The
Blending of the Elements
Marriage
& the Law
From
Paper to Platinum
Birthstones
Read
the Right Book
Catholic
Weddings
Hindu
Weddings
The Art
of Gifting
The
Lighter Side of Weddings
Beauty
and the Bride
Grooming
the Groom
Marriage
Customs in Goa
Budget
Checklist
GROOMING
THE GROOM
As a groom, it is not just that you should look
refreshed, but feel it too. But the well-groomed
look is not something that comes with a wave of
your fairy godmother's wand - unless you're Cinderella,
of course.
It takes weeks of trial and error, choosing and
preparing until you come up with a look that's perfect
for you.
So where do you begin? At the top, of course.
CROWNING GLORY
Hair has long been seen as a woman's crowning
glory. But ever since those long-haired guys from
Liverpool hit the scene, it's the men with their snazzy
haircuts that have been turning heads.
It takes hair about two weeks to settle into a new style,
so DO NOT cut it at the last minute! Do it at
least a fortnight in advance.
So you've never used a conditioner before? :
For that healthy, shiny, smooth look: first shampoo the
hair and rinse it with water. Then apply
conditioner all over. Wait for a couple of minutes
and then rinse the hair well till all the grease
and soap are removed.
An excellent cleanser that contains protein
that adds body to your hair is the white of an egg.
Apply the egg-white about half an hour before shampooing
it off.
Another good conditioner is Henna, applied once a week.
If your hair is greasy, it should be washed on the day of
the wedding. If dry, the day before.
SAVING FACE
While at the hair-dresser's you could go in for
a facial. This stimulates surface circulation ,
making you both look and feel good. A facial mask
will help tone and clear the skin.
Before shaving, wash your face with hot water before
applying shaving cream. This softens your facial hair and
makes shaving easier - saving you nicking yourself
and bleeding your way through the wedding ceremony!
Besides your usual shave in the morning, have another
about an hour before you start to dress.
After-shave is refreshing and soothes the skin, but can
make it dry. If your skin is basically dry, apply
some moisturiser after washing your
face. If greasy, use a skin tonic and
astringent.
You look in the mirror and the prospect pleases: all but
the two tired and dull eyes looking back at you.
No crying matter. Just put a few drops of eye
lotion, lie down and cover your eyes with
cottonwool soaked in rose water, for ten minutes or so.
HANDS & FEET
The day before the wedding, besides your
facial, you could treat yourself to a pedicure and
foot massage; and a manicure. Catholic groom, especially,
do not present a fingernail fossilised with car or
bike grease for your bride to slip the ring over!
NO SWEAT!
And now it's time for your bath. Pay special
attention to the hands and feet, if they haven't been
pedi-mani-cured. Scrub the heels with a pumice
stone to remove all the dead skin. After your bath
dust talcum powder all over your body,
including between your toes. Apply lotion on
the hands.
Use a good anti-perspirant or deodorant that will
not let you down on the long day ahead. A
vest with sleeves, preferably of cotton, will help
as a 'dress shield'.
Choose a cologne that has a light and subtle fragrance,
and does not clash with your after-shave.
And one that will linger on long after the last guest has
gone.
Your carriage awaits, Prince Charming…. Go out and
slay them!
By Roxanne Martins