Pre-date grooming guide for men

Upkeep your hair with regular trimming. Your hairstyle must remain well-proportioned from all sides including the nape and behind the ears.

Watch out for dandruff, a common hair problem which gets ignored time and again. Consult a dermatologist if you have dandruff as it could have many reasons ranging from your skin type to your diet.

Too much of hair styling gel can make you look somewhat made-up and appears like you are striving too much with your hair. If you are blessed with naturally soft hair, make the most of it and use as little gel as possible.

If you have frizzy hair, consider a keratin treatment to improve the quality. This treatment is neither expensive nor rare. For frizzy hair, before few days of your date, start minimising the use of gel and start to practice up-keeping your hairstyle with minimum use of the same so you do not have trouble on your big day.

Many fail to notice tiny blots blemishing the face owing to their size. Men hardly or don’t cover their faces when they are outdoors which is why their skin is exposed to the dust and heat which ultimately results in dull skin and other skin problems. Scrub your face weekly and treat blackheads.

T-zone is the part of your face that is made up of the forehead, nose, chin and area circling the mouth. Mostly the forehead and the nose area become oily in summers and make you look dull and tired. There are masks available in the market to cure the T-zone problem for men. Also, always keep a blotting paper or tissues with you to blot away excess oil from your face.

For dry skin, consider a sheer mask. This hydrates your face and makes the skin look fresh and young.

If you prefer to keep a beard, maintain it well to look neat. Regular trimming is a must apart from washing, shampooing, conditioning and de-tangling.

Sweaty palms are a major turnoff. Wash your hands with cool water before a date. Invest in a good antiperspirant.

Trimming of toenails is as imperative as of fingernails.