His favorite tool is a well-equipped kit that includes everything from Masters, Andis outliners, Australian Chew sticks (toothpicks), I-Lite eye drops, pomades, Aveda shampoo and conditioners to Bump control, and makeup.

New York based groomer, Barry White has been freelance for over a decade--and without representation a good part of that time. His resume includes two coffee table books, "How to Make a Man Over" and "How To Do A Man of Color," as well as a host of magazines that include Essence, Vibe, DNR, Entertainment Weekly and RollingStone.

His favorite tool is a well-equipped kit that includes everything from Masters, Andis outliners, Australian Chew sticks (toothpicks), I-Lite eye drops, pomades, Aveda shampoo and conditioners to Bump control, and makeup.

Here are some of his secrets:

What moisturizing, toner, and cleanser do you use on your male clients? I find that MAC's cleanser and toner do a great job on male clients. But I also use Kiehls and Rachel Perry products.

What do you find that you run out of the most? Sheen products when it comes to hair. Even men have a desire for lustrous locks and I work with a lot of African American men whose hair looks better on camera with a little sheen on it. Lip balm tends to disappear the quickest when it comes to perfecting the face.

What are your favorite tools, and who makes them? For developing the right look for men's hair, I use the Andis masters and t-outliners. To reduce shine on the face, I use Tea Control by Lancôme.

What about foundations, and can you describe your technique for applying them? The type of foundation I use depends on the client's skin type and condition. But the ones I find most effective and with the greatest range of colors are Bobbi Brown and MAC. I lightly apply the foundation to reduce visibility in scars and blemishes that aren't above the skin, and then I blend. If he needs a powder to reduce shine, I use Cornsilk pressed powder.

Which concealer do you use? Dermablend covers scars the best and leaves a clean look as well. Do you prep the lips? When a client has an unnatural lip color, I use Tweak, by MAC, which is a natural lip coverage that balances the lip tone.

What about a conditioner for the lip. Do you have a favorite? There's a great lip moisturizer called Lipsilk by Laura Mercier. I like it because it doesn't leave a greasy or oily finish. Kiehls lip balm is good too.

Any advise for an artist who is dealing with dryness, peeling, acne or craters in the skin? I make product and application suggestions to the celebrities and models that I work with. If I am working with someone who has a dry skin problem, I suggest that they use a moisturizer in the morning and at night before they go to bed. And most people don't drink enough water. It's almost too late on the day of the shoot, but if that celebrity becomes an ongoing client, my suggestions will help me help them to look better in print or on television the next time we get together.

How do you deal with some of the skin challenges that black men face daily, such as ingrown hairs? A better razor can help a lot. I use a portable electric razor by Bronze on my clients. The Andis t-outliner helps too. And for bumps, I apply a product called Bump Stop.