Grooming
I wanted to make a "haircut" section, but figured it would be too narrow. Info on haircuts, facial hair, skin care, or any other kind of bodily maintenance goes here.
Change the titles or something,I was bored of making bland titles.
Contents
No Poo
The ancient method of No Poo functions entirely on black magic. Not for the uninitiated who can't tell the difference between shampooing and just washing your hair.
Go To A Fucking Barber
No matter how awesome and crafty you think you are, never attempt to cut your own hair alone. Learn with a professional if you want to save on salon money, it's well worth it (and then you don't have to go to the salon anyway when you fuck up). Mike is a wizard, do not be led astray by his ways by just watching his video once or twice.
Do not attempt unless you are VERY desperate or okay with looking like a total dork in the learning process.
Self-dyeing
Never dye by yourself. Results in rashes, skin peeling of, etc. Besides, getting an even tone all over is one of the hardest tasks for colourists.
Skin-care Basics
A skin-care regimen is necessary for healthy skin consists of:
Cleanser/Face wash
Use a good sensitive face wash each time you shower in the mornings.
Exfoliator
This removes dead skin and make-up stuck in your pores. Slows aging process. Entirely optional for men, still recommended though. Especially if you have blemishes. You don't want to exfoliate too much though or your skin ends up looking like gritting paper. 2-4 times a week just before sleeping is usually fine.
Moisturizer
This keeps your face moist. duh.
Notes
Apply in the order listed two times a day. After you wake up and before you go to sleep, preferrably.
You can cheap out on cleansers, but try to buy a good moisturizer that matches your skin type. Always try to avoid alcohol in your face products.
Contrary to popular belief and marketing, women's skincare products do not automatically turn you into a FLAMING HOMOGAY although some of you might want to stay away from tinted and/or scented creams. But you can alternatively use skincare products for MANLY MEN made out of MOTOR OIL scented with BBQ sauce if you feel like paying the markup those products to preserve your precious HETEROSEXUALITY.
Acne Treatment
Occam's Acne
There is beauty in simplicity with skincare. Wash your face a few times a day with a mild cleanser. Drinking enough water and eating healthy is possibly the best thing you can do for your skin (and body). Sleeping with a clean towel over your pillow each night (or washing your pillowcase weekly) also works wonders. For those whose faces refuse to clear up, consider the following treatments.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Can be extremely useful for mild acne. Its best to get lower concentrations such as 2.5% or 5% because it has the same effect at 10%. On the first few applications your skin may be dryer but after a little while it goes away.
Salicylic Acid
Get some SA based cream to exfoliate your skin and cleanse your pores. In case you're a poorfag or in a hurry, put an aspirin on a cotton ball, cup water into hand and lightly soak the pill and cotton. After one minute or so, it should crumble to the lightest touch. Apply to face (specific area), tape with bandage for 1 or 2 hours and it should do the trick. You can also mix crumbled aspirin to different ingredients (honey, milk, coconut oil, etc) and make a full face exfoliating scrub. Google ingredients for desired effects.
When All Else Fails
Talk to a dermatologist if the above suggestions do not work for you. He or she can give you various options. A common solutions to severe cystic acne is accutane. There are also other treatments for other cases of stubborn acne. Please note that accutane may cause severe mood swings and have negative effects on your hormonal balances, especially if you are still growing.
Shave That Beard
Or don't, whatever. Some men fit (maybe even need) a beard, and some do not. Just remember beards, like all hair on our body, keeps dirt and oil even closer to our skin. Unless you take care of it and wash it properly, it'll end up like the Amazon Forest: dark, damp, with high chances of encounters with animals.
Miscellaneous
Other shit.
