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From personal grooming to indulgent spa treatments, your significant other deserves to relax and recharge, too. MOST INNOVATIVE PEDICURE FOR MEN THE ORIENTAL SPA, THE LANDMARK MANDARIN ORIENTAL Bastien Pedicure – Performed by Studio Manager, approx. RM710 for one hour No soaking or water needed, this dry pedicure does get a little getting used to, but with trained podiatrist Albin Brion, who has treated Jessica Alba and Gwyneth Paltrow, trust that your feet will be in great hands. Using tools like dental drills, diamond dust, leather buffers, and mother-of-pearl buffing cream, say hello to callous-free feet and gleaming nails that will continue to shine on for months. 15 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong. Tel: +852 2132 0011. MOST INDULGENT TREATMENT FOR MEN IRIDIUM SPA, THE ST. REGIS KUALA LUMPUR The Polo Connoisseur, RM1,088 for 150 minutes The Polo Connoisseur starts with a muscle-soothing bath, followed by the Marine Algae Body Mask to detoxify and cleanse the system. A personalised aroma massage that focuses on specific areas in the upper body and legs targets commonly used muscles when polo playing, with powerful essential oils to revive fatigued muscles. 6 Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-2727 1111. BEST LEG WAX FOR MEN BRAZILIAN PRO-WAXING SALON Full Leg Strip Wax, RM116 for 30 minutes Perfect for those looking for a quick full-leg fix that takes you in and out of the salon in under 30 minutes, and with maximum results. The therapist’s quirky personality is also a much-welcomed distraction from the pain of the process. 11-1, Jalan Solaris 3, Mont Kiara. Tel: 016-290 1011. BEST BOYZILIAN WAX BRAZILIAN PRO-WAXING SALON Boyzilian All Off (Hot Wax), RM109 for 30 minutes Using only high quality and gentle waxes from Australia, providing a safe and pleasant waxing experience for its clients is high on Brazilian ProWaxing Salon’s list. Quick and relatively pain-free, the Boyzilian All Off is a great choice for both the uninitiated and veteran. The extremely experienced therapist is adept at making the experience as pleasant as possible, even if the first few pulls of the dried wax can get a little intense. For those with sensitive skin, it’s best to be diligent with the aftercare process. A natural moisturiser such as coconut oil does the trick. 11-1, Jalan Solaris 3, Mont Kiara. Tel: 016-290 1011. MOST RELAXING PEDICURE FOR MEN SPRING SPA Sole Man, approx. RM85 for 45 minutes Ice-cold Bintang beer in hand, a foot spa on a sunny afternoon in Bali ... this is how a vacation should begin. Spring Spa’s Sole Man ritual begins with a technique developed by Ina Bajaj, founder and CEO of Spring Spa, in which a gentle and sensuous stream of water is poured from a watering can onto the feet. Followed by an organic foot scrub using brown sugar and Āluān raw coconut oil to buff away dead skin, feet feel soft for days. Rooftop Level, Seminyak Village Mall, Seminyak, Bali. Tel: +62 813 3862 7222.