Cut Your Damn Nails, and Other Grooming Tips Ahead of V-Day Dates

Jump to:Tip 1: Bathe, Obviously Tip 2: Get Your Hair Under ControlTip 3: Do Some 'Scaping, ManTip 4: Freshen Your Face Tip 5: Clear the Color Off Your Pearly Whites Tip 6: Seal the Deal with a ScentMore of Our Favorite Grooming ProductsDATING HAS ALWAYS been weird, but after throwing in modern factors like apps and AI, it’s become a full-blown David Lynch film (RIP). Thanks to Hinge algorithms, social anxiety, and a seemingly never-ending sea of alternatives, if this whole exercise used to require a leap of faith, it now necessitates a reverse somersault into the Hudson River. But hey, you’re still at least considering the prospect of dating if you’re reading this article, so good on you (also the key is to tuck your knees). Whether this is a first date (ballsy move on Valentine’s Day, respect), something casual, or a 5-year celebration, you’re not going to want to skimp on an appropriate pre-date grooming routine. Because before you get to lighting the candles and turning on Marvin Ga...