Men and grooming in the same sentence? This is totally a thing and we’re here to tell you how to do what you think is the impossible.
Most of you out there just wake up, use soap and water (duh), wash your face and leave for work. Yes, it does get the job done but its time to add more things to the equation for a more presentable you.
1. Face wash should be your new best friend
Soap can only clean your face to a certain extent. However a face wash, which is actually made to clean one’s face, can do wonders for your face. Do you know what that means? No more annoying face pimples, that make you look like an omelette rather than a person. If you’re thinking this is all too un-manly, be aware that there are face washes ‘marketed to men’ specifically, so you don’t have to worry about stealing behn ka face wash.
2. Olive oil is your savior from dandruff
Fawad Khan may be selling you shampoo, but let’s be honest, everyone knows most anti-dandruff shampoos don’t really work. The best remedy? Use olive oil in your hair, leave it overnight and wash it off in the morning. Olive oil has vitamins A and E and A, along with a multitude of antioxidants that will make your hair stronger and shinier.
Do this twice and week and you’ll see a difference in no time.
3. And you can use the remaining oil to moisturize the rest of yourself
So after applying olive oil to your head there will be some left on your hands, don’t ever wash it away. Rub it onto your face because it really softens your skin up and has anti-ageing benefits, too.
4. Using moisturizer can keep you from looking like 50 years old when you’re actually just 27
For some reason, a lot of men out there do not moisturize. Not using it will make your face crack and your skin looks dead. In just two seconds, just put a little bit of moisturizing cream on your skin. You’ll thank us for the rest of your life.
5. Be merciful on everyone around you by smelling bearable
Always, always keep a bottle of deodorant handy. If you’ve ever interacted with anyone, you’ll realize how bad smelling people can be torturous to hang around. So try and be merciful on everyone and spray yourself with the good stuff.
6. Shave after showering
Your pores have opened and your skin is generally softer after you’ve showered. This enables for a smoother and less painful shave. Also, you won’t need to put too much pressure on your blade, so shaving burns ho gaye kum.
7. If you still get them burns aftershave got your back
Not only is it useful for shaving burns but it’s a great fragrance to just sprinkle on. After you’ve peeled off your skin while indulging in your facial grooming, a dash of aftershave can help your skin irritate less and make you smell like Don Draper.
8. Don’t forget to clean your feet
Your feet have been closed off all day and in socks, no less. They need some tender love and care. Besides just washing them, use a pumice stone and rub off all the dirt and dead skin cells. Give thy feet new life!
9. Daarhi agar banani hai toh pehle ustara chalana seekhiye
If you aren’t too skillful with the trimmer or razor, you need to admit it and go to the barber. He knows how to sculpt the right stubble/beard. You don’t want a messy wannabe beard on your face, you want something that keeps them girls swooning, à la Fawad Khan.
10. This chart will help you find the facial hair for your face
11. Don’t let your hair grow out of control
Have a haircut schedule, tell yourself that you need to go in to get your hair done in a particular amount of time. If your hair looks messy and all over the place, it doesn’t look good. Very few people can pull off that messy hair look- you may not be one of them.
12. See a dermatologist if you feel you need to
Your skin is important and you need to know how to treat it. If you can’t seem to get it right then there is no shame in going to go see a doctor.
Grooming isn’t only for the ladies. It’s time you guys start taking care of yourself too. A good healthy skin will go a long way for you, just ask Fawad. Or every auntie who is a fan of Fawad.
