It’s the National Men's Health Week, an important week for all men folks, right?
We bring you all relatable pieces of advice, suggestions, and tips & tricks to help you win your health struggles and maintain that perfect balance both on the personal front as well as professional.
Regular activities like washing your face & hands, bathing regularly, brushing & flossing, may all seem like boring activities but these keep you free of bacteria & viruses.
So keep on reading what we bring on Men’s Grooming – tips, mistakes to avoid, essential habits and celebs who can be your perfect role models.
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Tips
When it comes to personal hygiene, men as compared to women, are more inclined towards bending the ground rules. The equation seems to be easy, but men twist it the other way. Whereas, better hygiene practices are a critical part of maintaining the overall health. The persona should be radiating and not be diminishing.
1. An important aspect for sustaining good health is washing your face at least twice a day. Make sure not to use soaps or body washes on your face. Use the products or facial cleansers that are made specifically for men else it may irritate and damage your skin. This skin irritation will lead to unbalanced pH levels and moisture exhaustion.
2. As strange as it may sound, but changing your undergarments often is the key to healthy habits. And this suggestion means changing undergarments every day and after every workout!
3. Daily showering is as important as the above tips. It's okay to skip on a lazy Sunday afternoon but otherwise if you've had a long perspiring day then make sure to shower before going to sleep. Make it a habit to have a bath before starting your day. The first thing you should do after your workout session is to take a quick shower.
4. Keep your hands moisturized. It’s perfectly okay to use a cream or lotion for keeping your hands soft. It prevents calluses, cracking and flaking.
5. You might argue that unlike women, men don't need any foot care routines! Right? Not really. Your feet may or may not be on the show, but foot care is paramount. Take care of them after a shower. Use pumice stone for rubbing off dead skin, apply a generous amount of moisturizer and use powder before wearing socks if you have smelly feet.
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Mistakes Men Make
1. If you stick to just a fewer inferior products because the use of more merchandise makes you less manly, then you are making a big mistake! Use products that are of superior quality for not only ensuring better physical appearance but also for better health which gets compromised by the use of substandard products.
2. Dirty, unkempt and unsightly nails are a total turn offs. Therefore, manicures come to your rescue. Do not ignore the fact that your nails need pampering; else they can be distractive. Your hands are the point of focus while talking (if gestures are your thing) hence the nails should be healthy and clean not to transfer any germs while you eat and create a positive impression on showing them off.
3. Though it's a personal decision, trimming the overly dense hair present on your back or chest is a much due task. Consider body hair maintenance at regular intervals as the cleaner you are the lesser are the chances of developing any infections or possibilities of ingrown hair.
4. Use of creams and moisturizers can slow down the process of aging. This helps men combat the signs against youthful and energized look. Not only does this step prevent fine lines, sun spots, and under-eye bags, but also regulates the accelerated process of skin thinning. Not using them is a misconception.
5. Overdoing aftershave, hurrying the morning shave, over plucked eyebrows, or poorly maintained beards are amongst the mistakes most men make. Morning routine should be more like a ritual carried off religiously and not in a hustle.
Essential Habits
1. Keep your ears, nose, eyebrows clean.
2. Let your pearly whites (teeth) leave a lasting impression. Do not forget to see your dentist in every few months to maintain cleanliness inside.
3. Keep both your hands and feet fixed with clean nails and hygienically maintained.
4. Invest in a good morning routine to look fresh all day long. Let those pores remain clear and conditioned.
5. Keeping that stubble might be trendy for some, but maintaining a cleaner shave is essential as well as natural when it comes to carrying off other facial routines.
6. Try adding color to your wardrobe and also pick more sophisticated clothing lines that you can often wear to work, official meetings and conferences.
7. Ditch the wrinkles around your mouth by shaving regularly and also use a scrub twice a week to eliminate dead skin.
CELEBRITIES THAT GROOM PERFECTLY
1. DAVID BECKHAM
With a humble mustache & beard, elegant dressing and a regular skin care regime, David Beckham the football legend impeccably grooms himself even after facing the harsh realities of being on the field.
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He carries well-maintained hairstyles and is just getting better with age. His personality reflects positively from top to toe because of his grooming rituals - where he explores different hairstyle, manscapes on a daily basis and takes great care of his skin.
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Using only superior quality products, Beckham believes in looking after himself when it comes to personal hygiene and grooming. If all of this won't inspire men, then what exactly will!
2. BRADLEY COOPER
Isn't he the sexiest man alive? Definitely yes! Not just from the viewpoint of women but for men too! How? Just look at the style, the way he grooms himself, the way he dresses - everything makes him even more versatile and trendy.
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He carries a manicured, pedicured and clean appearance and yet manages to look masculine.
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He pulls off even the minutest details on his looks and shows no signs of aging or acne. His skin regimen gets on point and perfectly maintains symmetry with the hair on his head and face. Can anyone else give you more style tips!
3. MICHEAL FASSBENDER
The 300 and X-Men: Apocalypse actor Michael Fassbender has some great looks to learn from. Well maintained skin, neat beard, and great hairstyle along with balanced dressing sense - a classy look altogether.
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Even after a rugged yet perfectionist look it’s quite clear that men, celebs or not, can surely benefit from even the slightest bit of efforts and preparation before tackling their days ahead.
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Bows, ties, open collar, well-maintained physique along with well-groomed personality sums up Micheal's each look! He gives a modern edge to his character!
4. RYAN GOSLING
The La La Land actor and golden boy Ryan Gosling has an appealing personality. Be it his film or in the moments of reality, you'll always find Ryan up to date.
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There's a lot of maintenance out there. He is known for his beards, skin care, and haircuts! Just take a look at all the color combinations he is sporting, the way he dresses, how clean he looks and how wonderfully he controls his physique.
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One feels happy and motivated to make the change by just looking at Ryan. And isn't happiness the best medicine for better health?
5. GEORGE CLOONEY
There's a relationship between George Clooney and the good genes, and we bet you'd agree with us. It seems he has stopped aging and even if he is doing so, no one can beat him for the grace.
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George sports the best-polished looks in Hollywood. His silver hair trend made younger men go crazy over dying theirs the same way (according to a report by The Telegraph).
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Clooney has championed the sauve and clean shaven look and has set the standards for silver foxes in the entire world. What an impressive personality he has!
6. DANIEL CRAIG
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Sophisticated, slick and suave - Daniel '007' Craig! He's probably amongst those few men who can pull of any look.
7. BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH
The very handsome Dr. Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch pulls off his looks quite elegantly.
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Isn't he so well maintained and presentable for every occasion!
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Though he is sometimes even known for over powdering his face when it comes to using makeup for the events, most of the times, he is well groomed and looks neat & tidy, and nothing goes overpowering.
8. PRINCE WILLIAM
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He dresses like a royal, talks like a royal and lives like a royal. Of, course, he is a prince. There's nothing about him that's awkward or out of place! He is one well-groomed prince.
9. LEONARDO DICAPRIO
Leo is not an always up to date grooming freak, but he keeps it all stylish when it comes to dressing up for important occasions.
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He has been aging gracefully, and nothing much has affected him! Could be because of a religiously followed personal hygiene routine or maybe it's in his genes! But whatever it is, it's working just fine.
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When not decked up, Leo boy prefers being comfortable in his cargo shorts and slip-on shoes! But what may ever be his style, Leo's primping habits make him stand out from the rest!
10. CHANNING TATUM
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Aren't these the looks women would die for? Check out any of his looks, and you'll never find even a single thing here or there. He's always prim-and-proper!
11. JAMES FRANCO
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What a pleasurable treat for the eyes of women. But for men, look and learn! Tamed wavy hair, maintained structure and sophisticatedly dressed - James gives out a lot of advice in a single picture.
12. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
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He is so versatile when it comes to dressing up that he can sport just any look.
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Justin is famous for his hairstyles and according to an interview, he believes in hot water bathing! That's a good practice for melting away all the tensions along with a better blood circulation and regular sleeping patterns. And when you sleep better, your skin shows and stays healthy.
13. RYAN REYNOLDS
This man does not need any words for describing the personality!
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His hairstyle, his beard, that mustache and glowing skin - everything is to the point, nothing's overdone!
So, in the end, the whole idea is to aware you about the importance of keeping yourself groomed not just for the sake of National Men's Health Week but even otherwise in your day to day routine.
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