In keeping with the spirit of my recent post, “10 Wardrobe
Essentials for Your Boyfriend,” I wanted to provide you all with a few more
tips to pass along to your men.
Good hygiene often goes unnoticed in a man; however, when it is
neglected, it can be disastrous.
Here are a few simple steps to keep your man and your relationship mess
free.
1. Clean Nails
No, I am not saying that your man needs to be wearing clear
nail polish or that he needs to get a manicure (although there is nothing wrong
with the occasional male manicure to clean up one’s hands). I am saying, however, that I will not
date a guy with dirty hands. If he
can’t keep his nails clean, my first thought is always, “What else doesn’t he
wash?”
In general, a man’s nails should be clipped short and should
never be longer than the width of a dime.
This goes for toes as well. Hangnails should just be clipped
off. Your man probably doesn’t
need to worry about cuticles. The
main point is that his nails should be kept short to avoid harboring bacteria.
2. Deodorant
Fact: your boyfriend should be wearing deodorant. Yes,
everyday. Wearing deodorant will
keep his clothes smelling fresh all day.
And no, spraying Old Spice on clothes that are already dirty does not
count as wearing deodorant. Ok,
maybe this tip is more important for you than your man.
3. The Perfect
Cologne
Speaking of smells, finding a great cologne for your man is
something that will give him a boost of confidence. It might take a while to find the right one, but try lots of
different scents and use the tester cards if they are available to help pick
the perfect scent.
Try on a cologne and then let it settle on his skin for a
while before decided it is the right scent. Most colognes are constructed from three notes: top notes,
middle notes, and base notes. The
top notes are what you initially smell, while the middle notes usually last
around thirty minutes. The base
notes are the lingering notes and are usually the weakest; even so, it is
important to make sure your man likes how the smell fades over time.
4. Groomed Hair
(Everywhere)
Hair, whether it is on top of your man’s head, in his ears,
nose, or even between his eyebrows, is perfectly normal. Please assure him of this. There is no shame is grooming hair of
any kind. Ear and nose hair
trimmers are available for reasonable prices (well under $20) at
Walmart, Target, etc. As for the
hair that grows on top of head, it should be maintained regularly (a trip to
the barber once every three weeks should work for most men). Girls go through a lot for their
men. It only seems fair for men to
return the favor.
5. Socks, Socks,
Socks!
If your man does not wear socks with his tennis shoes or
loafers, now is the time for him to start (really, socks should be worn with
all of his shoes except sandals). If he has inexplicably smelly or sweaty
feet, I guarantee this is the fastest and cheapest way to solve that
problem. This tip doesn’t even
need a picture. It is that
self-explanatory.
6. Clean Ears
After your man gets out of the shower, make sure he gently
dries his ears and wipes out dirt with a Q-tip. He does not need to try and touch his brain with the Q-tip, but
just a gentle cleaning will do.
Again, this tip is pretty self-explanatory, but it will be much easier
for you to whisper in or nibble your man’s ear if you’re not in a staring match
with a gob of earwax.
7. Toothbrush + Floss
I am seriously a sucker for a wonderful smile. Some guys have smiles that just light
up their faces and make my heart melt and my limbs go numb. Help your man preserve his smile (and
get rid of bad breath) by making sure that he brushes and flosses twice a
day. It sounds simple enough, but
we all get lazy from time to time. Well, this is one habit that should not be
broken.
Ian Harding, living proof that a great smile never
goes out of style
8. Shameless Skincare
Men perpetuate the stigma that skincare products should be reserved
solely for women. However, this
seems silly to me. While it would
be nice if we were all blessed with perfect skin, some people (and yes, this includes
men) are more prone to dry skin while others have oily skin. Dry skin can be uncomfortable and oily
skin can make a person self-conscious.
I am not saying that you should go out and purchase floral scented body
lotions and night creams for your man.
However, I think he would really appreciate help finding one really
great moisturizer or facial scrub depending on his skin type. I promise, it will be a worthwhile
search and he will be grateful for your female expertise.
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