Australia may finally have some light at the end of a long, dark and treacherous tunnel, with the government announcing a roadmap out of lockdown, which even includes the possibility of international travel just in time for Christmas.But until such a time comes around (if it even does at all), we’ve still got to do as much as we can to look after our fitness, mental health, and overall wellbeing. Some areas of Australia have found themselves fortunate enough to have restrictions in their area eased, which has certainly offered some respite, allowing people to meet up with others, to exercise outdoors or at the gym, and even just go out for dinner.The same can’t be said of everyone, however, and for these people, sticking to an effective routine at home is still more prevalent than ever. Always wanting to offer as much insight and inspiration as possible, DMARGE has been reaching out to various high-profile fitness professionals to find out what they do to keep themselves motivated and healthy at home.RELATED: Stuck In Isolation? Celebrity Trainer Sam Wood Reveals The Best Exercises To Keep In ShapeWe recently spoke with Medibank Live Better at Home program ambassador, chiropractor and founder of The Robards Method, Tim Robards, to find out what he gets up to at home and how he’s surviving the lockdown.Tim starts by telling us that he’s found the extra time afforded to him to be invaluable, saying “I’ve really been embracing the opportunity to try to mix up exercises and my routine. In particular, I’ve been focusing a lot on improving my mobility and strength through length-type training.”“I’ve also been working on knee strengthening at home, as well as yoga, weights in the garage, running and outdoor workouts wherever I can.”He adds that he enjoys following specific routines: “at home I’ve been working through some power yoga and gentle mobility routines, which I access through the free Medibank Live Better at Home program. The mobility routines are ones I’ve created after years of refinement and I’ve found to be the most effective exercises in my chiro clinic.”

“To enhance my at-home routine, I’ve also invested in a set of adjustable dumbbells. These have been a godsend and a great addition to my at-home setup while the gyms are closed. I love that Anna and I can workout together, indoors and outdoors. I can be lifting 40kg dumbbells while she can be lifting 10s, 20s, or 30s. It’s great!”

Tim’s Top Tips For Working Out At Home

1. Keep your workouts simple – It can be difficult to stay motivated when there are too many obstacles between you and exercise (such as space or a setup that requires time and effort). Establish a routine that works for you, make it easy to follow.
2. Switch up different styles of training – Exercise can feel hard during those first few weeks if you’re new to working out or have had time off, but it makes it extra difficult if the program isn’t enjoyable. It’s important to explore different styles of training. In Medibank’s Live Better at Home program, I follow a range of at-home workouts, mobility guides, yoga, mindfulness and cooking demos.
3. Set yourself up for success through planning – Preparing the night before is a great habit to get into. I suggest putting your workout clothes at the end of the bed before you go to sleep, so that you’re reminded the next morning.
4. Alter your mindset to see opportunity – Even though it can be difficult, try to look at the current situation as an opportunity for your workout routine, rather than an obstacle. I recommend trying to view this time at home as a chance to explore new workouts, give some areas of your body a rest, or challenge other parts that may have been neglected.

Check Out Tim Robards’ Essential Shoulder Warm Up In The Video Below

So that’s how Tim takes care of his physical health, what about his mental health? As we’ve previously heard from Agoga founder John Field, many people are seeing keeping fit as a means to look after their mental health, with many choosing to partake of personal training services “for that mental engament too. You’ve got somewhere to go that’s not your backyard or balcony or loungeroom.”

“You actually get the opportunity to walk to a destination to speak to someone else.

Tim says, “At the moment there’s so much uncertainty and fear consuming us. We’re used to encountering these feelings in everyday life, but right now they can seem set on overdrive.”“When things go wrong, I like to look for the opportunity in a challenge. I try to ask myself, am I being resistant to change, or can I adapt to these surroundings?”

“With this mindset I try to live in a world of translation, rather than loss or gain.”

“In the same way you work on your physical fitness, good habits are essential for positive mental wellbeing. Just making a little time for yourself daily is probably the simplest action you can take. Whether that’s a workout, some meditation, cooking, reading or just listening to music.”One of the avenues Tim likes to pursue to keep on top of his mental health is meditation. We’ve regaled on several occasions the benefits meditation can bring, not only to help you relax, but to help you cope better with stress. DMARGE has previously spoken with meditation teacher Luke McLeod on the subject of meditation and resilience, with him saying,

“Resilience isn’t about being tough or having thick skin. It’s more about having a level of self-awareness of not letting stressful moments/experiences ‘get to you.”

“Most stressed people don’t take the time needed to do self-inquisitive exercises to realise how stressed they are, they’re ‘too busy’, to do that. Which is so ironic, because that is exactly why they are so stressed.”Tim also sees meditation as important practice to incorporate into your everyday life, “[it] can come in many different forms. For some, simply going for a walk outside and quietening your mind can be a form of meditation.”“For others, it’s listening to a guided meditation, or relaxing in the bath with cucumber over your eyes. Being able to quieten your mind is a healthy practice for your whole body, as the mind has such an effect on our functioning.”

“With so many stressors out there, especially at the moment, it can be easy for our thoughts to manifest into bigger issues within our bodies, and it may inhibit our ability to perform at our best.”

“Whether that’s being the best father we can be, the best partner, or the best boss or coworker – meditation can be a helpful tool in controlling our mental clarity and keeping us functioning at our peak.”“For myself, I like to have fresh air or position myself near a window to hear those subtle sounds of the outdoors. This setup works better for me rather than a dark room with zero sound.”“When meditating, I don’t mind acknowledging the varying sounds coming from outside, but I choose to not give too much energy to them. Tying meditation into another daily ritual can also really help, like meditating when making your morning coffee or just after your brush your teeth, for example.”

Tim’s Top Tips For Meditating

1. Shift your focus – Many people focus their attention on having zero thoughts whilst meditating, which can be difficult. I would focus on quietening the mind, having awareness of the thoughts coming through and observing them in a non-judgemental way.
2. Try transcend meditation – I would recommend transcend mediation as a great style for everyone. It involves repeating a word or mantra slowly in your mind to help guide your thoughts. This practice helps to steer yourself back to meditative thinking.
3. Start small – Be honest with what goals are realistic to you, whether that be a one-minute meditation, or 20-minute meditation. Meditation is most effective when practised consistently, so set expectations that work best for you. Even a 5-minute meditation can be really beneficial and make a positive difference to your health.

Even if you just take a few of these tips and tidbits of advice onboard, make sure to practice them regularly. It’s no easy task starting up a new habit, but once you get into the swing of things, you’ll soon start to see change.

Read Next

• Working Out With Your Partner Is The Answer To Staying Together, According To Tim Robards
• ‘Impossible’ Chest Press Exercise Challenge Taking Fitness World By Storm

The post Tim Robards’ Valuable Lessons For Locked Down & Out Australians appeared first on DMARGE Australia.

Australia may finally have some light at the end of a long, dark and treacherous tunnel, with the government announcing a roadmap out of lockdown, which even includes the possibility of international travel just in time for Christmas.

But until such a time comes around (if it even does at all), we’ve still got to do as much as we can to look after our fitness, mental health, and overall wellbeing. Some areas of Australia have found themselves fortunate enough to have restrictions in their area eased, which has certainly offered some respite, allowing people to meet up with others, to exercise outdoors or at the gym, and even just go out for dinner.

The same can’t be said of everyone, however, and for these people, sticking to an effective routine at home is still more prevalent than ever. Always wanting to offer as much insight and inspiration as possible, DMARGE has been reaching out to various high-profile fitness professionals to find out what they do to keep themselves motivated and healthy at home.

RELATED: Stuck In Isolation? Celebrity Trainer Sam Wood Reveals The Best Exercises To Keep In Shape

We recently spoke with Medibank Live Better at Home program ambassador, chiropractor and founder of The Robards Method, Tim Robards, to find out what he gets up to at home and how he’s surviving the lockdown.

Tim starts by telling us that he’s found the extra time afforded to him to be invaluable, saying “I’ve really been embracing the opportunity to try to mix up exercises and my routine. In particular, I’ve been focusing a lot on improving my mobility and strength through length-type training.”

“I’ve also been working on knee strengthening at home, as well as yoga, weights in the garage, running and outdoor workouts wherever I can.”

He adds that he enjoys following specific routines: “at home I’ve been working through some power yoga and gentle mobility routines, which I access through the free Medibank Live Better at Home program. The mobility routines are ones I’ve created after years of refinement and I’ve found to be the most effective exercises in my chiro clinic.”

“To enhance my at-home routine, I’ve also invested in a set of adjustable dumbbells. These have been a godsend and a great addition to my at-home setup while the gyms are closed. I love that Anna and I can workout together, indoors and outdoors. I can be lifting 40kg dumbbells while she can be lifting 10s, 20s, or 30s. It’s great!”

Tim’s Top Tips For Working Out At Home

1. Keep your workouts simple – It can be difficult to stay motivated when there are too many obstacles between you and exercise (such as space or a setup that requires time and effort). Establish a routine that works for you, make it easy to follow.
2. Switch up different styles of training – Exercise can feel hard during those first few weeks if you’re new to working out or have had time off, but it makes it extra difficult if the program isn’t enjoyable. It’s important to explore different styles of training. In Medibank’s Live Better at Home program, I follow a range of at-home workouts, mobility guides, yoga, mindfulness and cooking demos.
3. Set yourself up for success through planning – Preparing the night before is a great habit to get into. I suggest putting your workout clothes at the end of the bed before you go to sleep, so that you’re reminded the next morning.
4. Alter your mindset to see opportunity – Even though it can be difficult, try to look at the current situation as an opportunity for your workout routine, rather than an obstacle. I recommend trying to view this time at home as a chance to explore new workouts, give some areas of your body a rest, or challenge other parts that may have been neglected.

Check Out Tim Robards’ Essential Shoulder Warm Up In The Video Below

So that’s how Tim takes care of his physical health, what about his mental health? As we’ve previously heard from Agoga founder John Field, many people are seeing keeping fit as a means to look after their mental health, with many choosing to partake of personal training services “for that mental engament too. You’ve got somewhere to go that’s not your backyard or balcony or loungeroom.”

“You actually get the opportunity to walk to a destination to speak to someone else.

Tim says, “At the moment there’s so much uncertainty and fear consuming us. We’re used to encountering these feelings in everyday life, but right now they can seem set on overdrive.”

“When things go wrong, I like to look for the opportunity in a challenge. I try to ask myself, am I being resistant to change, or can I adapt to these surroundings?”

“With this mindset I try to live in a world of translation, rather than loss or gain.”

“In the same way you work on your physical fitness, good habits are essential for positive mental wellbeing. Just making a little time for yourself daily is probably the simplest action you can take. Whether that’s a workout, some meditation, cooking, reading or just listening to music.”

One of the avenues Tim likes to pursue to keep on top of his mental health is meditation. We’ve regaled on several occasions the benefits meditation can bring, not only to help you relax, but to help you cope better with stress. DMARGE has previously spoken with meditation teacher Luke McLeod on the subject of meditation and resilience, with him saying,

“Resilience isn’t about being tough or having thick skin. It’s more about having a level of self-awareness of not letting stressful moments/experiences ‘get to you.”

“Most stressed people don’t take the time needed to do self-inquisitive exercises to realise how stressed they are, they’re ‘too busy’, to do that. Which is so ironic, because that is exactly why they are so stressed.”

Tim also sees meditation as important practice to incorporate into your everyday life, “[it] can come in many different forms. For some, simply going for a walk outside and quietening your mind can be a form of meditation.”

“For others, it’s listening to a guided meditation, or relaxing in the bath with cucumber over your eyes. Being able to quieten your mind is a healthy practice for your whole body, as the mind has such an effect on our functioning.”

“With so many stressors out there, especially at the moment, it can be easy for our thoughts to manifest into bigger issues within our bodies, and it may inhibit our ability to perform at our best.”

“Whether that’s being the best father we can be, the best partner, or the best boss or coworker – meditation can be a helpful tool in controlling our mental clarity and keeping us functioning at our peak.”

“For myself, I like to have fresh air or position myself near a window to hear those subtle sounds of the outdoors. This setup works better for me rather than a dark room with zero sound.”

“When meditating, I don’t mind acknowledging the varying sounds coming from outside, but I choose to not give too much energy to them. Tying meditation into another daily ritual can also really help, like meditating when making your morning coffee or just after your brush your teeth, for example.”

Tim’s Top Tips For Meditating

1. Shift your focus – Many people focus their attention on having zero thoughts whilst meditating, which can be difficult. I would focus on quietening the mind, having awareness of the thoughts coming through and observing them in a non-judgemental way.
2. Try transcend meditation – I would recommend transcend mediation as a great style for everyone. It involves repeating a word or mantra slowly in your mind to help guide your thoughts. This practice helps to steer yourself back to meditative thinking.
3. Start small – Be honest with what goals are realistic to you, whether that be a one-minute meditation, or 20-minute meditation. Meditation is most effective when practised consistently, so set expectations that work best for you. Even a 5-minute meditation can be really beneficial and make a positive difference to your health.

Even if you just take a few of these tips and tidbits of advice onboard, make sure to practice them regularly. It’s no easy task starting up a new habit, but once you get into the swing of things, you’ll soon start to see change.

Read Next

• Working Out With Your Partner Is The Answer To Staying Together, According To Tim Robards
• ‘Impossible’ Chest Press Exercise Challenge Taking Fitness World By Storm

The post Tim Robards’ Valuable Lessons For Locked Down & Out Australians appeared first on DMARGE.

2021 truly has become the year of 'alternative investments'.

By this stage, most of us are used to the idea of consumer goods like sneakers, watches and luxury fashion items all being considered not only highly collectible but also surprisingly good investment opportunities. Somewhat harder to wrap one's head around has been the rise of NFTs: an even more abstract sort of investment that's taken this year by storm.

Another emerging asset class that's perhaps a little easier to understand is the rise of collectible skateboards. Skating might be a grungy, accessible sport but the prices that some skate decks command are truly astounding, with the average skater unlikely to be able to afford such hefty price tags. A quick search on eBay, StockX or other online marketplaces will easily unearth collectible skate decks selling for hundreds if not thousands of dollars, well above their original retail prices.

Of course, skate decks from cult brands like Supreme and Palace are hot property, but there's two new types of decks that are increasingly attracting investor's attention: skate decks produced by luxury brands such as Chanel or Louis Vuitton; and discontinued, 'deadstock' (i.e. unused) skate decks from the 80s and 90s from historically significant manufacturers like G&S and Powell Peralta.

[caption id="attachment_303264" align="alignnone" width="920"] L: a vintage Powell Peralta Tommy Guerrero signature board from the 80s, with an asking price of AU $4,587. R: A Supreme x Powell Peralta board from the 90s, going under the hammer with a starting bid of AU$10,000. It even has a unique RFID chip hidden within the deck so you can authenticate your investment. Images: eBay[/caption]

The latter brand, one of the most influential in the growth of skating as a sport and culture, attracts perhaps the most speculation on the market. While the brand has reissued many of its popular retro designs, originals from the 80s and 90s – even pre-skated ones – are easily worth upwards of five figures. These boards have always been reasonably valuable but prices have absolutely skyrocketed in recent years.

But why are collectible skateboards becoming so valuable in 2021? Why are luxury fashion houses making skateboards? Perhaps it's because skateboarding has never been more culturally relevant. The Tokyo Olympics became the first Games to feature skating events. Streetwear continues to have an outsized influence on modern fashion and luxury, and streetwear is deeply influenced by skating. Skating culture and high culture are cheek and jowl right now, and the money is following that.

RELATED: Olympic Athletes Are Now Wearing Luxury Brands When They Compete

Part of it is also just the passage of time. There's a finite amount of deadstock vintage skateboards around – most skaters back in the 80s and 90s weren't buying boards to squirrel away, they were buying them to use (and abuse) them. As skating becomes more popular and boards become rarer, the market gets squeezed at both ends, and prices get driven further up.

Speaking of luxury – check out Italian brand Golden Goose's floating skatepark

 

RELATED: Italian Luxury Brand Creates One Of A Kind Floating Skatepark In Venice

What we're saying is that it's probably a good idea to dig through your attic and see if you've got any old skateboards lying around. They could be worth a packet.

Read Next

• Expert Reveals Which Sneaker Investments Are Outperforming Blue Chip Stocks In 2021
• ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Issues Huge Warning For Investors

↬ READ FULL STORY

Subscribe to the DMARGE newsletter

Follow DMARGE on Instagram

Follow DMARGE on Facebook

 

The post Children Of The 80s Cashing In As Vintage Skateboard Market Booms appeared first on DMARGE.

2021 truly has become the year of ‘alternative investments’.By this stage, most of us are used to the idea of consumer goods like sneakers, watches and luxury fashion items all being considered not only highly collectible but also surprisingly good investment opportunities. Somewhat harder to wrap one’s head around has been the rise of NFTs: an even more abstract sort of investment that’s taken this year by storm.Another emerging asset class that’s perhaps a little easier to understand is the rise of collectible skateboards. Skating might be a grungy, accessible sport but the prices that some skate decks command are truly astounding, with the average skater unlikely to be able to afford such hefty price tags. A quick search online marketplaces will easily unearth collectible skate decks selling for hundreds if not thousands of dollars, well above their original retail prices.Indeed, one of the biggest takeaways from leading marketplace StockX’s last 2021 market snapshot was that skate deck trades were up 400% in Q1 2021 vs. Q1 2020.Of course, skate decks from cult brands like Supreme and Palace are hot property, but there’s two new types of decks that are increasingly attracting investor’s attention: skate decks produced by luxury brands such as Chanel or Louis Vuitton; and discontinued, ‘deadstock’ (i.e. unused) skate decks from the 80s and 90s from historically significant manufacturers like G&S and Powell Peralta.

The latter brand, one of the most influential in the growth of skating as a sport and culture, attracts perhaps the most speculation on the market. While the brand has reissued many of its popular retro designs, originals from the 80s and 90s – even pre-skated ones – are easily worth upwards of five figures. These boards have always been reasonably valuable but prices have absolutely skyrocketed in recent years.But why are collectible skateboards becoming so valuable in 2021? Why are luxury fashion houses making skateboards? Perhaps it’s because skateboarding has never been more culturally relevant. The Tokyo Olympics became the first Games to feature skating events. Streetwear continues to have an outsized influence on modern fashion and luxury, and streetwear is deeply influenced by skating. Skating culture and high culture are cheek and jowl right now, and the money is following that.RELATED: Olympic Athletes Are Now Wearing Luxury Brands When They CompetePart of it is also just the passage of time. There’s a finite amount of deadstock vintage skateboards around – most skaters back in the 80s and 90s weren’t buying boards to squirrel away, they were buying them to use (and abuse) them. As skating becomes more popular and boards become rarer, the market gets squeezed at both ends, and prices get driven further up.DMARGE spoke to Jessie Einhorn, Senior Economist at StockX, who suggests that rising skate deck prices is simply proof positive of the general, growing interesting in alternative investments, describing it as a “major trend”.“A growing number of consumers are purchasing physical goods with future returns in mind – including sneakers as well as collectibles and even skateboards. While not all skate decks appreciate in value, some of the most in-demand skate decks have proven to be profitable long-term investments, with resale values that climb steadily upwards over time.”

“Next-gen investors are inspiring a new way of thinking about goods and tradable assets. They’re seeking culturally relevant investments that align with their personal values and passions.”

Speaking of luxury – check out Italian luxury brand Golden Goose’s floating skatepark project below.

RELATED: Italian Luxury Brand Creates One Of A Kind Floating Skatepark In VeniceWhat we’re saying is that it’s probably a good idea to dig through your attic and see if you’ve got any old skateboards lying around. They could be worth a packet.

Read Next

• Expert Reveals Which Sneaker Investments Are Outperforming Blue Chip Stocks In 2021
• ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Issues Huge Warning For Investors

The post Cool Kids Cash In As Collectible Skateboard Market Booms appeared first on DMARGE Australia.

2021 truly has become the year of ‘alternative investments’.

By this stage, most of us are used to the idea of consumer goods like sneakers, watches and luxury fashion items all being considered not only highly collectible but also surprisingly good investment opportunities. Somewhat harder to wrap one’s head around has been the rise of NFTs: an even more abstract sort of investment that’s taken this year by storm.

Another emerging asset class that’s perhaps a little easier to understand is the rise of collectible skateboards. Skating might be a grungy, accessible sport but the prices that some skate decks command are truly astounding, with the average skater unlikely to be able to afford such hefty price tags. A quick search on eBay, StockX or other online marketplaces will easily unearth collectible skate decks selling for hundreds if not thousands of dollars, well above their original retail prices.

Of course, skate decks from cult brands like Supreme and Palace are hot property, but there’s two new types of decks that are increasingly attracting investor’s attention: skate decks produced by luxury brands such as Chanel or Louis Vuitton; and discontinued, ‘deadstock’ (i.e. unused) skate decks from the 80s and 90s from historically significant manufacturers like G&S and Powell Peralta.

The latter brand, one of the most influential in the growth of skating as a sport and culture, attracts perhaps the most speculation on the market. While the brand has reissued many of its popular retro designs, originals from the 80s and 90s – even pre-skated ones – are easily worth upwards of five figures. These boards have always been reasonably valuable but prices have absolutely skyrocketed in recent years.

But why are collectible skateboards becoming so valuable in 2021? Why are luxury fashion houses making skateboards? Perhaps it’s because skateboarding has never been more culturally relevant. The Tokyo Olympics became the first Games to feature skating events. Streetwear continues to have an outsized influence on modern fashion and luxury, and streetwear is deeply influenced by skating. Skating culture and high culture are cheek and jowl right now, and the money is following that.

RELATED: Olympic Athletes Are Now Wearing Luxury Brands When They Compete

Part of it is also just the passage of time. There’s a finite amount of deadstock vintage skateboards around – most skaters back in the 80s and 90s weren’t buying boards to squirrel away, they were buying them to use (and abuse) them. As skating becomes more popular and boards become rarer, the market gets squeezed at both ends, and prices get driven further up.

Speaking of luxury – check out Italian brand Golden Goose’s floating skatepark

RELATED: Italian Luxury Brand Creates One Of A Kind Floating Skatepark In Venice

What we’re saying is that it’s probably a good idea to dig through your attic and see if you’ve got any old skateboards lying around. They could be worth a packet.

Read Next

• Expert Reveals Which Sneaker Investments Are Outperforming Blue Chip Stocks In 2021
• ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Issues Huge Warning For Investors

The post Children Of The 80s Cashing In As Vintage Skateboard Market Booms appeared first on DMARGE.

While we wouldn’t want to be in retail right now, we suspect that anyone selling hair clippers (or hats) has probably made a fair chunk of change over the last eighteen months.

---

Why? With most of Australia’s population having suffered through multiple lockdowns and strict social distancing measures this year thanks to The Spicy Cough – Sydney and Melbourne currently still feeling the pain – we’ve all been missing out on haircuts. Yes, for most Aussies, there’s been some alarming gaps between salon sessions over the last two years, and our hairstyles are the worse for it.

While some Aussies have tried to find loopholes, such as going for ‘haircut hangouts’ or barbers indulging in illegal out-calls, most of us have instead resigned ourselves to the terror that is the home haircut. While not all home haircuts are terrible, there’s definitely been more than a few dodgy ones out there, necessitating some shameful hat wearing.

Thankfully, we’ve spoken to a few of the country’s top barbers, who have been kind enough to share some tips for home haircut success to tide you over until barbers can open again, and you can get a proper haircut done.

Their first tip: exercise restraint.

“Don’t go for a drastic restyle – just reference what is already there,” Nathan Jancauskas, founder and managing director of Men’s Biz, advises.

“Tidying up the neckline and around the ears will go a long way.”

“For those who wish to go down the DIY route, it is best to do so conservatively and just try to use a clipper to trim the sides (for a haircut) and blend it upwards, leaving the top untouched,” says Khushwant Dhanoa, managing director of Truefitt & Hill Australia.

“Alternatively… Go for an aggressive buzz cut with their clippers. Either of these [options] would not require scissor skills. If the results do not turn out as expected, [men] should bear in mind that their hair will grow out and at the end of the lockdown their friendly neighbourhood barber is always on hand to save the day!”

RELATED: I Got Brad Pitt’s ‘Fight Club’ Haircut & Now I Deeply Regret It

The other option is to let your hair grow out longer and be more proactive when it comes to styling it, rather than go for a substandard, shorter cut (which might leave your barber with too little to work with once you can actually visit them).

“With [the] light at the end of the tunnel so close, I would advise any clients who have gone this far with growing it to stay strong,” Jacob Martin, founder of Tate & Lyle suggests.

“We’ve seen a lot of our clients embrace long hair. Styling is key when it’s long – using natural-looking products to tame those uncontrollable ‘fly aways’ so I advise using sea salt sprays, or creams to give a little hold and blow-dry into shape.”

RELATED: The DMARGE Guide To The Best Long Hair Products For Men

“If you’ve really got to cut it yourself, I’d be grabbing the clippers with say a 4 or 5 guard and shave it off. You’re still going to have a little bit of length that your barber can work with to give you some shape when we open back up again,” Trent Pridmore, founder and CEO of The Emporium Barber, advises.

Of course, for many men there’s no substitute for a proper haircut, and no amount of home trimming can make up for it. Thankfully, we’re on the right track, with over 50% of Australians aged 16 and over now double vaccinated (and COVID-ravaged New South Wales, crucially, now over 60%) – it won’t be too much longer before we can all get chopped.

Indeed, Australia’s barbers are up for the challenge: “our staff do like seeing a ‘home job’ and the satisfaction of fixing it for them,” Jancauskas shares.

With that in mind, check out our guide to the best summer hairstyles for men so you can get a little grooming inspiration for your next barber’s visit.

Read Next

• Australian Barbers Get Crafty With Haircut Loophole
• I Got 2021’s Most On-Trend Haircut & Now I Deeply Regret It
• Best Sydney Barber Shops

The post Barbers Share Their Top Tips For Australian Men Struggling With ‘Home Haircuts’ appeared first on DMARGE Australia.

While we wouldn’t want to be in retail right now, we suspect that anyone selling hair clippers (or hats) has probably made a fair chunk of change over the last eighteen months.

Why? With most of Australia’s population having suffered through multiple lockdowns and strict social distancing measures this year thanks to The Spicy Cough – Sydney and Melbourne currently still feeling the pain – we’ve all been missing out on haircuts. Yes, for most Aussies, there’s been some alarming gaps between salon sessions over the last two years, and our hairstyles are the worse for it.

While some Aussies have tried to find loopholes, such as going for ‘haircut hangouts’ or barbers indulging in illegal out-calls, most of us have instead resigned ourselves to the terror that is the home haircut. While not all home haircuts are terrible, there’s definitely been more than a few dodgy ones out there, necessitating some shameful hat wearing.

Thankfully, we’ve spoken to a few of the country’s top barbers, who have been kind enough to share some tips for home haircut success to tide you over until barbers can open again, and you can get a proper haircut done.

Their first tip? Exercise restraint.

“Don’t go for a drastic restyle – just reference what is already there,” Nathan Jancauskas, founder and managing director of Men’s Biz, advises.

“Tidying up the neckline and around the ears will go a long way.”

“For those who wish to go down the DIY route, it is best to do so conservatively and just try to use a clipper to trim the sides (for a haircut) and blend it upwards, leaving the top untouched,” says Khushwant Dhanoa, managing director of Truefitt & Hill Australia.

“Alternatively… Go for an aggressive buzz cut with their clippers. Either of these [options] would not require scissor skills. If the results do not turn out as expected, [men] should bear in mind that their hair will grow out and at the end of the lockdown their friendly neighbourhood barber is always on hand to save the day!”

RELATED: I Got Brad Pitt’s ‘Fight Club’ Haircut & Now I Deeply Regret It

The other option is to let your hair grow out longer and be more proactive when it comes to styling it, rather than go for a substandard, shorter cut (which might leave your barber with too little to work with once you can actually visit them).

“With [the] light at the end of the tunnel so close, I would advise any clients who have gone this far with growing it to stay strong,” Jacob Martin, founder of Tate & Lyle suggests.

“We’ve seen a lot of our clients embrace long hair. Styling is key when it’s long – using natural-looking products to tame those uncontrollable ‘fly aways’ so I advise using sea salt sprays, or creams to give a little hold and blow-dry into shape.”

RELATED: The DMARGE Guide To The Best Long Hair Products For Men

“If you’ve really got to cut it yourself, I’d be grabbing the clippers with say a 4 or 5 guard and shave it off. You’re still going to have a little bit of length that your barber can work with to give you some shape when we open back up again,” Trent Pridmore, founder and CEO of The Emporium Barber, advises.

Of course, for many men there’s no substitute for a proper haircut, and no amount of home trimming can make up for it. Thankfully, we’re on the right track, with over 50% of Australians aged 16 and over now double vaccinated (and COVID-ravaged New South Wales, crucially, now over 60%) – it won’t be too much longer before we can all get chopped.

Indeed, Australia’s barbers are up for the challenge: “our staff do like seeing a ‘home job’ and the satisfaction of fixing it for them,” Jancauskas shares.

With that in mind, check out our guide to the best summer hairstyles for men so you can get a little grooming inspiration for your next barber’s visit.

Read Next

• Australian Barbers Get Crafty With Haircut Loophole
• I Got 2021’s Most On Trend Haircut & Now I Deeply Regret It

The post Barbers Share Their Top Tips For Australian Men Struggling With ‘Home Haircuts’ appeared first on DMARGE.

Rich Dad Poor Dad is one of the most iconic self-help books of the '90s.

Written by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter, the book highlights the importance of financial literacy, independence and wealth building. It explains the benefit of purchasing assets, investing in real estate and starting and owning businesses (as well as increasing one's financial IQ).

One of its authors, Robert Kiyosaki, has rather a substantial Twitter following (1.7 million, to be precise).

It made waves online then, when he, this week, warned of an imminent stock market crash.

On September the 26th, Kiyosaki tweeted: "Giant stock market crash coming October. Why? Treasury and Fed short of T-bills. Gold,silver, Bitcoin may crash too. Cash best for picking up bargains after crash. Not selling gold silver Bitcoin, yet have lots of cash for life after stock market crash. Stocks dangerous. Careful."

Giant stock market crash coming October. Why? Treasury and Fed short of T-bills. Gold,silver, Bitcoin may crash too. Cash best for picking up bargains after crash. Not selling gold silver Bitcoin, yet have lots of cash for life after stock market crash. Stocks dangerous. Careful

— therealkiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) September 26, 2021

Not everyone agreed with him. Some of his followers made some claims and observations of their own.

One, for instance, pointed out Kiyosaki had predicted crashes before, suggesting that a broken clock gets the time right at least twice a day.

😂 He says it often enough and infrequently enough to be right at some point. Then hell be like "see guys I was right all along meeeeeh!"

— Brandon (@brandonwaring_) September 28, 2021

Bezinga points out that since October 2020, Bitcoin has seen its price appreciate by more than 300%.

Recent tweets suggest Kiyosaki invests in gold, Bitcoin, and silver due to his lack of trust in America's political leaders, Treasury, the Fed, and even the stock market.

FED Governors caught “Front Running” their own policy decisions. You and I would go to jail doing what they do.That is why I save gold, silver, and Bitcoin. I do not trust the Fed, Treasury, or Wall Street. I trust Gods money, gold & silver and Peoples money, Bitcoin. Take care.

— therealkiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) September 27, 2021

Others argue that while a bubble is growing, it's not one they anticipate being allowed to fail by authorities (at least for the time being), and one they plan to profit from as long as "free money" continues to be pumped into the economy.

Only time (and bank balances) will tell...

Read Next

• Will Cryptocurrency Really Dominate 'Traditional Finance' By The End Of The Decade
• I Bought $1,000 Worth Of Crypto Currency. It Was A Huge Mistake

↬ READ FULL STORY

Subscribe to the DMARGE newsletter

Follow DMARGE on Instagram

Follow DMARGE on Facebook

 

The post ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Issues Huge Warning For Investors appeared first on DMARGE.

Rich Dad Poor Dad is one of the most iconic self-help books of the ’90s.Written by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter, the book highlights the importance of financial literacy, independence and wealth building. It explains the benefit of purchasing assets, investing in real estate and starting and owning businesses (as well as increasing one’s financial IQ).One of its authors, Robert Kiyosaki, has rather a substantial Twitter following (1.7 million, to be precise).It made waves online then, when he, this week, warned of an imminent stock market crash.On September the 26th, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Kiyosaki tweeted: “Giant stock market crash coming October. Why? Treasury and Fed short of T-bills. Gold,silver, Bitcoin may crash too. Cash best for picking up bargains after crash. Not selling gold silver Bitcoin, yet have lots of cash for life after stock market crash. Stocks dangerous. Careful.”

Giant stock market crash coming October. Why? Treasury and Fed short of T-bills. Gold,silver, Bitcoin may crash too. Cash best for picking up bargains after crash. Not selling gold silver Bitcoin, yet have lots of cash for life after stock market crash. Stocks dangerous. Careful

— therealkiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) September 26, 2021

Not everyone agreed with him. Some of his followers made some claims and observations of their own.One, for instance, pointed out Kiyosaki had predicted crashes before, suggesting that a broken clock gets the time right at least twice a day.

He says it often enough and infrequently enough to be right at some point. Then hell be like “see guys I was right all along meeeeeh!”

— Brandon (@brandonwaring_) September 28, 2021

Bezinga points out that since October 2020, Bitcoin has seen its price appreciate by more than 300%.Recent tweets suggest Kiyosaki invests in gold, Bitcoin, and silver due to his lack of trust in America’s political leaders, Treasury, the Fed, and even the stock market.

FED Governors caught “Front Running” their own policy decisions. You and I would go to jail doing what they do.That is why I save gold, silver, and Bitcoin. I do not trust the Fed, Treasury, or Wall Street. I trust Gods money, gold & silver and Peoples money, Bitcoin. Take care.

— therealkiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) September 27, 2021

Others argue that while a bubble is growing, it’s not one they anticipate being allowed to fail by authorities (at least for the time being), and one they plan to profit from as long as “free money” continues to be pumped into the economy.Only time (and bank balances) will tell…

Read Next

• Will Cryptocurrency Really Dominate ‘Traditional Finance’ By The End Of The Decade
• I Bought $1,000 Worth Of Crypto Currency. It Was A Huge Mistake

The post ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Issues Huge Warning For Investors appeared first on DMARGE Australia.