Gone are the days when it was only women who had to be groomed, nowadays it is equally important for men to dress well and be groomed. In fact, a lot of men are focusing on grooming and it is of utmost importance for your professional life. Small things are dead giveaways and take a lot from you, like unkempt nails, body odour, uncoordinated clothes, etc.
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A few efforts in your routine activity can make a lot of difference in your personality and here are a few tips that will make you impeccably groomed:
For your Skin
- Use a scrub once a week and wash your face with a face wash every day
- Every night before going to bed, wash your face gently
- Do not take frequent hot showers as they can dry up your skin, causing irritation and inflammation
- Moisturise your skin well and always apply sunscreen before going out
For your Hair
- Visit your barber once every 4 weeks and do not wait for your hair to grow haphazardly
- Always get a professional advice on the products you use on your hair, if you have thick hair use a wax and for thin hair use a spray based product
- Do not overdo shampoo and use a coin size amount, massage well and wash with lukewarm water
- Defuzz your face
- Get your beard trimmed every once a week to keep it manageable and tidy
- Use beard oil for the facial hair to make them look healthy
- To shave your facial hair, soak the blades in hot water before as it will help open up the pores of your face
- Apply shave oil on your face before shaving. It will help the facial hair to fall out of follicles easily
Oral Hygiene
- Brush twice a day, in the morning and at night before you go to bed. Floss your teeth regularly
- Use a tongue scraper to scrape off any bacteria left on your tongue and for a fresh and clean breath
- Change your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months as with regular use the bristles of the toothbrush gets deteriorated
- Do not use covers for your toothbrush as it can cause breeding of the bacteria even more. Rather just rinse your toothbrush after using it and let it air dry
- Do not share your toothbrush or tongue scraper with anyone as it can spread germs and mouth infections
Body Hygiene
- Bathe regularly with soap or body wash and scrub away the dead skin
- To avoid sweat stains, wear comfortable clothes and natural fibres
- Keep the underarms clean and shaved to avoid too much sweating and odour
- Find your statement fragrance and use the cologne regularly to keep you fresh
- Wear fresh, dry and washed clothes after a shower and regularly apply antiperspirant
Socks, Shoes and Clothes
- Wear fresh, ironed clothes that fit well and does not hang loose over the neck or shoulders
- Socks should be washed and dry. Do not repeat them as your feet sweat can cause bad odour and foot infection
- Polish your shoes regularly. Wipe off the dust and then brush the shoes. Keep the laces of the shoes intact
Personal Hygiene
- Shave the pubic area carefully. Use separate tools to trim and shave the genitals and sanitize the tools properly
- Use scissors and clippers carefully. Trim the hair first as much as you can, apply shaving cream and then shave closely with caution
- Use selective perfume or cologne that you appreciate and use it regularly to avoid body odour. For winter season prefer woody and spicy fragrances and use citric fragrances for summers
- Keep the centre of your eyebrows clean. Use tweezers or scissors to clear the hair between the brows
Hand & Feet Hygiene
- Trim your nails every once a week after taking a shower or bath as the nails get soft and will be easy to cut
- To avoid food odour, wash and scrub your feet at least twice a day
- Use moisturiser to avoid dry and cracked heels. Rub with a pumice stone to get rid of dead skin
- Trim the toenails every week and smooth the edges of the nails
- Use foot powder to cure itching and sweating
- You can also wipe the inside of your shoes with tissue paper and tea tree oil. It will disinfect the shoes and kill the odour causing bacteria
Toilet Hygiene
- Use toilet seat sanitizers
- Leave your phone outside the toilet and do not take any reading material in the toilet
- Always wash and air-dry your hands after using the toilet
- Flush before using the toilet and after the same
- Disinfect the toilet with a handy toilet disinfectant before using
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