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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.

A selection of devices, Philips Norelco shaver, Andis clipper, Harry's razor, Laifen shaver, Wahl blow dryer, Panasonic manscaper.

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…
Best Vitamin C Serums

Best Vitamin C Serums: A Smart Buyer’s Guide to Brighter Skin

Vitamin C is an incredible skincare ingredient, but an unstable and volatile one. With our advice, you can get the…
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Best Face Wash for Men: 8 Awesome Cleansers from the Guy Who Tests ‘Em All

For over a decade, our editor has tested just about every cleanser (for GQ, Esquire, etc). Check out the best…
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How to Shave with a Straight Razor (and What to Know About Them)

Daunting as the straight razor may be, there’s good reason that a lot of guys choose to mimic this barbershop…
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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…