About Jerome Henry

Grooming Specialist, Independent Reviewer, and Founder of Dapper & Groomed.

Bonjour, I’m Jerome.

I founded Dapper & Groomed in 2013 with a simple mission: to provide men with the honest, experience-based advice I wish I had when I started my own grooming journey in the late 1990s.

Today, Dapper & Groomed has grown into a leading independent magazine for men over 35 who value clarity over marketing hype and results over trends.

Why Trust My Advice?

1. Healthcare & Pharmacy Background

Before transitioning to full-time content creation, I spent years working within the healthcare sector (Pharmacy). This background is the backbone of my editorial standards. It allows me to evaluate skincare, acne treatments, and sexual wellness products with a professional understanding of:

  • Skin Barrier Function: Understanding how products interact with the dermis.

  • Ingredient Analysis (INCI): Cutting through "miracle" marketing to see what chemicals are actually doing.

  • Safety & Infection Prevention: Providing responsible guidance on sensitive topics like scrotal grooming and chemical depilatories.

2. 25 Years of Hands-On Testing

I don’t just "review" products; I live with them. I have been refining my personal grooming and skincare routines for over a quarter of a century. Since 2013, I have manually tested over 1,000 grooming tools, fragrances, and tech items.

3. Technical Precision

With over 20 years in technical and sound roles within the entertainment industry, I bring a "precision-first" mindset to my reviews. Whether I am testing the frequency response of a pair of high-end earbuds or the motor torque of a back trimmer, my analysis is rooted in technical reality, not a press release.

My Ethical Standards

  • First-Hand Use Only: If it’s on this site, I have used it, worn it, or shaved with it. I do not publish generic or automated reviews.

  • Zero Marketing Hype: I write for men who want to know the "downsides" as much as the "pros."

  • Age-Relevant Advice: I focus on the needs of men over 30—addressing changing skin textures, hair thinning, and the shift toward sophisticated, long-term wellness.

Featured Collaborations

Over the years, my independent voice has led to collaborations and testing partnerships with industry-leading brands, including: Duke Cannon · Brickell · Blu Atlas · Western Rise · Edifier · 1More · Mudita · Gillette Intimate · ULIKE

Get in Touch

Whether you are a reader looking for specific advice or a brand interested in an honest, thorough review, I’d love to hear from you.

  • Reader Questions: I personally read every email.

  • Brand Enquiries: lifestylewithjerome@gmail.com

Thank you for being part of a community that values experience over hype.

Jerome Founder, Dapper & Groomed