Let’s face it, hangovers are not cool. In college, I could go out every night of the week, have some drinks and still wake up for my 8AM classes. But as I get older, one night of excessive drinking leads to a day of debilitation and junk food. I’ve even had the joy of experiencing a two day hangover. After researching cures, I’ve compiled a list of supplements and tips that you can use to punch that hangover right in the stomach.

The Kit:

1. Milk Thistle – Aids in detoxification of the liver.
2. Vitamin C Chewable – Anti-Oxidant and overall hangover helper.
3. Multi-Vitamin – Replenishes lost minerals that cause hangovers. (Make sure you get one with b-vitamins)
4. Bible – Because if the above doesn’t help, the only thing that will is Jesus.

The key is to take these items around 1AM with two tall glasses of water with lime (fructose, a sugar that’s in fruit, helps with hangovers). I’m not saying this will ensure a hangover free morning, but it will allow you to be a functional member of society. And if you can, avoid caffeinated drinks and anything dark (whiskey, cola, etc.). Any other tips? Email me at manscaping101.

Staying groomed is not a chore, but rather an art form.  OK,well…I wouldn’t go that far. But as a man, there are tricks to the trade other than keeping the hedges trimmed that can keep you at the top of your game, and always in the cross hairs of the opposite sex.

From time to time, I will post a column of little tips that will keep you in on the “latest-and-greatest” of all that is Manscaping, from product reviews to style trends and events. As Philadelphia’s sense of style continues to change, I will help keep you up-to-date with products and ideas that will keep you looking “so fresh and so clean”.

Batting lead-off is one of the biggest well-kept secrets I have in the utility belt of manscaping. Yes, I am the Batman of male grooming. I have actually turned a few of my friends onto this product, who would never even contemplated the idea of such an “un-manly notion”.

With the ongoing concerns of skin cancer, wrinkles, and the dreaded Oompa Loompa Syndrome (which is spreading like cancer all across Philadelphia and much of Jersey, and I do mean MUCH), tanning has taken a back seat in the world of grooming for sure.  Many factors have contributed to the decline of the fake bake; the recent article by the FDA claiming tanning to be the equivalency of mustard gas, wrinkles and sunspots, MTV’s reality show Jersey Shore, and now the impending tax by President Obama on tanning.

So my metrosexual friends of Philadelphia and surrounding areas, I bring to you Clinique’s non-streak bronzer.  Now, I’m sure you’ve all heard the horror stories of self-tanners with the streaking and fake orange glow, but I can assure you this neither streaks nor will someone on the street confuse you with “The Situation”. It’s a translucent gel that applies for an all-over natural tone on any skin type, and the tube says “for men” so your cool.

You can find this product online at www.clinque.com or at any specialty department store such as Macy’s or Nordstrom.  It runs around $15 for a 2 oz. tube which lasts for a fairly long time.

Have your own manscaping tips or tricks? Send them to manscaping101@phillyin.com