Grooming
Should men be concerned
about nail care?
W
hen we think about beauty,
we think about numerous
products and services
related to how a woman
can look and feel her best. From neat
beards to stylish outfits, sharp haircuts
to trimmed nails, a dapperly groomed
man always catches the eye. Yet,
we seldom share the products and
services that are available to men. Let’s
change that. It’s time to talk about why
men should also focus on nail care!
Pamper yourself
Massages are perhaps the most
common go-to activity when it
comes to pampering. Shopping, hair
appointments, and spa treatments
(facials, manicures and pedicures) are
a few of the ways in which women
pamper themselves. Shouldn’t men
also benefit from these amazing
services? Both manicures/pedicures
come with relaxing hand and foot
massages. Ask the women who have
been lulled to sleep during a session.
Whether you are married or single,
most women appreciate seeing a
man with clean, nicely trimmed nails,
instead of ragged nails that could cut
you even unintentionally.
Stop with the stereotypical
labels
We live in a world that labels everyone
and everything. In some cases,
it’s common to label someone or
something without understanding
who the person is, or what the thing
is about. It is easy to label men
who groom themselves well, using
stereotypical names (metrosexual,
homosexual or transsexual) that do
not reflect who they are. Some men,
depending on their profession, need
to get manicures (stride pianists,
company executives, etc.). Men who
get these services are usually very
secure in their sexuality. Men can
simply ask to get a buff, if offered clear
polish. Stop with the labels; let men
enjoy their manicures/pedicures in
peace! a professional works on your feet.
This also provides a much-needed
distraction from the many issues that
you have to deal with in both your
personal and professional life.
Health benefits 3. Cuticle care is crucial in eliminating
painful ingrown nails. Men get
these too!
Dirty feet and nails can be breeding
grounds for bacteria. Manicures and
pedicures can effectively remove dirt
that is stuck under nails. Both promote
cuticle care and help to prevent painful
ingrown nails. With a pedicure, your
feet are exfoliated to remove dead skin
that hardens over time. The process
also involves the use of essential oils
in the foot soak that provide additional
anti-bacterial protection. Another
benefit of pedicures is that they help
to reduce unpleasant foot odours.
It reduces stress
Stress is the leading cause of many
other illnesses. If your profession
requires you to be on your feet most
of the day, it could ultimately lead
to stress related problems. After a
rough week or two, a pedicure can do
wonders. You simply sit and relax while
Let’s do a checklist on the
benefits of nail care for men:
1. Nail care adds to overall grooming
for a well put together man.
2. Manicures
and
pedicures
effectively clean nails and reduces
hard to reach bacteria.
4. It’s healthy. Many illnesses are stress
related, so getting pampered this
way, could effectively reduce stress
by, taking your mind off work and
personal problems.
5. Most technicians are trained to
identify fungus and other infections
within nails, and can alert you to
seek professional help.
6. We all deserve to be pampered.
Don’t label men who enjoy looking
and feeling great. A lot has changed
in fashion over the years. There was
actually a time, when men wore
high heels!