Groom’s Grooming: Looking Sharp for the Big Day

Weddings, milestones and big events deserve a plan. Here is how to time your grooming so you peak on the day, not before it.

Timing is everything

The most common mistake is a fresh haircut the day before. A cut looks its best a few days in, once it has settled.

A two-week countdown

Two weeks out

Have a ‘trial’ cut so there is time to adjust if anything is off. Discuss the exact style for the day.

Three to four days out

Get the final cut and beard shape. This is the sweet spot — tidy but natural.

The day before

A neckline and beard line-up only. Optionally, a hot towel shave for the closest finish.

Don’t forget

• Brows, ears and nose — the details photos catch.
• A product test run so nothing looks greasy under lights.
• Moisturiser and lip balm for close-up photos.

Book early

Good barbers fill up around wedding season, so book the trial and the final cut well ahead. Whether it is a men’s haircut near me in Chicago for you or a group booking for the wedding party, lock it in early at Artur’s Barber Shop — and add a beard trim near me the same week if you keep facial hair.