Personal grooming is not about vanity. Actually, it's quite the opposite. You'll actually draw less attention to yourself when you're neat and tidy than when you're not well groomed. You won't cause someone ponder thinking, "Why wouldn't they present themself better?" or "Wow, all that hair under her arm is really distracting....and almost disturbing."
Now if you're reading this and disagreed with what I just said, then you can stop reading. If you're one of those people that like to go "natural", good luck with it, and you can stop reading this too because the following will not be agreeable with your thoughts.
Personal grooming is to present yourself in the best way possible. It tells people what you think of yourself.
Let's start off with a MUST-DO of Personal Grooming!
YOUR FACE: Is really important, this is the first thing that people see...
- Good Skin -
- A person with good personal grooming always seem to have a clear, even complexion. If you don't have good skin, find and establish a skin care regime that works.
- Some good skin tips include wearing sunscreen, exercise regularly, sleep well and drink lots of water.
Yes, there will be seasons when we start to battle zits. A good concealer helps mask those little imperfections because a spotty face is distracting.
- Removal of Facial Hair
- Hair around the lips must be removed at ALL times.
- Eyebrows should be shaped about once in 6 weeks and maintained every week.
- Make Up
- Aim for a fresh appearance.
- Wear heavier make-up in the evening
Exercise and Posture
- You can tell when a woman applies personal grooming to her body when she takes care of it.
- Exercise affects your core muscles and gives you good posture. I know when I'm not getting enough exercise when I start to slouch, my stomach muscles are getting weak!
- When you exercise, you will gain more self-esteem and confidence because you feel good about yourself. Don't you feel better when you find clothes to wear? Or finding clothes that fit?
- Pay attention to your gestures and movement. Always remember to move with grace. Ballroom or ballet lessons improve how you move.
Hair Removal
- In general, hair from your legs, underarms, bikini lines should be removed at all times and your upper thights and arms too if your natural body hair is long and dark.
- For your face, upper lip hair should be removed and eyebrows should be shaped.
- Nails
- Should always be clean and shaped.
- Ideally, nails should be polished or buffed, or coated with clear coat. It doesn't really matter if they're short or long,
- Dirty nails are a rude shock, and not to mention that it's bad to the health. The most elegant look is a French manicure.
- Don't forget to clean those toenails too!
YOU HAIR: Is important, reveals your personality and it could be a plus or a distraction... - Your hair should be clean, neat, tidy and styled.
- Hair should be washed every other hair, depending on what type of hair you have.
- Good hair etiquette also means never scratching your head, combing your hair or attempting to fix your hair in public.
- Find a hairstyle that suits the shape of your face.
- If you wear a different color to your natural hair, be sure to get your roots done regularly.