Gentlemen, fine. We get it already.
We get that guys are no big fans of the work that we put into looking good. You’re not big on spas, skin rejuvenation programs, hair treatment work and exfoliation. You won’t be as excited when girls talk about how to make one’s pores go away, how to remove hair from our bodies or what product helps keep moisture locked in skin amid dry weather.
What we don’t get is how come there are just so many of you who don’t get grooming – at all.
We don’t get why there are so many guys who seem to think that they can get away with getting outdoors while they have not even considered taking a shower, and instead grab a deo-cologne spray, thinking it’ll mask the smell. They don’t know how to wash their face, let alone wipe oil off it. They don’t understand why so many women insist that guys should shave, or why it matters that you should try to at least understand a thing or two about hair products.
There are probably a lot of things going on: pride, ignorance, machismo, or a combination of many other reasons. Nevertheless, after reading this, now you have no excuse. We at American Laser Centers have come up with what is simply called “The Basics of the Basics”. Here are some points that you unfortunate, misguided men (and the ladies out there who have one or two such men in your lives) can use to at least point you in the right direction.
1.) “Keeping it Clean” is not a state of mind; it’s a way of life. Human skin sloughs and sheds everyday. This is what we notice as dust in households, and why we launder clothes that “look clean”. While you may have bathed the other day, it does not mean you shouldn’t shower the next. Yes, even if it’s cold. Getting dead skin cells off you keeps your skin from acne, infection and other problems.
2.) Keep it. Lose it. Clean it. If you must keep that beard, please keep it clean. Hair on one’s face is a dirt magnet. When dirt sticks to it, you can bet it’ll get on your cheeks, your nose, your neck, and other places. Wash that beard. Or better yet, just shave it all off.
3.) On shaving: it’s not a race. You see that muscular half-naked man shave on the razor commercials? How the razor slicks across his face like a knife through butter? DON’T DO THAT. That’s still a sharp piece of metal that you’re rubbing over your face, and facial skin is very delicate! Trim thick beads before you use a razor, then shave slowly, gently. You owe it to yourself. And if you still don’t get it, ask a girl – she’ll know a thing or two about keeping smooth.
4.) We smell you. We can smell that, even when you can’t. We’re just polite about it. Still, that’s a sign that the skin on your body is attracting germs that need to be dealt with. The fastest, cheapest, instant way to deal with it is antibacterial rubbing alcohol, just to take away the smell. You’ll still have to shower. And pick a different deodorant.
5.) Leave no stone unturned. We notice things you don’t: Fingernails. Toenails. The gunk behind your ears. The grit that’s in your eyes when you just woke up. Many men take these things for granted and most people worldwide are too polite to say anything out loud in your faces. Try to spot them for yourself – it’s not hard. Then do something about it! You’ll be a world cleaner before you know it.
I think every guy should read this because this is their wake up call! I know of some guy friends who are guilty of this and they suffer this kind of epidemic but they must know the truth. Facial hair is one of the most attractive to dirt or smoke hence making their faces a lot more dirty or dirtier. But nonetheless, it’s really good that there are peopel who are concerned with their personal grooming because no one will start if no one will initiate.
For most men, personal hygiene is important but looking good in terms of shaving, haircuts and the others is another story. For most men, as long as they take a bath everyday is enough for them because for them grooming in terms of the different ways mentioned is last on their list primarily because it’s their preference. I mean for some, having beard, as long as it’s firm and properly trimmed from time to time is enough. Sometimes, it’s only preference but it doesnt mean men don’t know how to groom themselves.