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Grooming Issues
Indulge Fashion; March 2006; Body and Soul Section

By Cara West

Hot Shave, deep-tissue massages, comfy robes…life doesn’t need to be so rough

Using a traditional brush and straight razor, salon manager Sonya McMillan gives Roman Waschka a clean, close shave at The Boardroom Salon.

Ok, guys; let’s all say it together…aaaah.For the gentleman who enjoys thegood life, there’s no shame in cutting out earlyfrom work and enjoying an afternoon gettinglittle extra attention.

Men now make up 29 percent of all spagoers, according to the International SpaAssociation, while many European spasreport that men make up 50 percent of moreof their business.

Spas have responded to men’s interests bycreating special product lines and services.Along with top-of-the-line grooming products,some feature old-school amenities such astraditional barber services, boxing robes, bars,sports viewing, cigar rooms and pool tables.

At The Boardroom Salon for Men in Southlake, the atmosphere is a distinctively masculine setting with dark wood paneling, plush leather chairs and black-and-white
photos. Chess and billiards are available in the waiting area.

The Boardroom’s services include deep tissue, therapeutic and hot stone massages. All services feature a complimentary beverage, including what else, beer. With several packages to choose from, guys can get not only a haircut and a shave, but also a paraffin hand treatment. Spa services include facials, glycolic peels and a deep-cleansing treatment for the back. The Dermalogica line offered here has wonderful, no-nonsense skin products.