Thursday, December 29, 2011

Get going with a stylish Mane

Grooming is a holistic process that involves looking after the entire body from tip to toe. Whether it is dealing with an ingrown toe nail or chopping those extra-long locks, all of these are intrinsic for a complete grooming routine. Having said that, most men feel that acquiring the latest hairstyle making waves at the ramp is a must to be able to stand tall among their peers, however seldom do they realise that something as critical as the choice of a haircut is dependent on a lot many other factors too.

Due to different face shapes and features, it is impossible for a single hairstyle to suit every man around. Hence one needs to understands the very basics of his facial contours and then opt for a style that flatters it, irrespective of the style being flaunted by A list celebrities or not. Here is a brief take on which hairstyles can suit different face types. Check these and carefully make your pick.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Hangover woes and quick remedies

How often does it happen that after a sizzling party eve you wake up in the morning feeling all over the place? A consistent feeling of nausea, vomiting and a splitting headache that put you to remorse and you make up your mind not to indulge in drinks anymore! Hangover blues are no surprise to Gen Y, with alcohol consumption being an intrinsic part of our everyday celebrations, this is but common a phenomena.

Most of us swallow a pill and get over with the feeling, however seldom do we realise that there is no need to induce medication and torture the body which is already trying hard to get out of the ill effects of alcohol. With some basic home remedies and solutions, you can give your hangover a nightmare and be back on your toes in a jiffy.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Hair Care made Easy

Much like our skin, our hair is prone to damage from more than harmful factors. Besides the external factors such as pollution, dust, chemical treatments, blow drying etc., internal components such as hormonal changes, stress and genetic disorders are also largely responsible for causing harm to your mane.

Most of us believe a vitamin based shampoo and a conditioner are more than enough to keep our hair in place, however it is just the bare minimum we can do to our hair. With progressing age and pressures the need of the hour becomes to indulge in extensive hair care to prevent them from falling and witnessing degradation in hair quality.

There is a plethora of hair care products available in the market, making it a challenge to choose the best ones, but we also need to understand that hair care products alone are not sufficient, an indulgent regime is a must to maintain a thick and shiny mane. Here are a few steps you can try inculcating to improve the hair quality and work towards curbing that receding hairline.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

The Six Pack Journey

Men’s desire to have a sturdy and flat abdomen is as much a fetish as the ladies’ attempts to obtain a size zero. In a world that strives for perfection, we continuously strive to achieve that perfect frame that can make us turn heads and certainly the coveted centre of attraction.

Most of us seek quick shortcuts that do not require a lot of effort and result in wonders, phenomena’s such as fad diets, excessive trainings or even going under the knife are considered by man a men, however like the fitness expert and physiologist Kelli Calabrese puts it across” To get defined abs, it’s going to take work”, there is a need to understand that a perfect body cannot be attained overnight and hence gradual and consistent effort is a must to build muscle mass and increase strength.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Fragrance: The age old secret to Enticement

Even the eternal tale of love the Kama sutra explicitly describes how a fragrance can be used to recognise a special person (both sexes). Men and women have been a fan of fragrances since time immemorial. It is intriguing how powerful vibes can be sent across to the opposite sex by a mere use of fragrance and it is also believed that the object of your affection can be driven to you by a fragrance that appeals to him/her.

With grooming becoming an intrinsic part of our daily routines, no longer is the usage of fragrances restricted to a special occasion, but it is more like a habit today. More so wearing a powerful smell is also known to increase your confidence level and hence improving your present ability. If this has convinced you to use your cologne judiciously, here are some quick facts that can help you understand the nuances of using different colognes or fragrances