Father’s Day is just a couple of days away, and if you’re like me (read: super unorganised), then you’ve left it to the last minute and are on the verge of panic-buying something that you know he’ll never use. It’s not for lack of trying either, it’s just that father’s day presents (in my experience at least) are notoriously difficult to get right.
Panic not though: if you’re still looking for the perfect gift for your dad (or whoever else you’ll be celebrating this Father’s Day), then dare we suggest you’ve been looking in the wrong places?! Whilst less traditional than the classic socks & a box of chocolates combo, a grooming-related gift is actually pretty universal, and might just nab you the spot of favourite child once and for all. Why? Because it’s usually something that your dad might not buy for themselves – a once-in-a-while treat, if you will. We spoke to 10 men in five different countries about what beauty treatment they’d secretly love to be bought, so you need look no further for a great gift idea.
The best thing about these gifts? They can be booked from the comfort of your sofa, and you’ll have it well on time for the big day. Unorganised? You? Never.
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1 Herve Guillot-Taleb, France‘My ultimate grooming gift would be something to do with men’s skincare. I don’t usually take the time to look for the right products, assuming they're not right for me. If I received something as a gift and liked it, I’d most probably keep using it.’
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2 Nic Milligan, UK
‘Honestly, I’d be happy if someone bought me a manicure. I’ve always had pretty bad nails from biting them and I recently stopped. Now they look better, I’d like them to stay that way. I wouldn’t buy a manicure myself, but if someone bought it for me I’d be glad to go.’
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3 Francesco Girone, Italy
‘Snail slime! I’ve heard about its benefits and would love to try a facial that uses this product, but I’ve never been brave enough to book it myself. I usually only book a haircut or massage, but give me something different as a present and I’d love to try it.'
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4 Chris Wood, UK
‘I’d love to receive a really good male grooming package. The whole lot – shave, steam, facial and massage. Men should really pamper themselves more: it’s super relaxing. I’m sure it would just take someone to direct me to what’s out there, via a gift, to start a lifelong beauty regime!’
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5 Alex Cook, UK
'Acupuncture is the type of (seemingly) weird and wonderful treatment that I would love to experiment with but haven’t had the courage to go for yet. Although more mainstream than most people realise, it would be outside of my normal grooming routine and would be an opportunity to explore something "unusual."'
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6 Augusto Parziali, Italy
‘It’s definitely easier to experiment with grooming treatments if they’re gifts. I’ve received complimentary beauty samples before, things I’d never heard of, and they’ve become part of my grooming regime. I’m always open to trying something new.'
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7 Benjamin Leaver, UK
‘I’ve always wanted to book a facial but for some reason I never get around to doing it. Maybe because I don’t know what to look for. I’d love this as a gift and it would probably take this to get me through the door.’
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8 Youri Leeuwis, Holland
‘I always trim my beard myself, but if I was given a grooming treatment as a gift and it, I would definitely consider booking myself in again. That’s the great thing about a gift, it forces you (in a nice way) to try something new, especially things you wouldn’t have necessarily booked for yourself.’
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9 Leigh Philllipson, UK
‘Like most men grooming-wise, if I find a product or treatment I like then I stick with it for good. I also only tend to book standard things and never experiment. I’d like to try, if it was given as a gift, a manicure or pedicure. Loads of men are having these now, but it would be highly unlikely that I would buy it for myself for the first time!’
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10 Jens Weidner, Germany
‘I’d like to try a men’s anti-ageing skincare treatment, but so far I’ve always been too stingy or lazy to book something. I take good care of my face but stress, not enough sleep and living in a city with high air pollution obviously takes its toll. I'd love to receive a specialised treatment for this.’
With Treatwell, you can book grooming online at all your favourite salons – simple, hassle-free, and you can do it on the go. Still not sure which present to go for? Opt for a gift card, and let them decide how to treat themselves. Sorted.
