Every man is different, apt to prefer different styles. Yet some aspects of male grooming are near universal. Most men, for example, have a beard or some form of body hair. Many of them underestimate the influence a good skincare routine can have over their appearance.

We won’t tell you what clothes to wear or how to style your hair in this article, but we will cover some of the essential grooming and haircut tips that apply to most, if not all, men.

Maintaining Your Beard this Summer

Having a beard in the summer can add some uncomfortable warmth to your face during the hottest time of the year. It can also get itchy if it’s not properly maintained. That doesn’t mean you have to trim your beard every summer though.

A summertime beard is easier to maintain than you realize, as long as you’re willing to put in a little extra work washing your hair and using moisturizer. Summer weather means you’re going to be sweating a lot more, and without regular washes, your facial hair is going to be trapping a lot of sweat and bacteria next to your skin. Although we recommend regular washes as the bare minimum you can do for your beard, you may also want to consider purchasing a boar’s hair brush to redistribute your hair’s natural oils after washing or use a speciality beard moisturizer to prevent your hair from being damaged or drying out after washes.

The Importance of a Personalized Skincare Routine

For years, men have neglected the care of their own skin, with products like facial wash, exfoliating masks, and moisturizers being marketed almost exclusively towards women and acne faced teenagers. These days, it’s becoming increasingly common for men to have their own selection of skincare products, and for good reason:

Your skin is not impervious to damage caused by environmental factors, such as pollution and exposure to sunlight. Adopting a personal skincare routine is a great way to keep your skin in good condition even as you age, to help your skin resist the effects of aging, and to give yourself a clean and attractive “glowing” outward appearance.

Trendy Hairstyling Tips for Men

This article won’t tell you the best hairstyle for your face type – we don’t even have enough space in this article to go through all of the personalities, nor do we have any way of accounting for your unique sense of style. There are a handful of generalized tips that apply to any man with a head of hair that they want to keep in good condition, however:

• Use volumizing shampoos with collagen or biotin for a fuller head of hair. These ingredients are responsible for providing cell structure, which promotes thick and healthy hair.
• Don’t shampoo every day. Shampoos are meant to remove grime and dirt from hair, but have the unfortunate side effect of removing the natural oils in our hair as well.
• Conditioner is optional. Don’t use a conditioner if your hair is already greasy and oily. They are meant to add moisture to hair, and will make greasy hair look greasier.

Published by: Martin De Juan