Grooming Habits I Notice First

Men focus on the big things. The haircut, the beard, the cologne.

Women notice the details. Here’s what they tell me they see first.

Hands and nails

Clean, short nails. Not bitten. Not dirty underneath. Women look at hands more than men realize. A handshake, holding a glass, touching her arm.

Keep a nail clipper in your car. Seriously.

Lips

Dry, cracked lips are a turn-off. Lip balm. Every day. Keep one in your pocket.

Skin

Ashy is not an option. Lotion on your arms, hands, legs, elbows. Every day after the shower.

A simple face routine: wash, moisturize, sunscreen. That’s it.

Breath

Brush twice. Floss. Keep mints. Don’t eat onions before a date.

Eyebrows

You don’t need to shape them. Just trim the long strays and clean up the middle if they’re meeting.

Ears and nose

Trim the hair. Women notice. They won’t say anything. They notice.

The neckline

Keep the back of your neck clean between haircuts. A quick trim with clippers makes a haircut last longer.

The beard

If you have one, keep the lines clean. Cheek line and neckline. Use beard oil so it’s soft, not scratchy.

Teeth

Brush, floss, see a dentist. A good smile matters.

Feet

If you’re wearing sandals, take care of your feet. Trim your toenails. Moisturize. She’ll see them.

Clothes

Ironed. Clean. Lint-rolled if you have a pet.

Scent

Clean first, cologne second. Deodorant every day. Two sprays of cologne, not six.

Why details matter

None of these take much time. None cost much money. All of them together say: I take care of myself.

And a man who takes care of himself is more likely to take care of the people around him.

Start with one

Pick the thing on this list you usually forget. Fix it this week.

Then tell me which one it was. I promise I won’t laugh. Much.

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[question]What’s one grooming habit you’re proud of?[/question]

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