The Details Grooming Directory

DETAILS GROOMING GUIDE
The Details
Grooming Directory
Where to find the best cuts, treatments,
and services across the country.
H A I R R E M OVA L
NEW YORK CITY
Wellness Men’s
Day Spa
44 W. 22nd St.
212-366-9080
wellnessmensdayspa
.com
For a gentler alternative
to conventional waxing, head to Chelsea’s
Wellness for a sugaring
treatment, in which a
paste of sucrose and
honey is applied and
removed like wax. Skincare specialist Raphael
Lopez says that clients,
many of whom come in
to address furry arms,
prefer the method
because it’s less painful and it’ll keep you
hairless for six to seven
weeks instead of the
usual three or four. To
prevent bacteria growth
and ingrown hairs,
Lopez recommends
using Prince Reigns
serum for a week after
treatment.
$65 for a full sugaring
eyebrows, inside the
nose, and inside and
outside of the ears.
Don’t worry about wind-
CHICAGO
The Men’s Grooming
Parlor
5316 N. Clark St.
773-316-9357
mensgroomingparlor
.com
One of the most
popular procedures at
this elegant spa is the
Executive, owner Matt
Leyes’ specialty. The
10-minute treatment
includes waxing the
Dtox Day Spa, Los Angeles.
ing up with a Marlene
Dietrich look—Leyes
is a pro at sculpting
shapes for men’s faces.
Some clients worry that
losing their nose hair
will leave them susceptible to environmental
pollutants, but Leyes
explains that he waxes
only the outermost two
centimeters.
$40 for the Executive
LOS ANGELES
Dtox Day Spa
3206 Los Feliz Blvd.
323-665-3869
dtoxdayspa.com
The Men’s Grooming Parlor, Chicago.
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the spa’s facilities
free with your waxing
appointment.
$75 for a full back wax
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In-the-know hirsute
Angelenos head to this
Asian-themed spa in
Atwater Village to clean
up their backs and
arms. In addition to its
array of sensitive-skin
products, Dtox relies
on a secret weapon:
Mancine Brazilian Rose
wax, a natural antiinflammatory that’s
gentler than traditional
waxes. As a bonus,
you get full use of all
ATLANTA
Wax
280 Elizabeth St.,
Suite A-105
404-525-8344
wax-atlanta.com
The clean, airy studio
in the idyllic neighborhood of Inman Park
specializes in full back
treatments for especially woolly situations.
Depending on your hair
type, you may want to
consider the soft wax:
Unlike the hard wax,
which goes on warm
and is removed without
strips after hardening,
it does come off in
strips and contains a
chamomile compound
to reduce irritation.
$60 for a full back wax
SAN FRANCISCO
Cynthia Percy
760 Market St.,
Suite 942
415-672-3418
cynthiapercy.com
You might think that
Brazilian waxing is
strictly for women, but
Cynthia Percy says that
more than half her customers for the service
are men. Famous for
her work in the most
private of areas, Percy
warns clients, “You
cannot be shy, because
I have to talk to you
about what to do with
your penis.” For a Brazilian, she uses a hard
wax from Argentina
after coating the skin
with natural jojoba oil.
If you’re worried about
pain, she recommends
taking Advil before
coming in (and she’ll
offer a shot of tequila if
you really need it).
$65 and up for a men’s
Brazilian
DERMATOLOGICAL
SERVICES
NEW YORK CITY
David Colbert, M.D.
New York Dermatology
Group
119 Fifth Ave.
212-533-8888
nydermatologygroup
.com
Rising talent Dr. Colbert
created his signature
Triad method as an
affordable alternative to pricey surgical
antiaging procedures.
Its three steps include
microdermabrasion to
smooth the skin, laser
toning to bring out collagen in the face, and
chemical peeling to create a healthy glow. The
treatment, which takes
just 40 minutes, has
become so popular that
Colbert has opened a
Hollywood pop-up clinic
where stars freshen up
before awards shows.
$400 and up for the
Triad
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Skin
Georgetown Plaza
2233 Wisconsin Ave.
NW, Suite 230
202-298-7546
georgetownskin.com
A leader in the use of
Botox to combat aging,
Dr. Howard Brooks is
the man to see to get
crow’s-feet and the
“11s” (those two vertical wrinkles between
the eyebrows) removed.
Each procedure takes
only about five minutes,
and while it takes from
two days to a week
to see results, the effects will last three to
six months. Just don’t
schedule an appointment ahead of your
personal-training session: Brooks discourages activity (including
exercise and sex) for
four hours afterward.
$300 and up for Botox
around eyes; $600 and
up for Botox in the
forehead
SAN FRANCISCO
Seth L. Matarasso, M.D.
490 Post St., Suite 700
415-362-2238
sethlmatarassomd.com
We think of Botox as
a forehead injection,
The Spa at the
Standard Hotel,
Miami Beach.
MIAMI BEACH
The Standard Hotel
40 Island Ave.
305-673-1717
standardhotels.com/
miami
A pedicure is especially
crucial in an oceanside
city like Miami Beach,
and the best in town,
at the Spa at the Standard Hotel, also comes
with a manicure. The
all-natural Worshipped
Hand + Foot service
begins with a coconutmilk soak, followed by
a Trillium tropical sugar
scrub to soften skin,
then a sea-mineral
mask to detoxify it. All
that’s capped with a hydrating coconut-butter
body massage on the
hands and reflexology
on the feet.
$45 for a manicure;
$70 for a pedicure
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DALLAS
but Dr. Matarasso
uses it to smooth out
jawlines. The pain-free,
no-recovery procedure
is a godsend for men
in their late thirties
and early forties who
want to tighten droopy
necks. The treatments
don’t replace surgery,
but their quickness (five
to ten minutes) and
efficacy (they target
the platysma muscle
directly under the skin
of the neck) have made
them incredibly popular.
Results show in four
days and can last four
months.
$400 and up for Botox
on the neck
PHILADELPHIA
Society Hill
Dermatology
932 Pine St.
215-829-6861
societyhilldermatology
.com
Dr. Susan Taylor has 22
years of experience at
using chemical peels
to treat pigmentation
issues, which can be
caused by anything
from acne scarring
to shaving cuts. She
first applies an acid for
three to 10 minutes
while a fan cools your
face, then applies a
neutralizing solution
and a cold compress.
In less-capable hands,
this can be a painful
process, but Taylor
makes it no more abrasive than an exfoliating
scrub.
$600 and up for a
chemical peel
LOS ANGELES
Derek H. Jones, M.D.
9201 W. Sunset Blvd.,
Suite 602
310-246-0495
skincareandlaser.com
As men hit their forties,
their cheeks tend to
hollow out due to age
and sun damage. To
combat this, visit
Dr. Jones, who specializes in injectable
mid-face volumizing.
The procedure, which
relies on fillers like
Juvederm and Radiesse,
is painless and
produces only mild
swelling. And the results are immediate:
Patients can actually
walk right out of Jones’
office and back into
their routine with a
fuller, younger-looking
appearance.
$600 to $800 for
volumizing
MANICURES
AND PEDICURES
HOLLYWOOD
Bliss
W Hollywood Hotel
6250 Hollywood Blvd.
877-862-5477
blissworld.com
Manicurists at the renowned Bliss Spa begin
the Manly-cure by sliding hands into plastic
baggies filled with warm
Bliss High Intensity
Hand Cream to soak for
several minutes, then
follow with a massage
before clipping and buffing the nails. Pedicurists
start the Bliss Foot
Patrol by applying
peppermint exfoliating
cream, then sloughing off dead skin with
special Diamancel files
made with tiny particles
of diamonds. Ask for
Amy Ruiz, Bliss’ go-to
specialist.
$25 for the Manly-cure;
$90 for the Foot Patrol
The Boardroom Salon
5550 W. Lovers Lane,
Suite 169
214-358-7565
theboardroomsalon
.com
The Boardroom maintains an executivefriendly clubhouse vibe
with its wood paneling,
leather club chairs,
pool table, private side
room for hand and foot
grooming, and endless
supply of traditionally
Texan Shiner Bock
beer. Enjoy the Head to
Toe, which includes
The Boardroom
Salon, Dallas.
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a haircut, a scalp
massage, a facial, a
manicure, a pedicure,
and, to round out the
package, 15 minutes
of “pampering,” including hand and foot massages.
$115 for the Head
to Toe
ATLANTA
Roosters
The Shoppes at
Powers Ferry
2022 Powers Ferry Rd.
SE, Suite 250
770-303-0069
roostersatl.com
Roosters’ manicure
begins with a massage
and a hot towel to get
the hands supersoft.
Pedicures clean deep,
thanks to a sea-scrub
mask with sea kelp and
aloe to shed dead skin
and pumice stones to
rid the feet of calluses,
followed by an application of Raw Earth foot
lotion. The salon shows
true southern hospitality by offering local
SweetWater 420 beer
to all clients.
$28 for a manicure;
$30 for a pedicure
H A I R C U TS
BOSTON
Umi Salon
75 Newbury St.
617-247-0770
umisite.com
A fixture within Boston’s creative set for
more than 11 years,
Umi is the kingdom
of Jeffrey Dauksevich,
whose cultural influences—everyone from
Rick Owens to the Velvet Underground—give
his cuts edgy yet accessible appeal. Though
his strengths lie in his
creative looks, Dauksevich says, “My approach
is not trend-driven. All
work is specifically tailored to the individual.”
All that attention comes
at a price—a haircut
costs nearly as much as
an iPad—but it’s worth
it for the confidence
you gain.
$400 for an initial visit
with Dauksevich; $285
thereafter ($145 and
up for other stylists)
NEW YORK CITY
Cutler Salon
LOS ANGELES
Baxter Finley Barber & Shop, Los Angeles.
465 W. Broadway
212-308-3838
cutlersalon.com
Owner Rodney Cutler
and stylist Tyson Kennedy aren’t the newest
kids on the block, but
there’s a reason temperamental Manhattanites keep returning
to this bustling SoHo
shop. “Men come in
and get a great haircut
by real dudes,” Cutler
says. The duo cater to
guys on the go with
foolproof, sensible cuts
that won’t require excessive styling time or
gobs of product—and
they grow out gracefully until your next
visit.
$200 for a cut with
Cutler; $105 for a cut
with Kennedy
Baxter Finley Barber
& Shop
515 N. La Cienega
Blvd.
310-657-4726
baxterfinley.com
While they’re anything
but fussy, lead barbers Jason Simao and
Shane Middleton do
pride themselves on
taking their time—a
relaxed approach
that’s mirrored by the
exposed-wood flooring
and vintage chairs of
their back-to-basics
barbershop. “We have
a quality-over-quantity
approach and make
sure the client is
happy,” Simao says.
And while you should
feel free to bring in
reference photos, the
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pair will also offer honest recommendations
based on your hair type
and head shape.
$40 for a cut
BROOKLYN
Graceland
677 Lorimer St.
718-384-7677
If you’re looking for
a typical No. 3 on the
sides with a high fade,
don’t bother coming to
this Williamsburg salon.
“We believe in sexy! Our
goal is to make your
evening out a success,”
exclaims Corvette Hunt,
one of the owners of
the Elvis-inspired salon,
which is outfitted with
a piano, a guitar, and
a framed portrait of
the King. Visit Hunt or
co-owner Bethany Paul
for personalized attention and eye-catching
style—and if you’re
feeling adventurous,
stay to get inked in the
adjacent tattoo parlor.
$60 to $65 and up for
a cut
DALLAS
Hair by Charlie
2906 McKinney Ave.
Suite 100
214-303-1799
hairbycharlie.com
Charlie Price has his
own ideas about the
modern Southerner’s
tastes. “Today’s gentleman appreciates technique,” says the owner
of the Dallas grooming
destination that bears
his name, “so we’ve
bridged the gap between a traditional barbershop and high-end
salon.” The unisex shop
boasts a broad client
base that ranges from
suit-wearing executives to bicycle-riding
hipsters and caters to
each client with an accessible price point.
$35 to $60 for a men’s
cut
S H AV E S
BEVERLY HILLS
Gornik & Drucker
225 N. Canon Dr.
310-860-7819
beverlyhillsbarbers
.com
(themensroom.com).
$65 for the Governor
Shave
NEW YORK CITY
F.S.C. Barber
8 Rivington St.
212-673-3209
fscbarber.com
shaving: “When dealing
with a razor,” she says,
“comfort should never
be sacrificed!” Head into
one of Halo’s locations
and enjoy your shaving
experience in an industrial, loft-style environment with exposed con-
renowned for its grooming services, and his
top-notch shaves are
just as steeped in history. Using straight razors from Germany and
Pakistan, he adheres
to old-school ideas of
barbering etiquette and
technique: “I incorporate all the elements
of a traditional shave,
like Grandpa used to
get, with some added
steps for comfort.” His
hot-towel straight-razor
shave has become a hit
with the locals, including members of the
Portland Trailblazers.
$25 for a shave
FA C I A L S
Gornik & Drucker,
Beverly Hills.
The venerable salon
tucked into the lower
lobby of the Montage
Beverly Hills ensures
complete privacy for
its high-profile clientele
(Frank Sinatra and Ronald Reagan were regulars). While G&D’s menu
includes several signature services, go for
stylist Craig the Barber’s
Governor Shave, which
combines hot and cold
towels, a straight razor,
custom-blended moisturizers, and a massage
to wake up tired faces.
A passionate believer in
LOS ANGELES
With its tile walls, oldschool accoutrements,
and mustachioed barbers, F.S.C. has a classic
feel and services to
match. Ask for Thorin
Decatur, a former military
man whose comfortable,
steady straight-razor
shaves leave your skin
incredibly soft. Decatur’s
objective is simple: a
post-shave face without
any nicks, burns, or
bumps. The long list of
guys waiting to sit in
his chair suggests he’s
doing a fine job.
$40 for a shave
crete and wood-framed
mirrors.
$50 for a shave.
Sagadin is available, by
appointment only, at
any Halo location.
PORTLAND, OREGON
Rooks
2935 NE Broadway
503-287-3399
rooksbarbershop.com
Owner Justin King
named his no-frills shop
after a 19th-century
London neighborhood
Ole Henriksen Face/
Body Spa
8622A W. Sunset Blvd.,
310-854-7700
olehenriksen.com
Many men suffer from
enlarged pores and
lackluster complexions,
but the remedies can be
just as unpleasant. Ole
Henriksen’s Advanced
Hydra-Dermabrasion
treatment offers relief:
Aestheticians use HydraFacial, a crystal-free
microdermabrasion
method, to painlessly
exfoliate and decongest
the skin while simultaneously slathering on
serums to soothe and
moisturize. The result is
glowing skin with nearly
invisible pores. Reserve
your facial with Narine
Kachatryan or Natasha
Erdelt, two of the spa’s
most popular staffers.
$175 for Advanced
Hydra-Dermabrasion
CHICAGO
SIR Spa
5151 N. Clark St.
773-271-7000
sirspa.com
By putting a masculine
spin on basic spa services, SIR has become
one of the Windy City’s
top destinations for
facial fine-tuning. Ask
for their signature Hot
Towel Face Treatment
from Michele Lum,
who will exfoliate then
apply steaming towels
(a surprisingly useful
multitasking tool for
great skin) to increase
circulation, remove
dead-skin buildup,
and promote overall
relaxation. That’s followed by an extraction
process to remove
blackheads, then revitalizing masks and
antioxidant-rich serums
to combat aging.
$90 for 60 minutes
SIR Spa, Chicago.
CHICAGO
HALO [FOR MEN]
Six locations
773-342-4256
F.S.C. Barber, New
York City.
men’s grooming, Craig
also offers hair and fragrance tips on his blog
halochicago.com
Don’t be surprised that
one of Halo [for Men]’s
most buzzed-about
barbers is a woman.
With more than 30
years’ experience, Mimi
Sagadin has built a reputation in Chicago for
her attention to a guy’s
greatest concern while
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stjulien.com/spa-atst-julien
After a rigorous hike
or bike ride, Boulder’s
sporty set hits this
10,000-square-foot spa
for some unwinding and
rejuvenation. The most
popular treatment is the
St Julien Classic, which
relies on soothing local
botanicals and fluid, gliding strokes with light to
medium pressure to alleviate muscle stiffness,
increase circulation, and
expedite recovery from
sports-related soreness.
After a body treatment
with masseuses Susan
Bernart and C.J. Singleton, you’ll be outdoors
again in no time.
$105 for 50 minutes
The Spa at the
Mandarin Oriental,
New York City.
Spa at St Julien,
Boulder.
NEW YORK CITY
Mortal Man
NY Topiary (lower level)
135 W. 28th St.
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347-752-2907
mortalman.net
Discover one of New
York’s best-kept
secrets by booking
an appointment with
Anna Augustsson, the
owner of this cozy,
well-appointed nook
hidden below a flower
market. The New Skin
Facial, developed to
tackle a host of skin ills
associated with urban
dwelling, features a
conditioning lactic-acid
peel to reduce fine
lines, treat mild acne,
and diminish sun damage—all in just over an
hour, so it won’t eat into
your busy day.
$110 for 75 minutes
NEW YORK CITY
mandarinoriental.com/
newyork/spa
The only thing that’s
difficult about visiting
the luxurious Spa at
the Mandarin Oriental
is choosing from its
jam-packed menu of
treatment options.
You can cover all your
bases with the Signature Spa Therapies
package, which utilizes
a proprietary blend
of traditional Chinese
medicine, aromatherapy, and Oriental meridian massage. After
a consultation, your
massage therapist will
select treatments and
oils specially tailored to
your preferences and
mood for a treatment
session that’s uniquely
your own.
$450 for one hour and
50 minutes ($470 on
weekends)
The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental
80 Columbus Circle,
35th Floor
212-805-8880
Löyly
2713 SE 21st Ave.
503-236-6850
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With its minimalist,
Scandinavian-inspired
aesthetic, Löyly’s space
was clearly designed
with guys in mind. Once
there, relieve your most
persistent aches by
asking for a penetrating
Deep Tissue Massage
with Autumn Peterson,
a pint-size masseuse
who targets overworked muscles and
PORTLAND, OREGON
Löyly, Portland, Oregon.
rigid knots by kneading
with strong and steady
pressure. A bonus:
Each massage treatment comes with two
hours in Löyly’s pristine
cedar sauna and steam
facility.
$80 for 60 minutes
BOULDER
Spa at St Julien
900 Walnut St.
720-406-9696
WEST HOLLYWOOD
Voda Spa
7700 Santa Monica
Blvd.
323-654-4411
vodaspa.com
The high-ceilinged,
chandeliered haven offers massages that incorporate time-honored
healing traditions from
around the world. Try
the Russian Bear, which
targets stress points in
the upper body, including forearms, wrists,
neck, and shoulders.
Top-booked massage
therapists Salvador
Gonzalez and Casey
Dickersen use an invigorating eucalyptus gel
to help release pent-up
tension and restore
muscles to their most
relaxed state.
$115 for 50 minutes
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Mario Badescu
320 E. 52nd St.
212-758-1065
mariobadescu.com
It’s more strippeddown than most New
York spas, but Mario
Badescu has been the
gold standard of facials
since opening in 1967.
If you’re leery of pain
caused by conventional
pore extractions (and
the blotchiness that
typically follows), book
the classic European facial with Mila Onatskaya
and Irina Frankola,
who attack stubborn
blackheads and pimples
with only gentle hand
pressure and tissues.
The result is evenlooking, refreshed skin
that doesn’t feel totally
worked over.
$65 for the European
facial