Wellbeing
Originally published on Tuesday, 21st October 2008
How to get James Bond buff with no fuss
The intrigue. The mystery. The new (somewhat irritating) theme tune. It's Bond time again. Boys, rejoice. You've got carte blanche to drool over babes in public (or should that be babies as Gemma Arterton can't be more than 12, surely?). But, if you're feeling more James Blunt than James Bond lately, pay close attention:
The Transformation:
The Refinery
For manly men who groom. Relax be transformed into your favourite Bond: Are you new-age He-man Daniel Craig? Suave Pierce Brosnan? Brave-hearted Sean Connery (waxing involved)? Where's the Lazenby? The Dalton? The Sir Roger Moore!?
CB nutritional expert Christian Lee opted for The Pierce – a deep tissue massage, detox facial, hair cut & colour with 'synchronised' maintenance manicure. Three hours of grooming for just £250.00.
The verdict: "The massage and steam-facial were great, although don't shave immediately before (as I did). I was apprehensive about the hair colour but I look 10 years younger. I feel ready to deal with international espionage!"
Pierce Brosnan at The Refinery, Brook St, Mayfair & Harrods, Knightsbridge • Tel: 020 7409 2001
The International Getaway
Private jet on the fritz? Smell like international intrigue at home with skin products COMO Shambhala Invigorate Shower Gel and Invigorate Lotion, (£20 each) instead of whisking away your scantily glad sidekick to COMO Shambhala's remote Balinese resort and let someone else do it for you. Very man of mystery and so remote your nemesis won't think to find you there (nor will the FT with its predictions of doom and gloom for that matter).
The Close Shave
You might sport designer stubble by day but a Bond-style evening requires a close shave. The Refinery's Master Barber Daniel Gregory tells you what to do:
Wash and scrub your face and neck first (use skin care products like The Refinery Face Wash , £12) to get rid of dirt, dead skin and prevent nasty ingrowns (not very Bond).
Don't rush. Grace under pressure, men. Avoid nicks... and careful, studied strokes are strangely seductive.
Shave at night. Your skin's most hydrated... and the ladies will be pleased to avoid stubble-rash.
Always shave with the hair growth.
Condition as you shave with The Refinery Foam Gel £12, or Shave Oil, £21. It softens hairs for a smoother shave.
Finish with an alcohol-free balm or moisturiser (alcohol stings and dries). ( Dr Alkaitis Organic Soothing Gel is just the ticket.).
The Cologne
Molecule 01, £59. Having trouble bagging your leading Bond babe? Molecule 01 is the solution. This pheromone-driven, manly fragrance will likely attract every man, woman and child within a 5-mile radius. A female friend once accosted a man in the lift at Shoreditch House because he was wearing it. Yes, it's that good.
The Rub Down
A bit sore but no time for that Bali trip before your next top-secret mission? No bother. Rub away aches and pains with Golden Emu Oil, £10.95. Packed with all the essential Omega Oils, it will also moisturise your face and body and soothe away secret agent stresses galore.
