Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Tanya Sharma,

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ABOUT

A truly “OMG, finally!” moment occurred when news of the newest Bliss Spa treatment hit my desk. Bliss, naturally, is known for its amazing repertoire of body-beautifying, skin-soothing treatments – for the ladies. Now, though, comes the amazingly titled He-Wax series, which has finally arrived in DC. Yes, He-Wax – and, as you may have guessed, it’s for the gents. This menu of hair removal services doesn’t leave a single body part untouched, so to speak. Whether his preference is to go completely bare (and we mean everywhere) or just remove a little bit here and there, he’ll find it on the comprehensive Bliss list.
 

AMBIENCE

Could you imagine running into He-Man himself in a place as elegant as the spa? Sure, it may not be where you’d expect to meet your local Masters of the Universe, but Bliss Spa aims to change things a wee bit with the arrival of He-Wax. Located within the chic confines of the W Washington, DC, Bliss exudes a cool, crisp aura in a relatively quiet environment – one that is surprisingly comfortable for the “he” in your life. Throw in some funky R&B emanating from the speakers and the delish brownies and it’s a recipe for unisex success.
 

EXPERIENCE

In comparison to other Bliss Spas, the DC location is on the small side. For the guy who prefers to take a low-key approach to his beauty regime, this could be a welcome alternative to the usual bustling spas in the metro area. Though he may want to delay his hair-ripping experience as long as possible, eventually he’ll be led back to the treatment room. The techs at Bliss are seasoned pros who are religious about cleanliness, which means they don’t double dip or go (gasp!) glove free. Using the iconic beauty brand’s famed “painless-as-possible” method, the tech swiftly removes hair from the body part of choice – think nether regions, face, arms, legs, chest, back and stomach. 
 

IN CROWD

It’s more of a ladies’ hot spot, but Bliss doesn’t discriminate. Expect to spot a few discerning DC fellas who don’t turn their nose as the art of proper grooming.
 

WALLET WATCH

A basic brief (which removes hair from the top and sides down under) is $35. A brow wax is $30. A chest wax is $55.
 

NEED TO KNOW

Bliss Spa
W Washington, DC
515 15^th St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 661-2416