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A gentleman owns a pair of tweezers, a set
of nail clippers, and a nail file.

A gentleman may have little control over
that moment when his hairline begins to
recede or when his bald spot begins to
gleam in the candlelight. He can, however,
attempt to keep his wits about him,
working with his barber or hairdresser
to select a haircut that accentuates his
noble bone structure, while drawing
attention away from the haircut itself. He
washes his hair regularly, using a good
shampoo and avoiding heavy pomades
and hairdressings. At all costs, he avoids
wearing the country preacher combover,
which fools nobody and only draws
attention to the gentleman’s inordinate,
and unfortunate, vanity.

A gentleman has no shame in requesting
that his barber trim his eyebrows and the
hair inside his ears.

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While a gentleman avoids any urge to
wear heavy makeup, he may still take
advantage of skin care products that help
him cope with blemishes, razor burn, and
dark circles under his eyes. He also may
wish to indulge in a good skin toner or the
occasional facial scrub, simply because
they make him feel better and because he
knows they will pay off, in the long run,
by helping him look younger—and feel
younger—in ways that cosmetic surgery
could never do.

If a gentleman has a dandruff problem,
he attempts to correct it by using a
medicated shampoo or, if necessary, by
consulting his physician. He knows, after
all, that black dinner jackets are likely to
be a staple of his wardrobe.

A gentleman’s barber understands the
necessities of a gentleman’s social life,
sometimes allowing him to schedule
last-minute appointments for a trim
around the ears.

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When a gentleman’s barber or
stylist does him this sort of favor, a
gentleman tips accordingly.

A gentleman has two eyebrows. If
he must pluck the hair connecting
them, he does so.

If a gentleman is frequently called upon
to attend social events hard on the heels
of his workday, he keeps a well-equipped
toiletry kit at his office.

If a gentleman thinks of using hair
spray, he thinks again.

A gentleman does not try out a new
hairstyle on an important occasion—be it a
first date, a high-profile society ball, a job
interview, or his own wedding.

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If a gentleman receives compliments
for the smell of his cologne, or the
scent of his hair gel, he is wearing too
much of a good thing.

A gentleman takes good care of his
teeth, brushing them several times daily
and flossing regularly. He knows that
the gleam of his smile can divert from
the shine on his suit.

Unless he is a news anchor or a
professional actor, a gentleman does not
wear pancake makeup, which is likely to
leave unsightly stains on his shirt collar.

If a gentleman plans to attend a social
occasion, he schedules an appointment
with his barber so he can make the
freshest, neatest appearance possible.

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A gentleman may, however, treat himself
to a facial scrub on a regular basis, just
as he may treat himself to a good facial
astringent, a soothing aftershave cream,
or a cooling eye cream (particularly
if he’s been putting in long days at the
office—and suffering the sleepless nights
that follow them).

A gentleman washes his face at least once
a day, and twice if he is smart.

A gentleman cleans his ears,
checking them for wax build-up and
leftover shaving cream.

A gentleman clips his nose hairs. At
a certain point in his life, well before
the end of his forties, he invests in a
good-quality electric trimmer for his
ears and his nostrils.

A gentleman uses deodorant.