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The Refinery

by Erica Molloy

Male Grooming gets a first-class makeover

There is simply no justification for second-rate grooming now that The Refinery has opened its doors in what was once the Harrods barbershop. That’s right boys, next to the Green Man Pub, the perfect excuse for a post-trim pint, is London’s premier pit stop for men’s grooming and spa treatments.

Offering both traditional and contemporary barbering as well as numerous body and facial treats, The Refinery at Harrods caters to the modern wave of 21st century men that (gasp) groom and they’re guaranteed to whip your winter-weathered being into shape faster than you can say ‘short back and sides please’.

Preening and pampering has never felt so masculine. Kitted out in achingly cool, minimalist luxury with traditional black leather barbershop chairs, chrome mirror frames, black vitrolite walls and white ceramic basins with stainless steel taps, The Refinery at Harrods is the epitome of the modern gentleman’s club.

Unsightly hair, clogged pores, knotted muscles and shaggy ‘dos get the heave ho as The Refinery proves that pampering packs a punch when it comes to getting ahead in the charm stakes. For the overly bushy bodied there’s waxing or laser hair removal, while specially designed facials and body treatments take care of any skin issues you may have. If your physique is nudging the flabby end of the scale, try the Ionithermie Super Body Treatment, which includes a seaweed clay wrap, invigorating body scrub and pressure point massage to tone your tush without so much as stepping inside the gym. The Travel Fatigue Body Booster is an uplifting massage and wrap treatment to revive and balance those suffering from jetlag or exhaustion, while for those of you with less downtime than the Prime Minister, whip in for a rapid-response Pit Stop treatment, guaranteed to give you a massage or facial boost in just 15 minutes.

There is nothing more appealing than a well-turned out man, so no more excuses, get yourself out the front door and let The Refinery take care of the rest.

www.therefinery.com

Published on Friday 01 June 2007