You never know who you’ll run into when you’re out and about, so it’s important to always look your best. Choosing the right products and using them regularly can help to create a well-groomed man who always looks great — and for those special evenings, looking fantastic will definitely help to start your night off right.
Choose a shaving cream instead of a gel and apply it with a brush. You’ll get thicker lather from a cream, and the brush helps stroke it on evenly. Creams create a better protective barrier against cuts while they soften the whiskers. Your best choice is a cream with natural moisturizing ingredients that provide an extra benefit every time you shave. If you use a blade razor, creams are the way to go!
A good electric razor lasts a long time and unlike a blade razor, it won’t get dull from use and be a risk for nicks and cuts. An electric razor forces the whisker up above the skin line where it’s easier to cut, so you’ll get a closer, smoother shave. Electric razors are great when you want to quickly get rid of a day’s growth of beard to look smooth and groomed for a night on the town.
This is essential for guys who use hair products on a regular basis. Styling gels and other hair products may add texture, but they can build up quickly, leaving hair looking dull and lifeless. Using a clarifying shampoo at least once a week gets rid of this build up and restores the hair’s natural shine and softness.
Conditioner replenishes moisture in the hair, and helps prevent breakage and split ends. Styling products, sun and sand, and air pollutants all conspire to dry out hair, making it look dull and feel brittle. Conditioners bring back the lost moisture. Leave conditioner on for 2-3 minutes before rinsing completely clean.
Styling cream is an easy finishing product that gives hair a natural look that other products don’t. A cream formula protects the hair from UVH damage, allows you to comb hair into place easily, and is soft to the touch. Use just a tiny amount, and go easy if your hair is a very fine texture. Styling cream can weigh down thin, fine hair.
Get all-day protection with the right deodorant and look for a brand that’s aluminum-free. It may require reading a few labels, but is well worth your effort. The aluminum found in mass market deodorants and some brands of antiperspirants can stain clothing. You want a product that doesn’t just mask odor, but one that helps stop the bacteria that causes it. You can even pick up an aluminum free product that’ll fight bacteria to keep you smelling shower-fresh all day.
Prolonged exposure to the sun is damaging to the skin and the leading cause of premature ageing. Sunscreen applied after shaving will help filter out damaging rays and keep the skin hydrated, preventing flaking and redness. Get into the habit of applying it every morning. There is still a danger of sun damage even on those gray, overcast days.
Even if you get regular manicures or pedicures, you need a good pair of nail clippers. Nothing is less appealing than scraggly, jagged or too-long finger and toenails. Keep yours evenly clipped and clean. A quick clip followed by a dollop of moisturizing cream keeps nails and cuticles looking pristine. And if you’re a man with noticeable nose hair, buy a special clipper designed to keep it cleaned up.
Choose an unscented formula that won’t compete with other fragrances in the products you use, like hair gels, deodorant and colognes. After showering, apply lotion to the rough spots: heels, elbows and hands to keep them soft and flake-free.
Many toothpaste products are formulated with special ingredients to noticeably whiten teeth and keep your smile dazzling. Choose a brand that also gives a boost to enamel and keeps breath fresh. Along with regular dental care, brushing regularly and using products that enhance whiteness can put a finishing touch worth smiling about on your grooming routine.
