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A good shave and haircut is now part and parcel of a healthy lifestyle for men. Not everyone sports a beard, goatee, or a mustache, so shaving may not be a cumbersome task every morning. I sport a trimmed goatee so I have to make that extra effort to maintain its right look and trim while shaving.
Whats strange in Kuwait is that most of the men I come across, would rather be in a salon to get the basic shave, that too many times a week. Getting a shave in a salon for me happens when I go in for a haircut. Shaving daily has been part of a routine for me ever since I began shaving. Of course one may argue that shaving tends to be a stressful activity and since your neighborhood barber would charge like 1 KD, its better to get it done in a salon.
On top of that there is a culture of designer trims in Kuwait and in Gulf region in general, so the upkeep of artistic look does require a masters touch [aka barber]. Its been couple of years only since I have had the goatee trim, and I do remember the contortions I had to perform to get the right trim, but with patience and practice, now it has become sort of second nature. But a big help has been the tools of trade. Yep..who says only women have the tools of grooming trade!
Following are must haves for a good shave, especially if you sport a beard and its variations:
1. Good shaving mirror: Best place to get one is in IKEA, they have circular retractable mirrors that one can attach next to the bathroom mirror. The mirror offers a close look at your face, and you don’t have to bend over stressing your back to get a good look while you shave
2. Shaving blades, razor and foam/gel: Gillette is no doubt the best in this area. Mach3 / Fusion series are preferable.
3. Trimmer: If you have a beard, this is a must. I prefer BaByliss Pro Charger which is very sturdy and efficient. Its cordless, so you don’t have to hassle with short cords, and comes with trim-size adjustable clips.
4. Finishing Trimmer: Another must have tool for giving you the precision touch to your beard and achieve that artistic finishing. Resembles like a fat pencil, and is intended to be used like a pencil to get those fine trim lines.But beware this needs a bit of practice or else you might end up drawing road maps on your face!
Now this might look like a big shopping list, but then it is much more cost efficient and hygienic than alternate day salon visits. A bit of patience and practice will get you a great shaving experience..everyday!
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Living in a Islamic country is usually perceived by outsiders as a place free of superstitions, magic, mysticism, dark tales etc. But I have seen and heard many episodes of superstitions or as they say delicately…beliefs followed by Muslims living in Islamic countries. For example one family I visit often says that when stepping into the house, one has to make sure that no shoe is left upside down when you remove them. Another friend considers that one should not wear any piece of jewelery if it cracks, or looses one of its stones. Many of my colleagues consider snapping scissors without cutting anything as bad luck. Some people consider certain colors lucky, others consider certain numbers to be lucky, while many consider keeping a good luck charm to ward off so called bad luck.
There are many many beliefs similar to these that people have now consciously made part of their thought processes. The Islamic law is clear that there should be no mumbo-jumbo in a Muslims life, but I guess not everyone can escape the lure of some mysticism in their life.
I see news reports every now and then that the authorities have captured some tantrik baba or quack or so called mystic in Kuwait trying to sneak in objects for mysto-magical purposes. But what leaves a question mark is the fact that those same newspapers carry horoscopes religiously in their editions everyday. Of course there is this argument that ‘its for entertainment only‘. Well how about putting some pin-up posters of semi-clad women for entertainment purposes only?! Now that would cause the havoc of the millennium.
Here is a list of my favorite superstitious beliefs.. only for entertainment purposes
- Never open an umbrella indoors
- Black cat crossing your way is bad luck
- Pregnant women should not visit graveyards
- When you speak of good luck.knock on wood..touchwood
- Never walk under a ladder
- Dropping salt shaker and spilling salt brings bad luck
- Groom should never see the bride dressed in wedding gown before the wedding ceremony
Are you superstitious? Do you have any tips….for entertainment purposes only?!
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