grooming

You want to look your best whenever gearing up for a date night out, and Valentine’s weekend will be here in just a short time. Stick to these grooming tips that surpass the famous dating holiday to look your best for all occasions and future dates to come.

Face:

A facial treatment from Health First Dermatology

Make your skin glow with rejuvenation from one of Health First’s incredible facial skin services. Some services allow a quick recovery time, but schedule in advance to be safe and ensure your skin will look its best on your date night. Health First offers an array of facial services including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, skin fillers, micro needling therapy and more. Visit YourSkinOurCare.com for more information.  Health-first.org/dermatology/

Facial hair:

A fresh shave from Alfie’s Barber Shop
You can opt to shave it all off or groom and smooth out your facial hair to avoid rubbing your scruffy and prickly beard or stubbly 5 o’clock shadow on your date’s face when leaning in for that kiss. Alfie’s Barber Shop has you covered, offering soothing hot towel shaving treatments and men’s haircuts that will have you looking fresh and handsome. Located at 818 E. New Haven Ave., Unit 2, Melbourne. (321) 301-0110 Facebook.com/AlfiesBarberShop/

Relax:

De-stress those date night nerves with a massage at Sorelli Hair Studio & Spa 

If you are feeling nervous about your date, ease up by receiving one of a plethora of massage types at Sorelli Hair Studio and Spa. They offer deep tissue, hot stone, Swedish massages and more that will help relieve you of any date night jitters and make your body feel better all around. Sorelli is located at 400 St. Andrews Blvd., Melbourne. SorelliHairStudio.com

Nails:

A Gentleman’s Manicure from Imperial Salon & Spa

A good form of hygiene includes making sure your nails are free of dirt and up to par. Nails are shaped and cuticles are groomed to perfection with Imperial’s Alpha Hydroxy Acids and solar oil combination. They lightly massage the hands and buff the nails to look naturally shiny and healthy. Imperial Salon & Spa has two locations; 3 Suntree Place, Melbourne and 205 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach. ImperialSalonAndSpa.com

A few extra tips

Smile:

Show off a captivating smile by whitening and brightening your teeth beforehand. Though a professional treatment will get you the best results, you can also try over the counter treatments. Start a week or two in advance for best whitening results. There are many strips, toothpastes and gels that will whiten, it depends on your preference. Don’t forget to floss your teeth and use mouthwash after brushing, and bring some breath-mints to pop throughout the evening to keep your breath as fresh as your smile.

Cologne:

A great tip regarding cologne is to not wear too much; you do not want to overpower your date, as it will backfire. You want to smell inviting, so a light and fresh scent will do the trick. You can test out different scents during the weeks beforehand.

Attire:

Prepare your clothes the night before, making sure your outfit is free of wrinkles and stains. If you don’t have the skill set or time to do so yourself, take your outfit to a local dry cleaner who will spruce it up for you in no time.