If you think manicures are for wimps, than Al Capone was a major wuss. That's because the mob boss' hands were anything but "untouchable." Just as Capone understood the importance of well-maintained hands… so should you. After all, your hand is the first thing you offer a prospective client, boss or wife.

It is perfectly masculine to get a professional manicure every month or so. Ask your technician to snip, file and buff, but make sure to decline any polish or gloss. To keep your hands looking good after your MAN-icure, apply a hand moisturizer daily and remove dirt and grime with the help of some at-home grooming tools.

If getting a manicure in public  is just too much for you to handle, bolt the door and do it yourself at home.

1. Soak your hands in warm water to soften the nails

2. Clean beneath the nails with a clean metal file

3. Trim the nails with a clipper to leave a thin white strip at the end. Start in the middle then round off the sides

4. Smooth the edges of your nails using a nail file or emery board. Just go one way… not back and forth

5. Gently push back your cuticles (if you don't know what these are, ask a woman) using a cuticle stick. Don't cut them

6. Massage in some hand cream

THE TOOTH ABOUT WHITE CHOMPERS

Are your "Pearly Whites" a bit yellow? If yes, here are a few options to get them whiter:

1. Brush and rinse with whitening toothpaste and mouthwash.

2. Use an electric toothbrush. They are more effective at removing stains.

3. Chat with your dentist regarding professional bleaching techniques.