Grooming Guide for Men

Grooming guide for men COURTESY OF RIVER ISLAND Good grooming keeps you looking smart and ready to tackle anything. But it doesn't mean hours in the bathroom or spending a fortune on products. To help you look dapper with minimal effort and expense, check out our gulde for qulck and easy tips on men's grooming. Shaving beard maintenance The best beard for your face shape SQUARE FACE OBLONG FACE Keep your beard short on the sides Trim the bottom of your beard to keep it of your face and full on the chin. short and let the sides grow quite thick. CIRCULAR FACE OVAL FACE Lengthen your face by growing your beard This shape is a dream for all beards, long at the bottom and trimming it on your so choose a style and go for it cheeks. BEARD MAINTENANCE TIPS Start growing your beard by having a clean shave and using a hydrating facial cleanser. Having fresh, cleansed and moisturised skin will help when the stubble starts to grow back. - Avoid the itchiness of the first few weeks when you're growing a beard by using conditioners and moisturisers to soften the hair and soothe the skin. After three or four weeks, keep a growing beard neat by trimming the hair around the top of your cheeks, moustache and neckline. Use scissors to trim rather Wash your beard and dab on beard oil every day to keep it healthy and hydrated. than clippers, as this gives you Carry a comb around with you to keep your more control. beard smart as it gets thicker. SHAVING & TRIMMING TRIMMER RAZOR Use shampoo or cleanser to wash your face and beard to get rid of dirt and soften the hair. Use warm water to open your pores and avoid shaving rash and razor burn. To start, make sure your beard is dry. Get a quality shaving cream ready and Comb your hairs into one direction. smooth it on your beard to help the razor Remember to move in the direction glide across your face. A three-blade razor of your hair growth when trimming. is enough to get rid of unwanted hair and avoid irritating your skin. Use a low-number guard to get rid of the hair on your neck and switch your Run your razor under warm water and do settings depending on the level of hair this every three shaving swipes after. you want to remove elsewhere. Avoid pressing down hard when shaving, Now, trim the very top of your cheeks to get as this can cause chafing and ingrown hairs. rid of any stragglers and create a clean-cut Keep shaving with the grain of the hair, line parallel to your jawline. Use scissors not against it. Start with your sides to detail your beard as you like. and finish on your chin. Afterwards, wash your face thoroughly After, use a facial wash to cleanse to get rid of any stray hairs. your face. Pat dry with a towel Finish off with a beard oil and moisturise to soothe the skin to keep the hairs moisturised. with an aftershave lotion or balm. Haircuts There are hundreds of men's hairstyles around today. So, what's the best one for you? SQUARE OBLONG Can carry almost all hairstyles, You suit most haircuts - as long as you but you look best with short sideburns go for width over height and don't cut the and hair above the ears. sides to short ASK THE BARBER FOR: ASK THE BARBER FOR: SHORT SLICKED-BACK SIDE SIDE POMPADOUR UNDERCUT PARTING FRINGE BUZZCUT BUZZCUT (NOT TOO SHORT) (NOT TOO SHORT) CIRCULAR OVAL You want to go for a style that adds length Avoid fringes that cover your forehead and not width. Spiking your hair up can and work to create volume at the top to help make your face look longer. elongate your face. ASK THE BARBER FOR: ASK THE BARBER FOR: POMPADOUR FRENCH FRINGE SHORT CROP UP SIDE-PARTING SIDE QUIFF UNDERCUT LONG PARTING & PUSHED BACK Face Every man needs to stick to a skincare regime. If you want smooth, clean and good-looking skin with no spots, follow these tips. MORNING NIGHT SKIN TIPS Wash your face with warm Wash your face again Use a gentle exfoliator water and a gentle cleanser with your cleanser, on your face once a week. to get rid of dead skin and oil. Pat dry with a clean towel. Drink two litres Pat dry with a clean towel. of water every day. Get a cotton wool pad and Use a body and face wipe your face with a decent Eat plenty of fish, nuts, moisturiser to soothe toner to take off any oil seeds, beans, fruit, and re-hydrate your skin. residue that can cause spots. and vegetables. 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