Grooming Tips for Men: Level Up Your Daily Routine

Knowing how to take care of your body seems like a given, but not everything comes naturally. Taking the time to get into a good hygiene routine can boost your confidence, bring out the best in your natural features, and make sure people don’t cross the street when they smell you coming. 

It’s tough to know where to start, but if a Sasquatch can do it, you can, too. In this guide, we’ll dive into some grooming tips for men, along with links to guides that cover each topic in more detail. Think of this as the table of contents for all the grooming tips you need, and bookmark this page so you can return whenever you need a refresher.

What’s Men's Grooming?

Male grooming is a broad term for all the hygiene, skincare, and hair styling men do to look and feel their best. It includes washing your hair, trimming your beard, and using deodorant — all the things it takes to turn a scruffy squatch into a well-groomed man. That transformation requires several products, such as conditioners, soaps, and deodorants, that help you make the most of your routine.

Why Do Men Need Grooming?

The world is a better place when we stink less and smile more. But more than that, it’s good for you. Taking care of your body is essential to looking great, feeling put-together, and helping put your best foot forward. Once you’ve built all your hygiene habits into a stable routine, you’ll start making a polished, well-groomed first impression wherever you go.

10 Expert Tips From a Grooming Guru

Let’s start at the top of your body care, literally. Here are 10 grooming tips for men, from scrubbing your scalp to layering cologne.

1. Scrub Your Scalp

Your scalp can easily lock in layers of oil and grime if you don’t scrub it regularly . When you’re washing your hair , really massage your scalp to break up oily patches and remove dead skin cells. If you’re having trouble with oily hair , your scalp is probably part of the problem. Try different shampoos , and get a scalp scrubber to help you really get in there. Your hair will thank you.

2. Condition Your Hair

One of the many male grooming myths is that men don’t need to condition their hair. We’re here to tell you that just isn’t true (unless the haystack look is your vibe). 

Your hair still needs some TLC after a good wash. Conditioning after you shampoo nourishes each strand, helping your hair feel smooth and soft to the touch. 

3. Protect Your Lips

Your lips are a pretty vulnerable part of your face. They’re often the first noticeable response to cold or dehydration, and a bit of lip care goes a long way toward protecting them. Applying lip balm once or twice a day keeps them hydrated and clean, and it’ll protect them from the summer heat and the winter chill. 

4. Know Your Beard

Become an expert on your own facial hair. Take the time to learn which beard style fits your face shape (or none at all), and then commit to it. Trim and maintain your beard regularly, and don’t shy away from trying different product types, such as shaving cream and shave butter .

If you’re going for a clean shave , there’s still plenty to do to keep your face stubble-free without getting ingrown hairs or razor burn. Learn how to use a safety razor to get a silky-smooth shave the old-fashioned way , and get into a routine to keep it up. 

5. Stay Fresh With Natural Deodorant

The trick to smelling good all day is to find a deodorant you love and use it regularly. If you’re having trouble managing body odor , add deodorant to the list of things you always do before you go out the door each day. 

If you’re using deodorant but it isn’t doing the trick, you might be using the wrong one. Experiment to find the right deodorant for you. We have a whole collection of natural stick deodorants and Invisible Glide Deodorants , all made with the best natural ingredients Mother Nature provides.

6. Cleanse With a Bar Soap or Body Wash

Just as you experimented with different deodorants or shaving equipment, try different soaps to find the ones that suit your skin type. There are exfoliating soaps with grit that help with stubborn oil and grime, and refreshing body washes that leave skin feeling soft and smooth. Find the right combination of cleansers to land on a skincare routine that nourishes and protects your skin throughout the day.

7. Layer Scents Deliberately

Between your soap and your deodorant, you’re already adding a lot of masculine fragrances to your overall scent. If you also wear cologne , be careful with how much you use and which fragrance you pick. It takes some experimentation to layer scents in a way that’s pleasing rather than overwhelming. If you really want to lean into it, learn how to smellmaxx to really refine your scent.

8. Manscape Like You Mean It

Manscaping is an art form — a hairy, occasionally awkward one, but an art form nonetheless. You’re the canvas, and, razor in hand, it’s up to you to shape your body hair in a way that highlights your natural physique. It takes time, practice, and some awkward questions (“Honey, will you shave my back?”), but it’s well worth the effort. 

Your package deserves plenty of attention, no doubt, but that’s not all manscaping is about. It’s also about everywhere you grow hair, chest, legs, and back included. With the right techniques, you can get picture-perfect pecs and a look that feels like you.

9. Take Care of Your Hands and Feet

Picture this: You reach out to grab your partner’s hand on a moonlight walk, and the 60-grit sandpaper on your rough, dry hands scrapes against their skin. That kills the mood right away. 

To make sure that never happens to you, regularly moisturize with a natural lotion that softens and nourishes your skin. You’ll have a gentler touch when it matters most, and smoother, cleaner skin.

10. Build a Simple Grooming Kit

Our last grooming tip for men is to use everything in this article to build a simple kit with all the products and accessories that work for you. Get yourself a toiletry bag, and load it with all the shaving, cleaning, and deodorizing products you use daily. 

Centralizing your kit makes it easier to groom in a hurry or pack for a trip. It’ll also help you maintain your grooming routine on the daily since you’ll never have to hunt anything down — it’s all in one place, where you need it, when you need it.

Find Your Grooming Essentials at Dr. Squatch

Finding the right products for your grooming kit shouldn’t be a chore. Trying different scents, soaps, and products to find what works for you is part of the fun. At least, that’s how we feel about it.

You don’t need to spend an hour in the hygiene aisle sorting through a thousand options. Dr. Squatch has you covered with a whole list of natural bar soaps , stick deodorants , and refreshing shampoos , all made with naturally derived ingredients. Can’t decide? Pick up a Starter Bundle to get a whole smorgasbord of options.