Hairstyles

18 Practical Style and Grooming Tips for Men

18 Secret Tips & Tricks Every Stylish Man Should Know

Product update: By Vilain Powermade has been improved and reformulated as By Vilain Flow Pomade. The original images have been retained and may show the former Powermade product.

Small, repeatable adjustments can make hair, grooming and clothes easier to manage. Choose the tip that solves a problem you actually have. This checklist replaces quick-fix claims with practical actions and keeps hair care separate from clothing care.

1. Give pre-styling a purpose

Use a pre-styler when it provides a step you need, such as heat protection or support during drying. Follow the directions rather than assuming every spray does the same job.

Styling your hair with By Vilain

2. Shape before finishing

Guide the roots while drying if the style needs a particular direction. Wax is easier to use when the hair already sits close to the intended shape.

By Vilain Tool skeleton brush
Product shown: By Vilain Skeleton Brush.

3. Start with less product

Spread a small amount across your palms and assess before adding more. An overloaded finish usually needs a reset, not another layer.

By Vilain Powermade wax
Original Powermade packaging. The improved and reformulated product is By Vilain Flow Pomade.

4. Keep the dryer controlled

Use a gentle setting and keep it moving. A heat-protecting product does not make repeated high heat harmless.

5. Carry one useful tool

A suitable comb can help refine a part or refresh a smooth shape. Do not repeatedly comb through set curls if you want their definition to remain.

6. Wash according to need

Adjust to scalp oil, sweat and buildup. There is no universal maximum of three shampoos per week.

7. Record a haircut that works

Keep a clear photo and note what made it easy to style. That is a useful brief for the next appointment.

8. Use conditioner as directed

Rinse-out conditioner belongs in a rinse-out routine. Choose a dedicated leave-in if you need one rather than using it as a dry-hair emergency cream.

9. Trim facial hair conservatively

Start with a longer setting and check the outline at rest. A small tidy-up is easier to control than removing a large amount at once.

Grooming your beard

10. Reset a coated hairstyle

Cleanse when needed and avoid improvised powders or layers of pomade to disguise buildup. Flow Pomade adds light control and shine; it is not a cleaning product.

11. Remove pilling carefully

Use a tool suitable for the fabric and follow its instructions. Test a discreet area first. A loose razor blade is an easy way to cut the garment as well as the pills.

12. Mix one element at a time

Try a different shoe, jacket or texture with an outfit you already like. This makes it easier to see whether the change improves the combination.

Rasmus in Sand blazer

13. Keep a pocket-square fold simple

Fold to a width that sits comfortably in the pocket and adjust the visible edge. Practise with the actual jacket rather than relying on one set of fold dimensions.

14. Learn which fits work for you

Keep useful size and fit notes, but recheck when a brand changes the cut. A familiar label does not guarantee that every garment fits identically.

Emil in Sand Copenhagen shirt and dinner jacket

15. Follow the denim care label

Freezing jeans is not a substitute for washing dirt and residue out. Use the recommended washing and drying method to manage colour and wear.

16. Keep everyday basics usable

Check the condition of the items you wear most often. Repair or replace the pieces that no longer do their job before adding duplicates.

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17. Prepare for the actual occasion

Check weather and dress code, then try the full outfit in advance. Comfort while sitting and walking matters as much as the mirror view.

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18. Keep what works

Repeat a useful routine instead of changing it because a tip sounds new. Review one problem at a time so you can tell whether the adjustment helped.

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