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Recently, the linguists started recognizing a new term to identify a well-groomed man: The Metrosexual.

Although historically many a “man’s man” has shied away from good grooming out of fear of being viewed as “too fancy” or -let’s face- from just plain laziness, it’s never been easier or more socially acceptable to take care of yourself with good grooming.

Men who look good tend to feel better, have more self-confidence, and others respond more positively to them. If you need a boost in making sales, getting dates, or just feeling a little better, consider stepping up your self-care routine.

For many men, it doesn’t take much to look their best. A good hair cut and a good shave goes a long way. The occasional extras – like nose and ear hair trimming, eyebrow pruning, and skin moisturizing – are great extra steps that you can address as needed. Although you might not have ever considered going into one of those “salons” with all the smelly chemicals and gorgeous women, more and more men are comfortable getting their grooming needs taken care of (even MANicures) at such establishments. Plus – there are lots of beautiful women there, so you can enjoy the view while you’re at it.

The biggest part of your grooming routine that you’ll want to take care of at home is shaving. Most men like to shave every day, but some men like the look of a little “stubble” and you can actually get special men’s shavers that leave a little grizzle on your chin so you can have a perpetual day-old beard. What’s not attractive is a lot of hair on your neck and throat, so make sure that you trim those areas regularly as part of your shaving routine.

If you like a close shave, you’ll never get closer than with a razor, but many men favor the comfort of a shaver, like Norelco’s mens shaver. The norelco shaver has three heads that painlessly cut your hair – they can get shot long scraggly hairs as well as your beard from yesterday. The cordless norelco is straightforward to use at work or in the vehicle and you don’t wish to use shaving cream to get the task finished. When your done, you can just rinse the entire in the sink. It is a shave, but for many men the comfort and convenience compensate for that nicely.

As far as eyebrow maintenance goes – were you know that girls basically TRIM their eyebrows with tiny scissors? You can do it, too! Although eyebrow shaping is best left to the professionals (you don’t want to mess up something that outstanding on your face), you can trim back the insane “owl eyebrows” so they don’t look like they need mustache wax to hold their shape. You will also use tweezers to lose undesired hairs – particularly the hairs over the bridge of your nose that make a “unibrow” look. Now, the first time you tweeze out any eyebrow hair – it’ll sting like the dickens. Your eyes may even water – but you will not cry because you are a man! Just think – “If my wife can do this, so can I!” Your eyebrows are so close to your eyes that they’re seen every day and are a vital part of your facial expression, so take care they look good!

Finally – nose and ear hair. When unsure, less is more. The hairs should stay Within your nose and ears. If hair is growing out your nostrils, or down your earlobes, shed it. There’s a norelco nose and ear hair trimmer that may do the job nicely.

Although it might not be something your Father ever passed on to you, good grooming is a part of dressing for success. Just like a close shave, a pressed shirt, and polished shoes – taking care of your skin, your hair, and your hairs is all part of good grooming. Use these tips to freshen up your appearance and you may spot the difference the next time you are head to head with someone important.