Showing Love to the Husband-to-Be:: Facials & Massages

I apologize for my absence yesterday, but I am back today in full swing.

I promised you a five part series of "Showing Love to the Husband-to-be", so we will continue today. Since I did not post yesterday, I have combined parts 4 and 5 into one post. Hope you found this series helpful and you suggest one of these relaxing treatments to your husband-to-be.


Facials

Have your husband-to-be glowing on the day of the wedding by letting him get a facial.
However, have him stay away from any deep cleansing facials, peals or extractions that could lead to irritation or redness.

Your groom won't know how his face will react to facials unless he gets them on a regular basis (and most don't). So just go with a relaxing 1/2 hour facial that uses steam mild cleanser and toner and moisturizer.


Massages


A massage is one of the best ways to relax and unwind. Have the husband-to-be get a gentle massage instead of a deep tissue or sports kneading treatment. A deep tissue massage or sports kneading treatment could leave him sore (the last thing you need to happen).

Get your groom groomed before the big wedding day.

Showing Love to the Husband-to-Be:: Nails?

Photographers always get a picture of the ring exchange. What will this mean? Yes, you guessed right....close up of the hands. It would be a great idea to have your husband-to-be get a manicure.

Try taking him to your regular salon. If he is totally opposed to this (which sometimes they are), maybe you could do it for him.

Soak his fingers in warm suds, cut his cuticles, clip his nails and file. No need to polish his nails, but definitely buff them.

Showing Love to the Husband-to-Be:: Clean Cuts

We all know how important the groom's haircut is. The reality is, the groom is in the spotlight just as much as the bride. Shouldn't he look his best too?

Have the husbands-to-be get a trim months before the big day and see how long it takes to grow back to the point that you both like. Get the correct timing down so you know how close to the wedding date he should get his cut.

The groom should never get a totally new look just days before the wedding because if he hates it, there is nothing that can be done about it at that time.

Showing Love to the Husband-to-Be:: A Good Shave

Ladies, have you every stopped to think that your husband-to-be might want the same pre-wedding pampering that you will receive? This week's blog posts are dedicated to all the husbands-to-be.

A Good Shave
We know that he can give himself a shave, but letting his barber do it can leave his skin looking and feeling even better than it normally does.

Let the shave start by placing a hot towel on the face. The moisture and heat will open the pores and soften facial hair to allow for a closer shave.
The barber should then apply a pre-shave oil and shaving cream. After applying the pre-shave creams, the barber will use his straight edge razor on the cheeks and a safety razor on areas where there could be irritation (like around the lips).
Finally, finish up with a cool towel and after-shave.

This may sound a little over the top for your groom (it is definitely not an everyday thing), but having a professional do a good shave will make for an even better look on the wedding day.