Summer will eventually come... be ready for it.

    As spring and summer move into the Midwest and we all rush outside to soak up as much of that rare, short lasting sun as we possibly can, we need to be sure to take action to be properly groomed in the summer.  Here are some tips you can use to look (and feel) your best throughout the warm months ahead, and the products that will keep your from looking like it's your first time ever seeing the sun.

Your face is number 1.  If you are bright  red not only do you look ridiculous, you feel even worse.  You can pick up this SPF face lotion from L'Oreal pretty much anywhere.  While it is technically after shave, I use it all the time in the summer, the added SPF is just enough, while still allowing you to get some color.

Now that the face is covered, you need to take care of everything else.  While I don't like to use too high of an SPF on my face, I recommend going a little stronger on the body.  You can still get tan with a 30, and you won't be that guy who can't even lay down due to the sun burn.  This spray by Nivea is inexpensive, and quick to use, and best of all it won't get your hands all oily.

Make sure not to skip the lips.  Men often forget about their lips once the cold weather and dry air has moved on, but sun burnt lips are just as irritating.  Grab this lip balm with SPF 4 from Kiehl's and still have comfortable lips without looking like a woman while applying a it.

Lastly, the hair.  Go with something light, with low hold and low shine in the summer.  High hold and high shine will run down your face if you get stuck out outside in the sun longer than planned and break a sweat.  You're already miserable if you're sweating down your face-- don't add to the miserableness by having gel in your eyes.  My favorite is defining paste by American Crew.  You can find it absolutely anywhere, and it's a good deal for the quality.



Enjoy the start of summer, and don't be the douche in the office who has sunglasses tan lines.




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