oil recipes and avoid wastage and excessively oily hands.
include oils such as jojoba, argan, sweet almond, and
coconut. Essential oils are more concentrated than What’s the price?
carrier oils and in most instances, essential oils are Price is always a factor and any man who is into
diluted down with, yup, you guessed it, carrier oils. grooming knows exactly how expensive it can be. The
This is because essential oils in their raw form are idea here is not to compromise on the quality of the
typically too strong to apply directly to the skin. Some product but to find value for money. Just because
common essential oils include lavender, peppermint, something is expensive, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s
eucalyptus, and tea tree. effective, or even right for your skin and hair type. Focus
on finding a quality oil that won’t break the bank. If you
Your skin and hair type did your research on the ingredients then it won’t be too
Since beard oils are applied directly to your face it’s hard to compare prices. Meaning you’ll know exactly
important to consider your skin and hair and how what you’re getting and for how much.
they’d be impacted. Certain oils work better for certain
types of beards and skin while some oils work well Size matters
only on one or the other. Again, it’s all dependent on Yeah, we know how that sounds, but it’s actually a
you just be sure to avoid any chemicals or allergens at thing. Beard oils shouldn’t come in tubs or huge
all times while you investigate which oil is best for you! 24-ounce squeeze-bottles. You’ll need a product that
Generally, you should already have an idea of what fits nicely on the shelf of your medicine cabinet and
your hair and skin is like. Is it dry, or oily, or maybe a ideally something you can pack in a travel bag in case
little bit of both? This matters when choosing an oil. you need to go out of state. If you travel a lot then also
The same oil that works best for dry skin and a dry be sure that your oil closes tightly. If you’re buying a
beard probably won’t work for an oily, greasy beard. A product for the first time then consider getting a
key ingredient to look out for is argan oil which is smaller size to try the product first.
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Rachel
Mullins
On How To Travel With A Lady
Photography by Shannon Laurine
Interview by Nick Domingo
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WE KNOW YOU’RE BIG INTO TRAVELING, WHAT ABOUT FOOD? YOU’VE HAD TO
SO WE NEED TO KNOW THE MOST EXOTIC EAT SOME GNARLY STUFF GIVEN ALL THE
PLACE YOU’VE EVER BEEN TO? PLACES YOU’VE VISITED.
I have been to a great many places but on one of On several occasions I have eaten things and I
my trips to India my friends took me to a temple didn’t even know what it was. The strangest thing
out in a secluded area. It was like a nightclub and a I have had was squid ink bread at a restaurant in
religious experience all in one. By the time we left Tokyo. It’s dark purple and tastes a bit saltier than
I had turmeric on my face, flowers in my hair and regular bread. Apparently, squid ink is good for
forgot my shoes but it was incredible. digestion or so I’ve been told.
AS A MODEL, YOU’VE GONE TO A BUNCH HAVE YOU EVER TRAVELED WITH A
OF AMAZING SPOTS FOR WORK SO SIGNIFICANT OTHER AND WHETHER
NATURALLY, WE WOULD TO KNOW WHICH YOU HAVE OR NOT, WHAT DO YOU THINK
WAS YOUR FAVORITE? THE TRICK IS TO HAVING A GOOD TRIP
Cannes, France is hands down my favorite. The REGARDLESS?
film festival in Cannes is the best thing on this I have on a rare occasion traveled with a
earth in my book. It’s where all my favorite things significant other. It’s best not to over-schedule your
like work, fashion and yachts all converge in one trip and leave lots of room for spontaneity. The
magical place. If you ever find yourself in Cannes best adventures are never planned.
the Hotel Du Cap and The Majestic Bar are an
absolute must. YOU’RE SORT OF A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES
WHEN IT COMES TO ENTERTAINMENT,
ANY CRAZY STORIES ABOUT DRUNKEN WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE OUTLET: VIDEO
ESCAPADES OR RANDOM CULTURE SHOCK? OR PODCAST?
Last time I was in Jamaica we went to this On camera work is far and above my favorite.
otherworldly hotel called Strawberry Hill. Visual storytelling is the throwline of all of my
Strawberry Hill is known for two things, a work whether it be modeling, acting or producing.
spectacular view and their fantastic Blackwell I need picture with sound. So much so that if a song
Rum Punches. Which makes the long drive up doesn’t have a cute music video I have zero interest
the mountain to get there all worthwhile. After a in it. Directing was not at all something I set out to
few too many drinks we made our way back down do with my life but I’ll gladly take any excuse to use
the mountain. It was dark and the road was just a bullhorn.
crawling with what I thought were feral goats. I
made my friend pull over several times because I WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT
was hellbent on petting one. Finally after my fifth YOUR GIG?
goat petting attempt I finally got one to let me pet I love meeting and working with people from
it. Out of nowhere in the dark a very angry man every walk of life in our big beautiful world. It’s
comes out of the jungle to chew me out. Even given me a skill set that cannot be cultivated in any
sober I can’t understand Jamaican Patois. Let other way. I think some of my best thoughts while
alone toasted in the dark; while petting a goat. I I’m out having an adventure in some faraway place.
ran back to the car and my friends were laughing I always say, world exploration is self-exploration.
at me because apparently the man was convinced
that I was stealing his goat. After speeding away, LASTLY, SEX ON A BEACH, IN A MUSEUM OR
we got pulled over and had to explain to the police ON THE balcony of an Airbnb for all to see?
(by explain I mean bribe) that I had upset a guy by In a museum would be a new one... puts new
petting his goat and we were not at all drunk. meaning to “going down in history.”
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Relationships
How learning to communicate effectively
could save your relationship
BY CATRIONA BOFFARD
CLINICAL SEXOLOGIST & PSYCHOTHERAPIST
JANUARY 2020
There are three things that I truly believe we should get taught in school:
how to do our own taxes, what really happens during sex, and how to
effectively and constructively communicate. This last skill would be
incredibly useful in not only romantic relationships but in work and family
relationships and friendships as well. Unfortunately, we don’t leave high
school and enter our adulthood with effective techniques and skills that
assist us in knowing how to have constructive conversations, and I spend
much of my time working with couples and helping them to learn these
skills and techniques. Let’s break down the basics of good communication,
as well as looking at some specific techniques you can use.
1.Ensureyou’realwaysengagingin Always use ‘I’ language
activelistening One of the most important communication skills is
Activelisteningisprettyeasytodo.Itmeanstolistentoour to learn the use of ‘I’ messages. This is because when
partnerwithoutthinkingaboutanythingelsebutwhattheyare you start a sentence with ‘you’, your partner might feel
sayingatthatmomentbybeingpresentandfullyengaged. attacked, blamed or criticized and thus they’ll feel the
• Maintaineyecontact(well,asmuchaspossible),asthishelps need to defend themselves. Begin to use the words “I
yourpartnertoreallyfeelthatyou’relisteningandyou’represent. feel…” when talking to your partner. For example, “I feel
Whenyou’restaringoffintotheTVoryourphone,orperhaps unimportant when you’re late for dinner and don’t call” is
evengazingatthefloor,yourpartnerwillfeellessimportantand much more effective than, “you don’t care about anyone
mayevenperhapsfeelthatyoudon’tcare. but yourself, or you wouldn’t keep me waiting.” The ‘you’
• Weactlikewearelistening,butwearedoing“whatever statement is a blaming statement, and will often start or
listening”–whenwearedistractedinsteadofpayingattention escalate an argument. An ‘I’ statement reports feelings
towhatourpartnerissayingit’sasifwedon’tcare;“I’mright…” and it’s easier for your partner to respond in a positive
listening–whenwealreadyknowwe’rerightandhavetheanswer, way as they don’t feel like they are being blamed. Feeling
andsowestoplisteningbeforeapersonhasfinishedspeaking; words are emotions, and include words such as: hurt,
or“whatnext…”listening–wherewearethinkingahead,orof angry, frustrated, lonely, inadequate, upset, disappointed,
something completely different while a person is talking to us. forgotten, appreciated, happy, loved, etc.
“when we are distracted instead of
paying attention to what our partner
is saying it’s as if we don’t care”
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3. Choose the right time and place
If you want to talk to your
partner about something that has
been bugging you, it’s really helpful
to choose a time and a place that
is suitable, and where you’ll be Remember,
uninterrupted. Generally, and if you talking is how
can, try to have difficult conversations
in person. Never try to resolve an we engage. It’s a
issue late at night, when you’ve been vital (and powerful)
drinking, or when your emotions tool that shouldn’t
(maybe anger, rage, anxiety) are so
high that you cannot think straight. It’s be taken for
okay to go to bed after an argument! granted.
Rather agree to resolve it in the
morning after you’ve both tried to get
some sleep. Try not to have conflictual
conversations in front of friends and
family either. It’s not fair to them to be
stuck around a fighting couple. Again,
agree to press pause and pick up the
conversation when the timing is more
appropriate.
4. Bringing up the past never helped
anybody
No matter how many times your
partner did something before, or what
has happened that has caused the
conflict, try your best to stick with the
present moment, how you feel right
then and there, and why you’re feeling
it. People become defensive when
they’re constantly blamed, so bringing
up something that has been an issue
again and again, in the same way, is
likely going to have the same result it
has had in the past.
5. Be curious… always!
It doesn’t help anyone to accuse
their partner of doing something
without trying to understand their
partner’s point of view. A really great
statement to use when sharing with
your partner what’s on your mind
is this: “The story that I’m telling
myself is that…” and then asking your
partner if you’ve got it wrong? Owning
the way you have conceptualized
a situation is important – very few
partners take ownership of their
disagreements. By being curious
and always asking your partner what
was happening for them rather than
accusing them, or asking them what
they need or could be done differently
between you can be the difference
between constructive or destructive
communication.
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