Corporate Grooming for Men

Corporate Grooming

Grooming is the art of creating a better Y0U that is pleasant to your eyes and to others, making heads turn, and hearts beat faster in the sheer joy and excitement of your presence. 

When we talk about grooming, it does not mean just one's physical appearance but rather the overall persona of an individual projected by his Physical and Mental Grooming.

Physical Grooming catches the EYE, whereas, Mental Grooming catches the HEART.

What does a company expect from its employees? Other than efficiency and loyalty, they definitely expect someone who is smart enough to deal with people and problems. To justify the deals and consultancy, they need their employees to look presentable, genuine and approachable.

They want someone who can ensure a positive customer perception, leading to enhanced customer loyalty and retention and the overall brand image of a company, product or personality. Thus positive Image of their employees at all times helps boost the business through increased sales and marketing.

With their high level of confidence and self-esteem, as well as physical attractiveness, well-groomed men are much more likely to draw positive attention from others than those who aren't well-groomed.

The ability to gather attention quickly from others is a highly important asset in professional sectors.

Lack of these may lead to poor image of the employees first  and may interfere with your chance of getting good impression and positive feedbacks from your workmates and superiors.

CORPORATE GROOMING at Workplace

PHYSICAL GROOMING TO CATCH THE EYE, MENTAL GROOMING TO CATCH THE HEART!

Physical Grooming to catch the EYE.

In today’s competitive and modern business world, it is highly essential to adhere with professional appearance and grooming for the workplace. If you have the desire to look your best at all times in social and professional settings, you need to keep in mind certain parameters of grooming and help yourself to those.

Personal grooming and hygiene help make a mark of your own at the very first meeting itself. Crucial factors, when covered well, could certainly give you the total makeover into the coveted image of yourself you might have often carried in your mind when viewing well-groomed celebrities. Well, I'm here to tell you that it is neither far nor difficult to achieve. Try the following diligently and on a daily basis, and you will experience a whole new you and also, a greater taste of life, of improved interactions with others. And this is no less than magic! So let us glorify the crown first, and gradually move on to some of the other finer points of grooming...

• Your hair should be neatly combed for a professional look. Short hair looks best in offices. The hairstyle you adopt should ideally complement your facial shape and enhance your features. Decide how sharp you want to look depending upon the role you play... for instance, a doctor, a lawyer, an analyst, a programmer and a counselor each has a different image he or she would want to project on clients/associates.

• Clean shaved always gives a neat appearance. Shave well everyday with a good quality razor and shaving products for before and after each shave.

• If you keep a mustache, make sure it is neatly trimmed and look civil. Trim nose hair and ear hair regularly if required. If you maintain a French beard, shape it every few days to keep it well defined and make sure it accentuates your looks. Do not attend office with an overgrown unattended beard unless there is an emergency situation or a valid personal reason for the same, and make sure others are aware of it.

• Research and find out your skin type, shop the appropriate skincare products for yourself and spend an extra five minutes to maintain healthy glowing skin. If not a whole range, at least basics like a suitable face wash, a moisturizer, a lip balm are a must.

• Cut your nails and keep them clean and germ-free always. Do not wear too many rings. It is best to keep only one simple ring, perhaps the wedding ring on and keep the hand otherwise free of jewelry. If required keep the others on but hidden within your clothes.

• Maintain a proper daily dental regimen. Brush and floss your teeth regularly. Food stuck in between teeth looks appalling so rinse your mouth well after every meal, and keep the floss handy at work. Visit your dentist at least once or twice a year for thorough cleaning and whitening even if you do not have any dental issues. These are investments that pay off all along the year so do not slight them away.

• Drink at least two liters of water every day, and always stay hydrated and avoid being on empty stomach. While at work avoid eating food that gives out a strong stench afterward like raw onion and garlic. If you do, make sure you rinse your mouth using a mouthwash right after. So keep a small travel size mouthwash handy as well. These simple dos and don'ts rule away chances of bad breath and the associated embarrassment to a good extent.

• Avoid chewing gum at work. It looks unprofessional.

• Avoid wearing strong cologne or perfume to work, but do wear deodorant, and a cologne that is mild and pleasant. A mild fragrance makes your presence soothing and acts for you.

• Tattoos and body piercings are not at all acceptable in a professional environment.

• Last but not the least, eat healthy and begin your day with an exercise routine or a walk in the fresh air every day. This will keep you fresh, energetic and agile at work.

Even though the list is long, it can actually be packed into a thirty-minute daily routine of sensible dressing and immaculate grooming that will surely go a very long way to ensure your enduring success at work, your network and beyond.

Mental grooming to catch the HEART.

WHAT IS MENTAL GROOMING?

Mental grooming, on the other hand, is making your brain positive. It deals with making you a better person, and not just a better-looking person. Mental grooming is also vital because only physical appearance will not lead you to hearts unless you are mentally well groomed too.

Mental grooming starts with staying positive first about yourself and everything about yourself, and then about everyone around you. There are people who do not possess sharp features but an amazing personality. This personality is the gift of grooming, both mental and physical.

Basic mental grooming tips: awesome baby steps that give you the winning edge...

1. Be a good listener. When you listen, you imply that the speaker is important to you. This respect that goes out comes back to you manifold. Everyone likes to be heard. Everyone craves attention one way or another.
2. Admire and appreciate others, just as you would wish appreciation and acknowledgment of others of your own endeavors.
3. Admit your mistakes and be open to positive criticism.
4. Be kind... it does not cost much.
5. Always be on the lookout to learn new and good things.
6. Avoid negativity stay positive, and consciously engage in positive thinking. What you think is what others get from you.
7. Keep smiling because it goes a long way to keeping a healthy mind and body.
8. And at the cost of repeating... LOVE YOURSELF.

** LOVE YOURSELF, DRESS WELL, GROOM WELL,

~ BECAUSE DRESSING AND GROOMING WELL IS AN ART OF POLITENESS TO THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER**