THE hair grows out of the follicle at an angle to the surface of the skin, following the natural contours of the body. A terminal hair consists of two main portions, namely, the root, which is below the surface of the skin at the base of the follicle and the shaft, which extends above the skin surface and is made of dead keratinized cells.The masculine nature makes it necessary for a man to have hairs all over his body. Most ladies don't fancy men that are hairless, but guys, life is all about moderation. I will talk on hairs present on different parts of the body-the head, the face (eyebrows, nostrils, ears) back and shoulder and the pubic region.There are several methods of hair removal available in the beauty industry; shaving, waxing, laser, sugaring, tweezing depilatories, threading.The headThe first thing people look at when they come in contact with you is your hair style. It speaks everything about you. It doesn't matter how you want to carry your hair; afro, short, dreadlock or bald. What matters is your ability to keep it neat at all times. I must say this, don't go for a style simply because it's in vogue. Make sure it's suitable for your facial structure, career and lifestyle. It should also match your body shape, complexion, eye colour and hair type.It is always advisable to visit a qualified hair stylist if you can't make this choice alone. Don't let your hair age you. They say that men with greying hair look distinguished. Well that's great and all, but please don't be too eager to welcome the grays. Save the 'distinguished' for later. Keeping your hair short if you are balding is better than sort of comb-over or funky grow-out where you still have hair. And let's be honest, a comb over isn't fooling anyone, embrace your balding self.The faceThe beauty of a man's face lies more in his ability to take care of his facial hair. Let's take a look at the beard. Because the hair on your face is somewhat different from that on your head, caring for your beard requires a modified set of instruction. From a full beard to a goatee, moustache or soul patch, you should keep clean at all times. In addition to cleaning and conditioning, keeping your beard well maintained is essential. Below are tips on caring for your beard:' To give your beard the best shape possible, find a good barber and have it trimmed professionally.' A clear shaving oil will allow you to see what you are shaving and will help ensure clean lines around your beards.' Invest in a good trimmer' Colour carefully if you must.' For the boys who want to show off a clean shave that is free of redness and nick;' Using a glycerine or aloe-based shaving cream will not only soothe your skin, it will also allow your razor to glide across your face. Finish with a soothing after-shave balm or your daily moisturizer with a sun protection factor (SPF), not less than 15. Please stay away from alcohol-based after-shaves; they will only irritate your skin.The pubic hairGuys, it's time to clear that bush in your 'no trespass' area. Bikini waxing is no longer gender-specific. I know it could be a very tough task for some guys. If you are one of such people, it will only take a 30-minute visit to the spa to get it done professionally. It shouldn't cost more than the equivalent of $30, which is about N5,OOO.Whether you do it at home or in the spa, learn to use a very mild exfoliator 24 hours after. Shaving only takes hair even with the skin, waxing will keep hair away, weeks at a time. Use a cortisone cream if area starts getting itchy.The BackAlmost all ladies dislike hair on the back, but are too embarrassed to tell their mate. According to a Harris interactive survey of 1000, more than 90% of women between the ages of eighteen and forty-four find back hair unattractive. Women want to see the man's back smooth and sexy. I would sincerely advise you to visit a trained beauty therapist who will do an analysis of your skin, use the right product or method for your skin type, and advise on home care products. Back and chest waxing cost anything from #5000 to #8000.You can as well decide to shave at home but I must tell you this; shaving, while simple and relatively inexpensive, can leave you prone to ingrown hairs, and may leave the hair more noticeable as it grows due to the blunt tip of the hair shaft.The Nose, Ears, And EyesGuys, stop thinking grooming is a ladies thing. It's time you took care of the hairs growing out of your nostrils and ears (gosh, it's appalling!c,1 ). Please don't turn yourself to a goat because you were not created to be one. Trimmers for nose and ears are available in the market. You can also visit a spa to have the hairs removed professionally. Get the greys off your brows and trim those ones growing towards your eyelids. Let the professionals give you the right arch and thickness to frame your face beautifully.The UnderarmThe armpit, if left unshaved for a long time can lead to excessive sweating and body odour. Sir, can you boldly lift your arms in public without getting people to speak with their eyes' If your answer is no, you have to do something. If you are one of those complaining of dark under arm, try this simple tip. Use a pumice stone to scrub your dark points daily and exfoliate weekly. Apply a brightening serum and a moisturizer after. I must let you know that our local shea butter (orin) is ever the best moisturizer.Please get rid of those unwanted hairs. Man-scaping, as it is donned, would include trimming and shaving where necessary (or permanent hair removal if you so choose).A good number of guys move around with freckles on their face and neck. There are machines available in the beauty industry, specially designed to get rid of those freckles as well as unwanted hair. It will take a course of treatment (4-6 times) to effectively control it.Grooming has ceased to be a woman's thing; women get more attracted to men who are well groomed and neat. I am sure you don't want to lose that woman you love so much to your employee who is well groomed. Please do something to help yourself and the woman in your life.08033832503Email: amara@amarablessing.com
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