10 Laws of Grooming

10 Laws of Grooming

Only slightly less important than the 10 Commandments, these Immutable Laws of Good Grooming need to be read by all and passed down from generation to generation till all men Shall Not Be Poorly Groomed.

1. Two Eyebrows Are Better Than One: A uni-brow (one giant connected eyebrow) is unacceptable. If you’re the unlucky owner of a uni-brow, it’s time to do some division.
2. Keep Your Neck Clean: You know that fuzz that accumulates on the back of your neck between haircuts? Don’t fool yourself into thinking people don’t see it. Get it trimmed up by your barber/stylist every few weeks.
3. Wear Sunscreen: Did you know that the majority of wrinkles are caused by environmental factors (sun, wind, etc.) – not aging. Keep wrinkles at bay by wearing a sunscreen everyday.
4. Don’t Clip To Your Hip: OK… it’s not so much a grooming faux pas as it is a fashion flub. Nevertheless, wearing a cell phone or PDA on your belt buckle just doesn’t work. Same goes for stuffing a gigantic wallet in your back pocket.
5. Get The Spots: Before completing your shave, make sure to check for any and all spots you might have missed. A great suit and hairstyle aren’t enough to overcome a strange chunk of hair floating on your cheek.
6. Re-Style: Just because your hair looks great in the AM doesn’t mean it’s still gonna’ look good after lunch. Midway through the day, slip into the men’s room and make sure you’re hair is styled with style.
7. Get Nailed: A man’s hands say a lot about him. After all, they’re the first thing you offer to a prospective boss, client or wife. Keep those mitts in good shape by using a hand moisturizer and getting a professional manicure monthly.
8. The White Stuff: Has anyone ever complimented you on your “pearly yellows”? Smiles mean a lot, so if your teeth resemble corn kernels, get a whitening system and shine those suckers up.
9. The Shape of Things: Improved skin and hair are just a few of the fringe benefits to getting yourself in shape. Keep your whole package on the up-and-up by starting a manageable fitness routine. The positive results will flow into all aspects of your life – not just grooming.
10. Hose The Nose: If your nose looks like a party favor when you sneeze, get a quality nose hair trimmer and clear out that beak. If you’re a tall guy, trust me, people are tired of looking up into that mess.