So, the news is out. Rowenta, known for providing professional results at home, has come out with a new steamer guaranteed to fix all your kinks 🙂 

The X-Cel Steam + is the hottest handheld steamer on the market and here’s why: 

POWER

Although power in the wrong hands is never a good thing (hint hint), Rowenta has made it their mission to put the power in YOUR hands starting with 1600 Watts of power. This is equivalent to the 2.14 horsepower! I don’t know about you but two horses going full speed sounds pretty powerful to me.

If that isn’t enough power for you and your wrinkle problems, you can turn on the TURBO MODE that is damn guaranteed to get any relentless wrinkle out. Also, very good for heavy fabrics such as your dirty couch which you’ve been avoiding to clean for the last 12 months. 

CONVENIENCE

Here’s the deal, my issue with some of these portable steamers has always been trying to figure out where I can mount my shirt to get the perfect steam. Well…look no more fam, Rowenta has got you covered with their easy-to-use door hook makes it simple to hang your shirt on the door (which I hope you all have one or more of in your house).

0 to 100 REAL QUICK

Typically, these machines take a few minutes to heat up which can be annoying when you are a busy bee and need to be out the door. Well, this bad boy heats up in less than 40 seconds allowing you to get your wrinkles out of your shirts before you’ve even had a chance to finish brushing your teeth.

DESIGN

I know everyone seems to think that looks don’t matter but to be quite frank, I disagree in this case. I think with anything that you wear or showcase in your home, the physical appearance needs to be ON POINT. Clearly, Rowenta has checked-in, they’ve designed their new steamer to look like the perfect addition to all your existing, chic, house accessories. See below if you don’t believe me:

Stay Classy Toronto. Until next time…

Mouthwash… it helps, but boy does it sting. Staying true to that “No Pain No Gain” concept but times are changing. Technology is booming and we are getting more and more advanced everyday. Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to the freshest mouthwash in the game, Scope Advanced, where we will no longer need to suffer to have minty fresh breath.

So I was lucky enough to work with such an iconic brand, Crest, to talk about my experience with their new Scope Advanced mouthwash. As you may already be able to tell, I really invest a lot of time into looking and feeling the best that I can; whether that is by the clothes I wear or the food choices I make. As such, fresh breath is really on top of my list because to be honest, my #1 turn off is bad breath. Do you agree!? It’s like the person can look like Angelina Jolie and if she has stank breath, I may just say “bye Felicia”. What a shame that such a minor detail can make such an impact but you know what, I guess the saying is true “it’s all in the details”. So, let’s talk about it. How can I help you not push, potentially the love of your life, away by just opening your mouth?

Of course, you DO need to brush your teeth everyday. That’s a no brainer. If you do not like brushing your teeth daily, go to your nearest dentist. After brushing your teeth, mouthwash will be like the finishing touch. Think about mouth wash like a polish after a car wash. It’s the last and most critical step. AlAdditionally, you can use mouthwash in between your teeth brushing sessions, ie after eating a meal, before you go out, after smoking (FYI: not promoting smoking here…it sucks…don’t do it) or even a post-workout swash. For those of you who are not familiar with the word swash, here are three pictures of me swashing hard bro:

Furthermore, as you may already know, brushing and flossing are the best ways to avoid oral health issues like gingivitis. BUT, and only but, if you add mouthwash into the equation, you are officially taking your teeth game to the next level. Mouthwash is a very effective tool in the fight against tooth decay, gingivitis, as well as the promotion of healthy teeth and gums. If you’re having Oral Health Issues, I feel bad for you son… I got 99 problems but Oral Health Issues ain’t one [after using Scope Advanced mouthwash lol].

Now, here is why Scope Advanced takes it even further. You can literally swash for 5 minutes and feel no burning or stinging; yet, you get the same and if not, stronger benefits compared to other leading mouthwash brands. The 6 in 1 multi-protections cover:

• Against cavities
• Prevents tartar build-up
• Protects against stains
• Strengthen’s enamel
• Minty kick you’d expect from Scope
• Most important for the short term, fresh to death breath

At the end of the day, fresh breath is key (I’m sure you are convinced by this point) and you should be very proactive.

Fresh to death. One breath at a time.

Since I clearly pay a lot of attention to the hair on my head and face, Dippity Do has reached out to partner with me again to introduce their new, higher end, line of beard and hair grooming products. Of course, I gladly accepted as I’m always down to try new lotions and potions that could improve my hair.

I’ve broken it down into the different products:

Hair & Beard Oil

First of all, I’d like to clarify that I now rock my natural curls out and as a result, I don’t use products that have a hold. Rather, I’m always in the hunt for new oils and creams that make my hair look less dry and more healthy. Therefore, I was quite intrigued at the fact of having an oil that I can now use on my head as all the other beard oils I get are 0nly for the beard (or at least advertised as such).

After applying the product a few times (throughout the day) on both my beard and hair, I was pleasantly surprised! Thank the lord Jesus, I can instantly make both my beard and hair look less dry instantly. I’m sure their elite set of ingredients played a role in this success; ie Tea Tree Oil and Olive Oil.  Also, it does help that it smells quite delicious. Here’s a clip of how much oil I apply:

Beard Oil Application

To test the “market”, I will need to go to a bar and get feedback from the girls on my beard (I’ve done this before… great icebreaker lol)

Hair & Beard Balm 

Right away, I was very impressed with Dippity Do’s decision to come out with a beard balm; it shows they really respect the beard. For those that have beards, you will understand why beard balm is so essential to your beard grooming kit. Although beard oil is nice and gives shine/moisture, the beard balm will not only do that but it provides some hold so your beard stays intact (and doesn’t have random hairs sticking out). It’s the Shea Butter that I believe helps with the hold.

I’m gonna be honest and admit that I did not apply the balm to my hair. However, as mentioned, it performed very well with my beard. In fact, I would recommend putting on the beard balm right after coming out of the shower while the beard is still damp.

Here’s a video of me applying the Beard Balm:

Beard Balm

Hair & Body Wash

This product had me at Charcoal… I am obsessed with this ingredient in face/body washes as it really cleanses your skin effectively and leaves it feeling soft. Additionally, you feel extra fresh because of the, might I add, manly scent. Lastly, it’s quite efficient that you can use this for both hair and body. Kill 2 birds with one stone. 1

Hair Texture Spray Gel

This is what I like to call the “Finisher”. This is the type of product you would spray on your hair when it is nearly perfect and in my specific case, I spray a bit of this after I’ve applied my oil. Do keep in mind that I would spray very little of this product because as mentioned before, I don’t want too much hold for the curly look.

Alternatively, if you have a hairstyle that requires more hold (ie slick back or parted look), I would definitely recommend upping the dosage 🙂

All in all, I’m pleasantly surprised with this set of products as it really caters to men who take hair seriously. Check out my Instagram post for how you can win your own prize pack of the four mentioned products above.

If you don’t get lucky, you can get these at Walmart & Jean Coutu.

Smell ya later.

Here we go again…another epic 48 hour trip to our neighboring LIT city, Montreal!

Having planned this trip several weeks in advance, Shayan (@takenbyshayan) and I had gotten hooked up with quite the set up:

• Two-Night All-Inclusive Stay at Le Germain Hotel 
• Full Dinner for Two at Suwu Montreal
• Brunch Experience for Two at La Queue De Cheval 

2 pm – Roadrip Begins 

After having slept only 3 hours from the night before (ya, Blondish Show at Coda was spectacular..), Shayan and I were off to the races with Shayan taking the lead on the driving. Thanks, bruh. You are a true BRO. Of course, en route, he wouldn’t let me sleep so we kept ourselves entertained by doing my typical lipsyncing videos, MJ dancing, and creating the infamous LITchallenge.  What word can you come up with with the word LIT in it? ie Merry LITmas or Litney Houston. See below for some video content:

LIT Challenge

After 5.5 hours, we realize it is too late to check-in to our hotel first and head straight to Suwu Montreal for our 8 pm reservation. Dawwwwwm Daniel! What an entrance! The server and manager greeted us with 4 shots; 2 for us, and 2 for them. I guess LIT is in their Quebecois blood. Next thing you know, we are pounding down double Whisky Mojitos (which were like *drops of heaven). And the food was to die for, with selections including Deep Fried Boccoccini balls, Mac & Cheese Grilled Sandwich, Vietnamese Salad, Poutine and more.

Poutine & Grilled Mac & Cheese

10 pm – Late Check In, Eh?

Walking through the front door, I hear the concierge at the front say “Mr.Jackson, we can help you right here”. And then it hit me, a voice inside my head said.. “Jax.. oh jax, you’ve made it!” LOL Exaggeration aside, it felt really cool for someone to know you before you walk in and that’s why Le Germain nails it when it comes to hospitality. But wait, theres more…here’s the note they left in the hotel room:

SO IMPRESSED

These guys knew me better than some people I call friends! Now that we were pumped with good vibes (thanks to Suwu team and Le Germain), we were off to Velvet Speakeasy to throw some wood in our, already lit, fire (fire = soul).  Honestly, this place is a little piece of tech-house heaven tucked in a nice little underground spot. And off we go…

11 am Next Day – Shoot Time @ Old Port of Montreal

I’ll let you guess how many hours of sleep we got (hint; less than you can count on one hand) but what are we, new? Is this our first rodeo? Nah, I don’t think so. After a couple topless bed shots (see below), we make our way to Old Port to exe-shoot.

Shredz Life

Without much struggle to find parking, we nail a good spot. Although it’s hard to read parking rules in French, we figured it out. After realizing the main streets were a bit tough to get clean shots, we were on the hunt for alleys (sounds creepy but sooo good for shoots). Here’s why:

Alley Game Strong

We also got a chance to quickly shoot with a local influencer legend, @remisgange the man himself.

Not yet satisfied with the amount of post-able shots, we went to visit our good friends at the Hip & Bone shadow shop. I’m not gonna say much, I’ll let the content speak for itself.

Exhausted but feeling accomplished, we moved our asses to the restaurant next door which, we realized after, was one of the best eating spots in Montreal; Brasserie Lucille’s. That’s right, 2000 calories of goodness were eaten with pride.

Burger Life

8 pm – Back to Home Base

Coming back to fresh sheets, and more Mr.Jackson greetings. We took a solid 45-minute nap and got fresh to go straight to the AP. We walk into our friend’s condo and I kid you not, these guys were on fire from like 3 pm. Obviously, we caught up and next thing you know, we are in Apartment 200 bumpin’ and grindin’ to some good old hip-hop.

Comfiest bed ever…

After making some conversation with some hunnies, we took the party to our friends Airbnb pad which I swear to Michael Jackson, was set up like an underground club. Our friends had a whole DJ set up, neon lights, fans… see below for a very good showcase:

Reza Jackson Dancing His Ass Off

The rest was for me to know and for you…not to find out 🙂

1 pm, Monday – Let’s Eat Bruh

I swear I’m not making this up but we slept for a solid 3 hours, woke up and got ready to get to crackin’ and by crackin’, I mean shoots and food.

Shoot. Eat. Rave. [little] Sleep. REPEAT.

Thanks to my friend @meganmtl, we got invited to a beautifully orchestrated lunch at La Queue De Cheval and were hosted by one of the owners, Chris (rad dude), and Zahir. Again, it was a “Mr.Jackson” moment when we entered the restaurant. Of course, while waiting for the food, we took some shots.

The food is here and yes, you can say that we were ready for it. Started out with a classic Blue Cheese & Pork Belly Lettuce Salad.

Next? I’m glad you asked. Just see for yourself…

Blue Cheese Salad w/ Pork Belly

Angry Lobster Papardelle

The Infamous 45 Day Dry Aged Steak!
(8 OZ. EAST-SIDE UPPER CUT)

Meaning of LIFE

I don’t really have to describe how it tasted because I’m sure you can tell by looking. In fact, I’m really hungry now and I think its appropriate to wrap this post up now (since I’m sure you’re “busy” too).

Long story short. This was the best 2-day trip I’ve ever had and it wouldn’t have been the same without my bro Shayan, the staff at Le Germain, Suwu Montreal, Brasserie Lucille’s, and La Queue de Cheval and this isn’t just a sponsored thing, it’s coming from my LIT heart.

Au Revoir. Keep the fire going because we’ll be back in a jiffy.

*Term coined by @royarosita.

As you may already be able to tell, I have quite the fascination with NYC and rightfully so! It really is the land where dreams come true and apparently where all the big shot Influencers reside.. ie Toni Mahfud, Chris Mullington, Justin Liv..etc the list goes on. I mean, you walk down Soho and run into at least 5 celebrities and witness 10 photo shoots in under 30 minutes. It is Instagram heaven.

Why did I randomly go to New York you may ask?

Well… I was lucky enough to be invited to the John Varvatos fashion show and their Grammy’s event during the Grammy’s weekend on January 26th & 27th. I had been working with John Varvatos fragrances for a while now and their global team had taken a notice of my content (thanks to my baby boo; Instagram); as a result, they decided to invite me out to these highly anticipated events.

Boom. I proceeded to buy my flight (which is sooo cheap from Toronto – $255 CAD), pack my bags full of non-previously shot outfits, John Varvatos brand new fragrance Artisan Pure, and god forbid not forget, my camera.

The Artisan Pure

Day 1 – Sleep is for Babies

The flight was early morning (like 6 am early bro) on Thursday and I was already at the James Soho by 8 am, FRESH AF. Of course, with John Varvatos Artisan Pure (new fragrance) by my side, I conducted my typical morning dancing ritual…NYC Style. See below for some clips:

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Spontaneously, I had booked a photoshoot with a local Toronto brand, Archer the Fourth, at 1 pm for that day and went to see them at the fashion expo event Liberty Fair. See below for some shots at this buyers event:

Northface X Timbaland Collaboration

Me In my element at the Archer the Fourth Booth

It was quite interesting mingling with the tastemakers and designers at the event. One thing about NYC, everyone is DOWN. Out of this event, I got a cool collaboration coming up with Jakett NY which you’ll be seeing photos of in a month or so. Anyways, after my mini networking session, we were off to the Flat Iron building to shoot… boy was it cold but that don’t matter #doitforthegram.

Rocking my Archer The Fourth silk robe

It had been only like 7  hours since I had landed and I had already done so much (*pat myself on the back). Next, we went back to the hotel to see my bro, Brucey, to get ready for dinner at Vandal Restaurant. Ouffff, this restaurant’s ambiance was like a rich skateboarders dream.. super high-end but with graffiti meticulously situated around the space. The drinks, at $20 USD a pop, were, quite honestly, worth every penny. They don’t F around in NYC with the amount of liquor they put in their cocktails… each drink had at least 2.5 ounces.. so on a per ounce basis, it wasn’t a bad deal. After enjoying our nice 3-course meal along with our well-worth-it cocktails, we were LIT and ready to take the hype to the infamous La Esquina. For those of you that haven’t gone, I’m not gonna spoil the surprise but let me tell you, it could be hard to find 😛

Day 2 – Sleep is Still for Babies

After 4 hours of sleep from the night before (ya, La Esquina was excessive), I woke up FRESH..ok, I’m joking, I wasn’t fresh..at all. Regardless, I was up and ready to meet up with my old high school friend, Charlene, who runs her own bathing suit company, Charkbate International,  to do some more shoots. I walked from Soho to Chinatown which was super duper cool.. I mean, walking anywhere in NYC is stimulating.

Next thing you know, here I am half naked shooting her speedos in her cool Chinatown flat.

After that situation, we roamed around the city where, admittedly, Charlene nailed it with these shots.

It’s 3:30 pm, John Varvatos fashion show starts at 5 pm. So, my naive brain thinks I have time to eat.. so Char takes me to this bomb ass Australian owned burger joint, Ruby’s, and, O.M.G was it fantastic. See below for this epic burger:

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After rushing to eat, I get to our hotel at 4:30 pm and 10 min later, Bruce and I are out the door to the show.. but wait, its peak rush hour in the heart of the city… FML. Thank the lawd, we made it just in the nick of time to experience a legendary show by the one and only, John Varvatos.  Here are some of my favourite looks:

The JV Crew

After the event, we ubered back to the hotel and got ready for our journey to Output for one of our faves, Jamie Jones. The rest of the night was… quite the blur which means it was probably amazing 🙂

Day 3 (which extended to Day 4) – What Is Sleep? 

After another solid four hours of sleep, the boys and I make our way to the Brooklyn Bridge (and Dumbo area)! Finally, after the third time being to NYC, I make time for Brooklyn.. which by the way, is essential to an NYC trip.  Of course, while there, we spent an hour shooting on the bridge and almost risked our lives (#forthegram) trying to get the perfect shot.

As soon as we were pleased with the shots, we hunted for the best pizza in Brooklyn and fortunately enough, we landed at Grimaldi’s Pizza. One word. Speechless. See below and FOMO.

Considering this was the big night and we didn’t want to be late, we arrived at the John Varvatos Grammy’s Event an hour early… the beautiful ladies from the Revlon global and the PR team for the event, treated us like celebrities. The event space was absolutely stunning with a full open bar, DJ set up, red carpet and an exclusive fragrance section upstairs.

Without a doubt, we were buzzed up within 60 minutes and were tearing it up! We had a little shoot upstairs (see below) at the fragrance lounge and even got to meet the Revlon execs.

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Model Reza Jackson attends the JVxNJ Launch Event at the Angel Orensanz Foundation on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for John Varvatos)

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Model Reza Jackson (C) attends the JVxNJ Launch Event at the Angel Orensanz Foundation on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for John Varvatos)

Oh ya, let’s not forget the Jonas brothers. They’re a cool bunch 🙂

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At about midnight, we left Varvatos, smelling like a million bucks, to the Akumandra party in Brooklyn which led us to the most epic warehouse after party. Don’t judge me but I went straight from the after party to the Airport. #savage.

I guess it’s true. New York City is the city that never sleeps. Until next time.

Mow-ray-al… that’s how the locals pronounce it. If you don’t know, now you know.

Montreal is the closest thing you can get to a Europan-style city in North America. From the French language to its heritage buildings; Montreal boasts a city of culture and evidently, a lot of fun sh*** to do! And that is why, my friends, we embarked on a journey with Lexus and Clearly to the French side 🙂

Luckily, given my strong insta-game, Lexus was kind enough to let us ride their new Lexus NX from Toronto (pictured above). So, my bestie, @christinalovesthiscity, and I, embarked on this long ride where, admittedly, she did 95 % of the driving. My excuse was that I had to document this on my Instagram the whole time and as a result, her commitment to driving is mandatory and she agreed. lol I mean, it was a good deal for her too because this car is legit super smooth and she’s obsessed with driving long distances. Here is a snippet of a total of 5 minutes that I drove:

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Clearly was also invited along on this journey where I had recorded a bunch of stories rocking their two new frames; Joseph Marc Experiment in Gold,  and Joseph Marc Observation M in Antique Gold.

Getting LIT w/ Clealry

First stop, we had to eat and take some pictures on the FLY. See below for our creations:

Yours Truly

My bestie… @christinalovesthiscity

What happened in the next 6-8 hours was really a mixture of loud music, lots of lipsyncing, dancing, laughing our asses off and intermittent sleeping (for me of course) until we made it to our boutique hotel, Le Germain Hotel Montreal. This was quite a relief because we had expected to be in Montreal by 8 pm but in reality, arrived at 11 pm… However, our frowns were turned upside down thanks to the staff at the hotel. From their concierge service to their efficient check-in process, we were in our cozy room within minutes with all our stuff already in the room.

LOVE boutique hotels.

Ouuuuuuf. The room doh! The room was perfectly sized with a simple elegant design to it; similar to the Le Germain rooms in Toronto. Christina, being the grandmother that she is, decided to stay in to indulge in comfort while I took a quick shower and headed out to go to town with the boys.

Le Germain Lobby

Considering I was relatively responsible that night, I was able to wake up in time to make it to me and Christina’s brunch date at Suwu Montreal on Saint-Laurent. Before even setting eyes on the menu, you felt confident that you made the right decision based on the vibes.

Suwu Restaurant

I’m not gonna lie.. I’m hungry right now while I write this post and I’m having serious FOMO on this food. Drool below:

Chicken & Waffles

Grilled Mac & Cheese with Eggs

After stuffing our faces, we went for a little stroll down Old Montreal to get some shots and by shots, I mean pictures. Don’t get too excited. We are serious when it comes to content creation.

Old Montreal – #1

Old Montreal – #2

Finally, we decided to have a goodbye coffee and dessert together before Christina departs back to Toronto with the Lexus. The cafe we went to was recommended by a local and it did not disappoint. The patio was sensational; it gave you the vibe that you were at least 6 or more hours flight away from Canada. It is without argument that the food scene here is superior.

Christina and I had quite the sweet ending to our trip.

Montreal, we’ll be back. Au Revoir!

Do you like sleep?

I do and I think 99.9 % of people would agree, except those “sleep is the cousin of death” weirdos. Don’t get me wrong, no successful individual has gotten to were they are by sleeping all day. However, I can guarantee that the time they have allocated for sleep is very valuable to them and as a result, the quality of your sleep (no matter how limited) should be one of your top priorities in life.

So, you may ask yourself, how can I improve my sleep? Well well well kids, I have just the answer for you. ENDY. One word. ENDY!

First of all, the mattress was delivered to my doorstep in a compact box within 7 days of ordering. Yes, that’s right. In a box. See the picture below:

They have revolutionized the packaging of a mattress and it was pretty entertaining opening the box and going through this 2-step process. It’s, even more, fun when you have a crazy curious puppy like Chino joining you in this “opening ceremony”…

After opening, it takes about 4 days for the mattress to get to its full size but you can start using it immediately. Man, you do not know what the benefits of a good mattress are until you actually sleep on one. Yes, you can go to Sleep Country and try all these mattresses for a few minutes at a time but you never actually get a chance to sleep on them (and if you do, you must have some VIP connections at Sleep Country). As such, I hope you take this blog post seriously because I’m going to help you become more successful, starting with the most important piece; sleep.

I decided to write this blog post several weeks from actually receiving the mattress in order to be able to give a macro-level review on the mattress and I can tell you, it just gets better and better. It’s almost like the mattress understands my body more and more every day; hence, the improvement in the quality of my sleep over time thanks to my homie, Endy.

Now, I know I’ve simplified the mattress quite heavily here but there is some major technology that goes into creating this masterpiece:

• Cover
  • Soft – game STRONG thanks to micro quilting
  • Durable, breathable, and removable!
  • Hypoallergenic stretch-knit
• Top Foam: Gel Infused Layer 
  • Optimal comfort and temperature performance
  • Perfect for all four seasons
  • It even has a cooling technology that kicks in when its too hot
• Middle Foam: Transition Layer
  • Allows a gradual transfer of energy from the comfort-focused top layer to the high-density support core… in other words, smooth game STRONG
• Base Foam: Support Layer
  • Last but definitely not least, the high-density foam here keeps your body properly supported in the correct posture for optimal rest

If you are not convinced yet, here is another important part of my experience which I think will motivate you. Anyone whom I offered to try out my bed… ended up sleeping over. Wink wink.

I’m telling you guys, sleep is extremely important and ENDY has created a viable solution. They are priced lower than all big box retailers and they deliver to your door with a 100-night money back guarantee. But wait.. there’s more! lol

They sent me, their recently launched, sheets earlier this week and honestly, it elevates the sleeping experience even further; it fits the Endy mattress to a T. Here’s a picture of Chino relaxing on mattress along with the new sheets:

Lastly, everything is made right here in the 6ix!!

Goodnight ladies and gentlemen. I’m gonna go ahead and have myself another stellar night of sleep.

Tata.

*Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Philips Sonicare but opinions are my own.

Philips has rolled out its latest Sonicare toothbrush…. and guess what? It is an absolute GAME CHANGER. Yes, you are correct… I was gifted this state of the art toothbrush, yet the experience I’m about relay to y’all is the truth and nothing but the truth. In fact, before I was sent the Sonicare DiamondClean Lunar Blue Smart model, I had the basic Sonicare HealthyWhite Sonic model, which I had bought from the dentist last year. So I’ve been a fan since day 1 #startedfromthebottomnowehere.

The Epic Box.

As millennials, we have become quite accustomed to technology playing a major role in our everyday lives. However, I never thought that an app could connect to my toothbrush and provide me real-time feedback on how to improve my dental health! I mean, that is fascinating stuff. Isn’t it!? I’ve outlined my experience below:

The Look 

Anyone who says looks don’t matter is lying and Philips clearly knows that. The toothbrush is the sexiest thing in my entire bathroom. Not only is the toothbrush itself incredibly good looking, all the accompanying accessories, like its rose gold embellished charging cup and USB travel case (which also charges the toothbrush when on the move!) are all beautiful. See the pictures below to know exactly what I’m on about.

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Compared to my HealthyWhite Sonic toothbrush, this was a HUGE upgrade. It was like going from Mercedes B-Class to G-Class.

Sexiest toothbrush in the game.

The Functionality 

First of all, you get to choose between, not one, not two, but eight different brush heads based on your oral health care goal, which could be any of the following:

• Premium Plaque control for deep cleaning
• Premium Gum care for improved gum health
• Premium White for stain removal
• TongueCare for fresh breath

Here is the game-changing aspect, there is a microchip in both the brush heads and the handle where the brush head talks to the handle to determine the mode.  This machine is packed with sensors to optimize your tooth brushing experience.

The App

In a nutshell, the app is pretty much your dentist but instead, he/she is free and is by your side 24/7.  Through the built-in sensors, the app is able to detect areas where you have missed and ultimately, allows you to get a PERFECT tooth brushing session… every single time. In fact, I believe this whole experience promotes discipline in your teeth brushing routine. When you are looking at a 2-minute timer and its counting down, you are not gonna just stop 1 minute in… you are going to finish what you started.

I’ve included a picture below that showcases the guidance the app provides.

Your complimentary dentist.

To get even crazier, the app detects when you are brushing too hard or making unnecessary movements… these are details that, previously having used electronic tooth brushes, I had never paid attention to. I always figured that as long as I brushed my teeth, I was good to go… but that is wrong. Big time wrong

There is also a brush head replacement reminder that tracks your usage/pressure to ensure you are getting the most out of each brush head.  With my previous Sonicare, I swear I’ve been using the same brush for the entire year and just passively ignoring that it needs to be replaced. My point is that although this feature may seem not as significant, it really is.

Brush-head game strong.

As far as a difference my oral health, I’ve been using the brush for just over 2 weeks and noticed that all the stains are gone (although I did not have many stains before). Also, my dentist slash teammate from Yacht Week, validated that my gum health is significantly better!

With that being said, I can guarantee that this futuristic toothbrush will make your tooth brushing experience intensely enjoyable and something you will look forward to. For me, it’s probably the most productive 2 minutes of my entire day.

You must be wondering.. how does one clean their house like a BOSS?

BOSSES are extremely busy and do not have all the time in the world yet they are perfectionists. The solution is to have the right tools to allow you to clean your house efficiently while maintaining the attention to detail and that is exactly why the new Dyson V8 Animal vacuum is the winner. Since I have such a sick beard, Dyson decided to gift me one of these vacuums so I can share my experience. I’v broken down my experience based on their various selling points:

DESIGN

I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover” but this is one book where you can judge all you want because the design is undoubtedly exceptional which correlates positively with its functionality. I mean, the pictures really speak for themselves. The vacuum looks like it is from 2025.. to be honest, I even considered putting the vacuum on the wall beside my TV just so I can show off that I had this sexy vacuum 😛

Did I mention that the vacuum is cordless? This piece is definitely a game-changer when it comes to the efficiency of home cleaning. The cordless factor eliminates the procrastination that we all have when it comes to cleaning little things. However, since you no longer have to assemble the vacuum and go through the process of plugging it in, you end up cleaning more often because of how smooth that process has become. Also, the vacuum comes with a wall docking station which allows you to take out/put back the vacuum much faster and easier. By the way, the vacuum in its full form weighs only 2.55 kg 🙂

FUNCTIONALITY 

But wait…theres more! lol In addition to their sleek designs, functionality is an area where I believe we can all agree that Dyson goes above and beyond. I’v highlighted some of their key features with this particular model:

• Direct Drive Cleaner Head
  • The bristles in this model, compared to their last V8 cord-free vacuum, has 150 % more brush power allowing you to clean more dirt at a faster rate
  • The head itself moves freely which gives you the ease of maneuvering the vacuum with minimum effort

• Charge Life
  • New Lithium-ion battery allows this bad boy to deliver up to 40 minutes of fade-free suction!
  • Since the trigger grip releases instantly, the battery is only used for vacuuming (compared to majority of other vacuums that don’t have this functionality where a lot of battery is wasted in between cleaning tasks)
• Max Mode
  • This feature takes the suction pressure to a whole new level to get the “harder to get” dirt. When it comes to dirt, it really doesn’t have a chance when it comes to Dyson.
• The Transformer
  • In addition to having 5 different adjustable heads, this one vacuum can transform into, literally, 3 different vacuums:
    • Standard Floor Vacuum – as a result of the features already mentioned, the floor vacuum on its own is a good enough product to justify the price point
    • Handheld – perfect for getting into little crevices or cleaning up Chino’s (my dog) hair that’s been glued to the couch
    • Extended Height Vacuum – this particular transformation allows you to clean your ceiling or anything with height at ease! You’ll hit spots that you never thought were possible to get with a vacuum.

• Hygenic Dirt Ejector
  • This new feature allows you to eject dirt with one click… eliminates the possibility of contact with the dirt. Keepin’ it clean baby.

I’ll be honest, the retail price is definitely higher than your average vacuum but let me tell you, this is no average vacuum. The Dyson V8 Animal is the Ferrari of vacuums; sleek, fast, detailed. I’m sure you have been able to come to this conclusion yourself after reading my post. If not, I invite you to come to my house and give this beast a test-drive.

P.S. Chino has this love/hate relationship with the Dyson; she is scared of the vacuum but little does she know that it actually saves her from getting s*** from me.

Link to product:

http://www.dysoncanada.ca/en-CA/vacuum-cleaners/cordless/dyson-v8/dyson-v8-animal.aspx