Girl gives male grooming tips

When it comes to facial hair it’s all about personal preference. Many women are suckers for a man with a scruffy face. Others prefer a nice thick beard or even no facial hair at all on the face of their special guy.

Senior management major Holly Reeves says she prefers men with a little scruff rather than a full-grown beard.

“I like a little scruff,” Reeves said. “Makes woman feel like they are kissing a man instead of a little boy.”

A beard can look nice if you keep it groomed and at an appropriate length. According to Esquire magazine the safest length to grow your beard is right above your Adam’s apple. Anything longer will make you look like Tom Hanks in “Castaway” and we all know that’s not sexy. When grooming your face make sure you shave away any stray hairs that may appear below the nose, around the lips, on your Adams apple and on the sides and back of your neck.

There are many types of razors out there that can be used to maintain the stubble look, the scruffy look, or a full beard. Valet Magazine suggests that men use the Panasonic All-in-One, Philips Norelco Vacuum Trimmer, or Wahl Lithium Ion electric razors when trying to maintain the scruffy look.

Senior special education major Josh Hixson has had a beard for a few years and says he prefers keeping his beard rather than shaving it off.

“I definitely prefer to have a beard, I just think I look older with it and I really hate to shave,” Hixon said. “I do groom it some so it doesn’t get too out of control. Some of that depends on if I am going to be student teaching and need to look professional.”

Junior economics major Ryan Brown says that he usually shaves his face one to two times a week, depending on if he wants the stubble look or not.

“I currently have one (a beard), but I am indifferent between the two,” Brown said. “I chose to grow out my small goatee on the suggestion on a friend of mine, and I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on it. Many people say it makes me look older, more mature, more attractive, etc. However I cannot say I would be heartbroken if I shaved it off.”

For those guys who opt out of growing a beard and prefer to keep their face hairless and smooth there are many products out there to keep your face not only smelling good but acne free. When it comes to buying low cost after-shave products, Men’s Health magazine recommends that you purchase Nivea for Men High Performance Post Shave Balm, which is only $9.

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