Is male grooming pure vanity or a positive sign of taking pride in our appearence?
YES Contrary to what grooming-phobes suggest, men taking care of their appearance is not a sign of self indulgence and vanity. The rise in popularity of male grooming products has gone hand in hand with the culture of men being conscious of what they are eating and how much exercise they take. How harmful can that be? And if we’re talking vanity, surely it’s more vain NOT to take care of yourself. That bleary eyed, greasy haired, spotty version of yourself is so naturally fantastic you can’t improve on perfection. You look amazing, warts (literally) and all. Reality check: when people feel they look good, they are more confident. When people don’t feel it, they feel like crap. You wouldn’t turn up to a wedding without making sure you looked as good as you can. Why do you make that much effort? Because it’s a special day. But everyday of your life (sniff sniff) should be made as special. None of us necessarily love how we look in pictures. In this age of digital cameras, where as comedi
