Is it time to finally scrap labels? How to break the male grooming mould in 2019

Published: 6-Mar-2019
Male Grooming Retail

Creative Director at Free The Birds, Nick Vaus, shares with Cosmetics Business his ideas on the future of men's beauty

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Is it time to finally scrap labels? How to break the male grooming mould in 2019
Actor Rami Malek has reignited the male grooming conversation after his polished appearance at the Oscars (Credit: Getty Images)

Actor Rami Malek has reignited the male grooming conversation after his polished appearance at the Oscars (Credit: Getty Images)

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