Luxury Grooming in London

Grooming For Him in London

The Refinery is a one-stop grooming emporium especially for men. Besides a huge menu of massages, facials, scrubs and rubs, it offers a number of advanced treatments. The Refined package is the ultimate treatment, and involves a haircut, wet shave, face and body treatment, massage, manicure and pedicure.

London's first, (and foremost) spa for men is Nickel in Seven Dials, Covent Garden. Nickel has all the right treatments – from waxing to massage to facials – but more importantly, perhaps, they have a great attitude. No fuss, no embarrassment, and a cheeky sense of humour.

For the ultimate gentlemen's spa experience, try the Gin and Tonic treatment (full body scrub and massage with juniper berries and refreshing tonic water) at the award-winning The Spa at Chancery Court. There are 6 other treatments available in this haven of tranquility. If your missis wants to come too, there's even a Couples VIP suite.

Fans of all things quintessentially English should head to Trumper's for a traditional wet shave. It offers classes too, training men the best way to get a clean shave at home.

Grooming For Her in London

Los Angeles has Anastasia and London has Shavata, the capital's undisputed eyebrow queen. Previously working out of Mayfair's Michaeljohn salon, Shavata now has her very own eyebrow studio within Urban Retreat at Harrods. Here, in just 15 minutes, she will transform your appearance. Yes, eyebrows are that important. Just ask Liz Hurley!

Harrods is also home to Leighton Denny. Heralded as the leading nail technician, he has a host of awards to his name. Some have declared Leighton's nail treatments the ultimate accessory. Joan Collins, Natasha Richardson and Davina McCall are all loyal clients who just can't resist his jewel-encrusted manicures and expert pedicures.

Arezoo's Knightsbridge salon was once so exclusive that you were only given the address once you'd made an appointment! Nowadays, it's open to the general public. It's not surprising why she is so discreet when you hear about the A-list clientele. Arezoo's salon is famed for bringing the Brazilian bikini wax to London, and for fine-tuning the faces, eyes and skin of some of the world's most famous women. Go here for some serious grooming.

And For Both...

Bastien Gonzalez is one of the world's most respected pedicurists. London, Paris and Palm Springs are the only places he works and his London base is the Cadogan Hotel. Both men and women covet his famous no-varnish pedicure. The treatments cost a pricy £90, but you may consider it money well spent if you want your feet to look their best in those designer shoes.