Men Can Look Great With Our 5 Easy Grooming Tips

July 4th, 2009 by author

Gone are the days when men who paid attention to their appearance weren’t considered manly. Today’s metrosexual man wants to look healthy, handsome and well groomed.

Even looking fashionably dishevelled takes some preparation. Here are five simple tips that will help every man to look his best.

Face
Your face is your billboard. It is constantly battered by the weather, the sun, pollutants and your hands. It therefore needs some special attention.

Knowing your skin type is essential. Most men have a mixture of skin types on their faces, sometimes called combination skin. Noses can, typically, be quite oily whereas the chin and neck can often be quite dry. Always use a gentle soap to wash your face, not an aggressive detergent. If you know that your skin is sensitive always choose a soap that is fragrance and colouring free. Dry your face by dabbing with a towel, not rubbing, and always apply a moisturiser, ideally one that contains some UV protection.

Routine shaving can be very damaging to the facial skin. Try shaving after you’ve had a shower as this will soften your beard and make shaving much easier. Once you’ve shaved don’t splash any alcohol based aftershave all over your face. Choose a soothing after-shaving balm to calm and moisturise your chin skin.

Hair
Always choose a hair style that suits your face and your hair type. If you are going bald don’t go for a comb-over, they’re always a mistake. This never looks good. Instead get your hair cut short by a good hair stylist. Look around for celebrities who have similar hair and looks and copy their hair style. But remember, mullets are never a good idea and pony tails only look good on ponies.

Don’t bake your hair dry using a hair dryer. If possible let your hair dry naturally. Try using a little wax or gel and experiment to find a product that you like.

Teeth
Your smile says a lot about you. Have you ever noticed the glowing white teeth on Hollywood actors and TV personalities. Beige and grey, coffee and wine stained teeth will age you more than anything. Remember to visit your dentist and hygienist often and why not have a little teeth whitening.

Eyes
Your eyes will need special attention. The skin around the eyes is much thinner than the skin elsewhere on the face and it needs special attention. There are some very effective skin care products that are designed to reduce puffiness and lessen the appearance of lines around the eyes so why not treat yourself? A few eye-brightening drops can be used to give your eyes that appealing twinkle.

Lifestyle
Looking good is really all about looking after yourself. Look at your diet, your exercise regime, your bad habits and the stresses in your life. Try to get plenty of sleep, plenty of fresh air, plenty of water and a healthy diet. Remember that it isn’t unmanly to look after your appearance so why not treat yourself to a few mens skin care products that you’ll actually use. Even if you do nothing else these basic lifestyle improvements will make a remarkable difference to the way that you look.