Behind every male celebrity on the red carpet is someone most people never see: the celebrity groomer. The person making sure the hair, skin, beard lines, and last-minute touchups are flawless before the cameras start flashing.

In this episode of SPIFFY, grooming journalist Adam Hurly (GQ, Robb Report, and founder of Blue Print by Adam Hurly) sits down with celebrity men’s groomer Kristen Shaw, the trusted behind-the-scenes pro responsible for prepping A-list clients like David Corenswet, Seth Rogen, Jonathan Bailey, Andrew Scott, Matt Bomer, and more.

Kristen takes us inside the real work of red-carpet grooming: what happens in the hours before an actor steps onto the Oscars carpet, how groomers balance skincare, hair styling, and subtle makeup for high-definition cameras, and why the smallest details—depuffing, beard lines, texture, lighting—can completely change how someone photographs.

They dig into the practical grooming lessons any guy can steal from Hollywood: how to make your haircut look intentional, the products Kristen keeps in her kit at all times, and the simple habits that help men look camera-ready, even if the only camera around is their phone.

Thank you to episode sponsor Philips Norelco OneBlade Pro 360, a hybrid grooming tool designed to trim, edge, and shave any length of hair. Get it: https://amzn.to/4lHjSGR 

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• Armani Concealer: https://fave.co/4uoCtuY 
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• Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzer: https://fave.co/4s315I1 

St. Meto Mother Clay Hair & Scalp Treatment: https://fave.co/3NuqLOU 

Kristen Shaw, Celebrity Men’s Groomer
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Produced by Hady Mawajdeh

With support from André Jabur