Summary:

"You are only as good as your last haircut" - Fran Lebowitz

 

Body:

I cannot stress how important grooming is. You can be the best-dressed guy in the room but if you have bad breath, hair coming out of the back of your shirt, or chicken stuck in your teeth, you have lost the game before it even started.

 

1) Teeth

Brush twice a day. Brushing at night is more important than in the morning. You have less saliva in your mouth at night, which increases bacteria [hence the morning breath]. Brush twice a day and you'll be good. Don't forget to brush your tongue as well.

 

FLOSS! You MUST floss before going to bed. No exceptions! I have done more damage to my gums and teeth by not flossing than I have by smoking. You have to floss. It will clean out the stuff in between your teeth where your brush can't really get to. Don't forget that flossing is done between the teeth and UNDERNEATH the gums as well.

 

Get in the habit of gargling with a mouthwash as well. Mouthwash is NOT a substitute for flossing or brushing.

 

If you have insurance/can afford to make sure you are making visits to the dentist at least once, preferably twice a year and get your teeth checked out and cleaned. Try to stay away from whitening as it removes the enamel from your teeth. If you have been thinking about braces for a while but don't want the hassle, look into Invisalign. These are invisible braces that are made using 3d moulds of your jaw.

 

Chill on the candy, chocolates and pop/soda. These things are slowly rotting your teeth. Bacteria build up in your mouth, which slowly produce acid and cause tooth decay.

 

When we get a cut on our skin, our body quickly starts the regeneration process but our teeth do not have the ability to regenerate and once the damage has been done it is very difficult to go back. Prevention is better than cure.

 

If your gums are bleeding when you brush or are turning non-pink, this is a sign that shit is starting to fuck up. Go to a dentist and find out what's wrong. You could have early gingivitis.

 

Make sure you get adequate Vitamin C and Calcium in your diet. Vitamin C will help with gum health and Calcium with teeth.

 

I don't want your mouth looking like this when you are 40. Make small changes to your routine and you will have a million dollar smile in no time.

 

2) Skin

Sunblock before leaving the house [literally anything SPF30 and above is good enough]. Moisturise before going to bed. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars buying the most expensive shit. Just get a whatever decent brand is available near you.

 

Don't use soap when washing your face; use an exfoliating face wash. You don't need to go all Patrick Bateman with your skin care routine, but including simple things like this will go a long way. As TRP says, 30 is when your SMV peaks, but it won't if your face has more wrinkles than a 70-year-old.

 

If you suffer from acne and are above the age of 20, look at products with Salicylic Acid such as Oxy - They will really help. If you are below 20, stop touching your face, and keep your skin clean, but only time will get rid of acne for you. If you are having acne sporadically, the issue might not be your hormones but actually your pillow covers and sheets. Wash them often or try out different fabrics. It may also be that you have hair on your face. Your hair should stay on your head not on your forehead. Please don't be an impatient fuck and start picking on your pimples either.

 

3) Eyes

The skin around your eyes is very sensitive. Get enough sleep to keep the area fresh. Get an eye cream that you will apply before your moisturiser before you go to bed. If you are really serious about your regime, get an ice eye mask and use that every day for 20 minutes.

 

4) Eyebrows

EyebrowS - we should have two of them. If you have a unibrow - get rid of it.

 

5) Nails

Fingernails should always be trimmed [Ask any lesbian why] same goes for toenails. They should not have any dirt in them either [take special care if you work with grease or dirt on a daily basis]. If you are serious about your regime, get a 4 sided nail buffer and use that every week to up your nail game.

 

Don't put off cutting your toenails off. You are going to be in un-needed pain when you bang your feet on the coffee table and that shit breaks off. Then you'll be in pain till it grows back out and you'll put off cutting it again.

 

If you need to ask whether you need a Mani/Pedi or not, you probably do.

 

6) Hair

Probably the first thing that people judge you on. Get a haircut that actually works for you. Stop browsing haircuts that models have - those haircuts are not maintainable.

 

The grass is always greener on the other side. If you are one of those guys who have curly hair and want straight hair or vice versa, you need to accept yourself and work with what you have got. Curly hair is hot. Straight hair is hot. A guy with curly hair whining how he wants straight hair is not.

 

Shampooing your hair 10 times a week can be harsh on your hair. Many suggest staying between 4-7 hair washes a week. If you notice your hair is getting really dry and feel out of life, try cutting back on how many times you are shampooing your hair.

 

Mousse/Gel/Wax/Sprays and other hair products do damage your hair. Try to limit their usage. Also, avoid the use of hair dryers on your hair. There is a trade-off here since most of the hairstyles in our current life do require blow-drying and products. sigh can't win them all.

 

Don't let your haircut get out of control. Make regular trips to the barber and stick with one so he can learn how you like your hair. We all know the feeling when the barber fucks up our hair. Don't let the extra hair grow on the back of your neck, trim it every weekend and keep your sideburns under control.

 

No man buns. I know you think you look like him, but you don't. Some guys honestly look like ballerinas. Stay with the clean and classic cuts. You are on your journey to be a powerful and respected man, not an unemployed bartender.

 

If you are balding, don't get a combover. I know it's hard but man up, own it and shave it all off.

 

If you really feel your hair looks really bad, I would advise getting some hair oils or serums to give vital nutrients to your scalp.

 

7) Body hair - Rapid Fire

Back : Gone

Shoulder: Gone

Ear and Nose: Gone

Chest: Keep it trimmed and maintained to personal preference

Stomach: Trimmed

Arms and Legs: Personal Preference

Ass and Dick: Trimmed or Gone - Personal Preference really

 

8) Beards

Keep one if you can grow one. If it is patchy then don't grow it out. If you have a neckbeard then you need to reevaluate your life choices. You can sport three styles:

 

1) Full Beard

 

2) Various levels of Stubble

 

3) Clean shaven

 

That's it. No crazy styles. If you do grow a beard keep it maintained so you don't look like a hobo and apply beard oil daily. Get a regular $30 Phillips trimmer and use it regularly. Highly recommend Gibbs beard and tattoo oil if you are looking for one.

 

Don't go all dumbledore with your beard. Keep the lines clean but not so clean that they look fake.

 

9) Scent

Use a nice deodorant after you shower. Antiperspirants are good if you tend to sweat like crazy, but don't over do them since sweat is important for your body to stay cool. You'll feel insanely uncomfortable if it's hot af and your put on antiperspirant all over your torso.

 

Get a nice cologne and apply it sparingly. Too much cologne is never a good idea. Don't buy cheap cologne either.

 

10) Lips

Use a lip balm depending on how chap your lips get. Don't bite on them you are not Anastasia Steele.

 

Further Readings:

1) How to brush your teeth in space

2) Yesterday's Post [Slash R slash TheRedPill] comments/4p7ylj/on_the_second_day_he_learned_how_to_lift/

 


 

Dear Craig,

I know you are overlooking us right now wherever you are. Smiling whenever you see one of us break our personal best in the gym. You have inadvertently touched the hearts of many of here and we want you to know that you are forever in our hearts and in our prayers.

 

Hope to deadlift with you on the other side brother.

 

Sincerely yours,

M.