GUY’S GUY: Proprietor Ben Davis will open his men-only salon and spa, Gent’s Place, in Frisco on Dec. 13.

 There will be no pink robes or lavender-scented oils at Gent’s Place, the newest guy’s-guy spa and barbershop opening this month at the Shops at Starwood in Frisco.

Gent’s Place will be the latest men-only salon to open in the Dallas area in the past few years, following a national trend of businesses catering to the personal grooming needs of men.

“The No. 1 reason people go to a spa, male or female, is to reduce stress and relax,” said Lynne McNees, president of the Kentucky-based International Spa Association. “Men are introduced to the spa experience by their wives or girlfriends. Once they go then they start telling their friends, ‘Hey, this is pretty cool.’ ”

Gent’s Place is scheduled to open Dec. 13, said owner Ben Davis, who researched other men’s salons in the area, took the ideas that he believes will work, and made tweaks to the concept where he thinks he can improve.

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Travel Q&A: Finding a spa in New Mexico

Q: I’m considering going to New Mexico for a high-end spa weekend. Any ideas?
- K.C. in CA

A: In my dream world, I could be paid to perform such public services as reviewing high-end spas in the Southwestern desert. Until then, we’ll have to rely on unbiased reports from those who do go to spas as regular ol’ paying customers.

Many spa magazines and Web sites are closely aligned with the spa industry itself. They may have terrific spa experts on staff, but I suggest you weigh their reports with the proverbial grain of salt.

Some spa sites lists only three spas in New Mexico: Hyatt Regency Tamaya, RockResorts at La Posada and Spa Sumadhi at Sunrise Springs. There is no mention of the dozen other getaway spas in the state. Another, offers blurbs on six New Mexico spas, with each write-up more adjective-filled than the one before it.

But plenty of travelers contribute opinions to Zagat surveys, and they regularly give high marks to Ten Thousand Waves spa in Santa Fe.

As do most spa devotees we know. Longtime travel writer Anne Chalfant calls Ten Thousand Waves, which is popular with both women and men, one of the best low-key spas anywhere.

“There are options for private hot tubs set under the pinon pines, or community hot tubs,” she says. “Don’t look for a facial or to get your nails done - it’s not that kind of spa. Instead, it’s a lovely, quieting place, like a Japanese onsen.”

Kyle Wagner of the Denver Post raves about Ojo Caliente.

“An hour southwest of Taos sits an oasis of sanity, and a true rarity: a reasonably priced spa, complete with four geothermal springs and a mud pool,” Wagner says. “It has wonderful American Indian spiritual undertones, and leans more toward the basics, but the full-service treatments are top-notch.”

 

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TIERRA SALON & SPA FOR MEN NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN ATLANTA

Atlanta area businesspersons Edgar Figueroa, Phyllis Rowe and David Maggio today announced that their new Tierra Salon & Spa For Men™ will open for business this coming Monday, March 10. Located at 1549 Clairmont Road, Suite 106, in Decatur, Georgia, the new full-service barbershop and spa has been designed to meet the grooming needs of today’s active, urban Atlanta male.

Masculine in design and relaxing in nature, Tierra’s talented team of skilled haircutters/master barbers, massage therapists, estheticians and manicurists will provide the following grooming and spa services tailored to the individual needs of each client:

• Contemporary hair and clipper cuts, ranging from styled business cuts and Ivy Leagues to flattops and military regulation high and tights.

• Rejuvenating facial treatments featuring multi-step purification procedures, exfoliation, line-reducing masks and skin vacuuming – customized for each client based on skin type and condition.

• Relaxing, therapeutic full-body massages, including Swedish, hot stone, deep tissue and Russian Sport massages.

• Immaculate body and hand grooming, including waxing, nail manicures, pedicures and brow cleanup.

In addition, Tierra Salon & Spa provides complimentary Starbucks® espresso and a variety of teas and waters. Also, spa robes and shower facilities are available for use after spa treatment services. Future plans include shoe shining and business/concierge services as well as “Ladies’ Nights” and “Couples Nights” and a Tierra Salon & Spa VIP Client Program.

Tierra Salon features the exclusive use and sale of world renowned Atlanta-based hair designer Richie Arpino’s “IT” line of shampoos, conditioners and styling tools.

The spa is currently developing its own private label of holistic, all natural earth-friendly skin care products.

“We were inspired by the salon’s name,” explained co-owner and manager Edgar Figueroa. “The Spanish word ‘Tierra’ translates to ‘Earth,’ and that’s what we’ve tried to do with the salon. Quite literally, to create a masculine grooming environment where clients can relax, restore and rejuvenate while being pampered. Our goal is for clients to reconnect to nature and become whole with the earth; to re-energize their personal image, health and well-being at more than an hour or two. To this end, you won’t find any clocks, loud noise or widescreen TVs in the salon. And we ask clients to put away their mobiles and PDAs while visiting Tierra, so that everyone can enjoy the spa’s calm, restorative environment.”

The Tierra Salon and Spa is open for business Mondays thru Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m. Closed Sundays.   Tierra’s upcoming Open House and Reception celebrate their grand opening. [10/26/08]

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Atlanta area businesspersons Edgar Figueroa, Phyllis Rowe and David Maggio today announced that their new Tierra Salon & Spa For Men™ will opened for business March 10.This Men’s Spa Located at 1549 Clairmont Road, Suite 106, in Decatur, Georgia, the new full-service barbershop and spa has been designed to meet the grooming needs of today’s active, urban Atlanta male.

Masculine in design and relaxing in nature, Tierra’s talented team of skilled haircutters/master barbers, massage therapists, estheticians and manicurists will provide the following grooming and spa services tailored to the individual needs of each client:

• Contemporary hair and clipper cuts, ranging from styled business cuts and Ivy Leagues to flattops and military regulation high and tights.

• Rejuvenating facial treatments featuring multi-step purification procedures, exfoliation, line-reducing masks and skin vacuuming – customized for each client based on skin type and condition.

• Relaxing, therapeutic full-body massages, including Swedish, hot stone, deep tissue and Russian Sport massages.

• Immaculate body and hand grooming, including waxing, manicures, pedicures and brow cleanup.

In addition, Tierra Salon & Spa provides complimentary Starbucks® espresso and a variety of teas and waters. Also, robes and shower facilities are available for use after spa treatment services. Future plans include shoe shining and business/concierge services as well as “Ladies’ Nights” and “Couples Nights” and a Tierra Salon & Spa VIP Client Program.

Tierra Salon features the exclusive use and sale of world renowned Atlanta-based hair designer Richie Arpino’s “IT” line of shampoos, conditioners and styling tools.

The spa is currently developing its own private label of holistic, all natural earth-friendly skin care products.

“We were inspired by the salon’s name,” explained co-owner and manager Edgar Figueroa. “The Spanish word ‘Tierra’ translates to ‘Earth,’ and that’s what we’ve tried to do with the salon. Quite literally, to create a masculine grooming environment where clients can relax, restore and rejuvenate while being pampered. Our goal is for clients to reconnect to nature and become whole with the earth; to re-energize their personal image, health and well-being at more than an hour or two. To this end, you won’t find any clocks, loud noise or widescreen TVs in the salon. And we ask clients to put away their mobiles and PDAs while visiting Tierra, so that everyone can enjoy the spa’s calm, restorative environment.”

The Tierra Salon and Spa is open for business Mondays thru Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m. Closed Sundays. To book an appointment phone 404-636-3173.

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