This article contains so much content that I’ll have to be succinct in summarising it.
That said, here goes:
This one speaks to grooming.
There are a few male issues that plague the common male which MUST be addressed eh?
I am being very serious; so take me VERY seriously for your dating life depends on it.
These are as follows:

1. Dryness

Ailment ………………………………Remedy
Ashy elbows                             Body Lotion – apply liberally for thy elbows shall not be ashy!
Dry Lips                                    Lip Balm – self-explanatory; I prefer the established chapstick
Dry Feet                                    Foot Cream – I recommend the one by Neutrogena
Dry Facial skin (eew)                Too many moisturizers to mention, I use Cocoa Butter lotion
Dry Scalp                                  Head & Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo
Dry cuticles                              Mineral Oil (thanks for that tip, Mom)

In short, there’s no reason for you to have any dry body parts. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Just ensure you have lots of moisturizer in your closet and walk with lip balm if you have dry lips, for licking them only exacerbates the problem. No matter what LL Cool J says.

2. Razor Bumps

I don’t think they’re aesthetically-pleasing, and since I HATE when they pop up on my skin, I have gone the extra mile to sort out mine, and I will share the remedy with you all. These are tips to deal with the ever so troublesome razor bumps:

a. Shave in the direction the hair grows
b. Let the shaving cream settle for a minute before you shave it off
c. Rinse face with warm-to-hot water
d. Secret weapon: BUMP PATROL (Google it. M&M products, you owe me a cheque)

This is why my face is so fresh, clean and bump free.

3. Odours

Now, there is really no excuse for any part of your body smelling anything less than great. I really think most of these problems can be solved if one is prepared to put the time in and take the necessary precautions. I would die if someone even INTIMATED that I have bad breath, smelly feet or a rough body odour. Can we be serious for a second? Really now, No.

Remedies:

a. Bathe 2-3 times per day, worse if you work out, the sweat needs to be removed eh? There are too many great brands of soap out there for me to even mention a single one. Okay, here’s one; I really like Irish Spring Sport.

b. Use a deodorant that suits your needs. Some of us need an anti-perspirant, others don’t. I do. Now, I learned a tip this week (or was it last week?) that is worth sharing:

Let the deodorant dry FULLY before putting your shirt on. That will spare you the golden armpits. Had I  known this 2 years ago I’d have a couple more shirts now, since I tend to throw such ones out eh?

c. Colognes should be used to accentuate your natural body scent. If you have a "green" arm, SORT IT OUT, then use the cologne. Not that other way around, thank you very much. I have found that I buy colognes according to the colour of the bottle. Weird, but the scents tend to follow a certain theme, I’ve detected. For instance, black boxes/bottles suggest the cologne is best suited for evening wear and cooler climates, while the brighter colours are for daytime wear and the more tropical conditions. Right or wrong? Let me know.

d. Breath: Most people probably don’t realise that the dryness within their mouth is primarily responsible for the "off" smells.  Case in point: who drinks water while sleeping? Nobody, this explains why we all have "morning breath" when we wake up *lightbulb*. That said, brush 2-3 times per day, FLOSS (I cannot emphasise this enough) daily, buy a tongue scraper or a tooth & tongue toothbrush (Aquafresh makes some nice ones) and sort it out.  Also, drink a lot of water, walk with some gum and you should be fine.  If not, see a doctor.

e. Feet:

i. Wash your feet with soap every time you bathe. Easy to overlook, but second nature when it becomes a habit.
ii. Wear leather shoes every other day and give the leather a chance to BREATHE!
iii. Wear sandals around the house to keep your feet clean and soles soft.
iv. Put powder in shoes you’re not wearing.
v. Invest in socks that do not trap heat and ensure they are clean BEFORE you wear them.
vi. Put powder in-between your toes before putting on said socks if you find that your feet tend to sweat.

4. Nail maintenance

Manicures are something I like a lot, and I get them regularly; right now I need one so please do NOT look at my hands! It has been close to 6 weeks I reckon. Anyway, I don’t particularly like pedicures, or get them regularly, especially since I play a lot of sports and am not that fussy about my toes (see, I’m not perfect). I will leave those up to you determine whether or not you find them appealing. I will tell you a few things you should NOT do, and if you do them, get rid of the habit, now. Here goes:

i. Do not bite your nails! Have you ever seen how freshly bitten nails look? SERIOUSLY. Don’t do it man. I look on a girl’s nail game first, and if anything is out of order, I give her two words: I’m GONE! (enough said).
ii. Following up on (i), invest in a SHARP nail clipper. Money well-spent, and the best part is they’re dirt-cheap!
iii. I believe that no gentlemen’s nails should be sharp/long enough to cut their woman if there is some unintentional contact. Let us say for instance you are rubbing your lady’s hand, or cl clich, do you think she’d appreciate shedding blood? I think not. In fact, I think you’d probably end up rubbing yourself, if you get my drift. So see how that feels with your extra-long and sharp nails, LOL.

I think that’s it for this week, yah smell me? You know the name, and you know where to find me: (willard_a@fashionoverstyle.net), holler. Peace & Love.

Sincerely yours,

Willard A.

Honor|Pride|Glory

Style guy of the week Jim Jones! Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallin! Love him or hate him, you have to give the dude one thing, he does have a fair deal of swagger. Oh and admit it, that Louis V scarf is bananas eh? Come on now, you and I both know what’s going on.

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