With spring arriving and summer just around the corner, it’s no surprise that many men look to change up some of their grooming habits and routine. In the winter, you may like a fuller beard, but as it gets hot, some prefer just a bit of scruff.
A clean shave, natural SPF, fresh scents for deodorant, body wash, and more are all in store for a fresh new routine.
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be limited to just your house! Here are the best tips and tricks for a new you this season.
Sharpen Your Tool Belt
Refreshing your tool belt for creating a look that suits you is incredibly important. The reason is that regardless of whether you use disposable razors or you have a shaving kit, it needs to be thoroughly cleaned.
In some cases, men will have a thick beard from winter, and their trimmers or shaving kit will get some good use.
But even if you don’t use your shaving kit much, it’s collecting dust. Cleaning it out and making sure that what you use to maintain your facial hair is in good shape is key. Plus, when blades and trimmers get old, you run the risk of cutting your face.
It’s recommended in the warmer months (hair grows faster) that men look to get a hair trim every 2-4 weeks, depending on how long they want their hair to grow out.
A New Look Suited For the Season
So, now that your tool belt is all ready, it’s time to change it up. Long beards in the summer are hot. Why not try a mustache and goatee? Just remember that regardless of what look you go for, it’s worth using styling wax and some Badass Beard Care's oils to hold it together during humid days or spring rain.
If you aren’t entirely sure how to change up your look, it’s worth taking a look at your face shape and seeing what styles are best suited for you. Some men aren’t sure how to find their face shape, and that’s OK.
Don’t spend time staring at yourself in the mirror. You can Google the different face shapes and use actual measurements of your cheekbones, face length, and other dimensions to help you determine what is yours. Then you can look up the most suitable styles for that specific face shape.
Protect From The Sun
Year-round, you should be using a face SPF to avoid wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots. Aging your skin is one of the big no-nos that a lot of men seem to forget.
Protecting yourself against skin cancer is incredibly important. But as the sun gets stronger in the spring and summer, be sure to apply more of your SPF on every type of skin.
Using a mineral sunscreen that has zinc in it is a great way to protect your skin. And men seem to forget that taking care of their scalp is just as important. Spraying some sunscreen on your hair as well as wearing a hat and sunglasses in the warmer months, is key. And it can be a stylish option as well.
A Good Conditioner
Your skin isn’t the only thing that may need some love after being in the sun. A good condition is important to retain moisture to your hair and facial hair after the sun has dried it out. Investing in quality products that can restore the nutrients to your hair is key to keeping it healthy and keeping it from falling out.
Don’t Forget Skin Moisturizer
Skincare is not just for women. When our skin comes into contact with UV rays, it ages. Even with some of the best SPF. We need to repair it with moisturizing elements. Men can benefit from a specific facial moisturizer as well as an all-over body lotion.
Switch Up Your Scent
Different seasons mean different scents. While the winter and fall months may call for wood-burning and cider musks, spring and summer opt for something else.
This can be pine, fresh laundry, summer rain, or a number of different options. This can be applied to deodorants, body washes, and more.
Extra tip: You may love the winter and fall scents, but sometimes, a winter scent doesn’t do well in humidity. It can be overpowering. This is why switching up your scent is more than just a preference.
Add in Exercise
Getting a sweat on seems to be more enjoyable in the warmer months. Getting outside with some fresh air, a healthy amount of vitamin D, and pumping endorphins is always a good idea. Exercising no matter what age you are is important.
Adding morning or evening walks into your routine for the busy man can be a wonderful way to start the day or wind down. It’s great both for your physical and mental health.
Keeping Things Light
The theme for men's grooming in the spring and summer is the same time for everyone in the seasonal months. Keeping it light in the spring and summer months feels just as good as when you bundle up and bunker down for the winter months.
Dealing with too much hair and sticky products in the summer is not a lot of fun. But the better quality products you have to style and groom yourself, the easier your routine will be. Warmer months are all about protecting your skin, hair, and body.
