How Well Groomed Are You? Men vs. Women

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Lon

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Most all the residents where I am living are over age 60 and I notice a huge difference in grooming between men and women. Women no matter what their age or physical condition, have their hair done regularly,manicures, pedicures, jewelery etc. Men on the other hand seem to not even notice the four inch hairs protruding from their nose and ears, furthermore, they could care less. I Maybe that's why I have always preferred the company of women.:D
 

I get regular haircuts and shampoo every other day.
Never been one for manicures and pedicures although I attend the podiatrist every couple of months.
Jewellery? Minimal, and make up ditto.

I smile a lot. Does that count?
 
....and there's another question. Why is it that nose and ear hair begin growing and thickening when you get into your 50's? Damn near need a weed whacker to keep those things under control.
 

Warrigal said:
I get regular haircuts and shampoo every other day.
Never been one for manicures and pedicures although I attend the podiatrist every couple of months.
Jewellery? Minimal, and make up ditto.

I smile a lot. Does that count?
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Smiles tell it all Warri.
 
James said:
Yeah, a little manscaping goes a long way. Same with the bushy eyebrows that you could braid.
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Absolutely... I'm no oil painting myself, but honestly why some men just let themselves go like that when they get older, just beggars belief..you'd think as they get older and perhaps less handsome than they were in their younger day they'd want to make themselves look as presentable as possible.. ...and come to think of it..when men let the hair grow in bushels in their ears, surely that must affect their hearing?
 
I'm not into makeup,jewelry, and I wack off my hair myself,but I do take care of my personal hygiene and make sure my clothes are clean. My hubby is 7 years older than me and in the last few months I noticed twice that he hadn't shaved. When I confronted him he said he forgot. I told him he better start writing reminder notes if he wants to sit at the dinner table with me.
 
I guess I fit in the "slob" category. I haven't shaved in 40 years but I usually keep my beard fairly short. I shower almost every week, whether I need to or not. I never wear anything that resembles a suit and never, never wear a tie. I think I have one of those clip on ties in a drawer somewhere.
I keep my best T-shirts in a drawer in the bedroom. I keep worn out T-shirts in a drawer in the garage to use as rags. When I do laundry it's a hard decision as to which drawer they should go in.
 
Ruth n Jersey said:
I'm not into makeup,jewelry, and I wack off my hair myself,but I do take care of my personal hygiene and make sure my clothes are clean. My hubby is 7 years older than me and in the last few months I noticed twice that he hadn't shaved. When I confronted him he said he forgot. I told him he better start writing reminder notes if he wants to sit at the dinner table with me.
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LOL..good for you Ruth..I'm not someone whose hard on my husband if he doesn't shave for a day on his days' off work or if he wants to not shave for a couple of days when we're on holidays for a couple of weeks... but I think if you don't pull them up on it, it's the start of the slippery slope. Most often the men who've let themselves go, and don't care about jungle style eyebrows, and out of control chest hair are no longer married..or have a partner , so they give up caring
 
Hmmm, I just always kinda figured that lotsa hair anywhere on a man was a big turn on for gals.

Here's a resent picture of me......are you ladies saying that you don't find me HOT, SEXY and EXTREMELY DESIREABLE ?


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hollydolly said:
Absolutely... I'm no oil painting myself, but honestly why some men just let themselves go like that when they get older, just beggars belief..you'd think as they get older and perhaps less handsome than they were in their younger day they'd want to make themselves look as presentable as possible.. ...and come to think of it..when men let the hair grow in bushels in their ears, surely that must affect their hearing?
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In defense of us old guys. When it comes to hair in the ears. Unless you have someone to do it for you it's almost impossible to do it yourself in a mirror and get a good job. Usually men have their ears trimmed when they get a haircut which is about a month apart. Most men have to shave every day. Women don't.

And if you are bald, which you can't help due to genes, it may be longer between haircuts. So ladies, put a small pair of scissors in your purse and be a kind volunteer.

My friend has that problem with the ears. I don't have that problem. I'm lucky. He's married. I can always tell when they aren't getting along. He has moose horns for eyebrows and shaggy mane ears.
:D
 
Hair - rarely go to shops anymore except for occasional trims, but I shampoo & condition regularly. I'm always nicely coiffed.

Makeup - definitely. Always, even when taking out the trash. Special attention to lips, which are usually RED. :) I've taken care of my skin and teeth all my life and it's paid off.

Jewelry - rare. Not a jewelry person. Sometimes a pair of earrings.

Mani pedi - not professional but I take care of them.

Hygiene is a must for me. Can't stand to be in same room with someone who has BO. Eeeewww!
 
Know where the shower is and use it. Know where the hair shampoo is and use it. Know where the deodorant and use it. Trim toe nails and finger nails. Brush teeth and use mouthwash. Shave every-other day. Get haircut once a month. AND, can't forget this.......use Just For Men Hair Coloring on mustache and temples. Wife loves me doing it.

Wife: Shower every AM, unless she takes one night before. Styles hair in bathroom. Uses makeup, but not heavily. Does her own manicure, pedicure and nail coloring. Only wears wedding set on hands, necklace at times, ears pierced/jewelry and that's it. I thank God everyday that she doesn't wear rings on all fingers. My former rodeo buddies would have fully rejected her. Some things just don't go with some things. Plus, deodorant, brush teeth, mouthwash.....just like I do.
 
James said:
....and there's another question. Why is it that nose and ear hair begin growing and thickening when you get into your 50's? Damn near need a weed whacker to keep those things under control.
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My body can produce some nasty odors. I shower and shampoo every day. Use deodorant every day, clean under wear and shirt everyday , I will wear the same pants several days over.
I shave whenever, sometimes several days in a row, sometimes will skip several days.
Ears are nasty,what is it with the hair? I keep my trimmer in drawer with the TV remote and do my ear maintenance during Judge Judy. Regular and habitual use keeps the nasties away.

BO is something horrible, Word of advice, If you are ever in a store with an Amish man especially in the summer, do not get in line with him. The stench a combination of days of sweat, manure, animal excretions, and the black polyester or wool clothing,all come together in a melody of revulsive funk.
 
Oh, forgot, I do have one of those small trimmers for nose and ear hair. When I shave, I also look up in my nose and feel the outside of my ear......any hairs and out comes the battery operated trimmer.
 
My husband and I are conscientious about our appearance and try to look nice or at least presentable. I am never without earrings; I just feel undressed without them.
 
hollydolly said:
Arggggghhh IKE....yuuuukkkkkk!!!....:(


Camper....gerrroutta here ...what an excuse...there are plenty little eyebrow, nose and ear trimmers on the market...do it yourself...


https://www.dhgate.com/product/3-in-1-multi-electric-shaving-nose-ear-eyebrow/397208560.html

LOL..at your friend and his missus ...but UGH!!!
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I had one of those trimmers. Stopped working. I use my shaver instead now. It works. It's a question of letting it all hang out I guess which is an individual matter. I don't think it's the norm. I think it's the exception..

You should see all my friends at coffee. They are incredibly well groomed and dressed. All seniors and retired. We give each other heck about being groomed and compliment each other on.
 
Sometimes I think how nicely a person is groomed can depend on the job/jobs they've had. The military has Personnel Inspection Day, like I did in the Navy. Everything had better be perfect or the sailor will get Extra-Duty. Extra-Duty is 2 hours of extra work when everyone else quits at 5PM. I'd have to say "been there, done that" to Extra-Duty, when I was in. I remember, one time onboard ship, it was Personnel Inspection Day and the sunlight brought up some "peach fuzz" that I didn't see on my face. Captain seen it and I got awarded Extra-Duty for a night.

In civilian life, a Auto Mechanic, CNC Machine Operator, Drill Press Operator, Construction Worker or any other dirty/grimy job can constitute how a person grooms themselves. I've been to the home of a Auto Mechanic and it really seems like no matter how much soap he used, he just couldn't get all the dirt and grease off.
OTOH, Office Personnel, Inside/Outside Sales, Managers and Supervisors and some other like jobs, all seem to stay very clean and suitable at work and at home.
 
I've always been a girly girl, won't go out unless I have on a little makeup and nicely coiffed hair. Casual dress but neat and clean.
 

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