Men

All treatments on our price list are available to men, from tanning to facials, to massages, to manicures etc and we would be delighted to tailor make your experience - just pop in or telephone to have a chat with one of our experienced therapists. However, our standard specifically designed treatments are as follows:

Most questions we have from men are about waxing so we have concentrated on that subject here. However, if you have a question, please feel free to ring and ask for a chat with one of our therapist - and don't worry about the question seeming silly or irrelevant, we really are very happy to have a chat about any concern.

Question: Is it possible for men to wax facial hair?

Answer: The hair on most men's faces is far too coarse - this is rarely possible.

Question: What length should my hairs be for waxing?

Answer: Generally the hairs will be trimmed to a maximum of 10mm. A minimum of around 5mm is required.

Question: Is waxing painful?

Answer: Its rather like removing a plaster. If you are a wax virgin then you may find it slightly more uncomfortable at first. The more waxing you have the less uncomfortable it becomes.

Question: How long should I leave it between waxing sessions?

Answer: 4 to 6 weeks is recommended to allow the hair to grow to at least 5mm. Men's hair tends to have a slower growth rate than ladies.

Question: Do I need to prepare my skin for waxing?

Answer: Make sure you do not use any creams or lotions on the areas that need to be waxed as this may interfere with the wax.

Firstly, don't be scared, this is supposed to be a pleasurable experience! Once you have had your first treatment, you will be able to see that we cater for both sexes, all shapes and sizes, and that our aim is to provide you with not only the requested treatment but a complete respite from the outside world for however long you are with us.

Secondly, arrive a little early. This way, you are completely relaxed and can enjoy every moment of your allocated time.

With regard to waxing:

• Dull the nerves – if suitable, take an aspirin or ibuprofen about 30-45 minutes before your wax.
• Apply some heat – take a warm shower or use a warm compress prior to your wax, it will open up the skin pores and allow the hair follicles to be removed more easily.
• Use a body scrub – the skin of the face is generally fine in terms of waxing, but the body needs a little extra help. A nice, gritty body scrub will help get rid of dead cells around the pores and hair follicles, making for an easier exit.
• Don't use ice – you might think that ice would numb the skin and reduce any pain but applying anything cold to the skin tightens the pores – you want the pores to be nice and relaxed to make things more comfortable.
• Don't drink alcohol – while having a couple of glasses of wine before getting waxed sounds like a fabulous idea, stimulants in the system can cause the skin to be extra sensitive to waxing.
• Try to relax – some people hold their breath or tense their body whilst getting waxed. It's easier said than done, but breathe deeply; a relaxed person will feel less pain.
• Don't wax at home – it's hard to do on yourself, and will really, really hurt if you don't know what you're doing.

Again, continuing on the waxing theme:

• Avoid the sun immediately after waxing and wear sun screen; recently waxed areas are prone to hyper pigmentation (permanent darkening of the skin) if exposed to sun or a sun bed. Avoid saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools for at least 48 hours.
• Avoid heavy exercise for at least 24 hours after waxing.
• Don't use exfoliating products (AHA’s, scrubs etc) and loofahs for at least 24 hours after waxing as they may irritate your skin.
• Avoid tight clothing after waxing as this may result in irritation and ingrown hairs.
• After the first 24 hours, regular exfoliation (2-3 times a week) is helpful to remove dead skin so that hairs can get out above the surface of the pores and not become ingrown.
• After intimate waxing, avoid hot baths, hot showers and sexual activity for approximately 10 hours as during this period, your skin is more vulnerable to irritation and infection.
• Moisturise with tea tree or lavender lotion after shower or bath. Both have a soothing, antibacterial and healing effect.
• Don't worry, routine waxing helps the skin to be accustomed to the procedure and to minimise irritation.

Will you be embarrassed?

Being in a state of partial undress in front of a stranger will feel a bit awkward for many first time waxers - but do keep in mind:

• You are with a professional
• Nobody is judging you
• You're not the hairiest person they have seen
• The whole experience is rather clinical
• A trained, fully qualified therapist will remove any unwanted hair as quickly and painlessly as possible, usually in about 10-30 minutes
• When it comes to the eternal question of pain, everyone has a different thresholds so there's no right answer here but pain killers taken around one hour before any waxing treatment can help reduce any pain you may experience
• You should expect to experience some discomfort during waxing but in our opinion, that momentary discomfort is so worth it. Hello soft, smooth skin!