Men's grooming has boomed in the last ten years. With that, there are tonnes of products and advice on the internet. We've pulled together a summary of the simple grooming practices Men should be doing to maximise their appearance.
- Haircut
- Maintaining a tan
- Looking after your teeth
- Managing your facial hair
Following these practices is generally enough for any Man to make the most out of what he's been given. So let's get into it.
Haircut
The right hairstyle can change everything for a Man. It can accentuate your more attractive features, and even appear to change the shape of your face. Just look at the example below and in this article.
A haircut can revolutionise your appearance
What's more, haircuts are typically inexpensive for Men, and you don't have to constantly look like you're fresh out the barbers. A good haircut should last 3-5 weeks and you are sure to see the benefit, for the time and money spent, in that window.
Maintaining a Tan
This one is for those of you with a pale complexion. A study by Behavioural Ecology showed that tanned photos of the same Men were 50% more likely to be rated as attractive. Being tanned adds definition to your features on your face and body, making you look slimmer, healthier and more defined.
A tan will improve your face and body definition
Yet here in the UK you can't guarantee that the weather is going to bless you with a tan. And sunbeds are proven to be extremely harmful. Just 15 sunbed sessions increases your risk of Melanoma by over 25% (Melanoma UK). Men are twice as likely to die of skin cancer than Women (Melanoma UK).
The healthiest way for Men to get a good looking tan, is to use a gradual tan, such as Club Ten Men's Gradual Tanning Moisturiser. It is really easy to apply and 'get right', plus the tan develops over multiple applications, meaning you won't get caught out looking orange, streaky or unnatural.
Club Ten Men's Gradual Tanning Moisturiser. £19.95 with Free Shipping at Club-Ten.co.uk.
Looking After Your Teeth
Studies have shown that we perceive good teeth with intelligence, success, and consequently attractiveness.
That doesn't mean you have to rush to Turkey for cosmetic dentistry. But simply that you should be brushing and flossing every day, seeing a dental hygienist bi-annually, and following their advice to take care of your pearly whites.
A before and after from a tooth whitening procedure done at a dentists
Managing Your Facial Hair
A well maintained beard often ranks highly on lists of attractive features to Women. But did you know that both Men and Women ranked bearded versions of photos of Men as appearing of higher social status?
Unfortunately, that doesn't mean you never have to shave or trim your beard again. The same attractiveness studies, whilst having mixed results, all agreed that Men are expected to trim and take care of their facial hair, not let it grow wild.
Beard transformation - don't forget to trim your beard!
If you don't know where to start, there are loads of YouTube guides to help you shape up your beard right.
Recap
There are an overwhelming amount of grooming procedures and products available to Men nowadays. If you focus on the simple stuff, you'll get most of the benefit there is to get when it comes to improving your aesthetic;
- Haircut
- Maintaining a tan
- Looking after your teeth
- Managing your facial hair