To get to be a well-groomed gentleman, it’s not necessary to be overly fastidious and twee. You want to strike a balance between metrosexuality and looking/smelling like you live with bears. Achieving this balance is easy when you set yourself a reasonable grooming schedule. Just like your home needs regular maintenance, so does your body and hair. Above you’ll find a handy checklist for making sure you’re a presentable gent.

Shower

Shave

Trim mustache

Get haircut

Shave chest

Brush teeth (2x)

Floss

Trim nails (finger & toe)

Trim nose hair

Apply deodorant

Apply moisturizer/aftershave

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Illustration by Ted Slampyak

