The Ex Outlet

More times than not, a natural byproduct of being in a relationship is our ability to be comfortable and “Let ourselves go”. However once the relationship has ended, men, as well as women, tend to fall back on their same-old habits and become lazy with their skin, hair and overall appearances.

For men, being that it’s a new dawn and a new day, being back on the market means pepping up and reviving your look. Here are a few mission-critical grooming tips that will revive you, instill confidence and place you at the front -line of the dating scene:

1. A Fresh Cut: A great haircut on a man is an eye catcher! If you have been sporting the ponytail for the last twenty years, why not try a crew cut? Or perhaps a cool shag or some fringe? Take a trip to your favorite barber or perhaps try out a hot salon in your area for an exciting, clean and brand new do.

2. Hand in hand with your new cut, you’ll need to tame up and shape up your facial hair. Facial hair also includes those protruding nose hairs, ear hairs and yes… the eyebrows. Be honest with yourself- Are you sporting a uni-brow? With a little cleaning up, a neatly trimmed face with all the excess and random whiskers removed, is key to keeping you dapper. Women remember a well-groomed face!

3. Manicure/ Pedicure: Critical critical critical! I know the word “Pedicure” in itself can have some men heading for the hills. Essentially, however, all the maintenance that is needed for both hands and feet is a basic “Cleaning up” of dead skin, hangnails, buffing and filing. If you are a nail biter you should pay extra attention to grooming your hands because nail biting can cause infection as well. For feet, a cleanup plus some additional callous removal will do the trick.

4. Check your teeth. If they seem like they could whiten up a bit try some over-the-counter whitening strips or have your dentist professionally clean them. Tackle bad breath with mouthwash, breath strips or mints. Breath can make or break your next hook-up. Your ex loved you the way you were, however the hot girl at the bar will appreciate a white smile and good breath.

5. Be aware of B. O. This is very important especially if you tend to excessively sweat. Extra strength antiperspirants and deodorants can kill the odor causing bacteria and keep you smelling fresh and clean all day. You would be surprised by how many men skip this. If you want to see a girl run fast and furiously, put her next to a guy with B.O. Get the point?

Follow these simple grooming guidelines and I guarantee you feel confident, which I believe, is the most attractive quality of all.

Amy Zdunowski-Roeder is a Pro Makeup Artist for FACE atelier. She has worked as part of America’s Next Top Model Makeup Team, is a regular on movie sets and has credits in People Magazine, Women’s World, NYLON and OUT Magazine. She also frequently writes make up tips and articles for Star Magazine, People Style Watch.com and Lifetime.com. Check out her website to make your appointment.