Many guys I know scoff at the idea of adding minutes to their bathroom time. They want the quick in and out. Life is busy. Sports are on television. Case in point, I knew a guy in high school who never used shampoo. He claimed it was a waste of valuable monetary resources and time. Instead, he used bar soap for everything. For all the time I knew him, this guy never had a girlfriend. Learn the lesson this poor soul never did. Grooming is important.
Why? Because women care! And they are becoming vocal about their demands. When a few of my female friends learned I was writing this article they yelled, "tell them to clean their nails," and "Lotion! I don´t like touching dry skin."
Still scoffing? Have you checked your nails recently? How about stocked up on lip balm? What about moisturizer? Anyone? Anyone at all?
Women Know what they're Doing
Listen to the women. Women know how to groom. If you've ever picked up a girl on a date you´ve experienced the awe-inspiring transformation from girl-next-door-cute to drop-dead-gorgeous. In fact, they are so good at grooming they have reached spiritual levels cleanliness, including prioritizing skin care creams and regimenting hair products. Of course, one cannot forget true cleanliness transcendence, grooming and accessorizing pets.
Be Clean and Subtle
I´m not suggesting that you do anything so extreme, but with a few extra minutes each week you can be well on your way to looking great. It is easy to find that true balance of cleanliness and comfort. Just remember, the world is a competitive place and women prefer men who take that extra time to get it right.
Now, as with all aspects of life, it is the little things that truly matter most. As we grow into older and more mature men we need to give ourselves regular tune-ups to make sure we are running smoothly and looking fresh.
The Terrible 10
problem areas as vocalized by women
1. Nail Care
Remember how your mother always looked at your hands when you came inside from playing in the backyard? How she sighed and told you to go clean up? She was preparing you for the legions of women that look at the hands of men in dismay.
To solve this problem, wash your hands regularly and use soap to get underneath the nails. Don´t forget your toes and toenails! Try buying a nail care kit to keep your nails trim and neat. These kits come in a variety of masculine shades (silver, black) and look like James Bond gadgets.
2. Dry Lips
Ever watched Napoleon Dynamite? Turns out that guy had it right. Available at any pharmacy, just purchase a stick of lip balm to keep your lips in prime condition for kissing. Keep that masculine edge by avoiding fruity-fruit flavored lip balms.
3. Nose Hair
We were all children and we know how excruciating it can be to stare up at older man who has hair coming out of all his orifices. Keep yourself in check by purchasing nose hair trimmer. This nifty gadget usually comes with several attachments that are useful for keeping sideburns neat as well.
4. The Unibrow
Remember Bert from Sesame Street? He had a unibrow and everyone thought he was evil. He also only ever hung with Ernie. Lesson to be learned: get rid of the unibrow! Pluck it out with a pair of tweezers or shave it off. Just make sure to exercise a degree of caution. This hair has to go!
5. Ear Hair
Do this for the sake of the youth, (please see #3). The nose hair trimmer should be able to get this job done. Just make sure to keep your equipment clean.
6. Dry Skin
We all like touching women with silky soft skin. And it turns out women also like soft skin. Who knew? To keep your skin healthy, fresh, and youthful purchase a face and body moisturizer. Also, ditch the alcohol based aftershave products, which dry the face!
7. Dandruff
I had a professor in University who wore expensive black suits. He would have looked good if he didn't have dandruff. One time a girl in class leaned over, shuddered, and said it looked like it was snowing on his shoulders. She never even mentioned the fine suit. Don't let this happen to you. Simply break out the Head and Shoulders from time to time and keep the fungus from cramping your style.
8. Bad Breath
A wise man once said that kissing leads to touching, touching leads to foreplay, foreplay leads to sex. Bad breath is sex kryptonite. To make sure that kiss is as sizzling as it should be, brush regularly and use a tongue cleaner. These are sold in your pharmacy next to the toothbrushes. Tongue cleaners help remove excessive amount of bacteria from your mouth which cause bad breath.
9. Ear Wax
Nasty goop coming out of any bodily orifice is usually in bad taste. Defend yourself by getting an ear wash from your doctor. The pharmacy also carries a few products that can help loosen and clear away wax. Avoid jamming Q-Tips into the ear canal as they may cause ear infections.
10. Acne & Pores
Remember your teen years? I'm guessing you don´t want to live that again. Use a facial cleanser and a toner to remove oily gunk from your face. You´ll look younger and fresher!
___________________________
stay clean
Of course, there will be readers who want to add their two cents, saying that I missed an important point or that I'm being too critical. That's fine, this is only a guide.
So do women actually take notice of good grooming in a man? They sure do. Just keep it subtle, as though it is effortless. Keep it simple, keep it to yourself, and keep it clean.
Why? Because women care! And they are becoming vocal about their demands. When a few of my female friends learned I was writing this article they yelled, "tell them to clean their nails," and "Lotion! I don´t like touching dry skin."
Still scoffing? Have you checked your nails recently? How about stocked up on lip balm? What about moisturizer? Anyone? Anyone at all?
Women Know what they're Doing
Listen to the women. Women know how to groom. If you've ever picked up a girl on a date you´ve experienced the awe-inspiring transformation from girl-next-door-cute to drop-dead-gorgeous. In fact, they are so good at grooming they have reached spiritual levels cleanliness, including prioritizing skin care creams and regimenting hair products. Of course, one cannot forget true cleanliness transcendence, grooming and accessorizing pets.
Be Clean and Subtle
I´m not suggesting that you do anything so extreme, but with a few extra minutes each week you can be well on your way to looking great. It is easy to find that true balance of cleanliness and comfort. Just remember, the world is a competitive place and women prefer men who take that extra time to get it right.
Now, as with all aspects of life, it is the little things that truly matter most. As we grow into older and more mature men we need to give ourselves regular tune-ups to make sure we are running smoothly and looking fresh.
The Terrible 10
problem areas as vocalized by women
1. Nail Care
Remember how your mother always looked at your hands when you came inside from playing in the backyard? How she sighed and told you to go clean up? She was preparing you for the legions of women that look at the hands of men in dismay.
To solve this problem, wash your hands regularly and use soap to get underneath the nails. Don´t forget your toes and toenails! Try buying a nail care kit to keep your nails trim and neat. These kits come in a variety of masculine shades (silver, black) and look like James Bond gadgets.
2. Dry Lips
Ever watched Napoleon Dynamite? Turns out that guy had it right. Available at any pharmacy, just purchase a stick of lip balm to keep your lips in prime condition for kissing. Keep that masculine edge by avoiding fruity-fruit flavored lip balms.
3. Nose Hair
We were all children and we know how excruciating it can be to stare up at older man who has hair coming out of all his orifices. Keep yourself in check by purchasing nose hair trimmer. This nifty gadget usually comes with several attachments that are useful for keeping sideburns neat as well.
4. The Unibrow
Remember Bert from Sesame Street? He had a unibrow and everyone thought he was evil. He also only ever hung with Ernie. Lesson to be learned: get rid of the unibrow! Pluck it out with a pair of tweezers or shave it off. Just make sure to exercise a degree of caution. This hair has to go!
5. Ear Hair
Do this for the sake of the youth, (please see #3). The nose hair trimmer should be able to get this job done. Just make sure to keep your equipment clean.
6. Dry Skin
We all like touching women with silky soft skin. And it turns out women also like soft skin. Who knew? To keep your skin healthy, fresh, and youthful purchase a face and body moisturizer. Also, ditch the alcohol based aftershave products, which dry the face!
7. Dandruff
I had a professor in University who wore expensive black suits. He would have looked good if he didn't have dandruff. One time a girl in class leaned over, shuddered, and said it looked like it was snowing on his shoulders. She never even mentioned the fine suit. Don't let this happen to you. Simply break out the Head and Shoulders from time to time and keep the fungus from cramping your style.
8. Bad Breath
A wise man once said that kissing leads to touching, touching leads to foreplay, foreplay leads to sex. Bad breath is sex kryptonite. To make sure that kiss is as sizzling as it should be, brush regularly and use a tongue cleaner. These are sold in your pharmacy next to the toothbrushes. Tongue cleaners help remove excessive amount of bacteria from your mouth which cause bad breath.
9. Ear Wax
Nasty goop coming out of any bodily orifice is usually in bad taste. Defend yourself by getting an ear wash from your doctor. The pharmacy also carries a few products that can help loosen and clear away wax. Avoid jamming Q-Tips into the ear canal as they may cause ear infections.
10. Acne & Pores
Remember your teen years? I'm guessing you don´t want to live that again. Use a facial cleanser and a toner to remove oily gunk from your face. You´ll look younger and fresher!
___________________________
stay clean
Of course, there will be readers who want to add their two cents, saying that I missed an important point or that I'm being too critical. That's fine, this is only a guide.
So do women actually take notice of good grooming in a man? They sure do. Just keep it subtle, as though it is effortless. Keep it simple, keep it to yourself, and keep it clean.
