Nailcare

Equality minded as the modern woman is, she’s not likely to dig her man having talons as long as her own. This goes double for toenails that clatter on uncarpeted floors, hang over the edge of sandals, scratch legs at night and are generally in a state of yuck. So what’s a guy to do? The answer is simple, and civilized males have been doing it for decades: get a manicure! A pedicure! Clip the unsightly claws that tear and the world will thank you by not looking at you in disgust.

One of the first things the stylists do on makeover shows where men are the victims, is give a long lecture on nail-care. This should be a no-brainer; like washing your hands after using the bathroom, but like washing your hands after using the bathroom, it isn’t.

If going to a salon seems too girly (even though there are tons of salons an centers that cater to men, especially in metropolitan areas), then simply invest in a pair of nail-clippers from the local drugstore. Or borrow your girlfriend’s. She’ll be grossed out initially but will thank you when your big toe stops cutting red marks into her shins under the sheets. It’d be nice if you file the edges and cut cuticles too, but baby steps…

If you are in LA, visit www.markmatthew.net for a complete list of men’s grooming ideas, including top-notch manicures and pedicures, or Google search for such a place in your own city.

Women like manly men, not men who can’t take care of themselves!

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