I just watched Steve Harvey and he did a segment on Male "Beauty" Products. Male Pantyhose, Male Polish, Man Makeup, Male Clutch, and Padded Briefs. The male clutch was the only thing that got a green light. It was a funny segment.
This made me think about the grooming habits of the guys I've dated and some I know and how they shaped my preferences now. I always see the questions about men's grooming habits and quirks. I think I like men who are "basic" metrosexuals
I refuse to date a man that does not lotion his body regularly. I grew up watching my grandmother put lotion on my grandfather's hands if he forgot right before they entered a public building. I have a cousin whose wife does the same thing. That was cool until I dated a guy that regularly forgot like that. Quickly that became annoying. Ashiness is a pet peeve for me. No one should not have to tell an adult man to moisturize. In the words of the viral sensation Sweet Brown, "Ain't nobody got time for that". Once, I had a guy call me on the road on the way to pick me up for a date and asked would I bring a little lotion. Now that I can get behind. He was trying. On any given day, I'll rather a man smell like Original Cherry Almond Jergens and moisturized than he smells the best men's cologne and be ashy.
Sometime last year in the grocery my nephew asked me could he have a lip balm he was holding up. He was holding up some glitter Lip Smackers. I told him yes but not that brand. We were on the makeup aisle & he picked what he thought he wanted. This "macho" guy agreed with me by making a gay slur/comment, that pissed me off because that was not the message I was trying to convey. He was 6 years old. His lips were chapped. Glitter does not help that. Glitter is for cute not lip chap. We walked over to the medication aisle and I got him some cherry-flavored Chapstick and he was delighted. I have a friend who is adamant about his lips not being chapped. He will whip out his lip balm in a minute. Lip Balm is a Gay thing. No one wants to kiss a chapped lip. All lips need to be smooth and kissable.
No secret, I only date men with haircuts. Haircuts just look neater. Also In My Observances and One Experience men, with hair hide secrets better. That's another blog. So if he has a regular appointment to get a haircut, that's points in the hotness chart. I don't like beards but a man needs a mustache. Oh, and a goatee is sexy!!! Not a fan of hairless male lips. One of the main things I look for when I suspect the guy may be a girl (6:7 times been right (had to just ask her)). Body hair is a whole different issue for me. Hairy chest scares me. It's like extended facial hair. Wax that stuff off. Luckily, I have Never dated a man with a hairy chest. I am a friend and relative to quite a few with excessive body hair. I learned to "sneak and look" when a man has a few buttons unbuttoned on a shirt on what the chest may look like. I know Naughty, Naughty! Hairy Lips and Chin!!! Hairless Chest!!!
I think every woman interested in men has a level of grooming habit that is acceptable to them. Personally of those of the aforementioned products. I could fully accept the Male clutch (looks like a modern briefcase) and partially accept the polish and makeup (only in clear, no colors, and makeup only for the lips). I don't want a man to wear male Spanx(Manx) or guyliner either. That's just my preference. I told you "Basic Metrosexual" is my type.
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I was almost scared to read this, lol... Now by clutch, I keep thinking about carrying under the arm...that bothers me about the clutch thought.. I dont agree with make up (i do not consider chap stick as make up, that is-- as you stated to stop dry lips, not to hi-light, which make up-- to me is for hi-lighting areas or covering imperfections). I dont agree with pantyhose--- really did I read that correctly??? I wont laugh--- loudly that is... Male polish-- clear I am okay with, but even a nice buff will give a man that same shine as clear polish *shrug*..... now ummm err.. padded briefs, lol-- are we talking front or back, lol, sorry but I gotta ask... I dont agree with either, women use padded bras padded butts, all for the attraction of men, I cannot see how a padded butt would work for a man. Now I have seen men with great butts, I have but its not a turn on for his butt to be high and sticking out as a major "feature". And sorry but if you need padding in the front-- we dont need to have a conversation not only because of what most people think I meant-- but because I shouldnt have to "notice" that, a nicely dressed and clothing properly fitted man should look good without anyone have to gawk at your pants to figure out whats going on! So adding this notice-me feature isnt helpful. Spanx-- I assume we are talking about the one that covers the chest and stomach of a man...? I cant see this on a mate, but I can see WHY men would opt to wear it. I know the womens brand gives shape but I assume the mans just flattens stomach and muffin top areas?... Basically I cant have us sharing shapewear, lets just work out together, lol. Side note..I shall ignore all of your (Chandra-- yeah you) comments about past relationships and not tie them to any of the men I know, LMAO
ReplyDeleteI had to think what past relationship did you know. Then it dawned on me. He was not the example but yeah him too on the lotion front. He had quite a few reminders back in the day. Might have been his only major infraction. I'll have to think back. LMAO No, there was way one worse than his before him. The one you know was more like "Oh not again". Oh and he kept a haircut when we dated so the hair issue was not him. Let's just say he had a wierd name.
DeleteThe clutch for man, the guy can slide his hand in a flat strap in the back and hold it like a book. Looked like a modern style briefcase. If I find a picture I'll make an update blog.The make up has a Vitamin E Stick and a brownish lip stick. The Vitamin E stick was cool. That's lip balm. But brown lip color on my man. Negative!!! Everything else in the makeup kit (highlighter, guyliner) was a Negative for me. YES, the padded brief was padded front and back. And I agree with you, it is as bad a padded bra & butts...It's a LIE.
The male Spanx craze is so real. I know a man who wears his faithfully. Not until I hugged him did I know. Yes, it's like a tight fitted undershirt or tank top. This guy looks very smooth in his clothes. To me I think I would be okay if a guy wore it in his dress or formal clothes but not the everyday look. And trust me unless you like smashed boobies you will not wear a male spanx (personal expereince). That's for for those "other ladies" to do. As for the pantyhose, I know a man who on very cold day accidentally wore women tights as long johns (thought the long johns had feet) and thought they were fine until he had to go to the restroom. Even he would not agree to male panthose. They looked ridiculous.
I have a clutch. I'll send you a picture of it. I carry my tablet, notes, books, and wallet in it. I like it.
ReplyDeleteI read this and yeah the panthose are stupid. Why do men need pantyhose? We don't wear skirts or dresses. Maybe it's for DragQueens. Makeup is another story. Ladies, you will be surprised the guys (heterosexual, homosexual) that wear makeup to cover up shaving bumps, nicks & scars.