Grooming for Guys

Updated: July 23, 2004

Where testosterone meets hygiene: Spas and salons that offer massages, shaves, facials, backwaxing and more for menfolk.

Spas and Salons for Guys

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bliss World Spa Reservations
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    930 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (map)

    The W Hotel's hot spa caters to les hommes with digital lockers, heated shaving cream and cold beer. Bliss indeed!

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average LeSpa at Sofitel
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    8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    With services like "The Executive" manicure and the "Bare Necessity" chest treatment, the Sofitel's high-end spa caters to hygiene-loving men.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Kinara Spa
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    656 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    Patrons can wax off back, chest and the otherwise unnecessary extensions of the man sweater at this super swanky spa.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Floyd's Barber Shop
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    7300 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)

    This ain't your grandpop's shop: Walk-in to Floyd's for cheap cuts, loud music, plasma-screen TVs and Web access.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Igor Skin Care
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    801 Larrabee St. #5, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    Captain Caveman need not apply: There's only room for men serious about getting pretty at this high-tech salon.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Peninsula Hotel
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    9882 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (map)

    Check out the "Executive Escapes" facial for movers, shakers and dealmakers at Beverly Hills' uber-luxe hotel spa.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Exhale Mind Body Spa
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    101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

    Skin-conscious members of the male gender will appreciate the "Metro Facial for Men" at Santa Monica's healthy Zen retreat.

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Shave Beverly Hils
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    230 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

    Gents have a new place to feel old school in Beverly Hills with this sophisticated British shaving emporium/classic American barbershop.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nitespa
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    1301 Abbot Kinney Blvd Ste 33, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

    Check out the "Knightspa" menu for treatments geared toward menfolk, such as the "Rotisserie" back wax and the "MAN-icure."