What is Manscaping?

This is a relatively new term in the beauty industry, but it is just a glorified term for hair removal for men. It is simply hair removal in different parts of a man’s body. Whether you call it manscaping, mowing your lawn, hair removal or pruning your bush, the process is still the same.

It can be painful, or at the very least uncomfortable. The following Manscaping tips will however make the process less daunting.

The process involves clippering, use of hair removal creams, waxing, shaving, or trimming of hair in different parts of a male’s body. For many years now, this was reserved for male models, body builders, and sportsmen who had a significant part of their body exposed.

However, the changing fashion trends have seen the modern man get more intimate with the hair removal process. If not for anything else to satisfy their self image, get a clean look and for that optical inch.

What Are the Manscaping Options Available At Your Disposal?

Shaving – this is undoubtedly the most popular choice for manscaping. Reason being it is the most convenient, quick, affordable and easy to execute. All you need to do is to invest in the best quality disposable razor blade, have some handy shaving cream or gel with you, and you are good to go.

The downside of shaving is that you should be ready for some prickly stubble for a few days. For some people, they can be prone to ingrown hairs in the shaved area. Further, you have to be very careful when shaving lest you tear or cut the skin particularly around the scrotum.

Creams – they are the commonest today and are often designed for easy and quick hair removal. Because they are made of chemicals, the chemical ingredients dissolve hair in a matter of minutes, softens the hair follicles thus making it easy to easily scrub the hair off.

The products are readily available, quite affordable, and guarantee instant results. However, some products have very unpleasant odor and may not be ideal for people with sensitive skin. The chemical composition may cause skin irritation especially around intimate parts.

Trimming / Clippering

This is undoubtedly the easiest manscaping hair maintenance option. However, you should keep in mind that it is all about reducing the length of hair and not really removing hair. Most guys with hairy chests prefer this option. With good hair clippers, you can achieve some good results.

Waxing – waxing results are by far the greatest of all manscaping methods. The reason for this is because hair re-growth is finer and slower, the skin is left softer and smooth and often has better muscle definition. Further, waxing guarantees a maintenance-free period of at least 6 weeks.

The drawbacks of waxing, however, are such that there could be skin reaction if aftercare guidelines and tips are not followed, there could be ingrown hairs and further, some parts of the body can be slightly uncomfortable during the waxing process.

Body Parts Applicable

• Eyebrows – you can trim, wax, or tweeze your eyebrows. Sometimes all that is required is a trim that helps get rid of the huge bulk especially if you have “bushy” eyebrows.

• Ears – If there is hair on the inside and outside of your ears, some waxing or/and shaving will do. Hair is common in ears as men age. Just a precautionary measure, you should never put tweezers or clippers into your ear canal. You may never live to tell the experience.

• Nose – there is nothing as disgusting as having hair from your nose pointing at someone you are talking to. The best method to get rid of this hair is trimming it using sanitized facial scissors.

With all the options available at your disposal, you can be able to weigh in the advantages and disadvantages of the above-mentioned manscaping tips to help you make an informed decision. It is about time you joined the bandwagon and followed on the manscaping trend.

There’s nothing wrong with men who have body hair; in fact, many women (and men) go crazy for a man with a bit of rugged hair on his chest. But just because you and your partner both love your body hair, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t invest a bit of time in some basic housekeeping.

Just as a clean-cut haircut and trim can do wonders for your beard and hairstyle, controlling your body hair is crucial to maintaining the sexy lumberjack look without taking on the appearance of a caveman. Here are some tips for how to maintain the hair on different parts of your body to optimize sex appeal.

Your Chest Hair                                                       

If you’ve got chest hair, there’s no reason you should shave it asides from being a professional swimmer. Although not everyone prefers hairy men, chest hair is generally perceived as a macho trait that separates the boys from the men. However, it is still a good idea to keep things looking neat by thinning it out or trimming your hair back if it grows more than an inch long.

Your Armpit Hair

Most men don’t shave their armpit hair; and for good reason, it would look quite silly. But it doesn’t hurt to trim it slightly if it gets too unruly.

Your Shoulder/Back Hair 

It doesn’t really make sense that women can enjoy your chest hair but find shoulder hair unattractive, but this is usually the case. Try waxing your back and shoulders or purchase one of these extendable razors that are designed to target all hard-to-reach areas. 

Your Hair Down There

Society’s metrosexual trend tells us that both men and women should remove hair from their genitals, but in reality, it all comes down to personal preference. A little maintenance doesn’t hurt, but don’t feel pressured to shave your junk unless that’s the look you prefer, or you partner requests that you switch things up once in a while. But when you’re single or meeting new women, smooth genitals can make you seem vain.

Dying your hair is one of those things that always seems like an awesome idea until something goes horribly wrong. If you decide to venture into the realm of hair dye as a way to alter your look, make sure you know what you’re doing beforehand or you won’t be happy with the results. You have the option of attempting to dye your hair at home alone or with the help of a friend, or you can pay up for salon services to have a pro handle your locks. There are pros and cons to both options.

Do-It-Yourself At Home Dye Job

Pros: Choosing to buy a box of hair dye and play hairstylist for yourself at home can be a fun, albeit messy, process. Buying hair dye from the drug store is significantly cheaper than visiting a salon to have your colour touched up, plus you don’t need to make an appointment so you can squeeze it into your busy schedule. If your main motive for dying your hair is to mask a few gray strands, a quick at-home dye job might be your best bet.

Cons: On the other hand, dying your hair on your own can go horribly wrong if you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing. Even with a friend helping you out, the colour can sometimes turn out wrong or the shading can appear blotchy. Never try to bleach your own hair at home before dying, as this will not only seriously damage your hair but also looks ridiculous if not executed professionally.

Paying A Professional To Dye Your Hair

Pros: A professional opinion can go a long way when it comes to determining which colour will look best on you; your natural hair colour can also influence how a dye job turns out in ways that you probably wouldn’t consider if dying it at home. Stylists are trained to complete more complex techniques such as bleaching, highlights, and creating a multi-tonal effect at your request. They can also give you a hair cut to help accentuate your new colour and you might get a deal if you do both at once.

Cons: The biggest drawback to enlisting professional help to dye your hair is the cost; but the price for men with short hair is generally cheaper than women with longer hair. Another risk is that you’ll pay for services that might not produce the exact results you envisioned, which can be disappointing.