Grooming Advice Blog

January 11th, 2010

Exercise should be included in a  regular program of  activities. The secret to a beautiful body is a daily program of pushups and crunches. Each 20 minutes of exercise performed three or four times a week is the perfect recipe for getting a tough body with toned muscles. If  you have not done exercises with weights or do not have a very good physical condition, it is recommended  to start with a fewer sets of exercises and small weights,

1. Flexions of the knees – for  the buttocks muscles and hips. Stand up with legs apart, let your body weight on heels and place your hands on hips. Let your knees repeatedly as if you sat on a chair. Realize  the movement, stand straight, without leaning forward. Be careful not to hurt the knees when you lift.
2. Exercises with arms – for the top and center zone of the  back and  for shoulders. Stand up with feet slightly apart, on the left side of the body having a chair. Keep a halter in the  right hand. Lean body in front, with knees slightly bent, so the back line to be parallel to the floor. Put left hand on the seat for a better balance. Raise your right hand near the head to the ceiling, then let it slow  down. Finish the set of exercises, then move the weight in  the left hand.
3. Pushups -  for chest, abdominals, shoulders and arms. Lie on the abdomen, with the  knees bent and ankles crossed. Place the palms on one  and another part  of the body, in the line with the  shoulders. Pointing chin to chest. Begin to make push-ups.
4. Weightlifting exercises – for  the shoulders and arms. Sit on a chair , with  the back straight and legs slightly apart on the floor. Take in each hand one  Halter. Bend the  arm so that the halter  get into the right of the ear, then raise the Halter to the ceiling.
5. Exercises for biceps – Stand up  with feet slightly apart and arms at your sides. Keep one halter  in each hand . Bent  one arm to the level of the shoulder , then return to starting position.
6. Abdomen – for  the abdominals, shoulders, chest, the lower back, buttocks and hips. From the lying position on the abdomen, place your hands under your head . Realize repeated lifting movements of the trunk. Try to keep inclined position for ten seconds.

January 3rd, 2010

Are you an active man, you spend the day at work, and evenings in town. You need proper care of your lifestyle. Start your daily ritual with a refreshing shower using a moisturizing shower gel which will hydrate your skin all day. You can continue with a shaving cooling foam which will make your skin easy to shave but in the same time will revive your skin. Proper care begins with proper hygiene and the secret is to use quality products, chosen according to your specific type of skin.
The first condition that must follow is to not ruin the natural balance of skin using aggressive cleaning products. If you have normal tenure, that pose special problems, is indicated for mild soaps, with neutral PH. They keep fat natural barrier created by the skin to protect against infections and other factors that could assaulted the skin. If you have dry or fat skin is good to use special products sold in pharmacies. To maintain skin hydration you can use soap containing lactic acid, a natural moisturizing component. In addition, when you choose the shower gel, you must opt for a suitable product for your skin type.
After finishing with shaving and applying the after shave lotion you can also use a moisturizing face cream to calm the effects of shaving. Thus, young skin is required to use daily a light cream, cream, with sun protection factor that delays the signs of aging. After the age of 30 years, experts recommend the use of products to maintain skin elasticity, and body lotion .For mature skin with wrinkles are recommended anti aging products which have the effect of lifting, For men, shaving and pollution increase skin sensitivity. Therefore, it is better that they use daily cream to protect skin . You can choose from a wide range of products.
Of course you don’t have to forget to brush your teeth at least 3 minutes and also to use the mouthwash . For having a healthy and attractive smile you can also use dental floss which will prevent the plaque accumulation. And also don’t forget about the deodorant to protect your body from the bad sweat. You are now fresh, shaved and ready to start a new and soliciting day.
And after a busy day, when you come back from work , having a lot of problems on your mind you really need to relax a bit and to escape from all bad thoughts that keep your mind in stress. A warm and perfumed bath will relax all your muscles and will soak the skin. Before going to bed you must brush your teeth because during night the bacteria will attack your teeth and gums.
The skin should be washed daily, even with hot water, even without soap, unless there was with direct exposure to dust and nuisance. To maintain the protective hydro-lipid film of the skin, the soap used should not be aggressive. Misuse hygiene products may cause degreasing of the skin, the excessive drying , the occurrence of eczema, pruritus and skin infection. There is a vicious cycle of excessive hygiene and a lack of hygiene. Thus, lack of hygiene resulting in skin infections of the nails and the hair, while excessive hygiene leads to issues arising from this like supra infection of the skin.

December 27th, 2009

All suggestions for fashion trends of 2009 are in the last century, updated for the 21st century. The same thing we found in men haircuts proposed for this year. For every type of hair are matching certain haircuts, which put the hair in value and also makes it easy to maintain. Even if men do not invest time and money as much as women do for their hair care this does not mean that it should be neglected. There are plenty of male cosmetics to the public and, moreover, from year to year all designers propose several models of hairstyle.

For 2009, style haircuts for men is divided into two categories: that of the school and that of the rocker. School style is the one with the hair combed on one side. This type of hairstyle is easy to care and maintenance and does not require the use of too many hair products

Long hair
Men who prefer long strands, they can paint their hair in various shades close between them, to highlight the haircut while preserving a natural appearance. Avoid too light tones however, that reduce the volume loss and is no longer fashionable in 2009. For fine hair, shapeless you can use specific products, which can define and protect it. Avoid using hair dryer.
Curly hair
This type of hair care is based on two coordinates: reducing the size and definition of loops. Many people with curly hair are dissatisfied with their appearance but they often make a mistake that accentuate their frustration: trying to reduce the volume when hair is dry. It is essential to use appropriate products, which was applied on wet hair. You will notice the difference: loops will be defined and will be easier to ‘handle’. Do not wash your hair daily, but every 2-3 days.

If you have semi-short hair, it allows you to change your hairstyle depending on occasion, if you attend one occasion or if you just go on the street ,or even depending on your mood that day.

Straight and thick hair
The disadvantage of Asian-style hair is not to be very flexible, so it tends to settle in a form of spines of a hedgehog. Although you cannot afford to innovate too much in terms of hairstyle, you can try different haircuts and facial features depending on fashion and style.

Rarely hair
Very fine hair or threatened by balding don’t have to be assaulted with any products or accessories to maintain hairstyle. It is advisable to wash it about twice a week and not to brush. Keep it as short as you can and even erase it, if this style favors you. In addition, you will be in fashion, considering that “toothbrush” haircut is one of the stars this season. If fine texture or lack of hair on certain portions occur as a result of disorders in the body you can follow a treatment with special products, but not before consulting a doctor.

December 21st, 2009

Even if the morals do not see a man using face night cream, increasingly more male members of the community began to like this move. Therefore, here are coming through male care products!

Masks of hydration for dry skin
The simplest recipe for a strong moisturizing mask is mixing a teaspoon of fat yogurt with a teaspoon of moisturizer that you use often. Mask is spread evenly across the face, neck and cleavage and left to act for 20-30 minutes. Remove with warm water or mineral water.
One of the most appropriate ingredients for moisturizing the mixture is an avocado. You can use a very ripe fruit (peeled) that you mix with a tablespoon of honey and apple vinegar. It leaves 20 minutes to act. But the avocado is great to use , just mash it and apply it on face and neckline. Provides an always fresh complexion
Masks for oily skin
Clean two apples and mash them with a tablespoon of honey. Let to act 20 minutes then wash the face with plenty of water;
Apply on your face a very well ripped tomato , and after 20 minutes you can remove it with water;
Mix two tablespoons of bran with a teaspoon of yeast, one teaspoon of lemon juice and a tablespoon of water. Massage your face with this paste especially in the nose and chin and avoid eye area. Leave 1-2 minutes to act, then wash with warm water;
Mix a half lemon and half a glass of oatmeal and a beaten egg white foam. Apply this composition on the face and after it dries, removes it with warm water.

Masks for normal skin
Mix half a glass of mustard in 2 tablespoons of water, then add some rose petals. Apply this composition on the face for half an hour and remove it with water.
Apply a paste on your face made from papaya and remove it after 20 minutes.
Mixed in a glass of skim milk, lime juice and apply this composition for a half hour. Remove it with cold water.
Make a paste of one lime, one orange and half a glass of skim milk. Apply mask on face for 20 minutes.
Apply on the face a banana and strawberry paste to make your skin fresh.
Mix two carrots, an egg yolk, and a glass of milk. Apply this mixture on face and leave it to act 20 minutes.
Put some almonds in a glass of water in the evening till morning. In the glass of almonds add a handful of rose petals and a little camphor. Apply mixture on skin and after 30 minutes massage the face with wet hands and remove the paste with water.

Tonic mask for normal skin
Chop , a small cucumber into small finely pieces and mix it with half a glass of fresh yogurt. Apply the paste on face for 5-10 minutes and remove it with water.

December 15th, 2009

The whole scalp contains about 100,000 hairs. Each hair presents a particular structure and is anchored in the skull. The hair follows a life cycle that can vary from one person to another and from one hair to another. A man with a healthy hair can lose a day on average from 40 to 100 hair per day.

We can talk about hair loss, when we start to lose more than 100 wires and this in a long period of time, for several months. A simple way to know how much hair you miss a day is to count the threads, for example, in the morning after shower, after you have brushed your hair. If you get more than 100 threads lost daily for several weeks, then you should begin to inform about available treatments available to stop the loss of the hair.
A male pattern baldness may be caused, temporarily or permanently, by a lot of factors. An infection of the scalp, for example, various diseases, cosmetic chemicals, drugs, a serious case of seborrhea, a poor circulation, an unbalanced nutrition. But 90% of cases are caused by what doctors call “male tendency to balding. In this circumstances, the hair begins to become rare in the area of temples, and hairline withdraws increasingly more, leaving the head naked. In the most serious cases, the victim no longer keep their hair than in a low circular area.

Causes of hair loss in male
Causes of traditional accepted male boldness are: old age, heredity, male hormones. But until recently scientists did not know what makes the outcome of these factors lead to balding. A Swedish scientist, Dr. Lars Engstrand, at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, seems to have found the answer to this question. Both men and women, in the early years, the membrane fine scalp is soft and elastic. It still remains so in women. But the male hormone responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics, such as change of voice, appearance of beard and body hair, cause a thickening of the membrane of the scalp. This slows the blood circulation in tiny capillaries located under the membrane, which supplies the bags or follicular papillae or hair growth with essential nutrients. Along with the thickening, follicular bags are becoming more brittle, as time passes, then atrophies and can lead to balding.
The Swedish scientist has demonstrated the validity of his theory of circulatory failure of the root hair, making more than 1,000 successful operations, eliminating the tension in the capillaries and allowing the hair to grow back more vigorously, even in the complete bald areas.
Also, the age, heredity and mental or emotional tension is prolonged as many factors involved in predisposition to the thickening of the membrane scalp. Specialists in nutrition add all these nutritional deficiencies.

December 9th, 2009

A man spends 3,000 hours during the whole life shaving . This daily gesture, learned only in adolescence, is fast becoming an act of searching for a sensual and well-being feeling .Here are some tricks for a right shaving which will make your skin to feel beautiful

1. Before you shave you should , observe the manner in which your  beard grows. After all, before anything, you must learn to know. The general rule is to shave yourself  in the sense of growing  hair . Usually, the  beard grow from the  neck. But on the neck, the hair usually grow from bottom to top, in the direction of chin.

2. Take first a hot shower or put on face a hot wet towel. As it will open the  pores and it  will soften the beard.

3. Apply, then a lotion before you shave that will clean the skin well and it  will make it supple and soft to avoid hardness of the  shavers.  Then, wash with  hot water.

4. Use shaving foam from  the market. Apply a thin and uniform  layer on face . It makes no sense to put too much, because you will only cause discomfort upon contact with the blade. If you are not in  a hurry, leave to act and to enter into the  beard for 1-2 minutes.

5. Make sure shavers is in perfect shape.

6. While you shave the  beard, use the free hand to keep the skin as stretch  as possible. This will allow a closer shave skin and you will avoid cuts. Do not make big gestures with shavers.

Go slowly, step by step, starting with the face and neck. Then follows the lips and chin. Cut the favorites whose hair is more thick and  foam had the time to soften.

7. Wash the shaver  often in hot water . When necessary, gently tap the shaver from  sink to remove the hair and the foam that blocks  the blade. All you need is  to have a clean and sharp blade during shaving.

8. Shaving, once finished, you must clean the face with cold water. Dry with a soft towel, reaching slightly, without to rub.

9. Finish the ritual by applying a lotion or a quality  after shaving  gel and without alcohol, that will keep skin supple and perfectly hydrated.

This daily ritual will take probably 2-3 minutes extra each morning. But in the end, your skin will thank you.

You can opt also for an electric shaving. Electric shaving is especially used by  those with little time who are always in a hurry, always on the run. It is good to be used by  those who have dense and thick beard. Unlike classic shaving is preferable in this situation to shave  before the shower to keep skin pores tightly closed.

Categories of  electric razors
Electric shaving razor with swivel head are recommended for  sensitive skin. There is no risk of cutting. In this case, shaving is done with circular movements. In the 90’s  appeared razors with  cream that moisturizes and protects skin during shaving.

System  with translation devices is addressed to those who really have a thick beard and a  harsh hair. Blind device moves from bottom to top. Therefore, shaving  is often  from  bottom to up if  shaving the cheeks. For the neck, the hair can  change direction and then you need to do the reverse movement. This model has the disadvantage of having blades that can cause cuts or can cram in time. You must therefore beware of them. Cape device should be changed  every 18 months.

December 2nd, 2009

Face care ,starting with the moisturizing cream and shaving foam or exfoliating products , is increasingly common and are real beauty products tailored to men.

Adjust your behavior depending on skin cosmetic
Normal skin: a skin fresh and without any problems! If you are in this case, you are a lucky man. This does not mean to neglect your skin. Like all skin types, yours is also assaulted by  every day shaving: using a moisturizing cream every day is essential. Choose non-fat-care products if you want your skin to be hydrated and soft products. In addition, the  formulas, that  yield an additional vitamins and UV filter protects skin and  will also help to  protect against external aggression. Once or twice a week apply one exfoliating product that will clean the skin of all impurities.

Dry skin: how to recognize? You feel like someone is pulling  it and is often harsh and it cracks easily. Water, cold and hot air dries it .. However you should put it  to the test. If your skin is dry, it means that it doesn’t  manage to naturally hydrate itself . Application in every morning to specific products , particularly moisturizers, which allow a proper rehydration of the upper layers of the epidermis, is essential. Due to the high proportions of cream substances , your skin will find suppleness for a full day.
If your skin is excessively dry, use a  moisturizer at night. To clear your skin of impurities, use  a gentle exfoliating once a week.

Sensitive skin: sensitive skin react quickly in case of aggression – shaving or stress – a burning sensation, which often manifests itself through redness or irritation if improper care. This type of skin requires to be treated with caution and with specific products. It is very important to choose the sensitive formula without alcohol, no fragrance and no preservatives. Ingredients such as chamomile and liquorices extract has soothing properties for irritated skin. Care and nourishing cream helps to regenerate skin and prevent redness.

Fat skin: male skin is often more fat under the influence of hormones. This entails a higher sebaceous production. The skin and fat is the subject of pimples and blackheads tends to shine. Zone T – forehead, nose and chin – is especially touched. Care products specifically designed for facial  fat skin should be non oily, very light, soft and easy to enter the skin. Special formula allows  immediate cleaning of the skin and controls shine throughout the day. Fat  skin remains fragile and needs care to be  hydrated and to respect the protective film. Once or twice a week you will apply an exfoliating  cream which will clean all the impurities.

Mixed skin: the  most often case. The mixed skin is fat on  the T area  and normal on  cheeks.
Types of care
365 days a year, your face is exposed to the elements: wind, cold, sun. Consider to protect it every day with  effective and fast gestures . Your skin care is not only needed when you shave . Must be hydrated and purified on a regular basis.

November 26th, 2009

Skin problems are also present in men. Although it is firm and thick, it is not at all protected by an invisible shield against aggressors. Being  daily subject to  shaving, pollution, tobacco, it is irritated, feels like would be drawn into a thousand parts and is devoid of any brightness. Therefore, taking  care of your skin, is a gesture that became essential. From a structural point of view , men’s skin is different. Biologically, it differs from that of women with a thickness of dermis most important, a greater amount of collagen and greater firmness.

The mechanism of shaving remove the  hydro lipid layer, a protective barrier of the skin, and makes the skin  dry  and dehydrate, irritated, cut and inflamed , increasing the risk of infection. Aggression most often in shaving is caused by Staphylococcus gold. Often present on healthy skin, it can cause bacterial complications in case of  skin lesions. Both amateur and knowledgeable men know exactly what they want in terms of personal care. They cannot be fooled and they have  no complex saying  they want to look good . For a long time, virility has started to have a purpose: to not be ashamed that you are a man who cares.

The architecture of the  skin is what  remember you to watch for your skin: varies with age. Very fine at birth, the skin thickens progressively to reach fully mature adulthood. During the process of aging skin, which starts in adulthood, the skin becomes more fragile, because altering skin structures. Therefore it needs personalized care and attention and taking  care of your  skin shows a human health and hygiene. Well, lucky you! The skin of men is 16-22% thicker than that of women and contains more collagen. That means more strength and traces of time appear much later.

Hydration and regeneration
Men are not accustomed to use moisturizers to compensate aggressions on the skin. Regeneration of skin is very important and can be obtained by using a suitable product after shaving, which correspond to the specific needs of males.

Sun protection
This is again a part of skin care, which concerns many men. But if it is protected from the sun, most times they do it wrong. It is important to know that male skin needs protection from ultraviolet rays to prevent diseases such as skin cancer, but also premature skin aging.

November 20th, 2009

Hair styles  continue to bring in top new haircuts  and new styles, fancy, elegant, exactly what do you need for your entire image. Like shoes and clothes you wear, your hair can say a lot about the sense of fashion and  it put in light your personality. To have healthy hair you must follow certain steps, recommended by the specialists in the field.

The way you wash your hair  is especially important if you have delicate hair  (rarely, the tendency for baldness, dry, damaged, etc.). Men who often use styling  products risk a strong  deterioration of the hair, so they need to shampoo every day, others once or twice a week just because they do not use too many products like gel, hair spray, wax, foam. A good advice is to buy a shampoo that you leaves a  healthy hair from root to tip. Put a matching amount as a coin in the back of the hand, (not directly on the scalp) and massage with circular movements of the neck to the temples. Just so you could clean the hair entirely, and help the hair to breathe, the water releasing  the  harmful substances from root to ends.

Cleaning – once or twice a month every man should have take care more  of their hair or to remove dust and dirt that gather every day. If your hair is lifeless, – fat, shapeless you are certainly treat it with many foreign substances (unhealthy). Use a cleaning shampoo and removing harmful substances from the environment .In addition to shampoo your hair needs and a refreshing mask that will “rest” the  scalp. Hair stylists  recommend a hair mask of olive oil and mint. Olive oil provides hydration while peppermint gives you a feeling of coolness.

Hair care – generally for men is  indicated a light conditioner based on wheat germ or tea and lime, lavender, Aloe Vera . If you paint your hair  use a conditioner for dyed hair ( it maintain brightness and color of the hair). Put  in your palm the  right amount for the size of your hair. If you have medium hair the conditioner you need is  about 30gr (as two tablespoons) for short hair are enough 15 -20 grams. (One tablespoon). First apply from  the tips and then continues to the scalp. This process is especially important for oily hair by massaging  from the bottom to up, the  grease doesn’t form  so fast and the oily appearance is delayed. Hold the  conditioner thoroughly . If your hair is dry and rebellious, apply conditioner after you rinse with cold water or mineral water . If you have curly hair the  conditioner is good to know to be hold  for about  15 minutes cause  your hair needs more moisture. To define loops, before walking out  you can apply a little conditioner  that will protect your hair from adverse action of the environment (strong sun, wind).

Masks to  take care of your hair are very indicated. Call with confidence  masks that are an excellent remedy for dehydrated hair , burned, damaged, mature with white yarn and “tired” after so many years of existence. You  must therefore seek restoration products, fruit masks  (avocado is ideal for damaged hair), Olive Oil, home  made masks , sweet milk, and many other natural elements that come to help.
Mask of soy and vitamin E can be just wonderful for hair vitality. You can prepare home crushed bananas and milk mask (combination of calcium and vitamin E), or kiwi mask (very rich in vitamin E ).

November 13th, 2009

Undoubtedly, personal image matters enormously to the relationship between people and in our social life and its impact extends to our professional journey no matter if we are in a position of entry level or senior. Personal image is seen in the perception of the one we work, we interact daily . This perspective is not confined to an overview, but a complex image that sums up several sections: the way we dress, make-up approached, weight, gender – female or male, and not least physical appearance. The manner in which others form their expectations on certain image and on our behavior depends largely on the way we promote that image. In this sense it is good to know that others see as much as we let us to be seen. And if you have created a positive and strong image and realize that certain elements that give you the professional look, well … you did a first step towards personal and professional success.
Both women and men agree that physical appearance is an important indicator of the success of a man, according to a study . This complex and detailed study has set out to discover what success represent in life of a modern man and the role of the look in achieving success.
The physical aspect – an essential element of success
A study published in the Journal of Economic Psychology shows that beautiful people are better paid than others. They win 12% more than the others because they are considered more competitive, have more confidence in them, have a cooperative attitude and are more sociable. It is also likely that physically attractive people to be chosen for a job when competing with the same candidates that have the same qualifications and the same studies. Studies conducted in Canada, the United States and China have shown that beautiful people earn with 7,5-15% more than those with an average beauty.
Success is considered very important by 82% of men . Most men (73%), and most women (69%) believe that there is a strong link between physical appearance and degree of success of an individual male.

The study found that there are certain expectations on the appearance of modern man. 94% of men and 94% of women believe that modern man must care for their appearance or physically. An impressive majority both in terms of men and women believe that men have better care of their appearance than they were 10 years ago.

A psychologist specialist, observed that a number of psychological studies demonstrated a link between an enviable physical appearance and self-esteem. A man who looks good is more confidence in own abilities and has a higher level of self-esteem.

The key is a smooth and a freshly shaved cheek, as proven by the results of the study: 78% of women and 82% of men associate these characteristics with the idea of success. Most of the men agree that shaving is a daily ritual essence of care. But in addition, some men admit that they would accept expert advice in terms of physical appearance if it would attract success.

To look better, men use in tandem with shavers, shaving gel and after shaving products : gel, lotion . The deodorant is also very important ,men considering it as essential to the ritual of daily care.