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GARY KWOK

To look good takes time and effort. Actor Jude Law once told Glamour magazine that men should stop "pretending" to look good without going the extra mile.
Let's face it, all men need proper grooming at some point in their busy lives. It's not a painful exercise and here are a few easy steps to look that much better,
 
Hair loss
No man can escape the dreaded day when their hair starts falling out. Most men experience hair loss when they hit 30, when their normal hair cycles start to malfunction, significantly slowing hair growth.
There is a common misconception that the quicker one gets to the root of the problem, the easier it is to cure. "So far there is no cure for hair loss," says Dr Adolf E. Klenk, the renowned hair-loss expert who also invented the feared baldness calculator.
"It can only be treated, [but must be done] regularly." To avoid hair loss, start applying daily hair-care products that can delay the inevitable. Shampoos are a good start as they reach the roots directly.
 
Stained teeth
It is no longer humiliating to announce that you have undergone tooth whitening. A research by Crest suggests that more than half of those with whiter teeth are more likely to get a job and offered higher salaries. It also says that men with whiter teeth are more likely to get a date with someone special.
The study included an online research of 1,006 people and concluded that those who have white teeth are more positive than those who don't, and they are financially and professionally successful. Add trustworthy to the list.
 
Sweating

In an earlier report in H, we suggested that sweating can be sexy. Just look at actor Hugh Jackman's damp undershirt. It sold for US$30,000 in 2011, at a charity auction. Nonetheless, the caveat is that sweating is only OK in the gym, or other macho sporting activity.
You don't want to sweat like a pig in the office. Worse, underarm stains are a major turn-off. "If you work out in the mornings, carry face wipes in your gym bag," suggests Ada Polla, skincare expert and CEO of Alchimie Forever. "You'll continue to sweat for about an hour after you work out, so clean up that oil and sweat to prevent odour."
The morning commute can sometimes be as sweaty as a gym session. Make sure you have extra wipes for the offices. Moving down to the rarely mentioned groin, where perspiration may lead to chafing, powders are your best friend to dust away excessive humidity. Make sure you go for talc-free powder as studies show talc can provoke health-related issues.
 
Smell of your body
Some argue it is a masculine feature. Your body's smell - yes, it exists no matter how well groomed you are - can be interpreted differently. That is why even dirt-flavoured cologne has its own market. But bear in mind that your purchase isn't just about scent. "When you wear a scent, you subconsciously buy the company's image and make it your own," says Martin Lindstrom, author of Buyology. Wearing cologne is no doubt one of the easiest ways to mask the body's smell, but you will have to find something that suits you. You may find yourself spending painful long hours sniffing bottle after bottle, but once you find the fragrance, you will know it and you won't regret taking the time.
According to a study by the University of Liverpool, men who use cologne are more confident than those who don't. "[The scent] is [like] body armour to [protect] his ego," says Adam K. Anderson, PhD, who studies emotional links to scent. A little heads up: you don't necessarily need an expensive brand, but you should have a rough idea what smell goes with you. By the way, after-shaves may also achieve the desired effect.
 


Bodily charm

All men need grooming at some point in their lives. Photos: Thinkstock

Using quality hair-care products can help manage inevitable hair loss.

Even after your workout, you will continue to sweat for about an hour. Carry face wipes in your gym bag to clean up that oil and prevent odour.

Cologne can mask odour but choose a scent that suits your body and image.

Proper primping is a necessary practice for men who want to look good and,with the right attitude and products, it is not that difficult


Proper primping is a necessary practice for men who want to look good and,with the right attitude and products, it is not that difficult, writes Gary Kwok.
