Easy male grooming tips to feel party-ready
Let's start with some basics: your facial fuzz situation. If you're shaving, make it a pleasure – a handsome badger-hair brush and properly weighted razor lend a sense of occasion, such as a traditional set from Geo F Trumper (trumpers.com) or Truefitt & Hill (truefittandhill.co.uk). Then use a post-shave healing balm to take some of the prickly heat out; Harry's (harrys.com) does a great spray that douses the flames. If you're bearded or shaggy around the visage, it is essential to keep things in check – you want a sophisticated sweep rather than raggedy Santa.
Then let's turn to a small degree of polish. Men of a particular vintage need to be mindful that certain curious things begin to occur post-50: a triumphant thickening (and lengthening) of the eyebrows, as well as errant hairs that begin sprouting merrily. Invest in a handsome grooming kit or go the more industrial route with removal 'buds' for noses and ears (a gander on Amazon will suggest plenty). It's not vain to want to demonstrate you've made an effort.
From there, let's consider the finer details that a fellow might contemplate. DIY dye jobs run the risk of you looking like Rudy Giuliani caked in Ronseal-like streaks, but if your eyebrows and sideburns are somewhat snowy these days, it can be worth applying a dab of brow gel. Nothing painterly or OTT, just a small way to make yourself appear a little more fresh for when the cocktails are circulating.
Finally, there's something wonderfully ceremonial about that final flourish –
Suitably finessed, you'll be all set for the season of goodwill and good grooming.
This week, I am mostly ...
Buying British. I don't know about you, but as with my wardrobe, I'm increasingly keen to support British-made products when it comes to grooming. Thomas Clipper, for example, uses local wood for its shaving bowls, with no two the same.
Handmade bowl, brush and Atlantic soap set, £95, Thomas Clipper
Spritzing traditional scents from eras gone by, rather than today's flashy, celeb-fronted iterations. See charming Florentine brand Santa Maria Novella, maker of beauty and grooming wares since the 13th century, and its charming bottles .
Acqua, £160 for 50ml, Smnovella
Embracing independent dental brands, with toothpastes and mouthwashes that are more elevated than your average. Try Selahatin's Escapist toothpaste, for example, with its notes of mint, orange and cinnamon.
Selahatin's Escapist toothpaste £19, John Bell Croyden
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