Problem: Article: Start by removing whatever growth has already accumulated on the lower part of your face. That way, you can ensure that the new growth will come in evenly. Use an electric beard trimmer to buzz off the majority of the hair, then go over the stubble with a razor and shave gel.  If you’re reluctant to get rid of your facial hair entirely, you can also use your beard trimmer or pair of grooming scissors to clip the hairs to an even length. A close shave will also stimulate the follicles and square off the ends of each hair, making new growth appear thicker. For most men, it will take somewhere between 4-6 weeks for their facial hair to reach full coverage. From here, it’s just a matter of letting it get longer. Aim for at least half an inch of growth before attempting any new styling methods so that you’ll have enough to groom.  Feel free to let your beard continue growing for as long as you like. The thick, shaggy look is among the most popular modern styles. Hang tough through the itchy phase—it usually won’t last for more than about a week. Shave or pluck stray hairs that start encroaching on your neck or upper checks. You want most of the growth to be concentrated around your mouth, lower cheeks, and jawline. However, it’s important to resist the urge to trim or otherwise interfere with your beard during this time.  Start shaping the “lines” of your beard early. These are clean edges where facial hair ends and exposed skin begins. Taking off too much hair will leave your face looking uneven, and being forced to correct a lopsided beard will just set your growth back.
Summary: Shave down to the skin. Give your beard time to fill out naturally. Touch up outlying areas as your beard grows.

Problem: Article: If you don’t have access to a stadiometer (the height measurement tool you find connected to weight scales in locker rooms and doctor’s offices), you can use a blank wall, a pencil, and a tape measure:  Stand up straight in your bare feet, with your feet together and your heels, buttocks, shoulder blades, and the back of your head touching the wall. Hold the pencil level on top of your head and mark the position on the wall. (Your reading will be more accurate if you have a friend do this.) Measure the distance up the wall from the floor to the mark. Enter “body frame calculator” into your favorite search engine and check out a few of the results. Body frame calculators that use elbow breadth all require the same information: your sex, height, and elbow breadth.  There isn't any noticeable difference in quality among the body frame calculators that tend to come up in search results. You can enter your data into several of them to confirm the results, if desired. If, however, you come across a site that asks for any type of personal information (beyond the basic data), choose a different calculator. Simply type the required data into the relevant boxes, hit “calculate” (or similar), and you’ll have your results within seconds!  Your sex is required because there are different body frame scales (but the same Small, Medium, and Large categories) for males and females. You can use feet/inches or meters/centimeters for your measurements, but make sure you use the same scale for both your height and wrist breadth. Most body frame calculators will let you choose either measurement scale. Your body frame category helps provide a general guide for your ideal weight range, which might also be provided with your results. However, your ideal weight range may vary due to health conditions or other factors, so it’s best to consult with your doctor about this information. Elbow breadth has been the recommended measurement tool (along with height and sex) for determining body frame size for many years. You can also use wrist circumference instead of elbow breadth (many body frame calculators offer this option), but this measurement can be more impacted by factors like age and body fat amounts.
Summary: Measure your body height. Search online for a body frame calculator. Enter your sex, body height, and elbow breadth data. Identify your body frame as Small, Medium, or Large.

Problem: Article: Asking a girl out on a date can be frightening, but if you make a plan it might not be as scary. Think about when, where, and how you plan to ask her out. Try to work out what you want the moment to look like and spend some time visualizing a positive response. You want to look your best when you ask her out for the first time. If you are wearing your grubbiest shirt and haven’t showered in a couple of days, she will not have a good impression of you. But you don’t need to wear a tuxedo or get a makeover before you ask her out either. Just make sure that you are clean, wearing some flattering clothes, and that your hair and facial hair are groomed. Confidence is sexy, and one of the most confident things you can do is look her in the eyes when you ask her out. While it may feel more comfortable to look at the floor and mumble your question to her, this will not impress her. Look her straight in the eyes and hold your head up high to show her that you are confident. The way that you stand can also indicate how confident you are. If you are slumping or crossing your arms, she might interpret this as fear or nervousness. Instead, stand up tall with your arms hanging loosely at your sides. Keep your shoulders back and your chest puffed out a bit. This will show her your full height and breadth, which will be much more impressive than if you approach her in a hunched over position. There’s no need to talk to her for an hour before you ask her out. In fact, if you take too long to ask, you might lose your nerve. Instead, walk right up to her, give her a quick compliment, and then tell her that you’d like to spend some time with her. If you’d rather call her, that’s fine too, just don’t ask her out via Facebook or text message or she may think that you are too nervous to talk to her. Try saying something like, “Hi. You seem really cool! Listen, I am in a bit of a hurry, but I thought I’d see if you would be interested in going out with me sometime. Can I get your number?” Sometimes, despite your best efforts, a girl will say no when you try to ask her out. The occasional “No” is something that you will have to deal with when you ask a girl out on a date. If she says no, don’t get upset. Just shrug it off, and try not to act like too disappointed. Try saying something like, “It’s cool. You just seem like a fun person to chill with so I thought I’d ask. But no worries! Have a good day!”
Summary:
Plan your approach. Be well dressed and groomed. Meet her gaze. Stand up straight and tall. Keep it short and direct. Shrug it off if she says no.