The pedicure
Why you need it: If your feet haven’t seen the light of day since the year began with “19”, there’s a good chance they’re fish-belly white and in need of some close attention. Couple that sickly shade with the fact that many men regard nail clipping as something to do once the toe has breached the shoe, and you’ve got feet that need some serious TLC.
Where to go: The Lounge Executive Grooming (02 667 7377) provides a masculine pedicure, plus a huge selection of other indulgent services like Moroccan spa baths.
Tip: If you can come up with a good alibi, stay for purely professional neck, back, or full body massage. You’ll leave so relaxed, you won’t care who knows you just got your feet put right.
The back-wax
Why you need it: Perhaps the greatest downfall for aging men is that bizarre phenomenon that causes their hair to slide off their heads and down their backs. Many women will overlook love-handles and a sprinkling of combover strands; but when your bare back starts to look like you’re wearing an angora sweater, it’s time to take action.
Where to go: Man/Age in Marina Mall (02 681 8837) offers a full line of spa services just for men, including back waxing.
Tip: Yes, it can hurt. Don’t think you can face a lifetime of skulking off to the torture chamber– er, salon? Consider getting rid of those strands for good with laser hair removal at Silkor (02-681-6070).
The neck trim
Why you need it: You know you need your hair cut regularly. But unless you have a hand mirror and the inclination, you probably don’t see the back of your neck often. Or ever. Like the beard you shave every day, the hair on the back of your neck will start looking scruffy many weeks before you’re due to see the barber.
Where to go: Disconcerting though it may be, nothing makes a straight line like a cutthroat razor. Even better, the capital is awash with small barber shops that will give you a professional shave and will include the neck shave if you ask.
Tip: While eye crinkles often make men of a certain age look even more handsome, random ear and nose hair are neither distinguished nor sexy. The good news is you can DIY these babies daily with a AED 20 ear and nose trimmer from Carrefour.
Microdermabrasion
Why you need it: The skin on your face often makes the first impression when you meet someone. Whether you have gaping pores, dark circles under your eyes, or acne scars, you want to make sure your skin looks its best.
Where to go: Kaya Skin Clinic (02 556 2911) offers an entire range of procedures to correct skin blemishes such as microdermabrasion, glycolic peels, and radiofrequency.
Tip: That unusual mole you found may not be too unusual on its own, but have the experts at Kaya give you a good look over–just in case.
Bad breath treatment
Why you need it: For the most obvious reason, girls will be reluctant to kiss you if your breath is rancid. More importantly, chronic bad breath can be a sign of a more serious medical problem such as ulcers, acid reflux, diabetes, liver failure and kidney dysfunction.
Where to go: The experts at Cosmesurge (02 446 6648) can help identify the cause of your chronic bad breath and help you solve the problem.
Tip: One quick ways to take years off your appearance is to whiten your teeth. Try Cosmesurge’s teeth bleaching procedure for a youthful smile.
Laura Fulton
