Men’s grooming DIY fixes
Whether it’s a special event where you have to look polished, a cover-up for something gone wrong or just have grooming issues generally, here are fast and effective fixes for them. Image source: Shutterstock
No shaving cream
If you are out of shaving cream but have to shave, you can use a facial soap, conditioner or lotion instead. Take a shower to soften the facial hair so that the razor can easily glide over the skin. Image source: Getty
Razor burn
Using a blunt blade, dry shaving or shaving too fast can cause red patches on your skin. You can treat these razor burns easily with products that contain green tea, wheat germ or aloe vera. Image source: Getty personal-grooming-diy
Furry teeth
Forgot to brush your teeth? Munch on an apple when you have furry teeth. The fruit will act like a toothbrush. You can also dip lime in salt and rub it across your teeth. Image source: Getty
Smelly feet
Sprinkle baking soda on your shoes (between outings) to get rid of the pungent odour. When you are about to put the shoes on, you clean the powder out. You can also use orange peels in the same manner as baking soda to remove bacterial odour. Image source: Getty
Dandruff
You have an interview the next day and are in constant worry that your black suit will reveal a shoulder full of dandruff. Drop your worry. Apply apple cider vinegar to exfoliate the scalp and get rid of dryness and flakiness. Image source: Getty
DIY nail care
Having clean nails is as important as other grooming aspects. Cut nails using a fingernail clipper to the ideal length, always straight across. To make nails soft, massage hands with cocoa butter lotion or soak them in warm water for 10 minutes. Image source: Getty
Bad breath
To get rid of bad breath, you just need a sugar-free gum. It helps in saliva production and flushes bacteria away. Moreover, breathe through your nose as it helps to prevent your saliva from drying out. Image source: Getty
Body odour
If you have bad body odour, you don’t need to spray on more deodorant. You can remove odour-causing bacteria by rubbing a few drops of alcohol on your armpits; help close the pores and reduce odour. Image source: Getty
Puffy eyes
Woke up with puffy eyes? You don’t need extensivebeauty treatments. Just keep need two spoons that have been kept in the refrigerator for five minutes to place them over your eyes and relax them. Keep them for a minute and then tap around your eye socket with your fingertips. This stimulates drainage of toxins. Image source: Getty
