113: 20 Grooming Hacks

The Personal Image System Podcast

For notes, infographics, and other great information go to: https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/113 For this episode, I’m going to be giving you some big help. Sometimes you need to save some extra time when grooming.One example is that you may not have the time to take a blazer to the dry cleaners - but you might find out that it smells. To help you get through your day you can spray some vodka on it and it will remove the smell.

Some of the tips on this episode may seem a bit crazy, but honestly, I tested these and they work.

20 Grooming Hacks:

1. Vodka get rids of body odor.
2. Baking soda can be a great toothpaste.
3. Cut your nails and file before a shower.
4. Use scissors on your nails after a shower.
5. Cool to cold showers are best for you.
6. Wash your hair less.
7. Shave after you shower.
8. You can shave IN the shower as well.
9. Brush your teeth in the shower.
10. Shave your neck weekly.
11. Use hair conditioner as a shaving cream.
12. Use Lip Balm if you cut yourself shaving.
13. If you have a beard, use conditioner.
14. Hair gel can be used on your eyebrows or beard.
15. Coffee filters can help get rid of an oily face.
16. Olive oil is a good option for dry lips.
17. Use nail clippers to cut stray hairs.
18. Keep a bar of soap in your gym bag.
19. Don’t use your fingers to pop a pimple.
20. Use deodorant on hot spots on the back of your foot.

Highlights:

• If you have a jacket you don’t want to take to the dry cleaner, spray vodka on it.
• • Test the fabric first.
• Make sure use clean the jacket at some point, as it’s a temporary fix.
• Baking soda is a safer way to get rid of smells.
• If you run out of toothpaste, use baking soda instead.
• Baking soda can also be used to kelp with “swamp crotch”.
• Make sure you buy a glass file.
• A hot shower will keep you in the water too long and you lose oils.
• Washing your hair too much can cause damage.
• You can shave in the shower as well.
• Higher end barbers will touch up for free.
• You can also use cooking oil to shave.
• Put holes in a deodorant soapbox and toss it in your gym bag.
• Use tissues when you pop a pimple to avoid infection.

Mindset Takeaway:

There’s no excuse not to look your best, and these hacks will make sure of it.