 | Try and application of almond oil to "feed" your nails and keep them strong. It is also great therapy for conditioning the skin and reviving its natural glow.
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| American ginseng is helpful for men looking to shape up. Studies show that men who take at least 3 grams of American ginseng per day experience lower blood sugars and lower insulin levels after eating!
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| Adding 1 1⁄2 tablespoons of flaxseed to your diet could save your hair! Researchers have found that the disease-fighting compounds in flaxseed slow hair loss!
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| Want a hot lather shave? Grab a can of shaving foam (not gel) and a microwave-safe dish. Spray some foam in the dish and put it in your microwave. Set it to medium and heat for 30 seconds. The foam will double in size while it heats!
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| Use aloe as a shave cream substitute! Just break off part of a stem, and squeeze the gel onto your wet skin. The razor blade will glide right over your face for a smooth, close shave!
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| Moist heat is good for softening beards before shaving, and where better to find plenty of it than in the shower? Several of our battery-powered shavers are showerproof. Check them out!
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| Your extremities often suffer in the cold, dry cruelty of winter. Use skin moisturizer to avoid dryness and cracking and wear a hat, gloves and warm socks.
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| Here's the deal with feet: they take you everywhere so you need to do something in return. Give them a basic pedicure followed by a massaging foot bath. They deserve it.
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| Keep an aloe plant in your home - the fresh gel has health and beauty benefits! Rub some on after shaving - razor burns will diminish and cuts will heal quickly without scarring
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| Holidays bring out the kid in all of us. Give your favorite guy one of our precision cord/cordless trimmers this year. With extra blades and combs, it’s a “toy” big boys will love!
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| Guys - for a beach-ready body, drink up! Water is a good choice, but drinking green tea is even better! A powerful antioxidant, it is known to boost the metabolism.
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| Beard? Since your facial hair tends to interact often with such things as food and hands, you should shampoo and condition your facial hair just like the hair on your head.
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| Avoid using deodorant soaps on your face. They usually have harsh ingredients and can leave a film behind which could clog your pores or irritate skin.
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| Use hand cream on the elbows, feet, even the knees; it’s a little more powerful than typical body lotion, and will keep them from drying out.
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| Always shave AGAINST the direction of hair growth when shaving with an electric blade. And you may even want to use a pre-shave lotion to keep your face from drying out.
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| Men who get ingrown hairs or razor nicks should use a facial scrub after cleansing but before shaving. This helps raise the stubble for easy removal.
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| Okay guys, admit it, no one wants damp drawers on a summertime adventure. Fortunately several men's fashion companies now offer briefs in breathable, quick drying fabric. Pick up a pair and stay cool and comfortable when temperatures climb.
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| To avoid ingrown hairs, don’t shave too close. Don't pull the skin when you shave or put too much pressure on the blades; shave with the grain and use a single-blade razor.
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| When shaving or moisturizing, it's important to know your skin before selecting your products. Dry, normal, oily, or sensitive - every skin is different.
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| Nothing beats a hot lather and straight razor shave from a trusted barber. But try a home Hot Lather Machine and it’ll feel just like being in the barber chair.
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| Guys who have mustaches, sideburns AND noses might want to get a combination clipper and trimmer. Changeable blades let you do facial grooming and nose-hair control with one handy tool!
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| To keep feet soft and smooth in wintertime, make sure to use an exfoliating cleanser at least once a week. Slather on a rich moisturizer at night and slip into cotton socks.
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| Remove scaly winter skin from your body by brushing with a stiff-bristled
brush before your shower! It effectively removes dead cells and flakiness
and brings out skin’s natural glow!
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| You don’t have to go pro to do a perfect buzz. Conair clippers have multiple combs to do almost-bald to almost-shaggy cuts. It’s hard to do a bad job!
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| James Bond isn’t the only one who needs a nail clipper, small scissors, comb or tweezers in a fix – a travel-size grooming kit is a great item to keep in your car or office.
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| Using an alcohol-based aftershave stings and dries out your skin. Instead, finish your shave with a moisturizing aftershave balm or gel. It'll keep your skin soft and hydrated.
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| The skin on your face is more delicate than the rest of your body, so be sure to find a face wash that suits your particular skin type, and leave the bar for the rest of you!
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| A clean shave is nothing without smooth skin to show off. Don’t forget to moisturize after shaving to avoid breakouts and dryness.
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| If you’re the rough and rugged type, chances are you rock a beard. Avoid the shaggy mountain-man look with a weekly trim to define the line between your neck and chin.
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| Keep your electric shaver in top condition by keeping it lubricated. Apply fluid – use sparingly! – while shaver is running. The pick-up in the sound level of the shaver’s motor tells you it’s running at optimum power level.
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| Prepare for an electric shave by softening beard with warm water, soaking it with
a hot wash cloth, patting it dry, and dusting it with talcum powder.
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| Tiptoe through the tulips! It’s that time again, sandal season is upon us! Put your best foot forward this spring by doing a little spring cleaning. You can give yourself a pedicure at home by soaking your feet in a warm sudsy footbath, exfoliating, moisturizing and cleaning up your cuticles. Last step is to paint them and your toes will be ready for their big debut.
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| Nose hair? NOT hot. So make sure you are neat and trim by regularly using a nose hair trimmer. It’s really easy to do, and an absolute MUST in grooming.
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| So you’ve got a stache, a MU-stache that is. You know how to work it! Keep it looking fresh by using a mustache trimmer once a week. The ladies will love it!
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| You’re a manly man, perhaps chivalrous and old-fashioned, YOU have a full beard. Make sure it can compete with your handsome self by keeping it neat with a beard trimmer.
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| Like to keep it high and tight? Want to save money? You can skip those costly trips to your local barber and invest in a haircutting kit instead.
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| After waxing or shaving you can apply an anti-irritation/ingrown hair product.
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| For ladies: Before applying wax to skin for hair removal, exfoliate in the shower with a granulated lotion and cloth to ensure fewer ingrown hairs. Remember to continue this ritual between waxings.
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| For men: For a smoother shaving experience, try an electric razor pre-shave prepping lotion and let it sit on your beard for at least one minute before shaving.
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| It’s best to shave skin after a long, hot shower so that your hair is softened - the process is much easier and the chance of nicks is greatly reduced.
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