The Gay UK Issue 1 | Page 103

THEGAYUK WINTER 13 /14 Issue 1 GROOMING RISE OF THE GENTLEMAN GROOMING By Jack Baxter With men taking more and more pride in their appearance, there is now greater need for there to be places that offer the treatments that men are looking for. ! Vintage isn’t just a trend in the fashion industry. Hairstyles from the 1950’s and 1960’s are still very much featuring as a popular trend for guys. With this in mind I think men need to rediscover the pleasure of going to a proper barbershop, and experiencing skills that are tried and tested and tailor made for men. ! There has been a real revival of the barbershop across the UK and it’s really exciting what they can offer. ! Having a specialist taking care of your hair makes a real difference from going into the big chain unisex salons that populate our high-streets. I have recently discovered an amazing barbers and I have loved every experience. I feel very pampered and relaxed and I know I’m not the only one. ! So why not go out and try and find your own favourite barber and see what a difference he could make to your hair. It’s time to embrace a more masculine way of getting your hair done. ∎ EDITOR’S PICK The Immortelle Precious Cream is a rich, smooth moisturiser which visibly corrects deep wrinkles and improves the firmness of your skin. ! This is one of our bathroom cupboard staples. ∎ ! FROM £43 L’Occtaine Nothing is sexier than a beautifully scented man, nothing! ! That’s why we’re loving the British made, SCARAMOUCHE AND FANDANGO range. ! From scrub to rub, cleanse to shave; this range has everything you need to keep your manliest of parts smelling beaut. ∎ ! FROM £8 SCARAMOUCHEANDFANDANGO.COM 103