Eljay, I agree with you on good grooming. Come to think of it, yes, SR does have those unsightly, hideous hairs growing out of his ears. Urgh!
The director, wardrobe mistress and makeup artistes have a responsibility to check these details. But ultimately it is the responsibility of the actors themselves as image can make or break an actor's career. And little details do contribute to the overall image.
One other thing that does bug me is oily ears and uneven jawlines. This is usually due to carelessness on the part of the makeup artistes.
As for SR's makeup shade, that horrid ill-matched gray shade, I really find it grating. My mum does too. I wish the director would just leave SR's face unpainted. That might give him a more natural look.