Here Are Grooming Tips On How To Sustain Your Masculinity And Confidence
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Grooming means something different for each people – but what we can all agree on is how important it is to feel confident in our own skin. There's no right or wrong way to go about grooming, whether you want to put in minimal effort or pull out all the stops. What is important is that you know the right things to do – and avoid – in your grooming routine.
Knowing how to properly care for your hair, beard and skin is essential. There's more to it than you might think, but the payout can be incredible. No matter how much time you have to spare for grooming, with these few tips, you can look your best in no time.
Face Shapes and Hair
Our hair has a huge impact on how we look and feel. It is also one of the things people notice first, so all the more reason to make sure your hair is looking its best. It is known that there are certain facial features that are considered “more beautiful” in certain cultures, and those beauty standards will change with time, so adapting to the current popular aesthetic is one good way to approach grooming.
All heads, when viewed from the front, are slightly oval and that is the general shape you want to achieve. Very long faces, for example, even if they don’t have a pronounced chin, benefit from having sideburns to make it seem wider. Circular faces, on the other hand, are better off with something to emphasise the chin, such as a goatee.
And if you have a very strong and pronounced chin anyway, you may prefer to sport a trimmed moustache to give a more muscular look. The silhouette of the head also changes with how your hair looks, though that is another thing entirely.
On Grooming Tools in General
All animals groom in some way or another, but we humans have truly taken it to the next level. You'll need to make sure you have all the proper tools to achieve the aesthetic you’re interested in. A good place to start is with experts on male personal care.
For facial hair grooming, the first thing you need is a proper razor and scissors. Having a sharp edge, or edges makes all the difference, ensuring you have a close, clean shave. It’s also crucial to make sure that whatever razor you are using is not only sharp but also clean. Even a small cut can lead to infection if your tools aren’t properly cleaned after each use.
Combs are also a very important tool for both facial and head hair. It is best if you have at least two combs, one courser and one very fine, to manage any and every hair you encounter. For men with longer or thicker hair, a brush may also be beneficial.
Every Hair Counts!
Unfortunately, not everyone can boast a full head of hair and do with it as they please. Some men have problems with growing facial hair, and many men experience balding as the years progress, with an unlucky few losing all the hair they had naturally. This is not only an aesthetic problem but can also cause distress and anxiety.
This means that every hair counts, and men must be careful not to trim or shave excessively when growing facial hair. Facial hair grows relatively slow, up to half a millimetre per day, so cutting a hair that was meant to stay may mean that is several months of waiting in vain.
Hairs grow as fibres – they tend to split at the ends, often because they become damaged. That is why you should regularly trim both scalp and facial hair, in order to maintain a good ends and ensure your hair grows thick and healthy.
Understanding the right techniques for styling hair is also vital. The first step is to understand your hair type. The proper haircare routine will depend on if your hair is straight, wavy or curly – each needs something different. Look for expert advice depending on your hair type, like this great article on wavy hairstyles with styling advice.
Dressing Accordingly
It is not only about how you groom but also how you dress that makes you look sharp. Defining the overall silhouette of a person can have a profound effect on how the world sees them, even if they are otherwise considered “unattractive”. That is why changing your look is likely to boost your confidence, as many people today have a rather laid-back approach to their dressing, and paying just a bit of attention can go a long way.
It used to be the norm that you’d go to a tailor and get a cap-a-pie suit for your everyday wear, though the beauty standards are different today, and going around in a shirt and jacket are already considered “above average”. Whatever the case, some things need to be taken into consideration.
A collar of a shirt needs to go as high as a beard allows, and long necks are better off in higher collars, while shorter necks are in shorter collars. There is no need to overemphasise shoulders in a jacket, that fashion is long gone, but the sleeves should have a tight fit and not be longer than the base of the thumb.
Proper Maintenance
Taking care of your hair is done using a wide range of beauty products, but also, with regular showering and eating healthy. Vitamin A and vitamin complex B are both very important for proper hair growth and health. Zinc and iron are too. If you are, for whatever reason, not getting those enough through your regular diet consider getting supplements to go with it.
After that - consider how regular bathing is important, and not only for good looks. Proper hygiene is a great factor in life to itself, though smelling nice and not going around with greasy and messy hair is a big plus if you want to look sharp. When shampooing your hair, always do it twice, but using a relatively small amount of shampoo on the second run.
What we’re dealing with here is not only a matter of good looks but also of discipline. Without the proper discipline to shave, comb and bathe every day there cannot be fine and maintained facial hair. So even without any special care products, though those come in handy, doing a few simple yet key things yourself goes a long way in ensuring you look your absolute best every day.
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