You’ve been in there long enough…
Posted by SandraDee on Aug 31, 2007
It is a constant fight for “mirror space” in the mornings with my husband. He spends more time primping and preening than I do! Trimming facial hair, shaving his head, (this is a good thing…he would have the “Einstein” look going if he didn’t) applying lotions…you know, all the things one does for good grooming.
I, personally, can accomplish my grooming tasks in a half an hour…Bob, well, he takes over an hour. This is proving to be a problem when we both have to be somewhere at a certain time. The absolute worst is when he locks me out of the bathroom!
When did men start caring so much about skin care? I think it came around the same time as the word “metrosexual”. I know my father never spent long periods of time grooming. A quick shave, 30 seconds with a toothbrush a dollop of Brylcream and away he went.
Men are becoming just as obsessed as women when it comes to skin care, style and good grooming. It’s no small wonder that male grooming products are a billion dollar industry.
I like the fact that my husband cares about his appearance. I like the fact that he stays in shape. I like the fact that he’s into skin care. But, most importantly I like the fact that he no longer rolls his eyes when I purchase my $100.00 bottle of moisturizer. It would hardly seem right since he pays around $120.00 for his!
Yup, my guy is becoming quite obsessed with keeping the wrinkles at bay. Constantly drinking water, moisturizing regularly, professional facials and good lotions are all a part of his newly developed routine.
What do I say about all of this…
“That’s awesome, let’s have a spa day!”
I love my ladies day at the spa with my girlfriends…however, if I went with hubby I could probably tack on a few extra treatments…hmmm, something to think about.
Sandra
