He entered Hollywood under the shadow of older brother Chris but it’s now clear that Liam Hemsworth is well on his way to joining the crop of leading Hollywood men in his own skin.Exhibit 1: He’s looking as damn fine as he’s ever been. Spotted on the streets of NYC with fellow Aussie Rebel Wilson on set, Hemsworth Jr. rocked the classic navy suit sans tie and belt like a champion.

Helping his leading man looks is a page out of older brother’s beard paired with a more cropped back hairstyle – think Prince William with flowing locks.

Also helping out the cause are the polished Oxfords and a sneaky wrist piece peeking out from under the sleeve. Of course this all works around Hemsworth’s naturally large frame which does wonders for masculinity points.

If there’s one way to pull off the classic pared down look, this is it. Now they just need to cast him as the next Batman or Superman.

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From undercuts to quiffs to Trumpian combovers, hair fads come and go so quickly it’s hard to keep up. We do our best to keep you appraised of the latest trends in men’s hairstyles and grooming, but for additional inspiration, Instagram is the answer.The world’s most stylish barbers turn to Instagram to share their next-level looks and favourite products with followers thirsty for follicular eye candy. Do your face (and head) a favour by checking out the feeds of these haircutting heroes before getting your next chop.We think you’ll agree they’re shear (sorry) perfection.

Morris Motley

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Australian barbershop Morris Motley makes Melbourne’s men look fresh from its home in trendy Collingwood. For over 10 years, founder Rob Mason has honed his skills in facial analysis and explored a mix of new and classic barbering techniques to achieve clean, masculine styles – the blueprint for his signature brand of custom men’s cutting and styling.

Blind Barber

| 524 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn.

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This spot puts the “bar” in “barbershop.” Blind Barber occupies prime real estate in Los Angeles and New York City, where it helps men #StayHandsome while treating them to refreshments from its backroom bar and cafe. Since opening their original location in Manhattan’s East Village, founders Jeff Laub, Adam Kirsch, and Josh Boyd have launched two other shops and an exclusive line of grooming products.

Nomad Barber

Just found this beautiful shot taken by @dennislodesigns on the rooftops of Hong Kong! I was holding my phone with the flashlight on in my mouth so I could see where I was cutting! Working hard on the new episode, forgot how long it takes to subtitle videos. Will be up tomorrow, nice early start on my day off to finish it all. #thenomadbarber

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Miguel Gutierrez, better known as the Nomad Barber, cultivated a massive Instagram following when he began travelling the world to learn new barbering techniques. The Liverpool native has racked up some serious air miles on his global grooming tour, which he documents on a YouTube channel as well as his IG feed. His impeccable cuts also have permanent homes in London and Berlin. Check him out in action here.

Jason Schneidman

Another transformation ,and another happy client, damn I love my job’

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Stylist and celebrity groomer Jason Schneidman credits Southern California, surfing, loud motorcycles, fast cars, and rock music legends like Jim Morrison as the inspiration behind his effortlessly cool vibe. “A man should look and feel carefree and confident,” says Jason, “in the way he dresses and the way he wears his hair. This is what makes a man genuinely sexy.”

Mark Bustos

If you ever feel like life is bringing you down, count your blessings. I’ve got 19 in this photo alone- in a cemetery on top of tombstones. A place that these children call home. @williamyan #BeAwesomeToSomebody

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Though he’s Phillip Lim’s favourite barber, and also counts Marc Jacobs as a client, Mark Bustos stands for something more than superficial glamour. He calls himself a “humanit-HAIR-ian” – when not manning the scissors at Three Squares Studio in NYC, he provides free cuts to the homeless and encourages others to spread positivity with his personal motto (and hashtag) “Be awesome to somebody.”

Schorem

The boyzzzz on the job, holy fuck look at that beer gut when @the_bloody_butcher is standing relaxed and without a care in the world… Back to the running tracks for The Bloody Hippo… Awesome night though working with @pirate_paulus, @saifiction, @namakubitattoo and off course @jelleinmyear #gettinpiggywithit #piggypiggypiggycantyousee #sometimestheLardjusthypnotiseme #lordsofthelard #videokilledtheradiostar #psychoticnight #TheBloodyHippo

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Old-school barbershop Schorem specialises in traditional haircuts and hot towel straight razor shaves (with a dash of partying, travelling, drinking, and other charming shenanigans on the side). Based in Rotterdam, the retro rock ‘n’ roll vibes of the Schorem crew have earned a cult following so devoted they went on a world tour and have thrown their own concert, called ScumBash, for the last four years.

Andrew Does Hair

A few years ago I saw The Time Traveler’s Wife, and in a few scenes Eric Bana (probably spelled wrong) had a slight mullet, but I thought it looked so cool. That was the first time I saw heavy hair at the back of a men’s cut that didn’t look novelty, or goofy to me. About a year ago a client brought me a picture of Jeff Bridges from about 1984, and he had the same weight at the nape (similar to what you see on Han Solo in the first Star Wars movie). Again I loved it. On the right head, I really do love a heavy line at the nape. This was finished with @adhbrand #ADHwet

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Andrew Kozak of Andrew Does Hair boasts an entire Instagram empire. On his primary account, @andrewdoeshair, Kozak features photos of freshly shorn clients. A second account, @ADHbook, features stories from behind the chair. And a third, @ADHbrand, focuses on the ADH product line. Kozak’s grooming philosophy is based in teaching his clients the nuances of their particular hair and arming them with truly tailored advice.

Sugar Skulls

“The best part of every day is collabing with my bestie #heathens” today’s always epicness collab with the incredible @maidencolor on the awesome @stefanjames #sickestdays #dowhatyoulove #thesugarskullsloft @thesugarskullsloft #hairlife #maidencolor

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If you’re not turned off by words like “hair nerd,” “hairfuturist,” and “hairbros,” Sugar Skulls – aka Carlos Ramos – is the Insta account for you. Ramos aims to create wearable everyday looks with just the right amount of rocker edge. He recently closed his brick and mortar shop – the Sugar Skulls Loft in Los Angeles – but his Instagram page is still active and churning out regular men’s hairstyle inspiration.

Matty Conrad

I have never found anything as satisfying as cutting hair. You spend one on one time with another human being with the soul purpose of making them look and feel their best… there is nothing like the look on a persons face when they feel good about how they look. It’s like magic… we give people confidence and boost their sense of pride, dignity, and self esteem. These things are not the natural outcome of a perfectly executed haircut… it is the outcome of a caring heart with a desire to serve others. The work we do behind the chair comes from our hands, but the magic we do come from the heart. #worldluckiestbarber

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Matty Conrad, the self-described “world’s luckiest barber,” spent 15 years as a top stylist, creative platform artist, and successful salon owner before his passion for technical haircutting drove him to enter the world of barbering. He opened his first shop in Canada in 2010 to critical acclaim and an avalanche of international press. Borrowing from both traditional barbering and modern men’s hair styling, Conrad’s unique style keeps him at the top of the men’s grooming industry in North America.Read Next

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Do: Dress Like You’re Going To Work

Unless the event specifically calls for black tie or casual dress (or, God forbid, an ugly holiday sweater), the dress code will be determined by the formality of the company and the venue. Assume you’ll need to wear something equally as professional as what you wear to work, perhaps with a teensy bit of tasteful festive flair.

Do: Know Your Limits

Yes it’s a no-brainer, but everyone has seen a co-worker get carried away at the open bar. Eat, drink, and make merry in moderation. Best case scenario, have one or two drinks and call it a night. Worst case scenario, make sure there’s at least one person who’s drunker than you. If pacing yourself doesn’t come to you naturally, order drinks you don’t love so you’ll nurse them all night instead of guzzling one after another. Also: absolutely no shots.

Don’t: Bring The Squad

Read the invitation carefully. Some workplace events are for employees only. Others allow spouses or dates, but rarely is it appropriate to bring any other plus ones, and it’s certainly not kosher to bring plus fives. Meet your boys at the bar afterwards, when it doesn’t matter that one of them has a habit of telling crass jokes and passing out in the bathroom.

Don’t: Bust Out Your Magic Mike Moves

Got a secret stash of moves you’ve been dying to show off to your office crush? Throw down on the dancefloor like you’re the love child of Patrick Swayze and John Travolta. It’s a party, after all. Just leave the twerking to Miley and the stripper grinding to Channing and co.

Do: Leave Business Behind

You’re gunning to reach the next rung on the corporate ladder, but an office party is not the time to talk shop. Resist the urge to suck up to the CEO or debate the minutiae of your team’s latest project. No one wants to befriend (or promote) the company bore, and it’s hard to enjoy the buffet when your nose is stuck halfway up your boss’ ass.

Do: Hook Up Discreetly

Most experts in company party etiquette would strongly caution against succumbing to the temptations of office romance. The corporate cookout isn’t your own personal singles bar, and sexual harassment claims don’t look good on a resume. That being said, hooking up at office parties is a time-honoured tradition, so if you’re going to dip your toes (or, uh, whatever) in that water, do it as discreetly as possible.

Don’t: Drop Your Guard

In the immortal words of Ron Burgundy, “Stay classy.” Workplace functions are a time to let loose, but not too loose. Don’t overshare about your personal life. Don’t be brutally honest about the new hire you hate. Don’t tell offensive jokes. Don’t spread office gossip. Don’t hit on the interns.

Don’t: Spill The Beans

If you managed to get through the whole event without becoming the office asshole, don’t shame whoever did. Do not spread stories or post pictures of unflattering party behaviour. Your co-workers don’t deserve the embarrassment just because they didn’t read these tips. Treat their indiscretions with a level of secrecy Tyler Durden would be proud of.

Do: Skip The Third Venue

What is the third venue, you ask? Venue one: the official event. Venue two: the location you and a few colleagues decide to bounce to to continue the party. Venue three: a dangerous quagmire where naught but trouble awaits. By the time a third venue is in play, you’re no longer in innocent happy hour territory. The folks remaining want to rage, and that’s a risk you don’t want to take when the office rat might blab about your least flattering antics.

Don’t: Be The Last To Leave

Remember the year the janitor found Chad blacked out in the conference room? Don’t be Chad. Say your goodbyes at a respectable hour to avoid earning a reputation as the company party animal.

Do: Show Up The Next Day On Time

A surefire way to ensure the higher-ups know you’re a man of character? Actually show up for work the day after. While your co-workers feign coughs and family emergencies to hide their hangovers, you’ll look like a shining star who takes his job seriously. Your dedication won’t go unnoticed come promotion time.

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We’re calling it now. Jared Leto is the man single handedly resurrecting the peak 80s aesthetic in 2017.

His often eclectic choice in wardrobe has lead a many to ponder two things: ‘Why isn’t he a part of the Bee Gees?’ and a halfway between ‘Grooooovy baaaby!’ and ‘What in the actual f*ck…’

The latest evidence of this came at the San Diego Comic-Con International where a pink trousered, tasselled electric blue shirt Leto was projected into the ether during the Blade Runner 2049 presentation. 

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Hell hath no fury like a woman (or man) who’s hungry. Even the most docile person can snap when starved, ready to Hulk smash anyone who comes between them and their next meal. The phenomenon is so well known it even has a name: hangry.

But while the internet loves the word, and it’s officially been welcomed into the dictionary, is there any scientific basis for hangriness?

It turns out there is, and the research that confirmed it is, well, a little odd by traditional scientific standards.

According to experts, low blood sugar is the culprit behind all your hangry meltdowns. When your blood glucose level drops, it becomes difficult to concentrate and regulate your temperament, making you more irritable. It also triggers the release of stress-related hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, as well as a chemical called neuropeptide Y, which has been found to make people behave more aggressively. Add it all together and you have a potent recipe for hunger-fueled fury.

Now here’s where things get weird: we know low glucose levels are to blame for hangry feelings because of an experiment involving married couples and voodoo dolls. Yes, voodoo dolls.

The study asked spouses to stick pins into voodoo dolls that represented their loved ones, to indicate how angry they felt towards them. The participants then competed against their partners in a game in which the winner could blast a loud noise through the loser’s headphones. The researchers tracked the participants’ blood sugar levels throughout.

They found that when people had lower blood glucose levels, they stuck more pins into their dolls and subjected their spouses to stronger and longer blasts of the unpleasant noise. Hanger changed their behaviour, even towards the people they love the most.

So, the next time that ravenous feeling strikes and there’s no voodoo doll in sight, what’s a hangry man to do? Eat, of course, but not all food is created equal.

Sugary foods quickly cause a spike in your blood sugar, but they’ll be followed by a crash. Nutrient-rich foods that contain fat and protein are a better bet – they’ll slow your digestion and keep you sated for longer, while stabilising your blood sugar over the long term. Try: cheese and crackers, peanut butter and banana, hummus, nuts, avocado, eggs, Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese.

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To wed or not to wed? That is the question.

Perhaps the scientifically-proven ideal age to get married is approaching. Perhaps you’ve heard that being married is good for your health. Perhaps you’re just sick of grandma bagging on your bachelorhood during every family dinner. Whatever the reason, you’re seriously considering marriage for the first time in your life. Let the soul-searching begin.

There’s no Buzzfeed quiz or Silicon Valley algorithm to determine when someone is ready to marry. There’s just you and your intuition – which nails it some of the time, but also encourages the kind of behaviour that begins with “Hold my beer” more often than you’d like.

Under those circumstances, it’s natural to feel apprehensive about making one of the biggest decisions of your life. But at what point do your cold feet become a case of full-body frostbite? When are your doubts indicative of something more? Here are 10 signs you’re not ready for marriage yet (or may not be marriage material at all).

You’re Not Over Your Ex

“Speak now or forever hold your peace.” If a secret part of you is picturing your ex barreling down the aisle to object, you have a serious case of unresolved feelings that will tank your marriage before it’s had a chance to start. All emotional ex baggage must be unpacked before you commit to your current partner.

You’ve Never Been Single

While your friends happily emulated the playboy lifestyles of their idols Bond and Hef, you gravitated to a more settled life. Serial monogamy is your chosen vice, and though your steady string of girlfriends may make you a “good guy” in many eyes, it doesn’t make you good husband material. Until you’ve mastered the art of self-sufficient happiness, you’ll never know if a relationship is the real thing or merely a way to fill a void in your life.

You’re Too Focused On Your Career

You’re the first one into the office and the last one to leave. You eat lunch at your desk. You work overtime and weekends without hesitation, and your career goals are better described as “career obsessions.” We hate to break it to you, but you’re too busy hustling to get hitched right now. You get one marriage at a time – if you’re already married to your job, there’s no room for a spouse.

You Think It’s A Quick Fix

You’ve heard of the Band-Aid baby – now meet the nuptials version. Swearing “Til death do us part” in a rented tux will not cement an unstable relationship. Arguments, infidelity, stress, disrespect, jealousy, waning passion, and other issues do not disappear because you sign a legally binding document. If the foundation is shaky to begin with, nothing you build on top can be solid.

You’re Keeping Secrets

One or two bones in a closet likely aren’t dealbreakers, but full skeletons spell doom for a marriage. You have two options: fess up or break up. If you’re afraid to come clean because you fear judgement or misunderstanding, or don’t trust your partner to keep their mouth shut, it’s a clear signal that something fundamental is off in your relationship.

You’re Together For The Wrong Reasons

You love them, but you’re not in love with them. You love their potential, but not who they are right now. You’re feeling pressure from family. You’re trying to escape something. You’re afraid to be alone. You think your time is running out. You hate the thought of starting over. You’re tired of being the only one with no engagement photos on Instagram. There are tonnes of bad reasons to get married, and only one good one that really matters: because you want to spend the rest of your life together.

You’re Too Independent

Clinginess is not a good look, but relationships require a healthy level of interdependence in order to function. You must be willing to surrender some of your privacy and alone time. You must give up your “me first” attitude. You must make decisions as a unit instead of prioritising your needs. You must make space for another person in your life. Narcissism and partnership are inherently incompatible.

You Keep Having The Same Arguments

She’s still harping on the year you forgot your anniversary; you’re still pissed about the night she drunk-flirted with your cousin. Arguments are part of any relationship, but if your conflicts are recurring and never resolved, you’re not ready to walk down the aisle. Hit the brakes until you’ve learned to fight effectively (yes, there is such a thing).

Your Values Don’t Align

“Opposites attract” does not apply when it comes to your values, morals, and goals. You may think some disagreements will go away and compromise will solve others, but we’re not talking about problems on the level of a toilet seat left up. We’re talking about issues around faith, finances, monogamy, child-rearing – deeply important, character-defining principles that may be non-negotiable when it comes to picking a partner. These discrepancies will be put under a microscope the second you say “I do.”

You Already Have An Exit Plan

Do not listen to your inner voice when: it suggests betting next month’s rent at the poker table or getting a My Little Pony tramp stamp. Do listen to your inner voice when: it’s already drawing up divorce papers and you haven’t even picked out a ring yet. It’s normal to feel jitters as you approach a monumental new chapter in your life, but if your doubts are so strong you’re already looking for an out, you’re better off not needing an out in the first place.

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Arguably the most fashion forward racer currently on the Formula 1 grid, Lewis Hamilton continues to push the limits both on and off track. In the past few years he’s grown new hair, had plenty of ink added, began rubbing shoulders with the A-list and now appears to resemble A$AP Rocky.

Captioned ‘who dis?’ Lewis is sports new hair braid things and what appears to be head to toe Gucci…. whilst wearing sunglasses indoors. His new album is apparently dropping soon.

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Is the faux hawk really back? It would appear so if Sam Worthington has anything to do about it. The talented 40-year-old Australian actor was recently out and about promoting his latest television series, Mahunt: Unabomber, and appeared as stoic as ever.

That’s not where the attention laid though. A closer look at the Avatar actor’s latest haircut will have a many pondering exactly what the intention was. Part crew cut, part widow’s peak, part mohawk and part modern pompadour, the haircut is simply baffling in 2017. It probably doesn’t help that Worthington rarely cracks a smile but we digress. No man should ever wear such a skittish style unless you’re getting paid to for a role…like Worthington (we hope).

Think we’re overreacting? Flick through to the last image in the gallery where you’ll see the shaved sides opening up to a trimmed rear section. The result is a pseudo mullet which isn’t actually a mullet. Some might call this art. Others would just call it a men’s hairstyle to never toy with.

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Bad news, lover boy. Doubling up on leg day could spell disaster for your performance in bed.

The results were presented in the latest edition of the Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise journal and comprised of an in-depth survey on the “physical characteristics, exercise training habits, and libido” of men. The lengthy study produced results coming from decades worth of data in the relationship between sex and exercise from Dr. A.C. Hackney, a professor at the University of North Carolina who has been on the case for over thirty years.

Dr. Hackney found that men who worked out for shorter amounts of time at a mid-range intensity faired better with normal to high libidos – the building blocks for a healthy sex drive. At the other end of the spectrum, those who chronically exercised with high intensity and endurance training had lower libidos which often led to a weaker sex drive.

Dr. Hackney told ATTN: “Think about this from a species evolutionary point of view. Humans have sex in order to conceive offspring…If a large amount of those energy reserves are going for physical activity (exercise), then the body signals a shutting down of reproductive function.”

Beyond the purpose of reproduction, sex and physical activity essentially demand similar functions from the body. Dr. Beth Taylor who is a professor of kinesiology at the University Of Connecticut also chimed in with her opinion.
“An acute bout of exercise and sex are both highly stimulating,” Taylor told ATTN:. “After a bout of acute exercise [or] sex, the body then ‘recovers’ such that major cardiovascular parameters like blood pressure and heart rate are typically lower. Consequently, the two are actually somewhat similar in terms of cardiometabolic demands.”

As for libido and testosterone levels being affected by intense sporting activities, Taylor recognises Hackney’s results as the body’s diversion of energy.

“While moderate exercise seems to preserve and even improve sexual function, higher levels of exercise may shift the body into preservation rather than reproduction mode due to increased inflammation or decreased availability of calories.”

“This makes sense, since evolutionarily, in times of starvation, the human body should not favour reproduction.”

So there you have it, men. Lift regularly at progressive intensity and you’ll reap the rewards between the sheets without dropping ‘them gains’.

Speaking of gains…Commandos Eat Liken This To Build Muscle & Drop Fat.

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