Gone are the days of the Neanderthal when a man’s basic grooming routine comprised the three S’s – shave, shower, and shi….you get the idea. These days, a real gentleman is turned out: no straggly beards, no unkempt hairdos. Lads, it’s time to man up and get yourselves to these top grooming spots pronto!
We Need A Hero!
We Need a Hero!
From the folks who gave us Strip, Browhaus, and a slew of cool F&B establishments, comes a male grooming parlour that ranks high on the so-hip-it-hurts scale. If manscaping is a high priority for you (take it from us, Neanderthal is not a turn on), We Need A Hero! has all the solutions for hair removal – waxing, threading, tweezing, and IPL. Also on their extensive roster of services are haircuts and pampering shaves. For those, look no further than Questa – his stellar skills are second to none.
We Need a Hero!, 57 Eng Hoon Street, #01-86, p. 6222 5590. Open Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-8pm.
Truefitt & Hill
Charles Dickens, Cary Grant, Sir Winston Churchill, and Frank Sinatra – Truefitt & Hill’s star-studded clientele reads like a veritable list of Who’s Who. One thing’s for sure, you’ll definitely be in good company at this 200-year old British establishment, which made its way to Singapore early last year. Outfitted like an ultra-exclusive gentlemen’s club (crystal chandeliers, club chairs, and dark wood paneling – naturally), Truefitt & Hill offers haircuts, mani/pedis, massages and waxing treatments. But we suggest you stick with what these guys are really renowned for – the traditional wet shave. Once you try that, there’s really no going back to your dinky ol’ Gillette razor.
Truefitt & Hill, 9 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069690, p. 6223 5263. Open Mon-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
Sultans of Shave
Sultans of Shave
The guys at Sultans of Shave take their craft very seriously: sleek surroundings, fancy tools – heck, they even trained in London under the tutelage of England’s finest barbers. Consider us impressed. For gentlemen looking to undergo the ultimate grooming experience, lay back and surrender to The Sultan’s Experience, a seven-step (!) shaving process followed by a haircut – that’s what we call the royal treatment.
Sultans of Shave, 11 North Canal Road, #02-01 Singapore 048824, p. 6222 0201. Open Mon-Fri 1030am-9pm, Sat 11am-6pm.
The Gentlemen’s Lounge
As you might have guessed from its name, The Gentlemen’s Lounge is a stylish refuge for men amidst the shopping mecca that is TANGS Orchard. While the ladies flex their plastic, gents can while away their time in the most decadent way possible: massages, facials, manicures, and even ear candling. But make no mistake, this is no girly beauty joint disguised as a gentlemen’s retreat. Just how manly is this place? Patrons can kick back and watch TV at the lounge or prop themselves up at the bar for some whiskey on the rocks.
The Gentlemen’s Lounge, TANGS Level 7, 310 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865, p. 6735 1545.
Hounds of the Baskervilles
Hounds of the Baskervilles
With its old-timey Victorian vibe and dapperly dressed dandy barbers, Hounds of the Baskervilles looks like a scene straight out of a Sherlock Holmes thriller. But instead of puzzling murders, what you’ll get here is the traditional barbershop experience of the bygones. The hot towel shaves and full-faced grooming services are a treat to be had but if you need even more incentive to check this place out, Hounds of the Baskervilles is also a tattoo joint – perfect if you’re ever so inclined to get the ultimate head-to-toe makeover.
Hounds of the Baskervilles, 24 Bali Lane, Singapore 189860, p. 6299 1197. Open Mon-Sat 11am-10pm.
Premium Barbers
No frills, no gimmicks or fancy tricks – Premium Barbers is a no-nonsense barbershop that gets the job done (and done well, might we add). Its non-descript décor (or lack of one) makes it look like a typical hair salon but ignore all that and focus instead on what Premium Barbers excels in – affordable haircuts and shaves done with meticulous attention to detail. What’s not to love? Bonus: they also offer head massages and shoe shining to add to your American barbershop experience.
Premium Barbers, #01-07 International Building, 360 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238869, p. 6735 0107. Open Mon-Sun 10am-730pm.
Urban Homme
Urban Homme
Luxurious spa experiences aren’t just for the fairer sex anymore – the lads can get in on the action too. Urban Homme takes and pampering to a whole new level with indulgent treatments like the After Sun skin and body therapy and the Golfer’s Special Foot Spa – the perfect gift for dads on Fathers’ Day. And yes, if your man has trouble shifting the beer gut, Urban Homme’s got that covered too with a range of slimming treatments.
Urban Homme, various outlets. See website for details.
Men’s Skin Centres By Bella
With over 20 years in the skincare business, Men’s Skin Centres (MSC) is the real deal. Not just focused on providing tailor-made skincare solutions, these guys will also whip that bod into shape with hair removal and body shaping services. Their biggest claim to fame is the Depilux™ Hair Free System – touted as one of the safest, most sophisticated and effective hair removal technologies available. Now you know, gents – there’s no more excuse to look like Chewbacca.
Men’s Skin Centres By Bella, various outlets. See website for details.
Top image: Truefitt & Hill