10 Men's Grooming Habits That Need to Stop

It's no secret that men's grooming is on the rise. And while we're all for adding a few products and habits to your daily routine so that you're not confused with a Neanderthal troglodyte, there are definitely instances of dudes taking their hair, skin, and general grooming routines way too far.

With fall upon us, the new season is the perfect time to evaluate whether you're pouring way too much money and effort into your appearance. If you're guilty of any of the following, then you now know that it's time to end the madness. Once and for all, we’re issuing a cease-and-desist order on these 10 Men’s Grooming Habits That Need to Stop.

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Guyliner

Unless you're Jared Leto or Adam Lambert—i.e. a rich musician with so much money that anyone's opinions become invalid because you're in a v. rare tax bracket—then put the eyeliner down.

Waxing

Waxing

Remember the days when you were approaching mandhood and you got all excited about your first strands of chest hair? Manliness and the accompanying furriness were something you looked forward to. Now, for some reason, your attitude has regressed and you're going for the bald, pre-pubescent look. Even if some areas should never have hair (your back and upper arms), it's definitely manlier to skip out on the pain and trim instead.

Clear Nail Polish

We've read the trend pieces stating that more and more men are getting manicures and pedicures these days, and we'd be lying if we didn't admit to being slightly interested in having a professional improve our raggedy-ass hands. But if you do choose to indulge, you gotta keep that shit a secret unless you want all your boys to clown on you. There's no bigger giveaway that you got a manicure than being able to see your reflection in your nails.

Obnoxious Body Spray

Congrats, you went to the gym. Not to interrupt your endorphin-induced euphoria, but now you smell bad, and over-applying body spray isn't going to hide the odor. Instead, you'll smell like a drunk armpit. Either hop in a shower or own your man musk—just take your finger off the aerosol nozzle and no one's nostrils will get hurt.

Tanning

Tanning

Looking naturally sun-kissed is one thing, but fake-and-baking is not a good look. Not only does it lead to an increased risk of skin cancer and premature wrinkles, fake tanning makes you look orange enough to be straight out the pages of a Dr. Seuss book. You're not fooling anyone, and anyone who isn't undergoing this ridiculous process is judging you. Hard.

Mutton Chops

Only a couple of guys throughout history have pulled off mutton chops, and their names typically include the words "Elvis" and "Wolverine." If this doesn't include you, then you might want to keep those babies under control and make sure your sideburns don't go lower than your ears.

Excess Hair Gel

The purpose of hair gel is to keep hairs in place while adding some slick sheen. You should never glob on a handful and overdo the styling, or you'll immediately be relegated to greaseball-ville. Putting a handful of viscous goo in your hair will make your head look like a BP drilling rig spilled on your dome. Just remember, like everything else that grows and requires nutrients, your hair needs to breathe.

Hair Designs

Sure, we appreciate the precision that clippers bring to the barber chair. But once they're used to cut swirls, stars, or even the logo of your favorite basketball team into your scalp, that's where we draw the line. Hair art may suit Yeezy on the red carpet, but nine times out of ten it's going to be a fail.

Chin Strap

If you're resorting to strategically manipulating your facial hair to look like a jaw line, then you clearly don't have a jaw line, bruh. Instead of accentuating what isn't there, we suggest hiding your non-chiseled mug behind a full beard. Or here's an idea: own the shape of your face.

Shaped Eyebrows

Shaped Eyebrows

Don't get us wrong: If you prefer a set of eyebrows instead of one, some plucking may definitely be in order. But if you get over-enthusiastic with your plucking, your super-arched eyebrows might make you look like a nightmarish emoji. Remember that any tweezers are meant for tidying up, and anything beyond that just mangles your face.