Raksha Bandhan is fast approaching and this year it seems like the world might just be in the mood to celebrate a little bit. But, we have all been living in a constant state of bed head and work from home which means that we have been attached to our shorts and given no heed to our looks. 

But, now with Rakhi in a few weeks, it's time to get off the couch and start grooming, so that we look like men and not “cavemen”. Figuring out where to start when getting ready for an event can be overwhelming which is why we put together a list of steps that every man needs to take care of before dawning that kurta. 

Getting Ready For Raksha Bandhan:1. Give Your Skin A Pep Talk

Exfoliating is the quickest and most efficient way to freshen your skin for a night out and is the ideal low-effort, high-reward grooming strategy. You'll instantly seem healthier and perkier by eliminating dead cells from the skin's surface to reveal fresh, plump ones beneath.

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Apply a quarter-sized amount of facial scrub to clean, damp skin and gently massage it throughout the face with your fingertips, concentrating on the forehead, cheeks, chin, and nose but avoiding the delicate eye area.

Another benefit of exfoliating before a night out is that you'll be left with a smooth, polished surface on which to apply the rest of your beauty routine while avoiding redness.

2. Cut To It

Appearing fresh-faced for an event entails more than just what's on the surface. A new haircut can completely transform your look, so party season is the ideal time to try something new.

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While a bold buzz cut will give some edge to a suited look, more traditional up-dos like a quiff or pompadour play into the season's VIP vibe. If you switch to more textured style products during the day, it works more casually.

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Whatever you choose, always consult a barber, who will be able to recommend a definite head-turner depending on your lifestyle, upcoming activities, and, most crucially, your facial shape.

3. Don’t Forget The Details

Is your face in tip-top shape? Are your polished shoes in tip-top shape? Well, it could all be for nothing if you don't pay attention to the finer points of your appearance before going out.

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Few tiny touches can make or break an event like your fingernails or dry hands. So, don't forget about hand care. In addition to keeping your nails clean and well clipped, pay care to your breath and stray ear and nose hair.

4. 'Photoshop' Your Face

Instagram filters and editing tools can only do so much. If you want to present the equivalent of a live Instagram picture for Raksha Bandhan this year, getting camera-ready starts with the bathroom cabinet.

In the last few years men’s skincare has come on by leaps and bounds, and there are now plenty of undetectable skin perfectors on the market that essentially act like Photoshop for your face.

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The best product is a BB cream! It will help freshen up your face and hide all those slight acne scars and make you look like perfection. 

5. Banish Blemishes

What happens when you wake up with a big pimple on your face or a new scar. Well, instead of panicking just calm down and listen to us. 

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So, what's the solution? There's a concealer! Apply a small quantity to the tip of your ring finger and pat onto the problematic spot, it's easier than most men think. Look for a concealer that addresses the spot "head-on" with skin-saving antioxidants to reduce redness while concealing the fault at the same time for added points.

6. Don’t Forget To Smell Great

You need a fragrance that will linger as long as you do. Apart from knowing which concentrations will last the longest (parfum, Eau de parfum, and finally eau de toilette), it's also important to choose your ingredients carefully.

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Certain notes, like vetiver, oud, sandalwood, musk, patchouli, and amber, are regarded for their longevity and may be found in a wide range of classic fragrances.

The location where you spray the scent might also help it last longer. Avoid the neck and wrists as a general rule because they are warmer and hence burn the perfume off faster. Apply it to your chest, back, or biceps instead.

To Wrap Up

Getting ready for any event requires more than just putting together a great outfit and matching the right shoes. Your skin, hair, hands, scent, play as much of a role, if not bigger. If you end up at any festival with dull skin, dry hands and nose hair, then your outfit will not be the centre of attention. So, make sure that your grooming game is on point as well!

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