Prom Spot - 5 Not-So-Subtle Grooming Hints for Guys

Girls, is your guy a stranger to combs and razors? Send him this user-friendly guide. Guys! Think you can get in and out of the bathroom in 10 minutes or less before the big night? Not so fast. Good grooming always helps with the ladies.

Get ready to be cheek-to-cheek
Even if you're a shaving pro, consider these tips: Shave after your shower or while you're still in it -- not before -- to get a super-smooth finish. If your skin is dry, use an aftershave balm for the ultimate softness, and don't forget to take those pieces of tissue off your face!

Treat those zits
Zits. We all get them. It's not the end of the world. First off, resist the urge to pop a zit. Use anti-redness eyedrops to help get the red out. If you pop and need soothing fast, dab on 1 percent cortisone cream and apply a tinted acne treatment.

Prevent a hair scare
Remember that really short haircut you got right before a big class presentation? How embarrassed were you? Don't make the same mistake again! Be sure to book your haircut two weeks before the event so when prom rolls around, your hair will have grown out a bit. Remember: Those photos are forever.

Maybe a man-icure?
Lucky for you, you don't have to get a manicure (although buff, no-polish, manly manis are increasingly popular for guys these days). Nails are easy: Just clean and clip. And don't forget your feet -- all that dancing can send the foot-odor factor sky-high. But don't sweat it! A little foot powder should do the trick.

Don't overdo it
Product overload is a major grooming no-no. The main culprit? Hair gel. Guys, believe us when we say it's better to err on the side of caution. Unless your last name is Gotti, tame your mop with a dab -- not the entire container -- of gel. Also, less is more when it comes to cologne. Read carefully: Two spritzes max are all you need.

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