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What can dads do to look younger and more professional? A

Follow this simple advice and your transformation will be painless … and your friends won’t even have to know what you’re up to.

Skincare

You already know that frst impressions are important. Your face is where people will look frst when making their initial judgment about you. A smoother look starts with as little as a good face wash and a moisturiser with sunblock. Our skin is infuenced by factors like genetics, health, smoking, medication and hormones, but the climate also plays a part in the skincare product(s) you need: if you lived in a dry climate, you would probably need a rich, anti-drying day cream. But, here in Hong Kong’s hot and humid climate, a light day cream with almost no oil is the best choice for most men.

Even tough guys like sports celebrities now admit to using skincare products regularly. Almost every salon, spa or skincare range now has a product range for men. And you don’t need to spend a fortune either: you can get some of the best products – such as Nivea for Men, L’Oreal for Men and Neutrogena for Men – at pharmacies and supermarkets. Read the label to see which product is best suited for your skin type.

Eyebrows

Men are spending more time on grooming, and many men are now shaping their eyebrows to get a fresher and younger look, or just to control the unibrow! Most men, as they grow older (it’s a testosterone issue) have wilder, longer, thicker hair growing in the brow area, which can grow completely out of control. It’s a new trend for the professional man to have his eyebrows

shaped to complete his groomed and successful look.

Hair

A good haircut will not only look professional, but will bring out your best facial features. Always keep your hair trimmed and the hairlines sharp. Shampoo and conditioner is a personal choice. Go for a shampoo with a good ph balance (read the label) that can balance the oiliness or dryness of your hair and scalp as well as removing sweat, chlorine and styling products.

Award-winning hair stylist and make-up artist Rennie Fensham is well-known for her passion and skills. Her glamorous background spans 28 years of working in beauty, fashion and TV, in South Africa, the US and, for the last fve years, in Hong Kong.

beauty 101

Shaving tips

1 Get prepped.

Place a warm wet towel on the area to be shaved to prepare the skin. The hair will absorb the hot water and become softer and easier to cut.

2 Problem areas.

If you have a skin irritation, don’t go over it more than once, as repeatedly running the blade over it will make it more sensitive.

3 Take a break.

Take the weekend off from shaving. If you are struggling with ingrown hairs, a break can help.

4 Go collarless.

A high collar shirt can trap oil and sweat, both of which clog pores and can cause added irritation on the neck area.

5 Go old school.

If you have sensitive skin, avoid electric razors. They slice the hair in several directions, making your hair more likely to grow back into the follicle. (That’s what “ingrown” hairs are.)