Hair
It is not a good idea to go for a drastic change in the months leading up to the wedding and definitely not the moment to explore alternatives to your English speaking hairdresser in Buenos Aires However it is a good idea to get the hair cut one or two weeks before the wedding letting the hair settle and avoiding a too tight cut. If you´re brave enough to try a back or chest wax preparing for the honeymoon this is the best time to try as a wax will last up to ten weeks (rather you than me though, I´ve only ever done my back and the 40 year old virgen chest waxing scene just brings water to my eyes). Waxing should always be done at the salon preventing any horror stories (one good one I will share with you if you ask).
Skincare
Guys have been experimenting with our exfolients and moisturizer for as long as we can remember, this is better than using nothing at all but all us men need man-specific products for our skin. Our skin is generally a lot drier and oilier due to higher sebum levels and high moisture evaporation rates. Men´s skin is also thicker than women´s, has a more acidic ph, and has more defined eye contours not to mention fragile due to shaving. In other words women´s skincare products just wont do the job.
The first step is to use an oil for shaving, Decleors Aromessence Homme and LíOccitane Cade Travel Shaving Oil are two good examples, and dermatologica is an old favourite of mine. Applied to the skin before shaving will lubricate and soften the hair making for a more comfortable and closer shave, applying a few drops afterwards to sooth and calm the skin and help to prevent in growing hairs.
Use an exfoliater once or twice a week to further prevent in growing hairs and brighten the complexion. Nivea makes a deep cleansing facial scrub for men that is quite effective; there are plenty of brands to choose from for both oily and sensitive skin. This is always to be followed by a moisturizer or the skin will quickly dry out. Find out what skin type you have, ask the Mrs. (dry, oily, sensitive) and buy the appropriate moisturizer. Another good tip is to get non girlie body creams like E45 or Lubriderm for dry skin areas or all over the body, if it isn´t scented like a 19th century dandy you will be more inclined to use it.
Treatments
A good idea is to go for a facial a few months before the wedding to pamper your skin, trust me you deserve it and will love it. A facial will make a huge difference to your skin leaving the face thoroughly cleansed and fresh. If you can´t bring yourself to do this maybe a half hour facial will be more appealing let the beautician know if it´s your first time and a bit nervous about it before hand so she can put you at ease.
The men´s spa is a great treat for the groom, and there are some cool ones in Buenos Aires which I will investigate and inform on later (I´m so good to you lol), mostly they involve lounging around a hot spa having a sauna jumping in a plunge-pool I have heard reports of spa assistants that will beat you with palm leaves (I kid you not!) get a back massage, then a facial which nourishes and revitalizes the skin aiding in the absorption of moisture and nutrients. There are also deep cleansing treatments for the body, if you have an acne prone area maybe the back or chest; this treatment can be a good idea. If you don´t want to go to a Spa or Beautician by yourself why not go with your groomsmen or even your fiancé, you could even make a romantic weekend out of it by staying overnight somewhere flash (give me a holler I can get some good rates at some places here.)
Hands and feet
Hand care just does not sound very masculine or appealing to men, so it´s likely that your hands are not in the best shape possible to say the least. Given that your hands will be on display during the wedding it is a good idea to start a daily hand care ritual to keep your skin and nails in top condition for showing off the wedding band. This means no biting chewing and if you fix cars, lots of swarfega. Using a rich moisture hand lotion every day and NOT chewing his nails is a start, a really good idea is to get a manicure it´s not as bad as it sounds and can be fun to see the inside of a salon without the stress of getting a haircut from not having an English speaking hairdresser on hand.
I am assuming that your feet will not be on display but this does not mean foot care is out the window, at the least go visit the fish pedicurists in Palermo to get the rough edges off, it´s supposed to be a hoot.
Scrubbing feet daily with some tea tree oil or mint foot scrub and drying them completely should help. Also inserting odor control insoles into your shoes to absorb wetness and odor can also be beneficial. Some good products to keep in mind are California North Barbay coast hand and foot scrub and the Scholl range of products are still going strong, but lord only knows what they sell here, any ideas please leave a comment!
Fitness
There is no better time to join the gym than when you book your big day, it will provide all the motivation you need, going to the gym three times a week and eating a healthy balanced diet should tone your body and keep the weight off. Why don´t both of you join together you can motivate each other to get off the couch and spend some quality time together. If the gym is not your scene then some daily brisk walking is good to clear the head and keep in shape. Do not forget to drink plenty of water and limit you intake of alcohol to keep your body healthy and in good shape. If you want to quickly lose some flab check out the wheat free diet here http://eatonadiet.blogspot.com you will lose 10lbs in two weeks if you follow the simple formula!
Smile
This will be the most noticeable feature in all the photos so make sure your smile is up to scratch. Go for regular check ups and get your teeth cleaned and polished coming up to the big day. Brush your teeth twice daily using gentle whitening toothpaste and don´t forget to floss. If you need extra help then why not purchase a whitening kit at your your local pharmacy and see the difference after a few weeks. If you really want to splash out you can opt for a procedure called "britesmile" which uses a laser treatment to whiten teeth 5 to 6 shades brighter. This procedure will cost between $600 to $700 and is available from some dentists, I recommend honeymooing in Thailand and getting them done there, the cost of the flight and visit and whitening is probably cheaper than your normal dental visit.