Charismatic and Charming is an essential element to a guy. Sometimes you see guys walking masculinely, but not for yourself. Here, we are going to teach you how to walk more manly in just 10 steps. Prepare a mirror to practice, it would be great if you have your own private space.
1. Stand at an almost 45 degree angle to the mirror, meaning almost sideways but not quite
2. Stand normally and look at your stance and posture
3. Then once again stand in 45 degree angle
4. Make sure your shoulders are back, your chest is up, but not too high (not too low, either)
5. Make sure your back is straight and your legs should be close to each other but not touching
6. Now, when you walk, keep the same posture, but tense up a little (you shouldn't be seen as unnatural poser either)
7. When you move your legs, try not to move your waist or shake your hips
8. Move your arms back and forth, but not too much and make sure they don't turn into spaghetti arms (lightly tense, but not too much)
9. Keep practicing these basic steps, but remember you are trying to improve.
10. When you feel you have it down, add your own swagger to it. Be natural as much as possible, don't try to imitate others or be an imposer, especially when you are acting you are noticeable.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Eyebrow Grooming
Trimming an eyebrow hair too short can mean the hair will not lie flat. Eyebrow hairs that are fine can be trimmed shorter than coarse thick brow hairs. The heaviness of a longer hair will help the hair lie flat. Eyebrow trimming can be tricky. Before you carry on remember to be careful and take it slow. If you trim too much it will be very noticeable and because eyebrow hair takes a long time to grow back, it will be noticeable for a long time. Only trim a little bit at a time.
Four important steps to notice before you start trimming your eyebrow : Disinfect, Hair between eyebrows, Shaping, and Trimming.
Tools to prepare : spool brush, white pencil, stencil, scissors, eyebrow razor
Step by step trimming :
1. Apply cotton with disinfectant on your eyebrow area
2. Use white pencil to mark where you want to begin
3. Place the stencil in position, lining up the inner corner of the stencil with the white mark made in step 2
4. Comb or brush the hair through the stencil hole following the shape of the stencil. Trace around the inside of the stencil with the white pencil
5. Gently tug the skin and remove the hair with the razor and scissor
6. Remove the stencil and white outline
7. Hold the stencil in place and brush the hair with eyebrow gel to fill in the stencil area
8. Let the hair dry in place. Keep on top of new growth so you won't have to repeat this procedure
Here are some of the photo steps :
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Teeth Advice - Ask the expert
A lot of guys don't aware the importance of having a healthy and clean teeth and gum. This week, we are going to explore more about the issues with some most common FAQ about teeth.
Q : I brush and floss regularly, but I still have bad breath all day, and all the mouthwashes I've tried stain my teeth. What can I do to make my breath smell better ?
A : Mouthwash may mask your breath for a short period of time, but you're not getting to root of your problem. Mouthwash kills bacteria, but bacteria breed quickly - in couple of hours, you are back where you started. The fact is, no matter how much you brush, you have to brush your tongue. Bacteria love to live in the crannies of your tongue. While there are many tongue brushes, all you need to do the job is toothpaste and toothbrush.
Halitosis comes from something living in your mouth, so if brushing your tongue doesn't work, you may have a cavity, a broken filling, or an infection. Check with your dentist. If he or she doesn't find anything, it's likely an internal problem, such as acid reflux, so see your physician.
Q : There are so many toothpaste out there - What do I really need to look for when selecting one?
A : Basically all the elements in the toothpaste are the same, so look for one that encompasses all the things you are interested in. Of course you want your toothpaste to prevent cavities, gingivitis, and plaque buildup, and most people nowadays want whitening toothpaste. The ingredients to look for are fluoride (fight cavities), triclosan (fight gingivitis and reduces plaque), and hydrated silica (whitens).
Q : Electric toothbrushes are expensive. Is buying one worth the cost ?
A : If you are doing good with the manual toothbrush, no. Rotary electric toothbrushes mimic the proper motion of brushing, that is, little circles, not back and forth, which can cause gum recession. Rotary brushes also have a timer to let you know when you are finished - after 2 minutes, not the 30 seconds most people spend brushing.
Sonicare brushes are based on the principle of oscillation and vibrate many times per second to break up tartar. They work wonderfully, but not everyone can tolerate the high-pitched sound it makes. People with any bonded restorations should not use Sonicare because over time, the vibration will break down the cement in those fillings.
Q : How can I tell if my teeth are receding too much ?
A : When you smile, if you see a root - which is a darker yellow than your tooth - you need to see your dentist. Also, if your teeth are sensitive to cold or brushing, then your gums are likely receding. Some recession is OK, but you don't want to lose too much tissue because then it becomes a functional problem and you could lose your tooth.
Q : My gums bleed when I floss. Does that mean I should worry about my heart health ?
A : No, you should talk to your dentist. If you have just started flossing, your gums will bleed a little until they are conditioned to it - just like your muscles are sore when you first start an exercise program. Over time, your gums become tougher. But if you have been flossing regularly and are seeing bleeding, there is an underlying issue. There are numerous possible explanations, including gingivitis and a poorly fitted crown that is impinging on your gum. See your dentist.
Q : Do any chewing gums with teeth whiteners really work ?
A : Whitening works is that the bleach is in contact with your tooth and it removes stains by oxidation. Chewing gum doesn't contact the outside of your tooth. It stimulates salivary flow, which will remove staining bacteria off of the chewing surfaces of your teeth and some food particles. If you want to brighten your smile, you need to use a whitening agent that stays on the outside of your teeth for a length of time.
Q : When it comes to their teeth, what is men's biggest grooming mistake ?
A : Most men don't floss, but it's just as important as brushing. For grown adults, most cavities start between teeth. The bristles of your toothbrush don't reach there, so bacteria in plaque metabolize and cause cavities. The only way to prevent this is to floss. But you don't have to do it after every meal, once a day, like at night after you brush your teeth before going to bed, is enough.
Q : Should I use mouthwash ?
A : Mouthwash, for men or women, kills bacteria that cause bad breath. It refreshes breath. You still need to floss, Bacteria metabolize quickly and will regrow in hours, you can never fully get rid of it. You still have to brush your teeth. But mouthwash freshens breath nicely.
Q : Are bleaching products safe?
A : They are very safe, but you need to follow instructions. So if the instructions say to leave the product on for 2 hours, that's the limit - 8 hours isn't better in this case. You can overbleach -your teeth will get translucent at edges and have a blue-ish hue. They become very sensitive to hot, cold, and air. You can also burn and irritate your gums. Luckily, if you stop the treatment, the side effects will go away - your teeth won't fall out.
Q : How do I know if I'm brushing too hard?
A : Gum recession is the most common sign you are brushing too hard - the gum pulls away from tooth, exposing the root, so your tooth looks longer. This causes sensitivity to cold and air, and if you touch the area with your fingernail. You can also cause erosion, which is a loss of tooth enamel The best way to prevent gum recession is to brush properly. Use an ultra soft or soft toothbrush. People think a medium brush will get more off to their teeth, but unfortunately it does damage. It's harder to do that with a soft brush. And brush for 2 minutes (most people only brush for 30 seconds) in little circles, not back and forth. And remember, once your gum is gone, it's gone - the damage isn't reversible. The only way to fix it is to transplant a piece of tissue from the root of your mouth to cover the exposed area.
5 Steps to A Better Skin
What You Need To Know
- Face skin requires three core products: 1) A cleanser; 2) An exfoliant; and 3) A moisturizer.
- Skin around the eyes exhibits the most drastic signs of aging -- use an eye cream.
- Lip balm is the most overlooked tool in maintaining a great face.
"If you do nothing else, cleansing is the single most important thing you can for your face"
Men's Skin Care has come a long way from the days when your father would wash his face with a withered bar of soap and cover up shaving nicks with bits of toilet paper. Today, there are an overwhelming amount of products specially formulated to meet the needs of the stubborn (and stubbly) male epidermis. But navigating your way through the glut of grooming goods out there doesn’t have to be intimidating, and it shouldn’t be fussy either; a winning skin care regimen should be swift and simple to ensure that you'll actually follow it. You can check your 12-step program at the bathroom door, because achieving better skin takes just 5 tips.
1- Cleanse
If you do nothing else, cleansing is the single most important thing you can do for your face. It should be the basis of your skin care regimen, but that doesn’t mean reaching for a simple bar of soap (which can overcompensate and leave your skin dryer than a desert). Men’s skin typically has large pores and very active sebaceous glands. While these glands are critical for keeping the skin naturally moist, they can often produce too much sebum, leaving your skin feeling greasier than an oil slick. Neglecting to wash away the excess oil and dirt can clog pores, which leaves the skin prone to breakouts. A basic gel works just fine, but not all facial cleansers are created equal. Look for one that is strong enough to cut through the grease and yet gentle and affordable enough to be used at least once a day.
2- Exfoliate
Sometimes cleaning the skin with a simple face wash just isn’t enough. A cleanser washes away oil and dirt on the surface, but what about all that nasty stuff deep down in your pores? Even religious use of a face wash will still leave the most men's skin feeling like a bumpy mess. That’s where exfoliation should make an appearance in your skin routine (just two to three times a week). It helps dislodge debris that normal washing can’t touch. A good scrub should have granules to help smooth the skin and eliminate the dullness that results from normal pore clogging and dirt build-up. Exfoliation also softens hair follicles for a closer, less-irritating shave and allows the skin to better absorb moisturizers.
3- Moisturize
Skin care for most men starts and stops with a basic bar of soap or cleanser. But washing is the absolute least you can do to prevent your face from turning into a big blackhead. Even if you happen to live in a sauna, skin can get dry after showering and, over time, that godforsaken process known as aging makes it lose elasticity. Add all that to the horror of placing a sharp blade next to your face everyday to appease rigid HR standards for clean-cut wholesomeness, and you have a recipe for irritated skin that’s parched and taut. Showering and shaving open up pores and allow precious water to escape, but a light moisturizer can fix everything. It replenishes the skin’s moisture content and prevents razor burn. A moisturizer with SPF will also provide a critical shield against the sun. Harsh UVB rays cause the skin to burn, but it’s the UVA rays that lead to long-term damage like deep lines and skin cancer. A moisturizer with multispectrum defense takes care of it all.
4- Protect Your Eyes
There is one place on the face that men almost never touch: the eyes. But the skin around the eyes is the only area that actually deserves special attention, because men don’t age the same way that women do. Instead of a slow progression of fine lines and wrinkles, men's aging occurs in quantum leaps, and one of the first visible signs of aging comes from the skin around the eyes. The soft, thin layer of skin that surrounds the eye is especially prone to developing creases and crinkles long before other parts of the body begin to show their age. All of this can be prevented with regular use of an eye cream. It smooths and protects the skin, but requires serious commitment and proper usage. Applying eye cream once in a blue moon does nothing, and against all common sense, it shouldn’t be put on the soft skin underneath the eye. Instead, eye cream needs to be dabbed gently on the edge of the bone around the eye to maximize effectiveness and prevent irritation. It will slowly absorb and spread to the fragile areas that need it most.
5- Protect Your Lips
A close second in fickleness to the skin around the eyes are the lips. The skin here is incredibly thin and prone to severe dryness, cracking, bleeding, and burning from exposure to the elements. That’s because the lips lack both oil glands to keep them naturally moist and melanin to provide protection against harmful UV rays. A little dryness and flaking every now and then sounds like no big deal, but over time the combination of sun exposure, stress and a small cut can lead to nasty cold sores. Herpes simplex, anyone? Forget first base. You can’t even leave the dugout with contagious crap like that on your face. Regular application of lip balm with a hint of SPF once a day can help you avoid a life of being benched
Friday, September 23, 2011
General Medical Check-up
The appearance is important either to man or woman. But the key to have an attractive always start from its roots, the inner health. Annual medical check-ups has become a common trend for anyone who cares for their own health. But most of the time, people don't exactly understand and know what the check-ups actually consists of and why they need to have their medical check-ups done. And we are here to deliberate them for all of you. Medical check-ups consists of :
- Blood tension
- Body Mass Index (BMI) and waistline
- Cholesterol
- Blood Sugar
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Test
- Skin
Blood Tension
Upon reach the age of 45, one of every three men will have high blood tension. The reason why we should have a yearly test is because high blood tension could lessen your life by 5 years.
Body Mass Index (BMI) and waistline
BMI is used to determine a body fat, to calculate if a person's weight is fit for their actual height. If your BMI is 25 or above, it indicates that there is a high chances that you might suffering from diabetic, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and arthritis. And if your waistline is above 40 inches, there's a high risk from suffering metabolism syndrome.
Cholesterol
Overall, the healthy cholesterol should be under 200, LDL or bad cholesterol should be around 100 - 130. The good cholesterol "HDL" should be under 40, and if your triglycerides (above 150), there is a risk from suffering heart attack and stroke. A blood test should be done every 3 years if you are under 30 years old, every 2 years if you are under 40, and yearly if you are 50 years old and above.
Blood Sugar
One out of ten guys will suffering from diabetes type 2 and its complication. But most of the people don't aware of it. A healthy men should have their blood sugar tested before they reach the age of 45, or even earlier if there's a medical history from his family suffering from diabetes, high blood tension, low DHL and overweight.
Colon Cancer Screening
This is the top 3 killing disease around the world. Start your screening before you reach 50, earlier is better if there's a medical history in your family.
Prostate Cancer Test
Every guy should have their rectal digital test every year to prevent this cancer.
Skin
Test shows that more man dies suffering from malignant melanoma than woman. Routine monthly or yearly check-ups can help to detect earlier skin's problems. Normally the malignant skin problem starts from your upper back. Beware of it.
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