- Here Comes the
“Groom”
- A Grooming Guide
for a Guy’s Big Day
(ARA) - Weddings are often all
about the bride. Her gown is passed down through generations.
Her hairstyle is planned months in advance. Only a select few
are even allowed to gaze upon her before the magical moment when
she walks down the aisle. But what about the groom?
These days men are taking a more
active role in preparing for their weddings. It's part of a larger
trend of men caring more about their appearance. In the last
10 years, the men's grooming category has tripled, making it
one of the fastest growing segments in the beauty industry. Guys
are spending more time on shaving and primping -- around 3.1
hours per week.
As grooms spend more time prepping
for their big day, here are some easy grooming tips designed
to help men look their best for their brides.
* Face "I Do" with
Confidence
To get your face camera-ready
and crowd pleasing, start using a moisturizer now. There are
many available options created specifically for men like Save
the Males Multi-benefit moisturizer by Origins. It features Avocado
extract to control oil and Chinese Wolfberry and Mangosteen extract
for antioxidant protection. Look for special ingredients like
Sunflower Seed and Cucumber extract that help create a moisture
barrier -- particularly important for men after shaving or lying
in the sun on their honeymoon. |
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* The Mane Event
Get your hair cut a week for
the wedding. "Have your hair styled any later than a week
before the wedding and it will look like you just got it cut.
Doing it a week before will ensure your look is neat and well-groomed,
and you're looking your best," says Brian Boye, fashion
and grooming editor for Men's Health
* Smooth Sailing
First, choose a quality, gender
specific razor. Razors designed for men have precise angles for
optimum shaving for the face. A new razor will provide the closest
shave and help eliminate razor burn. The best time to shave is
after your shower or bath because the skin and hair has softened
from the steamy heat and you can get a quality shave with less
abrasion.
Boye suggests that grooms apply
a pre-shave oil before their shave cream. Boye says, "Pre-shave
oil provides a slick surface for the razor to glide easily over
your face." A natural choice is Origins Easy Slider which
softens beard hair and helps eliminate razor friction. Follow
up with an after-shave that includes natural ingredients to refresh
newly shaven skin. Remember to avoid multiple swipes over skin,
and splash with cold water right after shaving to close pores.
* Be Hand-some
Also consider getting a manicure
the day before the wedding. Most guys are surprised by how pleasurable
it is to have someone taking care of their hands. And your bride
will appreciate this added touch when her hand is in yours.
* Smile for the Camera
In preparation for the nuptials,
make sure your pearly whites are as bright as her dress. Before,
teeth whitening was expensive and time consuming. Today, there
are many at-home options that work in as little as two weeks.
Toothpaste even comes in whitening formulas. Try using one starting
a month before the wedding to ensure a sparkling smile.
Nothing goes better with beautiful
teeth than soft lips. Various lip treatment formulas are available
to help men's lips heal. Look for treatments with menthol, nature's
way to fight chapped and dry lips. Lip treatments not only heal
damaged lips, but protect from future harmful elements.
By thinking ahead with these
grooming tips, grooms can look and feel their best. Grads and
dads are also sure to benefit from a little TLC. After all, a
grooming regimen is now a universal must. For more information,
or to locate an Origins store for a complimentary consultation,
visit www.origins.com. |
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