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Grooming Tips for Men: Manscaping
Asking for advice on grooming (or actually doing it) is one thing most men will never do. (Admitting they're excited to see the new Sex and the City movie is a close second.) We asked skin therapist Caesar Jimenez from GROOM to cover the tough "manscaping" questions our guys want to know but are too afraid to ask.
By Marianne Mychaskiw
Should guys "manscape" and which areas should they groom?
YES! Take it from us women, guys should groom all over — especially down there. Caesar Jimenez, Licensed Skin Therapist at GROOM in San Francisco, recommends focusing on the chest, torso, and genital areas when cleaning up excess hair. Manscaping involves waxing, shaving, and/or trimming body hair. "I use clipper guards, which trim overgrowth by cutting hair the same length, giving body hair a more natural, cleaner look compared to overly groomed body hair," says Jimenez.
Should guys tweeze or wax their eyebrows?
"Men should wax their eyebrows only if it's absolutely necessary," says Jimenez. Since wax removes all the hair at the root, it creates perfect lines on brows, which results in a feminine look. Tweezing between brows and trimming strays will achieve a subtle, more natural look. Jimenez recommends the eyebrow trifecta when cleaning up stay hairs: trim long hairs, wax (if you have a uni-brow), and tweeze strays.
Is manscaping appropriate for all skin types?
"It's appropriate for all skin types, but you should make sure the skin is prepped properly," suggests Jimenez. He preps skin by applying jasmine-infused oil to dry/sensitive skin to hydrate it, and a light dusting of cornstarch to oily skin.
Is there any prepping that needs to be done before grooming?
Since men have coarser hair, it's a good idea to soften it by applying a hot towel over the face for several minutes, or taking a shower before shaving. You don't want to stay in the shower too long, though, because the skin can swell, making it harder to achieve a closer shave. With waxing, you don't need to soften the hair, but oftentimes the hair is trimmed down some before treatment.
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