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Petreace Muzerengwa-H-Metro Fashion Correspondent
FASHION is not only visual, it affects all the five senses.
You can dress up and look good in the best designer wear but if your scent is off then that will automatically ruin your whole look.
Never underestimate the power of scent, it can easily open doors or close doors for an individual.
Pay close attention to how you look and how you smell, one cannot go without the other.
Here are a few tips on how you can develop and maintain a good scent and embody the art of smelling good.
DEVELOP GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE
If one knows all about the colour mix and match, fashion trends, the fashion classics but has no knowledge of personal hygiene, they have not learned the fundamental basics of fashion.
Personal hygiene is a part of fashion, it should not be taken for granted.
In order to develop your “art of smelling good”, one must pay attention to their hygiene by going back to the plain knowledge.
A daily full body wash, wearing clean clothing and shoes and ensuring nails are clean at all times.
Avoid repetition of clothes, especially sweaty clothes or dirty clothes.
No hiding behind expensive clothes or perfume but just simply knowing that a fresh body and clothing equals smelling good and looking good.
CREATE A SIGNATURE SCENT
In the art of smell, you need to develop a signature scent.
A signature scent is that fragrance you wear on a regular basis that becomes a part of you and is associated with you; it is a scent of choice that you develop and that resonates with your likes and personality.
You can create a signature look that your pocket can allow whether you use expensive perfume or a deodorant affordable to you, it is a process one can practically achieve.
Create your signature scent by experimenting with different perfumes or fragrances to find that one scent you love and to which one can personally relate.
This process enables a person to consciously appreciate scents, learn about fragrances and appreciate a good personal aroma.
Remember to wear your fragrance on a clean body/clothes, it is not a mask or a substitute for basic personal hygiene.
HAIR MAINTENANCE
Keep hair clean and wash it on a regular basis. For natural hair, wash at least daily and use a deep conditioner at least once a week to keep hair smelling good.
For mid-length to long afro hair, wash it at least once a week, deep condition hair weekly or every two weeks to keep hair clean, strong and smelling beautiful.
Hair perfume, perfumed oils or spray on a regular basis helps in developing that fresh, good hair scent.
Keep wigs in well ventilated areas, wash them if they are washable and also apply hair perfume or perfumed hair spray.
DENTAL AND MOUTH CARE
Dental care is that significant part in the art of smelling good that one cannot skip.
Daily cleaning of your teeth is a good fashion must-do: a simple daily routine and a beauty hack that can help boost your confidence and to smile freely.
Do not underestimate the power of looking good coupled with a good breath: the door of opportunity can easily be closed on you if you neglect this simple daily routine.
Get help from a qualified health practitioner if you have persistent bad breath.
Remember fashion is not only about wearing nice clothing and accessories, it is also about smelling good.
Do not ruin your look by wearing that trendy, expensive outfit while neglecting the basic scent.
Look good, smell remarkably good.
