Stay at the Top of Your Game

Whether you’ve gotten a gift certificate to a Willow Stream Spa as recognition for your hard work at the office or as a Father’s Day thank you for being a great dad, you may be surprised to find that you have plenty of male company when you show up. “Nowadays, men are being rewarded with spa treatments,” says Kenneth Ryan, executive director, spa and leisure operations, Bermuda at The Fairmont Southhampton.

Many men feel so comfortable – and find that they benefit so much at work and home from the energy boost – that they keep coming back. Willow Stream Spas cater to male customers with separate facilities that have dark wood paneling typical of a country club –  and every detail and product tailored to their unique needs. “If you are 6’3, we’ll have the right size robe available,” says Ryan.

Not sure how to get the most out of your spa visit? We asked Ryan, a busy father of two, what he would recommend to other men in demanding careers. Here is his best advice.

Don’t “rush to relax.”  Arrive a little early for the massage or treatment you’ve scheduled and you’ll get more out of it than if you dash in at the scheduled hour. Take advantage of the “buffer” time to use the steam room or sauna. “The increase in your body temperature will improve your relaxation,” he says.

Get a “Power Pedicure.” Sink into in one of our luxurious, vibrating massage chairs with a drink – and get your nails trimmed and dry skin scrubbed away. You won’t be alone. “I see more and more men getting pedicures,” says Ryan.

Polish your professional image. To keep their edge at work, many men are realizing that it doesn’t hurt to maintain their youthful appearance. Facial treatments can help. Our aestheticians are trained to tackle common male skin problems, like redness and dryness. They can point you to men’s products that will help you to maintain good results.

Stick around. Instead of leaving right after your appointment, plunge into our pool or relax in a Jacuzzi. Use of the facilities is free with any 60-minute treatment. Why not prolong the relaxation? “Once men get a toe in the water, they realize, `Wow, this is pretty good,’” says Ryan.