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Mom's Guide to Teenage Guys
Teaching Good Grooming
to Your Son
to Your Son
By Teri Brown
It's also important to find your son a good hair stylist. Avoid cut-and-curl-type places where both grandmothers and little girls go to get their hair cut. Many cities now have hair salons that cater to men. The atmosphere is male, sports are shown on big screen TVs and a neck massage or hot towel wrap are often part of the service. Teen boys can relax in this type of salon, which motivates them to go as often as needed.
Tackling this sensitive issue takes the finesse of a swordsman and the courage of a bull fighter. Dr. David Bank, a board certified dermatologist and director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., says that Mom needs to remember that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. "Be persistent, relentless and encouraging," he says. "When you begin to smell odor, it's time to offer deodorant soaps and antiperspirants. If you notice that your son is sweating more than the average teen or expresses that he is uncomfortable about his perspiration, which is very common among teen boys, there is Certain Dri Antiperspirant, the only non-prescription antiperspirant with the active ingredient of 12 percent aluminum chloride, the most effective active ingredient available in an over-the-counter antiperspirant."
Using cologne is a personal choice. Teens will often use cologne as extra insurance againstodor. Just remember to tell them that less is more when it comes to cologne!
