Our appearance is the first thing that people notice when our paths cross. The first impression that we make on a person is made long before we even get a chance to open our mouths and speak. Each and every one of us makes his and her first judgements of the people he or she meets based on their appearance. It is not because we, as a society, are shallow. It is not because we do not know any better. Fact is, we just cannot help it. Most of us will agree that one's appearance is not nearly as important as the content of one's character. However, since our appearance is what is naturally noticed first, we naturally want to improve upon it, thus making these first, and crucial impressions more positive. This is our way of making sure that the people we meet stick around beyond these...