Tux? Check. Ring? Check. Hair, skin nails? Wait, what?

While the list of must-dos before saying “I do” isn’t as extensive for grooms as it is for brides, there are still a few personal grooming points men should keep in mind when they’re preparing for the big day. From hair and nail clean ups, to pre-photo skin prep, here are a few top-grooming elements to consider for your wedding:

Hair

What’s the first thing a bride sees when she walks down the aisle? Her groom. And the thing she most expects to behold during that moment is her beau — who looks like the best possible (and most-polished) version of his everyday self.

The first place to start for a groom’s pre-wedding prep should be his hair. His bride has spent many hours — and months — preparing for this day. She wants to look her absolute best and it is his responsibility to honour this and present himself in the best way. His hair will make or break his look for sure.

While a wild new cut or colour aren’t the best options for the big day, a good clean up of an existing cut is essential to add a dose of polish to a groom’s look. Just don’t do it the day before the wedding, as you want to make sure you’re comfortable with the cut and how to style it.

The Unruly have award winning products to hold your style all day/night long. And if you have a beard, make sure that is looking it’s finest too. Dark Heart beard oils and grooming kits are perfect for the job.

Nails

No, your hands won’t be the first thing people look at during your wedding. In fact, they won’t even be the 100th thing. But there are few things worse than a nicely turned-out groom with rough cuticles and dirt under his nails. So, what’s the simple solution? A manicure, of course.

Men who are new to manicures are pleasantly surprised by how relaxing the service is and they love the ‘polished’ look.

Skin

Your skin is obviously a big part of your look. But it can also be the most difficult to control. That’s why experts recommend upping your skin-care game a few weeks before the wedding day.

To ensure the groom is looking his best on the big day, it’s important to start prepping a grooming routine three to four weeks before the walk down the aisle. This gives enough time to clear up any breakouts/bumps ensuring a smooth, healthy look.

Men can stick with their usual routine or they can introduce new items to better ward off unsightly lumps and bumps in advance.

To begin, select a powerful cleanser to exfoliate and remove impurities, this will also help with ingrown hairs, razor bumps and irritation. Also, it’s important to hydrate after cleansing and shaving, especially in the days leading up to the wedding for smooth soft skin.

On the big day, men should consider incorporating a product into their routine that will help keep oil and shine at bay throughout the day’s events. Especially because there will be so many photos taken.

On the actual wedding day, after cleansing the face, use a toning product such as MMUK’s which remove impurities, tighten pores and help reduce shine to keep skin matte and picture perfect. Next, use a very light moisturizer to absorb oil like the MMUK Man’s BB Cream, a GQ award winning revolution. With a premium formula, packed full of actives to help towards your skins health and provide undetectable, masculine coverage. The formula has been handcrafted to allow wear all day long, without compromising your skin’s texture and suppleness. Short on time for skin care? The most important element of a man’s skin routine should involve a cleanser that is tailored to his skin type and concerns. This will help soothe the skin and ward off any unwanted flare-ups. And help him to feel his best on one of the biggest days of his life — and beyond.
Of course men want to look their best for photos and videos, the assembled guests and their significant other, but it’s also important to take care of your skin to feel good about yourself and have that extra confidence boost on special occasions.

MMUK has a complete range for your skincare needs, from anti-acne face cleanser to anti-redness cream, there is a product for any imperfection to have you looking your best for those life-long photos.

Spot troubles

Wake up with a blemish on your wedding day? While it’s not ideal, it’s also not the end of the world (or the wedding). Here are a few tips to help you smooth things out.

• You can try applying a small amount of cortisone cream directly on the spot to reduce redness and inflammation.

• Ice is another option that may help reduce the appearance of a blemish. Ice can constrict blood vessels to reduce swelling and inflammation. Ice can be applied intermittently — for example, a few minutes on and then off — either directly to the skin or within a clean towel.

• Apply a little cover-up makeup such as MMUK’s concealer to improve the appearance.

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