Proper shaving: A professional man's image

Generally, if you prefer a traditional and clean shaving method, you can choose a manual razor and follow the steps below.

1. Wash your hands and razor, and clean your face, especially the area with beard.

2. Pat some warm water on your face to open your pores, or soften your beard first. Then apply shaving lotion or shaving cream to your beard and wait 2-3 minutes before shaving.

3. Start shaving, beginning with the upper cheeks on both sides, then the mustache, and finally the angular areas of the face. The general principle is to start with the sparsest areas and work your way up to the thickest.

4. After shaving, wash with warm water, gently pat the shaved area dry, and then moisturize the skin with an alcohol-free lotion or an aftershave balm with a moisturizing formula.

5. Finally, wash the knife and let it air dry in a well-ventilated place.

Alternatively, shaving with an electric shaver is a simple and convenient way to shave, but it also requires following certain steps:

1. First, clean the contact surface of the electric shaver blades.

2. Keep your face dry to facilitate shaving. You can also use a dedicated electric shaver and shaving lotion to soften your beard.

3. After shaving, take care of your skin. Don't forget to clean your razor as well.

Health experts advise men not to shave immediately upon waking up in the morning. It's best to wait a while before shaving to maintain facial cleanliness throughout the day. This is because after a night's rest, reproductive function is at its peak upon waking, and beard growth is also accelerated. However, after a period of rest, the levels of male hormones in the body decrease, slowing beard growth. Shaving at this time will prevent rapid regrowth. Therefore, the optimal time to shave is 20-30 minutes after waking up.

Finally, it's important to note that many busy working men neglect skincare after shaving, which over time can lead to swollen hair follicles and the unsightly appearance of goosebumps. So, stop neglecting your appearance! Giving your skin extra care each day will leave a positive impression and help you achieve a healthier and more polished look.

A tie, like a symbol, signifies a man's status and social standing, and is often used as an adornment for formal occasions. With societal development, it has even become part of the "work attire" for some office workers. Generally speaking, young men choose brightly colored, high-contrast styles to appear youthful and energetic; while older men opt for darker colors and simpler patterns to convey a sense of composure and maturity.

Today, after a long and interesting development, the tie has gradually become a symbol of masculinity. As one book states, "The tie is a man's concept and style, the only tool a man can truly use to express himself." As a cultural element, the tie brings a sense of vitality and charisma to men in the workplace. Moreover, different ties can express different temperaments and tastes; even if some people change their ties every day, as long as they match them appropriately, they can achieve the same effect.

For professional men, choosing the right tie can reflect their personal taste. If you wear a sharp suit, a high-quality shirt, and shiny leather shoes, but lack a tie, your impression on others will be significantly diminished. Conversely, a suitable tie can showcase your taste and exude masculinity.

While ties bring a sense of style to men, they also have drawbacks. A study by the German medical community shows that ties worn tightly around the neck and below the Adam's apple can increase the risk of glaucoma. Tests on 40 male citizens showed that after wearing a tie for three minutes, most men experienced a 20% increase in intraocular pressure. This demonstrates that ties can compress the jugular veins, affecting blood flow and causing adverse effects on the eyes.

In the UK and the US, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness, and most cases occur due to obstructed aqueous humor flow, leading to excessive intraocular pressure and damage to the optic nerve. Robert Rich, an ophthalmologist at the New York Eye and Ear Hospital, explains that a tightly tied tie can compress veins in the neck, causing more blood to rush to the eyes and increasing intraocular pressure. Excessive intraocular pressure can ultimately cause more serious damage to the eyes than glaucoma. Men with thicker necks should be especially vigilant about the long-term damage to their optic nerve.

He Dong, an office worker, was a typical white-collar man. Every day, he wore a suit and tie, his overall appearance impeccably tailored, and he looked very energetic. Over time, he developed an interest in various ties, becoming inseparable from them. Several months later, he began experiencing swollen and uncomfortable eyes with blurred vision. Strangely, the symptoms worsened whenever his tie was tightened, and improved when it was loosened. Despite this, he didn't pay much attention, assuming it was due to work fatigue, and simply used some eye drops. However, after some time, the effect was not significant.

Later, when he went to the hospital for a checkup, he discovered that he had developed an eye disease because he usually wore his tie too tightly.

In the workplace, many men, like He Dong, are unaware of the harmful effects of ties and tie them too tightly. This compresses the carotid artery and nerves, hindering normal blood flow and causing cerebral ischemia and hypoxia. Consequently, the normal supply of nutrients is restricted, affecting the optic and oculomotor nerves, resulting in symptoms such as eye swelling and blurred vision. Furthermore, an overly tight tie compresses the jugular veins, preventing venous blood from the eyes from returning smoothly to the heart. This causes blood to pool in the tissues around the eyes, affecting vision and causing eye swelling and discomfort.

Therefore, experts advise working men not to tie their ties too tightly, allowing their necks some freedom, especially those engaged in clerical work. They should frequently look into the distance to rest their eyes, effectively protecting them. Those with carotid sinus sensitivity should be careful not to tie their ties, bow ties, or wear crew neck or turtleneck shirts too tightly, ideally leaving a two-finger gap in front of their neck. Furthermore, when work intensity increases, emotions fluctuate drastically, or environmental temperature and humidity rise, they should loosen or remove their ties to give their necks some freedom.

At the height of the 20th century, the renowned 19th-century modernist poet Charles Baudelaire famously remarked, "The true master of modernity is one who successfully embodies the extraordinary in the ordinary, allowing us to appreciate our own beauty, and the tie is the choice from beginning to end." Just as women pursue fashion, men also have a constant desire for innovation in their ties. This small item reveals the composure, strength, and style of the professional man. If you want to maintain this style forever, and at the same time protect your eyes and safeguard your health, from now on, stop tying your tie too tightly.

(The book has been broken down into 67 chapters.)