The whole process is so easy.  Mandy, our esthetician, gently powders with a brush the area to be waxed.  She then dips what looks like a popsicle stick into melted wax.  The wax feels warm and is actually quite pleasant.  She next takes a piece of guaze and presses it on the area and pulls it off quickly.  She repeats this process until its done.  Mandy is exceptionally good at this and our clients are raving about her speed and the absence of any discomfort with waxing.  Once removed, the back or chest is as smooth as a baby's butt.  Mandy then has a secret cleansing potion which I will not divulge which helps calm the area down.  Waxing is done against the grain of the hair shaft and if the hair is long, it is first trimmed with scissors or clippers.  The scene from the 40 Year Old Virgin is NOT ACCURATE.  Wax is never put on nipples. 

There are a few tips to remember so that you do not have any problems.  Do not sweat for 24 hours or sit in the sun.  The pores of your skin have been opened and need to tighten up again.  Sweating will increase the possibility of infection because of dirt and other impurities entering the pores.  So don't do it!  Baking in the sun right after could cause a rash.  And if you are the ultra sensitive type which I am sure none of you are…take Tylenol.  The results last for almost a month.

The results are stunning! Everyone is getting into it.  I just saw on television Harrison Ford waxing his back and chest for his new Indiana Jones movie.  The days of hair sticking out from unbuttoned shirts are over.  What's in is a smooth groomed look.  We are very discrete in the salon.  No one will know what you are doing.  You know the saying, "Only your hairdresser knows for sure!"

Second, you can shave before a facial if you like but if your skin is sensitive, I would postpone it until after the facial.  An hour long facial has a series of steps that include a cleanse, an exfoliating mask (which removes dead skin cells), extractions (if necessary and requested), an unbelievable head, neck and shoulder massage, a mask in accordance to skin type and finishing with a deep moisturizing series.  Men are getting facials during the summer months but need it just as much during the winter.  Nothing is worse on the face than the cold wind followed by over heated offices and public areas.

Finally, we strongly recommend getting a facial at least every season (there are four), followed by a mini-facial in between if you are a super athletic guy…riding bikes, skiing and sailing.  The sun exposure from these sports will age you beyond your years if you do not take care of your skin.  And seriously, if you are out there keeping your body in great shape working out…why wouldn't you take care of your skin as well?

Right now, the trend in male haircuts is "scissor-over-comb" which simply means the stylist pulls the hair through a comb and then cuts with scissors instead of clippers.  It tales longer but it is not necessarily better and definitely depends on the look your are trying to achieve.

What gives a haircut style and individuality is the ability of the stylist to use other cutting techniques to "finish" your hair.  Such techniques could be using a "razor" to add texture or using scissors to "point cut" your hair for a well blended finish.

Hair grows back unevenly whether you use scissors or a clipper.  Some of you will need a haircut every three weeks and others can go every other month.  If you are concerned about stretching the time between haircuts, I would suggest waxing your neck.  Hair growth on the neck is visible first.

So, in answer to your question: Don't fire your stylist because they use clippers.  The real question is: How you like your haircut? How do you feel in it?  Does it look the same the day after you got it cut? Can you style it easily?  Did you stylist listen to your concerns?  It really is all about you!!!

2. Manicure…YES…wedding pictures always include a photo of the rings on your hands and hers.  Hers will be perfectly manicured and yours…hopefully…will not look like you just spent the entire day cleaning the garage.

3. Pedicure…OKAY…honeymoon on the beach…clean those dogs just this once for her.  She'll love it and you will love how great it feels!

4. Facial…I know this is really a stretch for some of you…but really, all those photos and a face that looks like you just got off the fishing boat??? Please…you want to look like a million dollars and feel like it, too.

5. Hopefully, this is the one and only time you walk down the aisle which means you will be looking at those photos for a long time.  Take the time and PROPERLY GROOM YOURSELF…you are worth it and won't regret it.  All of these services are very relaxing and will help you feel comfortable and confident on YOUR BIG DAY!