Treatments for men

Our men’s menu keeps things simple. The gentleman’s manicure and gentleman’s pedicure tidy and shape the nails and look after the cuticles and skin of the hands or feet, leaving a clean, natural finish.

Waxing for men removes hair from the root, so skin stays smooth for longer than shaving. You can choose chest, back, or chest and back together. A men’s brow wax is also available, listed on the waxing page.

These treatments suit men who would like neat hands and feet, or smooth skin for sport, swimming, a holiday or a special occasion. No experience is needed, and your therapist will explain each step.

Please tell your therapist about any skin conditions, medication such as retinoids, sunburn or irritated skin before waxing. If you have a nail or skin infection, we may ask you to wait until it has cleared before your manicure or pedicure.

1. Before your treatment

   Your therapist will ask about your skin, nails and health, and explain what will happen. For waxing, they will check your hair length and clean the area.

2. During your treatment

   For a manicure or pedicure, you sit back while your nails are shaped and your cuticles and skin cared for. For waxing, wax is applied and removed in small sections. You may feel a brief sting, and we go at your pace.

3. Afterwards

   Your nails will look clean and tidy. Waxed skin may look pink for a few hours.

A manicure or pedicure typically lasts 2 to 3 weeks, and waxed hair typically regrows in 3 to 6 weeks. Any redness after waxing usually settles within a few hours.

After a manicure or pedicure, use hand or foot cream each day and wear gloves for cleaning or manual work to keep nails and skin comfortable.

After waxing, avoid hot baths, saunas, gyms, sunbeds, sunbathing and tight clothing over the waxed area for 24 hours. Gently exfoliate after a day or two to help prevent ingrown hairs. Contact the salon if you notice persistent redness, swelling or signs of infection.