Male grooming services
Visit one of Melbourne’s fine grooming establishments to rest, relax and feel revitalised
1 One for Men
A salon and spa designed strictly for men, One for Men have appeared on The Footy Show and The Block and offer high quality treatments from hair (cut, colour, shave, beard trim) to feet (pedicure, massage, exfoliation). Myopathy and sports injury massages are also available while ‘victory showers’ and wraps cater to those just looking to chill. à 17 Mckillop St, Melbourne. 03 9642 3860. www.oneformen.com.
2 Stable Massage
While Stable Massage is a mainstay for Melburnian athletes, their deep-tissue massages are also great for those who spend their days at the computer. Experts at remedial massages, sports and deep tissue massage, myotherapy, and relaxing Swedish massage, their big Victorian mansion on St Kilda Hill is handy for acupuncture, Pilates and naturopathy at other businesses on the premises. à 9/85 Queen St, Melbourne. 03 9670 8838. www.stablemassage.com.au.
3 Waxed
Waxed is the best-known place for men’s waxing in Melbourne. Need your eyebrows, legs, body, arms, or ‘Speedo region’ tidied up? They’ve got you covered. Waxed is affordable, they’re fast, and they know what they’re doing. Plus, ten per cent discounts are awarded to students who sign up for their ‘T Club’. à 239 Carlisle St, Balaclava. 03 9523 5331. www.waxed.com.au.
4 Miss Fox
Miss Fox is a spa and salon that caters to both men and women. Try detoxifying mineral salt scrubs to boost circulation and soften the skin, soothing and detoxifying body wraps, TIME OUT PROMOTIONS aromatherapy massages, facials, and even ‘awaken rituals’: choose from massage from head to toe, feet exfoliation, relaxing facials or scrubs. Miss Fox offers men’s manicure and pedicures, hair styling and beard trimming – all of which can be enjoyed with a single malt whisky or a classic Martini. à 285 Little Collins St, Melbourne. 1300 647 736. www.missfox.com.au.
5 Men’s Body Works
Men’s Body Works have a hilarious claim to fame: “best at men’s Brazilians.” They also offer cutthroat shaves, long-term hair removal, photo rejuvenation, hand and feet massages and spray tanning. Their water treatments involve having water jets aimed at every part of your body to reinvigorate your muscles while a therapist massages your head and shoulders. à 464 Church St, Richmond. 03 9429 5400. www.mensbodyworks.com.
6 Manhor
Manhor offer shaves, massages, haircuts, facials, body treatments, waxing and more. Clients receive a mini-facial before each traditional cutthroat blade shave, followed by scented hot towels and a facial steamer. Worth trying is the Sensual Organic Skin Treatment: an exfoliating wrap that last 45mins for $95. à 505 Little Collins St, Melbourne. 03 9188 4299. www.manhor.com.au.
7 HÜD Skin and Body
HÜD is nordic for “skin,” Their most popular treatments for men are Follicuzyme to treat folliculitis (aka ingrown hairs), IPL (intense pulsed light) to lessen dilated capillaries and sunspots, and Hydra Dermabrasion to fix lymphatic drainage. They also offer very natural-looking browshaping. à 140 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda. 03 9078 1408. www.hud.com.au.