Written by Menswear Style in Tips & Advice on the 15th July 2016

If you’re feeling down about your appearance, it’s likely your self-assurance will take a dip too. So, to give yourself a much needed confidence boost, you might want to take note of the following style tips.

1. Rethink your hairstyle  

If you’re unhappy with your hair, this could be having an effect on your self-esteem. Whether you don’t like the cut or colour, it’s important to realise that you don’t necessarily have to put up with it. You could start by booking yourself an appointment at a barbers. As a trained professional, your barber should be able to give you tips on how you can style your hair to suit your hair type and face shape. If your silvery locks are bothering you, you could use a hair dye to give yourself a fresh new look. While some guys aren’t phased by the idea of going grey as they get older, changing up your hair colour is another great way to give your confidence a kick.

Hair loss isn’t an issue for a lot of men and some guys are nothing but proud to sport a balding head. But if you're not comfortable with your changing appearance, there are treatment options available. For example, Regaine hair treatment products can help prevent and even reverse the hair loss process. These particular products work to stimulate hair regrowth and they are available in a foam which is applied directly to the scalp. For more information about this and other hair loss treatments, you could speak to your GP or a pharmacist, or visit an online health retailer.

2. Upgrade your wardrobe 

The clothes you wear can have a huge impact on your self-confidence. If your wardrobe is full of ill-fitting garments and worn-out shoes, it’s likely you’re due an upgrade. Whether your style is chic and sophisticated or you prefer to go for a more casual and laid back vibe, your clothing collection should be full of pieces that you love. From a crisp white shirt to a pair of soft denim jeans, adding just a couple of fresh new items to your closet could be all you need to reinvent your style. Wearing clothes that you feel great in might be the quick fix you’ve been looking for to feel better about yourself, so take yourself on a much needed shopping trip to stock up.

3. Fine tune your grooming routine 

If you’re not taking the time to look after your appearance, it can be easy for your confidence to plummet, so you could try fine tuning your grooming routine to feel differently about yourself. For example, adopting a regular skincare regime might be a good place to start. Aside from washing your face, you could try exfoliating and moisturising. Caring for your complexion can keep blemishes at bay and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Moreover, keeping on top of your facial hair, trimming your fingernails and flossing your teeth are other simple ways you can spruce up your personal style and rediscover your inner-confidence.

Whether you decide to rethink your hairstyle, update your wardrobe or improve your grooming routine, making a couple of simple changes like these could help give your confidence a welcome boost.

We discuss confident style and how to boost confidence by adopting three Simple Style Tips in 2016.