I think this little mention comes at a good time – shortly after my review on John Shannan’s book, “Modern Man is a Wimp” where Shannan makes an alarmed reference to “metrosexuals” and the fact that men find it necessary these days to use moisturisers and other products to beautify themselves. Personally I don’t have an option as I suffer from the same condition as my mother, in that my skin and body turns out to be QUITE delicate and requires only the finest and costliest products to be applied at all times. It is well documented in my article I wrote about Bededas bubble bath.

Seth is pampered from time to time

That aside, more and more of today’s men are taking time out to pamper themselves and have joined the previously female-only strive for eternal youth – ever aware of the prime condition of the men seen in adverts gracing the GQ’s and Vanity Fair’s of the world. My mother was sending me to secret facials behind my dad’s back since I was 16. I remind you that I was, and still am an only child.

I got a call from Glasshouse the other day, inviting me for a pampering. They received a swift “yes” from my side and welcomed me at their premises in “The Foundry” (near Beluga there) a few days later.

Glasshouse – Rejuvenation for men

Glasshouse – “Rejuvenation for men” was started by sisters Carol and Beryl Erikson, who’s motives for starting this company are slightly dubious, given that they are both single. Their full-service grooming parlour STRICTLY for men offers everything from facials, peels, manicures, pedicures, massages and body wraps to teeth whitening, waxing, tinting (pushing it a bit) and will even serve you a cold beer (in a glass) for your troubles! You can even watch sport on plasma TV’s whilst they tend to your gorgeous body.

They treated me to a Hot Stone massage and educated me in the ways of grooming by informing me that these massages don’t come with a happy ending.

Fair enough.

I just thought…..you know….for the price you’re charging………never mind.

So that’s it people. Treat yourself. Live longer. Look younger. Score more chicks. Find love. Get Married. Keep pampering yourself. Look younger. Get a divorce. Score more chicks. etc. etc.

Their website has a full breakdown of all their services, prices etc. Check it out here.

Or go and visit them at:

110a The Foundry
74 Prestwich Street
Green Point
Phone: 021 419 9599
www.glasshousemen.com