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THE MAN’S GUIDE TO HAIR

MAINTAINANCE!

Pre-wedding treatments are seen as somewhat of a TEETH
culture for brides, but what about the groom, the one Worried about your discoloured gnashers? Don’t leave it
who does the heavy lifting and back-breaking labour? unattended to. All too often we see wedding photos of people
The one who spends his day bringing food to the table who seem to be looking unconfident, and it’s usually as a re-
and protecting his family? Well this is your opportunity, sult of discolouration of one’s teeth. Whether you’re self-con-
your chance to get some well-deserved relaxation time scious about your pearlers or not is irrelevant. Getting your
during the pressures of pre-wedding-stresses. Take a teeth whitened before your big day will, without a doubt, add
breather, because this guide will be your check list of all that extra bit of pizazz to that dazzling smile.
the things that need to be tended to before your big day.
BEARD
HAIR Beards are all the rage at the moment, and there’s nothing
Whether you’re rocking a ponytail, or struggling to wrong with rocking a bit of stubble on your big day, what mat-
maintain your ever-dissipating hairline, getting a hair- ters is that you look well-kept. It may also work in your favour
cut is a no-excuse need for any groom. It’s important to to check with your fiancé first, it’ll score brownie points and
give yourself at least a week before the ceremony, this also negate any disagreements about your Hagrid-like hedges.
way you’ll give your hair time to settle. Don’t be afraid
to go all out with conditioners and treatments, it won’t
hurt to give your hair the attention it deserves. See a
professional regularly to keep your hair well maintained
before the big day and stick to what you know works for
you, you don’t want to rock up to your wedding looking
like Princess Leia.

FACIAL NEEDS
Wedding preparations tend to sap the life out of your
skin. It will be attacked from every angle imaginable.
Stress from planning and lack of sleep will rid you of
your youthful complexion. Keep your skin moisturized
and hydrated. Be sure to drink plenty of water before
the ceremony, it will keep you looking fresh. If you’re
feeling some serious pressure from the wedding, your
face will show it, so if you can see that your once-beauti-
ful face is starting to morph and distort, maybe go see a
professional for a proper skin treatment.

EYEBROWS
It’s not very common for men to get their brows
trimmed, but if you’re going to look your best for your
big day, you’re going to need some tidying up. If you’re
eyebrows are starting to go a bit feral, consider seeing a
stylist to clean things up a bit. A common mistake styl-
ists tend to make when working with the male brow, is
they make them slightly too thin. Be sure to make your
trimmer aware of this, as a skinny brow will look shaped
and effeminate.

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