Men's Grooming Tips

Guys! Keep your beard any shape, any length, any style...just keep it neat! No one wants to kiss a jungle and it appears unkept. You want your beard to compliment you. 

Beard Trimming Solutions: Visit our barbershop for a shape up to design a clean and complimenting beard shaping and jawline design for you. When at home use a trim kit to keep up in between barbering services.

Beard Care Solutions: Take care of the beard and also the skin under the beard. See skincare for details. As for the beard? Keep it soft, free of tangles and shiny. Yes we said shiny! Use Hunter 1114.....

Condition your beard along with your hair when you shower. Leave the conditioner in for a few minutes and then rinse. Moisturized beard hair is MUCH less itchy.

• Beard Oil: many brands of beard oil on the market when applied to the facial area will open up the pores on the face and help encourage more vigorous growth and a less patchy appearance. 
• Beard Wax: as part of your finishing touches, beard wax provides an overall sheen to your beard, keeping your beard hairs in place. Also, in a scented form, beard wax can again give you an added edge when out on a date or even in the office.

Did you know Artistex has a barber shop dedicated to Men's Grooming Services? Well you do now! Visit with our barber to design a look that is best for you.

The BarberShop operates by its own set of rules, within its own environment and vibe offering a private vintage style experience. 

Haircuts;  Get into the habit of regular stays in the barber's chair: if you've noticed your hair needs a trim, then others have too. Barbershop haircut including shampoo, scalp massage and hot towel service.

Shape-up: Barbershop shape up and cut of entire hairline and neck area.

Beard Trimming: Barbershop beard cut and shaping.

Grey Hair Blending:  Barbershop grey blending 5min color service. Look your best instantly blending away aggressive grey while keeping your distinguished look intact. A 5min blending service with a natural look, no shoe polish-like coloring.

When it comes to grooming tips for men, most guys completely overlook their hands. But here's the deal – in business or on a date, your hands are the first point of contact, whether that be a firm handshake or taking a lady to her seat in a restaurant.

Hand Care:  Gentlemen Manicure 25 Barbershop hand clean up. Reduce or remove harsh callus build up on hands. Matte polish or nail buffing is optional and included. 

Probably one of the most under valued service for a man but believe us when we say, it's a grooming must for men! The woman in your life will thank you for it!

Foot Care: Gentlemen Pedicure 50 Barbershop foot and nail clean up. Includes a foot massage. Reduce or remove harsh callus build up on feet. Your significant other will love you even more for this and so will your ache feet! Matte polish or nail buffing is optional and included. 

Reflexology:  Pressure techniques applied to the foot to bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding area of the body. 

30 minutes    75

60 minutes   120

Home Care Tip:

It is better to use nail scissors instead of nail clippers for better precision.

Pro Tip: If using scissors, do it after shower and softer. However if you use clippers, do it when they are dry and hard.

Skincare 30SPF: We live in a time where cancer reigns supreme and we have all heard of someone close to us fight it. Which is exactly why you should do your best to avoid skin cancer by using sunscreen during the warmer summer days, or more frequently in warmer parts of the world.

Scalp Care:  Many of us tend to our scalps only when it starts itching or flaking. We all need to retrain our brains: The scalp needs as much effort as the skin on your face, in order to grow healthy, strong hair, and to prevent sebum buildup as well as bacterial  and fungal growth. 

Gentlemen Facial  120

A facial dedicated to the treatment of strong skin developed through shaving and testosterone effects. This skin is often susceptible to ingrown hair. The facial includes treatment to ingrown hair, extractions and Detox Mask to treat impurities based within the skin to help relieve ingrown hair while softening skin.

Package of 6 Facial services $660 (110 each) 

Bearded Facial  120

Beards need love too! Skin beneath a beard is often over looked. This facial treats the sensitive skin living beneath the beard in addition to the exposed face. Includes beard maintenance, extractions and deep pore treatment to treat impurities based within the skin.

Package of 6 Facial services $660 (110 each)

30min Massage based around relaxation and treatment to muscles. A great way to try our licensed massage therapists and work on a specific treatment area.  

Package of 6 Massage 30min services $420 (73 each)  

60min Massage often blending swedish and deep tissue techniques customized to your treatment needs. The 60min is recommended for a full body treatment results. 

Package of 6 Massage 60min services $660 (110 each) 

90min Massage perfect for those who always want more time! Blending swedish and deep tissue techniques customized to your treatment needs. 

Package of 6 Massage 90min services $960 (160 each) 

It’s an inescapable fact that 85% of men are balding by the age of 50. If you're going thin up top, either invest in a proven hair regrowth treatment or shave your head… 

You may be reading this and thinking it doesn't apply to you but here's the deal – you may have developed habits that will accelerate your hair loss in later life.

For example, using poor-quality hair products, filled with chemicals. These can seriously affect the scalp and hair follicles.

And it's not just hair products. If your hair is thinning, make sure you pat it dry after a shower. Your hair is at its most delicate when wet and over-vigorous rubbing can break and damage your hair strands.

Pro Tip: Ask your barber or hairstylist for a shampoo and conditioners that is PH Balanced for your hair and scalp. STOP, repeat stop using your wife's shampoo and conditioner. It's not designed for your needs.

Shaving can increase ingrown hair when not done properly. This can be very painful and even cause scarring.

• ALWAYS apply some kind of shaving cream.
• Never shave against the direction of hair growth.
• Replace your razor head after a few uses.
• Shave right after a shower, when skin is soft. 

Cut Solution: When it comes to grooming tips for men, you've probably never heard of this tool but if you've just cut yourself shaving – it's a lifesaver. This small, medicated stick is made with powdered crystal and a waxy binder.

Styptic pencils tighten pores, clot blood, and stop bleeding from minor shaving cuts instantly. Think of it as a more effective and elegant alternative to sticking wet bits of paper on your face.

Pro Tip: If you find that multi-blade razors irritate your skin with a deeper cut, try one with 1-3 blades and find your balance.

Nose/Brow/Ear Hair; Most people spend time looking at you in the face when you talk to them. It is inevitable that the giant hair sticking out of your nose is going to be noticed. It is quite distracting and unappealing. 

Pro Tip:  Maintenance is essential, invest in a decent trimmer will keep unsightly hairs at bay, and give some semblance of care.

Body Waxing:

Using Nufree Nudesse a natural soy based hair removal system to remove unwanted excess body hair. Call for an updated list of areas available for hair removal.

Back Facial  140

The treatment is specific to treating the skin on the back often suffering from acne due to exposure and hard to reach area. Great for all ages and may include some extractions if necessary. 

In our busy lives of work, community and raising our children it becomes stressful. We believe just a few moments of meditation and relaxation can center your core to continue on with life's expectations while staying healthier. A healthy mind is a health body. Enjoy hypoallergenic White Aspen Sauna's, Steam Showers and Meditation within our new spa before or after your spa treatments.  

Nobody wants to wake up tired and with black circles under their eyes.

Starting tomorrow, get more sleep to wake up fresh. It will work wonders for you. While doing that, drink a glass of water then wash your face and do your morning routine. Proper hydration is key to a good life and well-being.

Deodorant vs Antiperspirant:

A Deodorant protects against smells created by your sweat and the bacteria that live on your armpit.

An Antiperspirant on the other hand contains aluminum and serves to reduce how much you sweat by plugging the sweat glands on your skin.

Natural Solutions to Fresh Breath:

• Salt Water – probably the most natural way to freshen your breath. All you do is add some table salt to a glass of water, swill around your mouth for approximately 40 seconds and the salt will rinse away any bacteria.
  
• Cloves – sucking on cloves throughout the day will also aid the fight against the harmful bacteria in your mouth bringing immediate freshness to your breath.

Dry skin is a problem for many men, especially in the Winter. Our bodies have essential oils and the same applies to our scalp. Showering in hot water strips away oils and creates dry skin. This is visible on your scalp and face. Limit your showers to under 10 minutes with cold or at least warm but NOT hot water. 

The benefits of a cold shower:

• Skin – reinvigorate your skin immediately. Doesn’t dehydrate the skin and helps preserve the sebum layer, provides a naturally lubricated barrier giving protection to both skin and hair.
  
• Increased Circulation – the circulation on the surface skin layers is reduced. This results in the blood having to circulate faster in the deeper tissues creating an ideal body temperature, leaving you feeling revitalized.
  
• Post Workout – after a tough workout in the gym a cold shower can aid muscle recovery. Cold water has regenerative properties which encourage your muscles to relax and then repair, essential after an intense gym session.
  
• Improved Immune System – while having cold water on your skin, your body releases adrenaline. This increase in adrenaline causes the immune system to release more anti-inflammatory chemicals lowering your inflammation response to infections. 

Pro Tip: Use a washcloth instead of a loofah. Loofahs capture dead skin cells with every wash and when left hanging in the shower will cultivate bacteria that thrives in this situation.