Chivalry is not dead! So when you open a door, sign for a meal, or pull out
a chair for a lady friend, what’s the first thing that she is going to notice
about you? Your hands. It’s something men can get really rough with, and yet
they often overlook taking care of this body part that they use and abuse so
often. It’s not “girly” to take care of your hands; for men, especially those
with physical jobs, it just makes good sense.
Now don’t get me wrong—I’m not trying to make you a princess or anything—but
when’s the last time you took a look at those body parts? And even if you’re
not paying attention to them, you need to know that your significant other is!
So what can you do to get healthy-looking hands?
Nails
Well, I shouldn’t even have to mention this, but dirt under the nails is a
real turn-off. It doesn’t matter if you’ve just been out fixing the car,
revving up the bike, or banging nails—no one likes to look at dirt, especially
there. You eat with those hands. You shake hands with those hands. You cuddle
with those hands. Cleanliness is not an option.
A typical set of nail clippers has a pull-out nail file with a little hook
on the end. Use it to dig out the dirt, and while you’re at it, file away any
rough or jagged edges. Picture it: You put your arm around your favorite lady,
and just then, in the heat of the moment, you get snagged up in her
ultra-expensive top because of one of your fingernails? It’s not a place you
want to be.
Grease and dirt
If you’re working out or working hard, there’s a good chance you may get
some dirt or grime ground into your skin. Grease from a car or bike can be a
pain to get rid of, and rather than scrub your skin off, there’s an easier
solution. It’s called mechanic’s grit. This is a bucket full of a product that
feels like coarse sand when you rub it on your hands. It takes off the dirt and
grease quickly and cleanly, but it is a bit rough on your hands.