Getting Older Stinks » grooming http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog Grey, fat and middle aged is no way to go through life. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:31:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Shaving with the grain http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/01/26/shaving-with-the-grain/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/01/26/shaving-with-the-grain/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:25:21 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/01/26/shaving-with-the-grain/ Go with the grain of your hair, not against it.

For most guys, whiskers on the face grow "down." So shaving downward on the face removes most of the hair. Shaving against the grain (or upward) can cause rashes or red bumps.

From: webmd.com

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Be especially careful of repeat strokes in sensitive areas such as the bikini line.

From: velvetdragon.com

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From: oprah.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/30/clean-the-hair-off-your-ears-and-neck/feed/ 0 A good barber http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/25/a-good-barber/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/25/a-good-barber/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00:07 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/25/a-good-barber/ To give your beard the best shape possible, find a good barber and have it trimmed professionally.

From: about.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/25/a-good-barber/feed/ 0 Extend the Life of Your Razor Blades http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/15/extend-the-life-of-your-razor-blades/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/15/extend-the-life-of-your-razor-blades/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:00:11 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/15/extend-the-life-of-your-razor-blades/ After shaving, thoroughly clean and dry your razor blades and then completely immerse the razor head in a shallow dish filled with mineral oil. Use the rubbing alcohol to wash away the oil next time you need to use the razor.

From: free-beauty-tips.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/15/extend-the-life-of-your-razor-blades/feed/ 0 Use a face scrub http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/01/use-a-face-scrub/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/01/use-a-face-scrub/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:00:03 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/01/use-a-face-scrub/ A gentle scrubbing massage will help open pores, prime follicles and raise stubs for a closer shave. This exfoliation removes dead cells and impurities that can cause acne, ingrown hairs and infection. It will also smooth and renew your complexion.

From: about.com

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From: productforeman.com

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From: bestbeardtrimmer.org

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From: oprah.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/06/02/trim-it-up/feed/ 0 Easy steps to spicing up your wardrobe http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/06/01/easy-steps-to-spicing-up-your-wardrobe/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/06/01/easy-steps-to-spicing-up-your-wardrobe/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:00:39 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/06/01/easy-steps-to-spicing-up-your-wardrobe/ All too often, men build monochromatic outfits. There’s this deeply ingrained preference for blacks, whites and browns that, while good for ‘safe’ office ensembles, usually turn out very drab.

Spice up your outfits with a bit of color, and no one will notice that you wear the same suit jacket to work every day.

From: ties-necktie.com

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