As you know, women are very selective and have an eye for detail. If you’re inviting your new girlfriend to your home soon, of course, give her a tour of your mancave. In this blog article, we explain what women find important regarding personal care. If you meet these as much as possible, your first date can hardly go wrong.
1. Clean bathroom and towels
Make sure your home looks spotless from the kitchen to the bathroom. You don’t want your brand-new girlfriend to see dirty underwear and socks lying around. Make sure your toilet and bathroom are completely fresh and clean. Avoid 'brown brake marks' in the toilet bowl. Don’t forget to hang clean towels neatly folded. If your new date uses your bathroom for the first time, be sure to tell her not to use your shaving towel. Show and tell her that classic wet shaving is your morning ritual.
2. Delightful artisanal Italian bath soap
Since most men have a regular standard bath soap, you can stand out with a beautiful Italian bath soap from the artisanal soap brand Saponificio Varesino. Women love these wonderfully scented soaps.
What also always scores well is a bath soap on a rope from the Portuguese brand Antiga Barbearia de Bairro. These bath soaps smell exactly as soap should.
3. Safety razor or straight razor
Your metal safety razor from Edwin Jagger or Muhle or straight razor from Böker or DOVO on the shelf is definitely a real eye catcher. Most women use the regular plastic disposable razor from brands like Gillette. The classic shaving gear is, of course, the ultimate men's tool. As soon as the woman in question sees these shaving tools, she knows she’s dealing with a true gentleman. The big advantage is that you immediately have a great conversation starter in the bathroom. You can introduce her to classic wet shaving.
4. Synthetic hair shaving brush
Of course, besides your razor, you have a shaving brush. It is wise to choose a shaving brush with synthetic hairs. Many women have difficulty with the fact that badgers are sacrificed for the hairs of your shaving brush. They simply find it sad for the animal. To avoid awkward silences in the bathroom, show off your favorite synthetic brush.
The luxurious shaving brushes from the German brand Muhle with a wooden handle are appreciated:
Muhle shaving brush synthetic hair CLASSIC olive wood L
Muhle shaving brush synthetic hair PURIST masur birch
Muhle shaving brush synthetic hair VIVO plum wood
5. Complete shaving or beard care line
A complete product/fragrance line from a shaving and beard brand on the shelf shows that you have class and know what you want. Your pre-shave oil, shaving soap, aftershave balm, and beard oil from the same fragrance line create recognition and stand out. Women are sensitive to that. Make sure to coordinate the different products as much as possible, such as:
Proraso Single Blade Wood & Spice
Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street Collection
6. Classic masculine men's fragrances
Forget those standard sweet scents from the well-known big perfume houses. Instead, choose a truly classic and timeless men's fragrance, such as Acca Kappa, Castle Forbes, and Truefitt and Hill. Avoid smelling like the gray masses. You can stand out with a beautiful traditional English scent or a sultry and elegant Italian perfume. Women have a much better nose than men. So they immediately recognize a genuine masculine cologne or perfume, such as:
Truefitt & Hill Apsley Cologne 100ml
Acca Kappa Eau de Parfum 1869 100ml
Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica eau de parfum 100ml
7. Classic shaving soap in a wooden pot
A classic English shaving soap from DR Harris, Geo F Trumper, Taylor of Old Bond Street, and Truefitt and Hill in a luxurious wooden pot is appreciated by women. It shows that you care about grooming, value traditions, and have an eye for quality. Women find shaving and men who shave exciting and sexy. It remains one of the last primal masculine activities in these modern times. It also strongly evokes associations with their own childhood: standing next to their shaving father as a young girl. It gives them a sense of safety and security. As a result, the lady in question will immediately feel comfortable and at ease in your presence. After all, you are the man who provides her safety and protection.
8. Artisanal shaving products with distinctive scents
Unfortunately, many men shave with a cheap supermarket shaving soap in a grimy plastic container. Not you! You shave daily with top-quality and superior shaving products. On your shelf, there is a beautiful artisanal shaving soap or shaving cream in a large, eye-catching jar. As soon as your girlfriend enters your bathroom, she immediately smells the distinctive scents of your favorite shaving soap and aftershave.
Locally and sustainably produced or artisanal shaving and beard brands are becoming increasingly popular. Women are also increasingly using care products with pure and natural ingredients. These are products that are healthy for people and considerate of the environment.
Below are some artisanal shaving brands:
9. Freshly and smoothly shaved or a neatly groomed mustache and beard
Everything naturally starts with a smoothly shaved skin or a neatly groomed mustache and beard. Women are very critical and immediately notice how the mustache and beard look. There is a strong aversion to unkempt beard patches and a greasy mustache. Your beard must look well-groomed. Prevent dandruff and skin flakes in the beard. Treat it if necessary with a beard oil and brush it daily with a beard brush. In case of a longer beard, use a beard balm to keep it under control. Clean your beard regularly with a beard shampoo to keep it smelling fresh.
Ladies do appreciate a perfectly groomed mustache with a nice, stylish curl at the end. Use a little mustache wax for a beautiful curl. Avoid a scruffy look at all costs. Regularly shave the beard contours with a safety razor or shavette. Make sure the lady feels your wonderfully soft skin and the fresh scent of shaving soap or aftershave during the first kiss on the cheek.
10. Nose and ear care
The hairs in our nose and ears are often overlooked by us. Women immediately notice these hairs and are not fond of them. Use a klipette from DOVO to quickly get rid of these nose and ear hairs.
