Self-Care for Men: How to Look Good and Feel Great

by Garrett Munce

Overview

This straightforward and illuminating guide offers self-care techniques—from skin care to stress relief—designed for modern men who want to live longer, look better, and feel calm, focused, and happy.

Taking care of your mind, body, and soul is important to living a longer, more satisfying life and helps you feel confident in your daily interactions with others. In Self-Care for Men, author Garrett Munce—grooming editor for Esquire and Men’s Health and confirmed self-care practitioner—teaches you how to improve your physical and mental health and overall well-being through these easy and practical tips and exercises—from grooming to meditation—that are proven to work.

Practiced by men like David Beckham, Snoop Dogg, and Adam Levine, self-care is a key component to overall wellness. This helpful guide introduces you to anti-aging products and practices, explains why masks are the HIIT workout of skincare, and shows you how to relax when you’re on the go. Offering advice on a range of topics from hair care, supplements, detoxing, the wonders of CBD, improving your energy levels, and more, Self-Care for Men will not only help you look and feel better, but live a happier, heathier, and more successful life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781507212547
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	05/05/2020
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	667,580
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Garrett Munce is a writer and editor specializing in men’s grooming, beauty, style, and wellness. He is the grooming editor for Esquire and Men’s Health, and was previously grooming director and senior fashion editor at GQ. He has also contributed to Town & Country, W, Teen Vogue, New York magazine, Refinery 29, Gear Patrol, and serves as editor-at-large for the men’s beauty site Very Good Light. He lives in Brooklyn with his husband, their dog, and more skincare products than he knows what to do with.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

Part 1 Mind 11

Meditation: Not Just for Buddha 13

Stick It to the Man: What Acupuncture Does 18

Time Management As Self-Care 23

Self-Care on the Move 28

Ditch the Caffeine: Five Ways to Get Energy Without Coffee 34

We Need to Talk about Mental Health 39

Part 2 Wellness 45

Supplements: More Than Just Protein Powder 47

Exercise for the Couch Potato 52

The Truth about Detoxing 59

Sleep: The Most Important Part of Your Day 64

How to Chili with CBD 69

Sex: With Yourself (and Others!) 74

Part 3 Body 79

Skip the Shower. You Should Be Taking Baths 81

Every Man Needs a Manicure…and a Pedicure 86

Lotion: It Doesn't Have to Be Gross 93

Tan the Man 98

Wear Your Art on Your Sleeve 103

Get Yourself to a Spa 108

Part 4 Face 113

How to Build, a Skincare Routine 115

Shaving: The Original Men's Facial 121

Everything You Need to Know about Masking 128

Facials: Checking under the Hood 133

Fix Your Teeth, Fix Your Life 138

Anti-Aging: Start Before It's Too Late 143

Part 5 Hair 149

Throw Out the 3-in-1 151

You Should Be Using a Hair Dryer 156

Hair Products and How to Use Them 162

Barbers versus Hairstylists 168

So, You're Losing Your Hair 173

The Hair Down There 178

Part 6 Sprit 183

New Age Is Now Age 185

What the Smudge? 190

Get Outside: What Nature Can Do for Your Mood 196

WTF Is Up with Crystals? 201

Gratitude in the Social Media Age 206

How to Be an Extrovert 211

Part 7 Space 217

How to Take Your Home from Man Cave to Self-Care Palace 219

Feng Shui the Right Way 226

How to Build a Better Bathroom 231

Houseplants Make Everything Better 236

Candles: Why You Should Light Up 241

How to Create a Scent Story 246

Index 252

Editorial Reviews

Any guy who wants to look and feel fantastic should own this book.”

—Rich Dorment, editor-in-chief of Men's Health

“Garrett has a unique grip on men’s grooming, and how to navigate a crowded field of choices, with you in mind. This book contains everything you need to do now for a healthy life.”

—Jim Moore, creative director at large of GQ

“Men are notorious for failing to take care of themselves (I know from experience). With Garrett’s expert eye and good taste, he reveals how guys can finally practice self-care—and enjoy themselves along the way.”

—Michael Sebastian, editor-in-chief of Esquire

“An indispensable guidebook (and great Father’s Day gift).”

—Town & Country

“Well-researched and informative.”

—Books and Pixels

“A much-needed book for men of all ages ... straightforward and illuminating.”

—LA Story

Named a best book to read May 2020 by Town & Country

"An indispensable guidebook"

—Town & Country

“Insightful and entertaining.”

—The Spokesman-Review

“The self-care bible for guys.”

—Total Beauty

“Straightforward and illuminating.”

—Posh Beauty Blog

“[A] guidebook for the modern man.”

—AmongMen

“What every man needs.”

—Harper’s Bazaar

"No toxic masculinity here. Just ace advice on skincare, hair care, what to eat, what to apply, what to avoid — and being a well-rounded man overall."

—Esquire

From the Publisher

Garrett has a unique grip on men’s grooming, and how to navigate a crowded field of choices, with you in mind. This book contains everything you need to do now for a healthy life.

Jim Moore

Any guy who wants to look and feel fantastic should own this book.

Rich Dorment

Men are notorious for failing to take care of themselves (I know from experience). With Garrett’s expert eye and good taste, he reveals how guys can finally practice self-care—and enjoy themselves along the way.

Michael Sebastian