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Hygiene tips for men before going on a date

- (With inputs from Aashmeen Munjal, Beauty-Makeover Expert and Ridhi Arya, Dermatolog­ist)

Adate is special for both men and women and both want to look their best on it. From trimming your hair to scrubbing your face, there are some hygiene tips one has to in keep in mind to make an impact on the other person. To help you ace the game, experts dole out tips.

Regular trimming is required to make you look well-proportion­ed and attractive.

Watch out for dandruff. Consult a dermatolog­ist as the reasons may range from skin type to wrong diet.

Avoid hair styling gel because that may look a bit made up. If you are blessed with naturally soft hair, make the most of them and use as little gel as possible. And if you have frizzy hair, consider to go for keratin treatment that will make your hair smooth and healthy.

Many fail to notice the tiny blots called blackheads that blemishing your face. Men, who hardly cover their faces when outdoors, have their skin exposed to dust and heat all day, resulting to skin problems. Scrub your face weekly to treat blackheads.

The T-Zone of your face that is made up of the forehead, nose and the chin area becomes oily during summers making you look dull and tired. Masks available in the market or even blotting paper or tissues can blot away the excess oil of your face.

For dry skin use a sheer mask that hydrates your face and makes you look young.

If you have a beard, maintain it well. Trim it regularly apart from washing and detangling it.

Trim your nails regularly and keep them clean.

Sweaty palms are a major turnoff. Wash your hands with cool water before a date.

Trimming of toenails is as imperative as of fingernail­s.

Corns may be developed due to various reasons such as uncomforta­ble footwear or fungal infections. Treat them with the right lotions and creams that are easily available in the market. ■Do not wear shoes without a pair of socks as they absorb foot sweat and prevent odourcausi­ng

AVOID HAIR STYLING GEL. IF YOU ARE BLESSED WITH NATURALLY SOFT HAIR, MAKE THE MOST OF THEM

bacteria. Consider putting powder in your shoes.

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