Pruning Your Eyebrows
Do your eyebrows look like an unweeded garden? Plucking once
in a while might be enough. If you have a true unibrow looming, you might need
more drastic measures. Waxing is relatively easy, either at home or in a salon.
Once every six to eight weeks should do it.
Bad Breath
Bad breath is a colossal turnoff, but how do you know if you
have it? This will give you an idea: Lick the back of your hand, wait, and
smell. Causes of bad breath vary. Some guys resolve it with a toothbrush or
fewer onions. If you still have chronic bad breath despite precautions, see a
dentist. You could have an infection or other problems.
Nose and Ear Hair
It's cruel: As the hair starts disappearing from your scalp,
it sprouts everywhere you don't want it. When it comes to nose hairs, don't
pluck. First, it hurts. Second, nose hairs actually help filter out the air
going into your lungs. Instead, an electric trimmer to cut them back a bit.
You can use the trimmer on ear hairs, too.
Hand and Nail Care
Even if you don't pay them any mind, your hands get noticed
every day -- every time you shake someone else's, for instance. Dirty or ragged
fingernails aren't manly. They're a turnoff. Consider a manicure -- lots of men
get them -- to get you on track. If not, do the bare minimum. Trim your nails
regularly. Invest a few dollars in a nail brush and use it.
Thinning Hair
If your hair is thinning, grooming experts have blunt
advice: Own up to it. Don't hide it with longer hair, or lots of product, or
elaborate styling. No one will be fooled, except maybe you. Get it cut short or
shave it off entirely. You'll look better and realize you have nothing to be
ashamed of.
How Not to Smell
Go ahead and wear cologne. But if you do, don't also use a
scented soap, aftershave, deodorant, and face cream. Stinking up the office
with a cocktail of clashing manly scents isn't a good idea. When it comes to
smell, subtle is best. Something else to consider: the more scented stuff you
put on yourself, the higher the odds you'll irritate your skin.
Shaving: Don’t Rush
Considering that most men do it daily, it's amazing how bad
we can be at shaving. For one, we're impatient. We slap on a big beard of
shaving cream and start scraping immediately. Instead, give shaving cream three
minutes to permeate and soften the hairs. If you shave in the shower, let water
soak in for a few minutes before you shave. It's why men used to get hot towels
over their faces before a shave.
Shaving: A Light
Touch
While razors often have four blades or more, that doesn't
necessarily mean they're better -- especially if you keep re-shaving the same area.
Too much focus on a close shave can result in nicks and razor burns. Better to
go to work with a hint of stubble than with bits of tissue on your face. If
ingrown hairs are a problem, try exfoliation or use shaving gel instead of
foam, and shave in the direction hair grows.
Skin and Sun
After three or four decades, the sun starts to take a toll
on your face. Most of the wrinkles we associate with old age are actually the
result of sun damage. Some guys pull off that weather-beaten look. The rest
just look wrinkly. Protect your skin by using a sunblock-broad spectrum
containing zinc oxide and an SPF 30 or higher.
How to Wash Your Face
Are you washing your face with the same harsh soap that you
use to scrub your armpits and crotch? That's not a good idea. Not only is the
skin on your face sensitive, but it's also the first thing that everybody sees.
Scaly, dried-out skin doesn't look good. Avoid soaps with strong smells and opt
for a gentle non-soap face cleanser.
Foot Care
Of all the body parts that men ignore, your feet might be
most neglected. But your partner is bound to notice them -- especially if
scratched by your toenail in the night. Trim your nails straight across
regularly. Soak your feet and sand away some of that dead skin with a pumice
stone. You'll both like the results.
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