Seasons pass, trends change and clothing goes out of fashion, but grooming never will. No man should apologise for being dapper or deliberately debonair. We all have a daily routine to keep ourselves fresh, however, this is a guide to fine-tuning your grooming and always keeping your own personal accent to suit your style.
The Style
Top product: Phillips QC5115 Hair Trimmer, AED89
Where: Boots
Hair
Keeping your mane on top form is a must. Studies have shown that people’s first impressions are greatly affected by hairstyle, so you want to make sure you’re presenting yourself in the best way possible. Chose a cut that you can style easily, and visit your hairdresser regularly.
Face
Whether it’s a clean shave, ducktail or soul patch, upkeep is key when it comes to facial hair. That means touching it up at least every other morning. If your beard’s style doesn’t involve growth on your neck, your neck should be shaven clean every morning. Hairs that stray away from the beard and to the upper cheek either need to be plucked, waxed or shaven.Brows
When it comes to the brows, we’re all for keeping them bushy but no one likes a uni-brow or stray hairs blurring the shape. Eyebrows frame your eyes, and you want that frame to be sharp and clean. Using tweezers is the most conventional method of brow upkeep, but there is definitely nothing like a good threading.
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The Skin
Top product: St. Ives Invigorating Scrub, AED35
Where: Any supermarket
The two words that matter: exfoliate and moisturise. It’s really that simple. Keeping your skin healthy and looking clean is down to a combination of factors. It involves keeping yourself hydrated and using the right product for your skin to protect yourself against environmental elements. For example, sun lotion with an SPF of at least 10 should be used when in the sun. In terms of grooming, regular exfoliation and daily moisturising are your best friends. You want to make sure you get a moisturizer to suit your skin type – those with naturally oily skin need to be especially careful.
The Smile
Top product: Plus White 5 Minute Teeth Bleaching Kit, AED75
Where: Boots & most pharmacies
If you don’t have a ‘perfect’ smile, no problem. Instead of shaving your teeth down and having porcelain stuck over them, make the most of your natural smile. A smile can exaggerate your character, so keep it looking clean and white with this easy-to-use five-minute teeth bleaching kit. Use it every day for the first two weeks and then every once three months. Best part? It’s only AED75.
The Scent
Top product: Hugo Boss, BOSS Bottled, AED320
Where: Faces
Spraying or rolling deodorant onto your underarms immediately after a shower is another must. After that, try finding a fragrance that mixes well with the deodorant you use. If your deodorant is mainly a woody scent, then you want to find a fragrance that will complement that.