A huge part of a man’s image are his hands. I put a lot of importance in handshakes. It sets the stage for all your interactions with people because that is the first physical contact we make. And by you reaching first you also are the aggressor, especially with a strong firm grip.
But even the very appearance and texture if your hands matter. If you work a dirty job there is the risk of staining your skin and nails. Although your hands may be clean , those stains can seem dirty to the person you are greeting. The same goes for split and dry skin. Harsh conditions, whether work or exposure to extreme heat or cold affect your skins health. A good exfoliant, soap or brush will help smooth you hands. But the most important care you need for your hands is a moisturizer. This not only looks good it also gives you a soft touch. No need to caress a woman with sandpaper.
However there is another part of the hand that most men neglect or deal with other issues, the nails. I have had a problem with nail biting all my life, and while I have worked on improving all aspects of my appearance, this is my most difficult battle. Biting your nails leave them with a jagged, uneven look and the very habit is a nervous insecure look. Everything negative for a strong alpha male. I have had success with clear nail polish but you must keep on it and I have not.
But the progress and development of the new and improved image is a process, we must take it day by day. There is no quick fix, although a manicure will give an immediate result. Every little detail matters and one must continue the journey.
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