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BODY
HAIR
Many Asian men "suffer" from bushy
or joined up eyebrows and will be amazed how
having them shaped up at a salon will sharpen
their features and make them look that much
better, Pain and puffiness are small prices
to pay for well-defined eyebrows so get down
there and demonstrate how much of a man you
are!
Trim your ear and nose hair on a regular basis.
Nothing looks less appealing than hair escaping
from the nasal orifice or sprouting from the
ears. This is easily done with a nose hair trimmer
bought from any good high street pharmacy or
department store.
Consider trimming your armpit hair in warm weather.
Less hair, less bacteria, less odour, it all
makes sense! Groom your nether regions. There's
no need to go completely bald, but it is essential
to do routine maintenance there too, especially
if that's the way your mrs likes it. Whether
you want to go the whole hog from trimming to
removal is a personal choice, but if you do,
a whole host of options are open to you from
waxing to electrolysis.
HAIR
CARE & STYLING
Hair styling can be a nightmare for many men,
and this could be especially true on the day
when you really want to look your best. God
forbid, you have a bad hair day, just when
all your friends, family and the photographers
decide to zoom in on you. Fortunately some
precautionary steps can put your mind at rest.
The best time for a pre-wedding haircut is
a week prior to the wedding. Now is not the
time to start experimenting with new hairstyles
and colours!
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The idea is to look neat and fresh without looking
freshly shorn. This will give your hair time to settle
down before the wedding and in the nightmare event
that you hate your cut, you can always do some damage
control before the big day You need a manageable hairstyle.
Generally speaking short hair (not a buzz cut!) not
only looks sophisticated but also is easy to care
for and will sit well under a wedding turban, if you
are wearing one.
Its worth paying your stylist a bit extra to come
to your home on the day of your wedding and put your
locks in his expert hands so that you will be looking
your best. This guarantees that any "bad hair
days "can be expertly sorted out. If this is
a luxury you cant afford, be armed with the right
styling products for the look you want to achieve.
If your hair is naturally unruly, or you want to achieve
a spiky or "out of bed" look, Fudge styling
waxes and putties are perfect for the job and also
come in a "matt" range for those who want
a non wet look. If you have longer hair which you
would like to set in a given style, work a small amount
of styling mousse through towel dried hair, followed
by a swift blow dry.
Weekly hair care in the run up to the wedding is also
vital. Each person's hair is different in texture,
condition, length and thickness, so its important
you choose a shampoo, which is best for your hair
type. Goldwell do an excellent range for men, which
also includes a very effective anti dandruff shampoo.
Those with dry, coarse hair or those who use styling
products on a daily basis also need to condition their
hair at least twice a week or go for an intensive
conditioning treatment at their hair salon. This will
nourish your hair and add luster to your locks.
NAILS
& MANICURES
There will be lots of hand shaking for the groom on
his wedding day, so nails should not be neglected.
Until a few years ago, manicures and pedicures were
widely considered a 'Metrosexual fad; Today, it has
more to do with hygiene. All grooms should go in for
a basic manicure and pedicure, which involves soaking
the hands and feet, pushing back the cuticles and
then cleaning, filing and cutting the nails. Not only
is it hygienic, it will tidy up your hands and can
be a nice and relaxing treatment.
Don't forget to include your hands and feet in your
weekly grooming routine. Clip your fingernails weekly.
This should be obvious, but for a lot of men, it surprisingly
isn't. Rub light oils or cream into fingers, nails
and cuticles to help moisturize them and keep them
looking well primed.
GOOD
DENTAL HYGEINE
Good dental hygiene means a dazzling smile. Clean
your tongue when you brush your teeth (Indians have
been doing this for centuries). This will remove the
bacteria, which sticks on your tongue and is a primary
cause for bad breath. Regular flossing, use of a good
mouthwash (we recommend Dentyl) and chewing sugar
free gum will all go a long way to giving you a Colgate
smile that would put Govinda to shame!
DE-STRESSING
Wedding planning is stressful and to keep your sanity
a good massage at a day spa, is a sure-fire way to
reduce anxiety, tension and stress. You will literally
feel your blood pressure dropping. You might want
to keep things simple with a relaxing Indian Head
massage, which will literally have you seeing things
more clearly or go the whole hog with a holistic full
body Swedish massage. Gym workouts, yoga, meditation
and the ancient Indian breathing technique of "Pranayama"
will all go a long way to helping you feel more relaxed
and in control of any hungamas that surface in planning
your big day!
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