How to Not Look Hungover at Work: A Grooming Story
Staying out late on a Thursday night can be a barrell of laughs, but arriving at work on Friday morning, wondering how you’re going to make it through the day, is never a good feeling. Hopefully by the time you arrive at your desk you’ve eaten, showered, shaved, chugged a liter of water, and put a sharp outfit. Here are a few other game-changing remedies for those final minutes before your first meeting.
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Facial Mist
Your skin is a dehydrated mess right now. You need to look less like a corpse and no-makeup makeup is a tall order for a guy in your state. The quickest and easiest way to revive your face: facial mist. Don’t overthink it, just close your eyes and spray.
Hand Soap
That stamp on your hand is the quickest way to tip everyone off to the fact that you were up to no good last night. At best, you just look like a guy who doesn’t wash his hands. Get rid of it.
Eye Drops
Wearing your glasses when your eyes look like Atomic Fireballs is totally different than just wearing your glasses. Your eyes need moisture, or they'll tell the story of what happened last night to everyone.
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Aromatherapy Oils
Everyone has their hangover cures. Coconut water, tomato juice, charcoal lemonade, what have you. One underappreciated helper is essential oil, which can settle your stomach in a much less "Hey guys, look at me!" way.
Hair Styling Paste
Whether you skipped a shower or didn’t have the constitution to look in the mirror at 7:45am, chances are your hair is going to need some attention as soon as you get to the office. Resist the urge to hide in a baseball cap.
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Mouthwash
God knows what’s happening in that mouth of yours after the night you’ve had and the breakfast you hastily consumed. A couple of gargles of mouthwash will erase all of that—and wake you up in the process.
Deodorant
The hangover sweats are not only uncomfortable; they’ll also gross everyone out. Bring some deodorant just in case things get real and you need to reapply midday. In fact, do this no matter what, just to be safe.
And if all else fails, order a full English breakfast, drink a pot of coffee, and power through the day as best you can.
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