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Summer Essentials

Summer’s here and the living is easy. But slowing down, kicking back, and playing more don’t necessarily mean you get to relax your style and upkeep regimen. Guys commit more grooming and fashion faux pas over the summer months than during any other season. Is it too much sun? We tend to think it’s simple laziness.

Here are some no frills grooming and fashion tips to follow so you can still be your best even as the mercury’s rising.

SHADED SOPHISTICATION

Don’t go freestyle when buying sunglasses. Think about the shape of your face. For example, with a triangular face, aviators work well.

BEST FOOT FORWARD

No matter how popular flip-flops have become as a summer staple you should only wear yours at the beach or pool.

PROTECT YOURSELF

Sure the sun will burn your scalp, but it can also harm your hair. Put a lid on it with a baseball cap. They now come in an assortment of upscale fabrics and colors.

SPORTING THE LOOK

A sport watch is ideal for the summer as it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion—and it’s durable. Invest in one with a matte metal dial and a rubber or canvas band.

AN ANTIDOTE TO OVERHEATING

The linen suit will keep you cool—literally and figuratively–no matter the occasion. And it can be worn with more casual shoes, even sneakers.

BE PHENOMINAL EVERYDAY

The Gillette Fusion Shaving System combines breakthrough technology so your face looks and feels the best it can. Five blades spaced closer together help reduce pressure with less irritation and more comfort.

UNLEASH THE POWER OF YOUR SHOWER

After a day in the sun, stay cool and get a deep clean with Gillette’s new Hydrator + Body Wash line up. The Hydrator + Body Wash for Sensitive Skin and the Hydra-Scrub + Body Wash combine high-performance cleansers with 3X* the hydrators engineered to lock in skin’s moisture and help defeat dry skin.

*vs. the leading male body wash

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HAIR

The sun can wreak havoc on a guy’s hair. Gillette’s six shampoo varieties and one conditioner are designed to meet every man’s hair care needs. Try Gillette Deep Cleaning Shampoo, which has 75% more cleansers than the leading male shampoo, to give you a clean you can feel all day.

FLEXIBLE STYLE

Gillette’s line of styling products gets you your look. Try Gillette Flex Gel to give your hair a flexible hold throughout the day, or Precision Putty for a matte finish and 24-hour hold. Gillette also has a Power Gel, Mess Constructor, Sculpting Paste, and Hair Spray.

KEEPING COOL

With 34% better wetness protection than a prescription product (6.25% AlCl₃), Gillette Clinical Strength Antiperspirant’s triple protection technology is designed for guys who experience or worry about excessive underarm perspiration. It’s available in All Day Fresh, Sport, and Ultra Comfort.

Excerpted from DETAILS Men’s Style Manual Once Gillette has helped you cover the basics of grooming, DETAILS will assist you in navigating today’s ever-fluctuating dress code.

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