Your Male Grooming Questions Answered

It's sweltering. It's steamy. And it’s scorching. But that’s certainly no reason for you to be stinky, though. Ditch the less than appealing male aromas often associated with a sizzling summer by following these handy hygiene tips…

HOW TO MINIMISE YOUR MAN PONG IN SUMMER

Tip #1: shower at least once a day

And if you're extra stinky, or you've been extra active, make it twice. Other than being an essential part of basic hygiene, odour-producing bacteria will build-up on your skin if you don't, and the result won't be – or smell – pretty.

Tip #2: make use of a masculine body wash

Humans are heavily influenced by smell, so why not make your shower-time that much more pleasurable by lathering up with a manly-scented gel? You'll find yourself more inclined to use it if you do, and the fragrance will linger on your skin for hours.
Try: Molton Brown Sport 4-in-1 Sportswash or GAIA Made for Men Face & Body Wash.

Tip #3: wash your hair every week

Dudes can get away with never washing their hair, right? Wrong. Water alone won't completely rid your scalp of product build-up, sweat and bacteria, so give your 'do a good cleansing every seven days and enjoy the freshly-scented strands that follow.
Try: Kiehl’s Cross-Terrain All-In-One Hair & Body Refueling Wash or TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe Men Deep Clean Shampoo.

Tip #4: apply anti-perspirant deodorant at night

Sweat production is at its lowest in the evening, so get the active ingredients in your anti-perspirant to work at night when they have a higher chance of blocking sweat production in preparation for the next day. Feel free to reapply in the AM for extra-freshness, but don't be concerned about washing away its effectiveness in the shower – the key ingredients will have already penetrated into your skin.
Try: NIVEA Men Stress Protect Roll On or Lab Series Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick.

Tip #5: don't overdo it with the scent

Squirt them once, squirt them twice, but please don't go overboard with the body sprays and colognes. Yes, they should make you smell exceptional in theory, but apply too much and the result is almost as offensive as not washing for a week. Almost.
Try: Lynx Deodorant Bodyspray in Africa or Aramis The Gentleman’s Collection - Aramis Life.

If you’re a woman, does your man get extra stinky in summer? If you’re a man, do you find it hard to stay smelling fresh during the warmer months? If so, will you be utilising these tips from now on?

48 Member Comments

Miss19 10 Nov 2016 12:21 AM

When a guy sprays too much cologne that's also a no no

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Heidi366 9 Jul 2016 10:38 AM

Tip 4 is a very clever idea

itslinda 4 Apr 2016 8:29 PM

Great article

annieleex 4 Apr 2016 9:56 AM

bmill229 16 Jul 2014 10:25 AM

Great Tips.

Tiffy221 28 Jan 2014 6:18 AM

My partner recently started using expensive aftershaves - not just Lynx (yuk). Best move he's made. Makes him 100% more attractive : )

Elefante 18 Dec 2013 2:51 AM

OMG DONT OVERDO IT WITH SCENT MEN! It's so disgusting even if the colone is a beautiful scent when you smell like you have used half a bottle its FOUL!

pinglet 15 Dec 2013 12:44 PM

Mmmmmmmm... Liam... what was the question again?

Shop A Everyday 14 Dec 2013 2:45 PM

a good soap and deodarent are so important

Ssajwani 13 Dec 2013 11:06 PM

fantastic tips!

Marza 13 Dec 2013 2:29 PM

just have him as a boy friend

bebeautiful34 13 Dec 2013 9:41 AM

Great tips, I didn't know to apply deodorant at night, I might start doing that too! I don't like all the heavy man scents in all the man products though

Beeper Pad 13 Dec 2013 8:43 AM

My husband follows most of those tips but no way will he use deodorant at night. He hates it when I do!

Anne980 13 Dec 2013 7:36 AM

applying deo at night sounds a bit weird, lol

Bkz1 13 Dec 2013 6:55 AM

good tips

Themummabear 13 Dec 2013 4:27 AM

Pretty much basic hygiene I think. I hope that most men would follow these guidelines.

Seezora 13 Dec 2013 3:56 AM

My hubby always smells great, except his breath sometimes when he hasn't had enough to drink. Perhaps that's for another article.

Hippy 13 Dec 2013 12:41 AM

I agree with these tips, especially overdoing the scent. It is quite overpowering ...

Nda 12 Dec 2013 11:50 PM

Totally disagree with applying anti perspirant at night...sweating is a normal function that you should allow your body to do!

Jessica712 12 Dec 2013 11:47 PM

Thankfully my boyfriend is clean and obsessed with smelling good. :)

blondie58 12 Dec 2013 11:40 PM

My husband is pretty good and keeps up with all his grooming..

jewl 12 Dec 2013 10:47 PM

Wow I'll get my hubby onto putting deoderant on at night! What a great tip

jaslouisee 12 Dec 2013 4:06 PM

so, if our men follow these tips, they'll look like chris Hemsworth? because I am down for that!

Ellelily 12 Dec 2013 1:57 PM

My partner is now more into smelling good. As I buy his products for him and put them in the shower, and he now likes his body wash after doing a trial on BH, so I have you to thank for getting him to try it and now still likes it. I also get his scents and he uses them when we go out. But does use deodarant and body spray. He has changed since he I bought the products. And hair is done by me and its a go over with a mens clippers size 2 so its easy for him to keep it clean.

cosmoslyn 12 Dec 2013 1:08 PM

hahah.. hit the gym and I come back smelling like a man! even my hubby doesn't smell as bad.

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