Here are some male grooming tips that cover the main important parts of the body when dressed: hair, facial hair, teeth, lips and hands. The tips are especially useful for those of you who are in a business environment or otherwise need to look dapper.

Hair
Starting with the hair, although today's fashion freedom allows for a wide range of hairstyles, there are several factors that still must be considered. First, regardless of style, your hair must be trimmed and groomed. The back of the neck must be clear of hair. It also must be clean, free of dandruff and without excessive hair treatments, such as mousse, or other control products.

If you are suffering from male hair loss , then it is best that you keep your hair short. If your balding is very visible, the just get a buzz cut. If you are under 35, then you can also choose a trendy mens hairstyle but make sure that the hairstyle is in synch with the environment and setting.

Facial Hair
Facial hair, if existing, should also be neatly trimmed and groomed , especially around the edges and lip line. If you don't have your stylist trim your beard or mustache, buy a home hair cutting kit and use one of the extension attachments to give your beard a uniform appearance.

This next part is the one that most men ignore or forget about. Hair grows in the most unlikely places, but must also be cared for. Eyebrows need trimming, just like the beard. If they grow together, create a clean break along the ridge of the nose. Then, brush the eyebrows up toward the forehead and trim all hairs that extend beyond the line of the eyebrow with scissors. Nose hair and ear hair can be trimmed with one of those little battery operated trimmers. Encountering someone with untrimmed nose hair and eyebrows resembling a cave man can be a most distracting, even frightening sight to a first date.

While still on the face, do a close-up exam of your face for pimples, blackheads or any other blemish. Remove and treat with an astringent or anti-blemish cream. Don't forget to check the back of your neck during this exam.

Teeth
Your teeth and smile are probably the first things noticed upon a first meeting, so the teeth must be clean, white and the breath absolutely must be pleasant. If you don't have your teeth checked and cleaned at least twice annually, you should. Brushing two, even three times daily with an electric toothbrush is a good habit to form. Flossing will keep your gums healthy and prevent food buildup between your teeth which is not only unsightly, but a leading cause of decay and gum disease. If you are not blessed with pearly whites, invest in whitening strips and use daily.

Just before leaving for your first meeting, brush your teeth, rinse with a mouthwash and do a last minute visual inspection to insure nothing foreign is stuck between your teeth. As you approach the meeting door, give your breath a last minute boost with a spray breath freshener. Avoid those solid, little breath mints, as many will coat your tongue with a strange, unnatural color and, unless totally dissolved or swallowed, will affect you speech.

Lips
Lips on men tend to get chapped, especially in winter. Women have the advantage of a regular coating of lipstick, so to combat dryness, cracking and an unpleasant appearance, use a lip balm.

Hands
Moving down to the only other body parts that should be showing, the hands are quite often washed once or twice a day and forgotten. Remember, this is one of those annoying details that make or break your chances of success, so no whining, ok? First, cleanliness is next to Godliness, so make certain the hands are squeaky clean...everywhere. The nails are trimmed evenly and cleanly, with only about 1/8" of white showing. Cuticles must be clean and, if needed, trimmed by a trained professional. Skip the buffing, as this will give the wrong impression. Do not attempt to trim cuticles unless you have perfected your technique, as this will, more often than not, result in butchered and painful hands. If you have calloused or dry skin, a man's hand cream will restore moisture, diminish the damage and restore appearance.

Go get them tiger!