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About Adam Hurly

Adam Hurly has covered grooming since 2013, and for GQ since 2016. He has written for just about every other men’s publication, too, with bylines found in Men’s Journal, SPY, Forbes, Robb Report, Esquire, Men’s Fitness, Byrdie, Bloomberg, Runner’s Journal, Popular Mechanics, Birchbox Man, nearly every international GQ, and more.

Adam is a South Dakota native and University of Kansas graduate. He has lived in San Francisco, New York, Berlin, and now Lisbon.

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The Best Razors for Men, From Cartridge Classics to Safety Razor Upgrades

Need a reliable razor for each shave? Check out the best razors for men: Cartridge staples, sensitive-skin saviors, and safety…
The Best Foil Shavers for Men - babyliss, stylecraft, braun, panasonic

The Best Foil Shavers for Men, From Wahl to BaByLiss to Braun

What is the best foil shaver for men, and which one fits your needs and budget? Here are our tested…
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The Best Shampoos for Men with Thin Hair (Get Fuller, Thicker Strands Quickly)

These are the best shampoos for men with thin or fine strands—or anyone who needs their hair to look fuller…
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The Best Antiperspirants for Men (From a Sweaty Editor)

Is antiperspirant really safe? Yes, studies prove it, plus key regulatory groups agree. Here are the best antiperspirants for men—when…
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The Best Men’s Grooming Devices, from Electric Shavers to Manscapers

A well groomed man knows how to go between a beard trimmer, electric shaver, razor, manscapers etc. Here are Adam's…
The Best Blow Dryers for Men (ft picks from Wahl, Stylecraft, Sedu, GA.MA, and Gamma+).

The 5 Best Hair Dryers for Men, According to Grooming Pros

The best hair dryers for men, according to barber Eric Becker of Blind Barber, and grooming journalist Adam Hurly (GQ,…
Four Hair Clippers from Wahl, Philips Norelco, and Andis

The Best Hair Clippers for Men, For At-Home Buzz-Cutters

The best hair clippers for men, tested and recommended by Adam Hurly. See top picks from Wahl, Andis and Philips…
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Embracing Hair Loss, with the r/bald Subreddit and Esquire Magazine

For the latest episode of SPIFFY, we talk "embracing baldness" with geekbro27, moderator of r/bald Subreddit, as well as Esquire's…
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Veneers FAQ: The Skeptic’s Guide (and Reassurance) with Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Jon Marashi

Are veneers right for you? What do veneers cost—and what will they cost in the future? We chatted all things…
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The Best Moisturizer for Men: 8 Picks from The Guy Who Tests Them All

Since 2013, our editor has tested just about every face cream (for GQ, Esquire, etc). And these are the ones…