Get Good Looking Eyebrows

Follow these steps to get eyebrows that make you look a little more polished without being obvious. . . isn’t that what every man wants?

Grooming basics for eyebrows

1. Prep the area with a warm, damp cloth or a steamy shower.

2. Dry the brow area and select your tweezers. Find a pair with a slanted shape such as Tweezerman tweezers.

3. Before you start tweezing, take a look at your eyebrows and determine whether or not each individual brow hair is particularly long. If so, you can take a small brow brush and brush upwards towards the top of your brows.

4. Take out your brow scissors and cut the brow hair until it reaches just 5 millimeters above the upper brow line.

5. Tweeze hair in unwanted areas such as between the eyes and underneath the eyebrows, but don’t forget to match the brows to each other! This can be accomplished more easily if you switch back and forth between brows instead of concentrating on just one eyebrow.

6. Don’t arch your eyebrows. While you may be tempted to give your brows an arch based on what you imagine with well-groomed brows, men’s eyebrows are far stronger and flatter than women’s.

7. Apply a grooming gel afterwards to calm irritation.

8. Remember: less is more!

FAQs on eyebrow grooming

1. Should I trim the hair on my eyebrows?

That depends. If you feel like your eyebrow hairs are too long and they tend towards bushiness, then give them a trim and shape them properly. Test the hair by choosing a single hair, brushing it straight up towards the brow, and then cutting it until it measures three to five millimeters above the line of the brow. If it looks right when you brush it back into place, then it’s perfect for you.

2. If I make a mistake when I’m working on my brows, am I in trouble or will they grow back?

Much of this has to do with how hair has been removed. If you make a mistake trimming, then you won’t have problems with the hair growing. If you affect the root of the hair, then it depends on how lucky you were with genetics—most hair will grow back after tweezing, but how long it takes depends on the person.

Sometimes, brows that are overtweezed won’t grow back as thickly or as evenly. If you get tempted to overtweeze, sometimes it’s best to defer to a professional and have them take care of your brows instead.

3. Can I shave my eyebrows instead of plucking?

You can, but it’s not recommended. While lots of eyebrow kits contain razors, if you nick your skin, you can suffer from an unsightly cut or a red, bumpy ingrown hair.

4. Can I use an eyebrow stencil?

You can, but if you really feel unsure about what shape fits your face, I recommend going to a man-friendly salon and having your brows shaped there. Afterwards, you can work on follow-up tweezing on a weekly basis to maintain shape.

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Tips to Keep Clothes Wrinkle Free

Ironing has to be one chore that no one (and really, no one) actually looks forward to. Why don’t we just prevent all the wrinkles from happening so we don’t have to bother anymore? If that sounds like a good idea, read on to find out how to prevent wrinkles from occurring.

Preventing Wrinkles
Preventing wrinkles is an important step, because if you play your cards right when you wash and dry everything, you can pretty much avoid the ironing step all together.

• Hang your clothes well. While we may be tempted to throw our jacket or sweater over an arm of a chair or on the back of a car’s seat, it will leave fold lines that aren’t easy to remove. Stay away from clothes hooks as well!

• Never leave items in the dryer. As soon as they’re completed, take them out of the dryer and get them hanging (on a hanger, please!). Cool air sets wrinkles as items sit in the dryer longer.

• Smooth your clothes with your hands as you remove them from the dryer. If you “pull” out wrinkles the best you can, they will be wearable.

• Avoid folding lightweight items, and hang them instead. If it’s possible, hang everything! Many items have a better chance at being wrinkle-free if they aren’t folded or bunched.

Getting Rid of Wrinkles
These techniques will remove wrinkles without an iron.

• Hang your items in the bathroom when you’re taking a shower. Hang your clothes on plastic hangers, get the bathroom steamy, and then gently stretch each item after it has been hung.

• Remove wrinkles by sticking each article that’s been wrinkled in the dryer. Spray it lightly with water before you dry it, and make sure that it’s on the “Press” setting if you have it.

• Use a wrinkle-free spray. Spritz it on and then smooth wrinkles out with your hand.

• Dry clean your items to get rid of wrinkles with minimal effort. . . but you’ll have to wait for a day before you wear it.

Traveling Tips
• Look for items that are made from special travel fabric. Does it seem gimmicky? Try it before you decide. Consider fabric of 2-ply combed cotton and stretch microfiber of poly, viscose, and lycra all work. How do they work? Wrinkle-free clothing has been treated with a special treatment that coats all threads and lining to keep everything crisp.

• Don’t just shove your clothes in a suitcase! If you carefully roll your items, then even your “regular,” untreated items will resist wrinkling.

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The Scoop: Billy Jealousy Products

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Men’s Grooming from a Women’s Perspective

Do you shave, have a little soap and cologne, and think that you’ve got your grooming routine down pat? It may be time to think again. A survey conducted by Shopzilla just last year uncovered that 50% of their online buyers have a bare-bones bathroom with just the essentials.

Don’t get mad about spending a little extra time in the shops picking out the right gel and mousse. You’ve got to branch out more if you want to make women happy, and even if you do have an active interest in grooming, it may be time to break free from the products you always buy. more…

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Products for Bald Men (by Choice or Nature)

Stock up on products that can improve the look of your scalp, whether you’re bald by choice or nature. more…

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