Manscaping - The Male Grooming Hair Removal Service.

Manscaping – Join the revolution and remove all that excess body hair


As part of my male grooming service I provide a selection of hair removal methods, including male full body waxing, body shaving or clippering /trimming.

Some clients prefer Manscaping rather than male waxing and for that reason I offer a selection of alternative hair removal methods. I often have clients that like to include a chest trim with a back waxing treatment especially during the summer months.

My website lists all my waxing details including the procedures and the prices for the treatments, the following prices are for clippering and for male body shaving for full body hair removal.



Male Hair Clippering Prices

• Male Chest & abs £10.00

• Male Back & shoulders £10.00

• Male Full Arms £10.00

• Male Underarms £5.00

• Male Full Legs £15.00

• Male P*nis/Scrotum £20.00

• Male Buttocks £15.00

• Male Brazilian £25.00

• Male Full body £50.00

All clippering services are reduced to half-price when combined with a waxing treatment *.

(*Waxing treatment above £30 only)



Male Body Shaving Prices:

Traditional wet shaving is also available for clients. This is carried out with a cocoa based shaving cream, with disposable safety razors. The areas are trimmed first, then cleansed before shaving, after the shaving I apply a body scrub to remove the loose hairs and moisturise the skin, and the treatment is completed with an Aloe Vera and tea tree moisturiser at the end of the treatment.

Wet shaving is charged by time as the amount of hair varies from client to client.

• £30.00 per 30 minutes

• £50.00 per hour

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Manscaping can be combined with other male grooming treatments.

Jack Dunn - JD Spa Therapies - June 2011

Proud To Be Part Of The Perron Rigot Expert Network

Perron Rigot have recently launched their new Expert Network scheme for 2011.

I am very pleased to be part of this. The criteria for the Expert Network is that all salons or therapists only use Perron Rigot waxes and not any other brand of wax and that the therapists have all been trained by either Andy Rouillard or "Wax Queen" Kim Lawless and they will also have to attend regular Perron Rigot discovery days to keep themselves updated with the waxes and to try new ranges and products as they are developed.

Therapists who train with Andy and Kim have been trained to the highest industry standard and these skills  will set them apart of the competition. I have trained with both  Andy and Kim and the standard of training is excellent and I am more than happy  to recommend the training to any other therapists or salons.

The Expert Network website will soon be available and will include a directory of therapists and salons that are part of the scheme so that customers can find a therapist in their area that offers Perron Rigot waxing treatments.

The Perron Rigot range of waxes includes the popular signature waxes ; Cristal Ocean and Euroblonde but also includes a huge range to ensure that the requirements of all clients and salons are met including cream waxes, aromatherapy waxes, hypoallergenic and many others in both strip and non strip waxes .

Jack Dunn - Jd Spa Therapies June 2011

Jack Dunn Male Waxing London

Range of retail products for male waxing aftercare

For several months I have been retailing a range of products for my  clients after their male waxing treatments. The range includes a selection of natural organic tea based skin care products from a company called Outback Organics.

The range I sell includes a great skin wash which is suitable for use in the shower and really helps to keep freshly waxed skin clean -  the natural anti bacterial properties are great for the prevention of ingrown hairs.

The hand and body lotion I use in the treatment room at the end of all my body waxing treatments and I retail this product in 250 ml bottles the same size as the skin wash. Again the tea tree based hand and body lotion offers a soothing cleansing and moisturising aftercare product.

My recommended aftercare pack for my clients includes both these products and a Japanese wash cloth it really is a great range and it works if used as recommended as part of your aftercare regime.

As well as this range I also retail a tea tree spot stick, tea tree body wipes and a tea tree deodorant which is suitable for use directly after waxing in the underarm area.

Details of all these products are available from my studio or by mail order in between appointments.

Holiday Arrangements - June 2011

Just to let my clients know that I shall be on holiday from Wednesday 15th June until 23rd June..
I have a lot of pre booked appointments already so it will be best to contact me to arrange your appointments ASAP.
I shall also be offering appointments on Sunday 12th June

Thanks

What to Include As Part Of Your Male Waxing Aftercare

Quite often male waxing clients are first timers with no or very little knowledge about good practice guidelines and the best range of retail products to provide them with enough information to ensure they do all the correct things to maintain their freshly waxed skin. It is worth remembering that whilst more men are having male grooming treatments it’s often the case that they don’t openly discuss these treatments with their work colleagues etc so they are not always sharing tips on best practice so make it easy for your male clients and spell it out for them!!

Your website is generally the best place to offer basic post waxing advice so your new clients have some idea of what’s expected from them. It’s also very important to state some good advice tips for pre waxing treatments ; the ideal hair length and those clients who shave or clipper need to allow enough time between this and their waxing treatment to achieve the best results. As a client there is nothing more disappointing than turning up for your waxing appointment only to be advised that the hair is too short and that you will need to return several weeks later....

As a therapist or waxing studio if you prefer that your male clients trim their hair prior to their appointment then this should be clearly stated on your website and you need to also state the best length for hair removal. As a male waxing therapist I prefer to trim my clients hair myself so that I ensure it’s neither too short or too long.

During the waxing treatment is often the best time to chat with your client; find out their current skin care regime in terms of shower and bath products , the method of exfoliation ( if any ) that they use and what type of body lotions or moisturisers they use on their skin. This is a great opportunity to then give the best advice as to how they can maintain their skin and the way they can achieve that. If you retail a range of products that can help them to achieve this then recommend these and explain the reasons why these products will work better. If your client cannot afford to purchase the range that you retail it’s a really good idea to be able to recommend a range of products that they can purchase on the high street so at least they have some options that they can consider.

As a male therapist and also as a person who has waxing I feel that clients often appreciate honest and practical advice from people who have tried and tested the products and the procedures. It’s much better to sell a range of skin care when you know that it really does what it says on the tin!!..

At the end of the treatment this is your last opportunity to give your client a recap on all your good practice male waxing aftercare advice and to give them something to take away as part of their waxing aftercare.

Give them some written guidelines; keep it short and concise so they can see at a glance the main points. Explain the ways to deal with certain situations and really what they should expect in terms of skin reaction over the next 48 hours. Whilst most clients’ skin will settle quite quickly there are some clients who experience some reaction and they need to know that this is normal and they need to know how to deal with it and what to do and more importantly what not to do with it. If you can provide some samples or a small quantity of any skin care in terms of a shower wash and a moisturiser this gives your client the chance to try out the range you provide but also allows them to start the regime whilst they source their own products.

We all recognise the need for exfoliation and not every man has a washcloth or loofahs in their bathroom ready to use so perhaps provide a disposable exfoliating mitt so they can start their exfoliation once the skin has settled down and then purchase something more substantial.

As our clients leave us they take with them the new experience of their waxing treatment and whatever aftercare advice we give them, so take the opportunity to give the best aftercare advice and its hopefully another regular client you can add to the list.

Male Grooming London - Thalgo Facials for Men

As part of my  male grooming service at Jd Spa Therapies, I  also provide a range of facials for men.

These male facial treatments are carried using the Thalgo product range and include a sensitive skin facial, and a purifying face treatment using marine algae.

Any of the male facials can be combined with a massage or a male waxing treatment to create your own pamper package.

To get the best results from these facials it is recommended that you shave before the facial.

The ranges of men’s facials are designed to cleanse and moisturise the skin and these facials do not include steam extractions.

All of the men’s facials provided include the following steps;

Cleansing/ Toning/ Peeling with gentle exfoliation cream/sea mist spray/face massage with creams, serums/face mask /massage with vitality cream, eye creams/gels.

All our male facial treatments include an invigorating face neck and shoulder massage.



Thalgo Men’s Hydra Moisture Facial –


A popular male grooming choice. A peel off mask is applied as part of the treatment. The skin recovers its freshness and smoothness from the very first treatment.

Suitable for all men’s skin types.

50 minutes - £40.00

Thalgo Men’s Thalasso Purifying Facial –

Combining pure natural seaweed extract with marine extracts this facial offers a men’s facial rich in minerals and vitamins to stabilise and purify the skin.



Suitable for men with oily and combination skin.

50 minutes - £40.00

Thalgo Men’s Sensitive Skin Facial –

Based on the reviving marine and plant extracts particularly suited to fragile / delicate skin, this men’s facial includes a cool mint mask to reduce redness , refine and relax tension lines. Suitable for men with sensitive skin.

50 minutes - £40.00

A facial is a great relaxing treatment, either on its own for combined with some massage therapy,  gift vouchers are available if you want to purchase a treatment for a present. Details on the website .
Jack Dunn - Male Grooming Therapist - Jd Spa Therapies.

The Best Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy Massage

The Best Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy Massage




When shopping around for suitable carrier oils to use with various blends of essential oils to create aromatherapy oil blends for using for massage treatments, there are a few carrier oils to know about.



Using carrier oils to help with essential oils may create the ultimate aromatherapy blend. While there are many essential oils on the market used for massages, creating the perfect blend with carrier oils may help. The best carrier oils for aromatherapy massage, could involve several different ones, and often different carrier oils work better on different areas of the body and many therapists use a different oil on the face than on the rest of the body, for example the face often benefits from a blend that is more suitable for delicate areas, and as an anti ageing treatment. Each product will have its own advantages to be aware of. The best product will depend on the purpose of the oil and the person who it will be applied to.



A carrier oil is used to help carry the nutrients to the skin with the essential oils. Using just the essential ones could be too harsh on the skin and could cause serious damage, essential oils require various quantities of dilution in a carrier oil to make them safe to use and to maximise the benefit from the essential oils. Therapists need to have knowledge of essential oils, how to use them safely, how to create blends that will work for individual clients and will not cause adverse reaction. A good mixture of both essential oil and suitable carrier oil can create the ultimate blend for any relaxing treatment. When just plain essential oils may not be gentle for the skin, massage therapists will need to create a mix that works. Finding the right carrier oil could bring the substance to a perfect blend. As with all massage therapies, aromatherapy requires a proper consultation with the client’s medical history to ensure there are no contraindications from using the particular blend of oils.



Coconut oil is a great oil to use as it does not stain the sheets, which may be a common issue in some spas. It also has a long shelf life, which means it can be used sparingly over time as it should last for a long period of time. Only a fraction of the actual coconut is removed leaving a medium triglyceride. While people may think of a typical white thick substance coming from the coconut, it is surprisingly clear and non staining. Often coconut oil is used for lomi lomi massage treatments.



The avocado oil is derived right from the avocado fruit. It is green and pasty and may appear thick. It has to be mixed with other oils to create the perfect substance for massage. It is rich in many vitamins and antioxidants. Often avocado oil is used for face massage.



Almond oil is the most popular oil used in massage clinics and spas. It is oily but it will glide over any skin surface with ease. It will not irritate the skin which makes it perfect for anyone with sensitive skin. Almond oil is generally used for most body massage therapies, and often used on its own without any essential oils for Swedish and other non-scented massage treatments.



Apricot kernel oil is very similar to almond oil. It is full of vitamin E which blends easily into the skin for maximum health benefits. With this oil it will absorb into the skin upon contact. That means it does not feel greasy on the skin. This oil is also ideal for anyone with a nut allergy.



Jojoba oil is a wax substance that is pulled from the jojoba plant. It is believed to have antibacterial qualities which make it ideal for any one with acne prone skin or sensitive pores. The shelf life is also long lasting. The substance will not irritate the skin and will absorb into the skin and pores



When you are trying to create a perfect relaxing aromatherapy massage treatments, there are so many great essential oils available, which will lift the mood, relax your client and create the perfect aromatherapy massage treatment.



As a massage therapist I offer a range of aromatherapy massage treatments and the relaxing blends are generally the more popular. I also provide a range of detoxifying and invigorating massage treatments using various essential oils to create an individual blend for each client.



Having lived in Crete for a few years I have used some great essential oils that are endemic to the island of Crete. I create various blends for my clients and as part of my male grooming business offer a signature massage which blends a lot of these essential oils to create a really relaxing and therapeutic massage treatment.



There are so many carrier oils available and with a huge variety of clients I use a range of the carrier oils to suit the area that I treat, depending on the skin type, the area being treated and also the time of years. Often in winter month’s skin can be dry and will benefit from the oil application as well as the beneficial properties of the particular essential oils used for the massage.



Jack Dunn – Therapist and male grooming Owner of Jd Spa Therapies
London Massage and Male Grooming Service