It was my partner's first Father's Day and I wanted to find a gift that would really make him feel special. But as I searched for ideas, I realized something: he had changed .
Don't get me wrong. It's not that he wasn't the same man I fell in love with anymore, but between the sleepless nights, diapers, and worries, he'd stopped paying attention to himself. His beard was unkempt and his skin looked more tired than a hungover Sunday.
And then I asked myself: why do we parents tend to worry so much about the baby and forget about ourselves?
So I decided that my gift to him wasn't going to be just a nice little thing. It was going to be a reminder that he's still that confident, handsome man . Because yes, he's a dad now, but he's still him .
Being a parent doesn't mean forgetting about yourself
When our baby was born, I went through that phase too. I stopped dressing up so much, I forgot about my skin, my hair… and suddenly, one day I looked in the mirror and I almost didn't recognise myself.
I saw that the same thing was happening to him. I could see it in the way he left the house without caring about his appearance, in the way he no longer groomed his beard with such care, in the way he laughed when I told him he was handsome, as if he no longer believed it.
But here's the key: self-care isn't superficial, it's identity .
A gift that doesn't have "for men" written on it, but you know it's for him
Instead of the typical "World's Best Dad" mug (which, let's be honest, he already has plenty of), I wanted to get him something that would really make him feel good about himself: a men's grooming set .
If you are wondering which products can make that difference, here are the ones I chose:
1. Quick but effective hydration
You don't have the time or patience for long routines, so I chose a moisturizing face cream that refreshes your skin in seconds (and is light, as we know how much men hate heavy creams) that makes your skin look good again effortlessly.
2. A beard that highlights your features
He's always had a nice beard, but lately it's been feeling rough, even with some dandruff. I've been doing some research on beard care, but most of the products were oils, and I knew I hated them. Until I found a light cream that moisturizes and conditions the hair without leaving it feeling greasy or oily.
3. Effortless hairstyle
You no longer have time to spend on your hair like you used to, but with a strong hold matte wax , your hair keeps its natural shape and texture all day long without the need for touch-ups. In just a few seconds, you're back to looking put together, effortless and always stylish.
Not just a gift, a reminder
The day I gave him his gift, I saw him smile in a different way. Not only did he like it, but he understood the message: this wasn't just cosmetics, it was a reminder that he's still him.
So if this is his first Father's Day and you want to give him something that really makes him feel good, make him look in the mirror with pride again.