French clothing designer Christian Dior once said, “Grooming is the secret of real elegance. The best clothes, the most wonderful jewels, the most glamorous beauty don’t count without good grooming.” Such thoughts apply to both women and men. And when it comes to grooming ideas for the guys, Berks is booming with choices.
Buzzworthy Barber Studio
531 E. Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
484.577.4690
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Hours: Tues-Fri: 10am to 7pm; Sat: 9am to 4pm
Buzzworthy Barber Studio, a female-owned and operated barber shop in Shillington, offers all the traditional barbershop services and more.
Haircuts are $23 for children, $30 for adults and $18 for seniors. Hot lather shaves with a straight razor are $25. They also do “shape-ups” starting at $12, beard sculpting for $20 and up and more.
Their services are broad to include things not seen at all barbershops, including black mask facials, $10, and scalp treatments, $25, for those clients looking to relax a bit more. Another popular service is ear and nose waxing, costing $10 for one treatment location, or $15 for both.
A dual-licensed barber/cosmetologist who services men and women with all hair lengths (priced accordingly), including hair longer than 6 inches, is also on staff. Detailed hair braiding service and eyebrow waxing for all is offered as well.
Gift cards are available for holidays and birthdays. They also sell a variety of Layrite grooming products, including pomades, beard oils, shampoos and conditioners. Buzzworthy also has a full line of apparel, which is very popular.
American Male
320 Morgantown Rd., Reading
610.376.1300
americanmale.com/services
Hours: Tues-Th: 11am to 7pm; Fri: 11am to 5pm; Sat: 11am to 2pm
For men who like keeping their hands and skin well-groomed, American Male, located in Cumru Township, offers their ever-popular services for hands and skin.
The best-selling and most popular hand service is a hand detailing, which includes a natural nail manicure for $25.
Clients can enjoy a haircut — or any available service — in a relaxing and safe atmosphere.
Waxing services for the back, chest, eyebrows and ears also are popular services. And for those looking to disguise grays, there’s a “Grey Camouflaging” color service.
A hair cut gift certificate is a great gift and could be paired with one of their shave products.
The Spa at Spring Ridge
2603 Keiser Blvd., Ste. 202, Wyomissing
610.632.1043
spaatspringridge.com
Hours: Mon-Th: 9am to 8pm; Fri: 9am to 6pm; Sat: 9am to 4pm
While looking good will never be unpopular with men, their skin can be damaged by age and the sun, leaving them looking weathered and older than they feel. Sun protection, exfoliation, moisturizing and cleansing work together to help just about anyone feel better. Sometimes that’s not enough, and other services can be used as an aid or just for a basic pick-me-up.
Skincare services for men at The Spa at Spring Ridge in Spring Township include a gentleman’s facial starting at $85. The customized service targets each guy’s skincare needs. Other services include laser treatments and a “bro-tox” treatment, all offered by trained aesthetic specialists who can determine the best options for an individual’s needs.
Revision is a raved-about skincare line used for men at The Spa at Spring Ridge. It is a “result-oriented” line that doesn’t require a huge amount of time or a lot of products to see and achieve results. The packaging is sleek and designed to look gender-neutral, making it a popular choice with the male set.
Gift certificates are available for services and products.
Muddy Creek Soap Company
608 Penn Avenue, West Reading
610.816.7474
muddycreeksoapcompany.com
Hours: Tues-Sat: 10am to 5pm; Sun: 11am to 2pm;2nd Friday open late
Muddy Creek Soap Company, a shop located in West Reading, offers many products for men.
Using all-natural ingredients, several types of shaving soaps are available for $10. Featuring a rich, creamy lather and natural ingredients like bentonite clay, these soaps give a razor great slide and aid in pulling toxins from the skin. They come in a variety of scents: Bay Rum, Intuition, Mint Eucalyptus, Sandalwood, Sandalwood Patchouli, Tobacco and Amber. For best results, apply with a shaving brush.
Another product enjoyed by men is beard oil, available for $19.95. For more moisture and a nice slip and slide while shaving, men should purchase the Pre-Game Natural Pre-Shave Oil. Use this natural oil, made with sweet almond, macadamia nut, argan, jojoba and fragrance oils, before applying your shave soap.
Cool, refreshing and hydrating after shaving, the Post-Game Natural After-Shave Gel, made with organic aloe and organic witch hazel, is a popular option.
Beard Wash has a bevy of fans for its ability to gently cleanse facial hair. Men can follow up with a beard oil to condition and help minimize dry skin.
Custom gift baskets also are available.
