One can only imagine how sore Harry’s head is right now (let’s face it, Champagne hangovers are the worst). Since we’re fighting the outdated view that beauty treatments are reserved for women, you might want to consider knocking back that fry-up, downing your Berocca and giving one of these a spin.
By Danielle Petch
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1 Face up to the glycolic peel
If you’re not enlightened to the joys of a facial, then take it from us, you won’t be disappointed. There’s a reason your gal pals, partners and mums have been getting these for years. And while you might not fancy a couples’ face mask night with your beau/belle, facials are fast becoming a skincare staple for both men and women. While ‘peel’ and ‘acid’ might not be words you currently associate with your face (Samantha Jones from Sex and the City, anyone?) they might just be after reading this. A glycolic acid peel exfoliates the top layer of dead skin (don’t worry – it’s not as scary as it sounds) to leave you feeling rejuvenated and moisturised. Your skin might be a little red afterwards, this isn’t one to book in the night before.
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2 The hands on approach
Not only does massage improve circulation and ease knots, this 30-90 minute marvel comes in improves health and lets you get in a sneaky your forty winks. Lymphatic drainage is a massage technique that can be administered manually by a therapist, or using cups. It uses light strokes to stimulate the lymph glands, fighting congestion and blockages by removing toxins, and decreasing swelling and puffiness. Some spas may also have the facility for a sauna or steam room and, if relieving pre-wedding stress and relaxing tired muscles wasn’t enough to sway you, saunas have been shown to flush out toxins and increase blood flow, leaving you looking and feeling better in a matter of minutes.
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3 The full monty
No, we don’t mean that Full Monty; you can keep your clothes on for this one. We’re talking head to toe male grooming. Ever thought about getting a male makeover before? All hail the full shave package, a little piece of luxury that most barbershops and salons now offer as standard. You can expect to be treated to a hot towel treatment which helps to open pores, with most barbershops also offering a mini facial and a neck or scalp massage to boot, both of which help towards reducing razor burn and banishing those pesky ingrown hairs. Whether you’re a caveman or more Ryan Gosling-chic, your barber will be able to tailor your beard trim or shave to your preference. There, I bet you’re feeling better already.
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4 The male LVL
Yep, you heard us right. While the noughties gave us guyliner, this year it’s all about the guylashes. LVL – which stands for length, volume and lift – is the go to treatment for feigning a naturally wide eyed look to rival Zayn Malik’s. LVL comes with or without a lash tint, so if you’re worried about looking too obviously groomed and polished, fear not. The magic of LVL is that it’s designed to look natural. It’s a little trick that we’ve been using for years, so welcome to the party.
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