LOOKIN’ GOOD, FELLAS

Face the facts lads, the days of Brut and beer went out with Kevin Keegan’s perm. That’s not to say a bit of effort isn’t required when it comes to caring about everything from the neck up. Real men now moisturise, spray tan and, shock horror, WAX!

There’s no shame in nicking your partner’s beauty products, but let’s get real, it’s a lot less hassle having your own. The male grooming market is booming and there’s a fantastic choice of fabulous products out there. So get your own face wash, moisturiser, shave balm, lip balm, eye cream et al on the bathroom shelf (push all that fru-fru stuff to the side) then pat yourself on the back. Looking good brings a smile to your face.

HAIR WE GO

You shave don’t you? Well waxing just takes the process one step further, gets rid of unsightly hair and makes you smooth in all the right places for a whole lot longer than overnight. Whether you’re hirsute on your back, chest, shoulders or eyebrows waxing shapes, tidies and removes unwanted hair fast. Okay it might sting a bit. But you’re a man – you can take it.

SEE THE LIGHT

Commitment phobes may run a mile on hearing the words ‘let’s make it permanent.’ But throw a bit of light into the mix and you’ll see things a whole load clearer. Intense Pulse Light permanent hair reduction (IPL) destroys the hair root, which stops hair growing in those areas you’d rather be smooth. It’s like chucking someone knowing you’ll never ever hear from them again.

BURN FREE

Summer’s here - time to bare what you dare on the beach – including legs entombed in trousers for months. If you’re a whiter shade of pale but prefer bronze Bond, a Man Tan can save your world. Sprayed on in minutes you just sit back and enjoy the admiring glances.

HIGH BROW

A slug above your eyes is never good news. It makes you look like a criminal, not hard, just weird! Plucking your unibrow helps frame your entire face and makes your eyes look a lot less threatening. Be sure and get it done properly, there’s an art to a good pluck.

WASH ‘N’ DRY

Soap and water dry your skin. It’s a fact, like your mum telling you to wear a vest in winter ‘cos it’s cold out there. A facial wash exfoliates (gets rid of dead skin cells that clog pores) and gently cleanses the delicate skin on your face. Add a moisturiser with SPF and you’re protecting your moosh from the rough and tumble of the day, as well as harmful sun damage.

PITT STOP

Brad Pitt loves his facials. Oh yeah. and forks out a Hollywood price tag of $325 for the pleasure! You don’t have to spend anywhere near that much to keep your skin in shape. A monthly facial might not get you in the movies but you’ll feel a million dollars.

EYEWITNESS NEWS

The windows to your soul - eyes reveal a lot about you, including if you’ve had a rough night. And it’s worth treating them well so they don’t betray you as the years roll on. No-one wants to hear ‘his eyes have gone, he looks old,’ now do they? Eye cream can help smooth away dark circles and lines. You’re never too young to start or too old to keep the years at bay.

CURL UP AND DYE

Whilst we’re on the subject of eyes, to darken your lashes without resorting to Manscara is easy – dye them! It’s really simple and lasts weeks. You can play sports, swim and do all that manly barbecuing over the summer and no-one will ever know.

GETTING LIPPY

Not surprisingly blokes lips get sore and cracked too. Reach for the lip balm with an SPF to protect from the sun and you’ll always be ready to show some lip.

CLOSE SHAVE

Before and after conditioning is all-important when it comes to shaving. Use a pre-shave cream to prepare your skin and reduce irritation. Then when you’re all smooth and silky, apply a calming shave balm to prevent that rubbed your face with a cheese grater look.

TOUCH AND GO

A massage is a great way to relax, ease aches and pains and switch off from the world. Sports gods can’t get enough of them, so give yourself a break, lie back and think of the England team.

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MEN WHO WON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT THEIR MOISTURISER

  • Cesc Fabregas
    (laser treatment to remove chest hair)
  • David Beckham
  • P. Diddy
    (it takes him 2 hours to get ready)
  • Simon Cowell
  • Brad Pitt
  • Jack Bauer
    (he barely sleeps so must use a CTU load of products to look that good)
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