When it comes to fashion trends, the metrosexual man pays attention to the current fashion trends and finds a way of incorporating them into his personal style. He does not necessarily shop for the most expensive designer labels but instead he looks for articles of clothing that suit his budget. The metrosexual’s attention to his hair and skin care needs is the most distinguishing difference between a metrosexual and the average man. The metrosexual knows what haircut suits him, as well as the shampoo and conditioner that work with his hair type. He also follows a skin care regimen that involves exfoliating and moisturising his skin so it looks healthier. Thanks to men’s facial care ranges like Nivea Visage for men, this is not an impossible task. He also focuses on his grooming more than the average man does. He ensures his finger and toe nails are clean and short and that he shaves regularly instead of going once every month like the average man does. He may even go for manicures as well as pedicures from time to time. When it comes to his body, he is conscious of it and makes an effort to be physically fit and to eat healthy.
Some see the metrosexual as someone who is not man enough because he has the vanity of a woman. Personally, I am all for the metrosexual because I appreciate a clean man who smells good, has good skin, dresses very well, shaves and cuts his hair regularly, has a great physique and uses his nail clipper on his hands and feet habitually.
Granted, in order for a man to convey all of the above, he will need to take longer than 10 minutes getting ready in the morning but it is all worth it in the end. This could be a problem if a man takes longer than his woman to get ready because his regimen is that detailed. Like, a few weeks ago, a friend of mine had invited a guy friend of hers to go with her to another friend’s wedding. Her guy friend was more than happy to escort her but seeing that she had invited him two hours before she intended on leaving for the wedding, she ended up leaving three hours later because her guy friend had to finish off an errand, go home, bath and get dressed. My friend and I joked that he was probably doing his hair and trying on a few outfits before being on his way. When he arrived he looked great, so his tardiness was a small price to pay.
Metrosexuals could have a more efficient regimen that is still as thorough but takes half the time. We, women, do not want to have to twiddle our thumbs while you take your sweet time getting ready, nor do we want you to hog the bathroom every morning or be smoothing your hair over each time you walk past a mirror, but we do want you to look good and smell good. It’s not as though you could be more beautiful than us anyway, so we are not threatened.
I am of the opinion that metrosexuals are more refreshing to be around because they have a strong sense of self-worth and respect for the people they spend time with hence they want to look their best always.
There are men who refer to themselves as manly-men because they look unkempt, for lack of a better word. They don’t fuss about bathing regularly and applying an anti-perspirant because somewhere in their minds they believe that reeking of sweat is a lot manlier than smelling fresh and clean. Being intentional about taking care of your body, be it eating right, exercising, shaving, or bathing or shopping for clothes that actually flatter you and look good on you, is not something that only women are supposed to do. You may not become a full fledged metrosexual and get manicures and pedicures done but you could take on some of their traits, like dressing well and good hygiene. Remember, paying attention to your appearance does not mean you become self-absorbed and conceited either.
