Spa’s Holiday Gift Guide: Day 4 – Gifts for Men
Editor’s Pick: A Professional Shave ($35 and up)
Let’s face it: No one enjoys shaving, although most guys begrudgingly do so several times a week. Consider transforming this chore into a luxurious experience with the gift of a professional shave, available at any of the country’s ever-expanding crop of barber spas.
Aside from allowing him to kick back while someone else does the tedious work, a professional shave also offers the opportunity to address any skincare issues—such as razor burn or ingrown hairs—with an expert.
I have tried and can vouch for the services at The Art of Shaving Barber Spas (various locations nationwide) as well as my personal favorite, the 316 Club Barber Spa in Chicago. Both offer gift certificates and a host of high-end grooming products in their online stores.
Image: theartofshaving.com
—Victor Maze, art director
Get more gift ideas for men after the jump.
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Escape Gift Set from ESPA
Price: $199.50
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The Magic Box from BlackSocks
It’s magic. He gathers his old socks, puts them in the box, and sends it to BlackSocks (postage is already paid). The people at BlackSocks count the socks and send the same number of new calf-length socks back to him. The old socks are sent to Texaid, a Swiss textile collection organization, and recycled. Price: $149 |
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Small Zero Messenger Bag in Tweed from Rickshaw Bagworks
This brown herringbone tweed messenger bag is made from 100% wool with zero-waste manufacturing. It features a quick-adjust shoulder strap and a velcro flap closure. Price: $55 |
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