Skin care

Make Over Your Guy's Grooming Routine (on the Sly)

Does the dude in your life use body wash to anchor the shower curtain? Mine does. Here's how I got my husband to actually apply a few grooming products

by Dawn Davis

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I've got to start somewhere Brandon is a blank slate. There's so much room for new products -- but also a high potential for resistance. He hates anything that's overly fragranced (I haven't burned a scented candle in our apartment in years), but he loves a long, hot shower. So at least I have that working in my favor. I'll concentrate the bulk of my efforts there.

The real problem, however, is bathroom real estate. Yes, I want him to use grooming products, but our tiny vintage medicine cabinet is already bursting at the hinges. I accept that I'm going to have to make some room for his new routine if I want this to work.

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Mine must use products

by Zeaundra Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 01:51PM Report as inappropriate

My fiance has no issues with products, which is handy. He also loves Kiehl's so I may just surprise him with some of that sunblock soon!

by tallredamanda Monday, March 11, 2013 at 05:45AM Report as inappropriate

nice

by Nicole2814 Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 06:32PM Report as inappropriate

my guy loves new products! its always great to show him new things he can use.

by rayshaviolet Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 04:20PM Report as inappropriate

Getting my man to start moisturizing (with an SPF) was a challenge but now that it's a habit for him, it's no big thing. Now, if only I could get him to shave more regularly...

by HeathRene Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11:05AM Report as inappropriate

very sneaky my friends

by LittleBunny Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:46AM Report as inappropriate

Cute article...my man is surprisingly into all those things EXCEPT using lotions or moisturizers with SPF. I'll be sure to suggest that he pick up some sun-blocking products too!

by MizzPink Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 08:06AM Report as inappropriate

Mine does not use anything, I mean anything other than deodorant. lol

by yestfl Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate

Don't know a guy who would use any of this except the Axe (I remember using it myself) though even I would stay away from the rest back before my transition. Now I can't live without a bathroom and bedroom full of stuff. Think I would be in a good position to tell him how important it is to take care of his skin ect but nope! He only tells me how nut's I am.

by Alana_Danes Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 05:47PM Report as inappropriate

It's nice to see a man use the products you buy for him.

by EricaC123 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 03:31PM Report as inappropriate