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by Jeremy Gopalan 

HAIR
Go pro Start your makeover with a maneover by entrusting your unruly mop to the capable hands of Dexter Ng at Kenaris Salon. Ng is one of the sharpest cutters in the city and customises cuts to enhance your natural hair texture. A favourite with fashion magazine folk, Ng has worked with many celebrities, including UK supermodel Lily Cole. From $65 at Kenaris Salon, #04-03 Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Rd (6333 8209). DIY
Finding a product that works in humid conditions is a toughie. Try the Gatsby Moving Rubber wax range. It’s made out of a smooth polymer, comes in six formulas (Air Rise, Grunge Mat, Spiky Edge, Wild Shake, Loose Shuffle and Cool Wet), and gives a light and flexible finish. $8.80 each from 7-Eleven outlets and pharmacies. 

EYEBROWS
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Fact: eyebrows add character to your face. Fact: unibrows don’t. Keep those caterpillars in check with a threading session at Browhaus. The spa’s special Blueprint system, derived from ancient Greek theories on facial proportions, will leave you expertly framed. From $15 at all Browhaus outlets. Call 6737 6585 or go to www.browhaus.com for locations. DIY Clueless on where to start? Head to the Bobbi Brown counter and invest in a good pair of tweezers. Get the staff to demonstrate how to shape and pluck accordingly. From $60 at Level 1, Centrepoint Shopping Centre, 176 Orchard Rd (6235 9711).

EYES
Go pro Fatigue, stress and smoking can all contribute to signs of tiredness around the eyes, such as bags and dark circles. Sothys Active Eye-contour Treatment uses phytobiotech technology, combined with pro-vitamin B5 and allantoin, to help your eye area look relaxed and fresh. $80 for a 45-minute session, available at all Sothys authorised salons like La Vogue, #02-30 Millenia Walk, 7 Raffles Blvd (6333 1289).
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The Biotherm Age Fitness Yeux eye cream puts up a good fight against premature ageing with its antioxidant olive-based ingredients. $73 from all Biotherm outlets. Go to www.biotherm.com.sg for outlet details. FACE (SKINCARE)
Go pro Facials aren’t just for softies, so try Breez Spa’s BioNatural treatment. This non-fussy facial focuses on giving the skin a deep cleanse. It’s composed of a light scrub, a facial massage and warm mask to fully dredge out all the yuck. Need proof? When the mask is removed, you’ll see all the blackheads stuck to it. Kinda revolting, but at least you’ll have evidence. $120 at Republic of Singapore Yacht Club, 52 West Coast Ferry Rd (6778 8873).
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Give your face instant life with the Nivea For Men Energising Hydro Gel. A light moisturiser with isomagnesium properties, it works by activating and refreshing one’s cellular metabolism. $20 from all pharmacies.

TEETH
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Give your pearly whites some gleam and shine. Get Dr William Chong to give you a consultation and receive a dental re-contouring – think sand-papering your teeth to make the edges smoother – at the same time. $70 for the consultation, teeth-whitening session from $1,000 at Pacifi c Healthcare Specialist Centre, #19-01 Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd (6883 6977, www.drwilliamchong.com).
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Do it the easy way with TheraMed 2-in-1 whitening toothpaste. The active formula claims to help remove stains and restore teeth to their natural whiteness. The paste does double duty as mouthwash by adding a few drops of water to it. $3 from 7-Eleven outlets and pharmacies.

FACE (SHAVING)
Go pro If you’re tired of giving yourself embarrassing nicks and cuts, learn from a master. Mr Tan has been in the shaving trade for more than a decade and can show you some tricks for less than it costs to buy a Starbucks cappuccino. $4 from Aliwal St. Open around 10am.
DIY
For a smoother shave, slather on the Nomad Shave Cream in Tube. A moisturising shave cream formulated with soothing and conditioning acacia and green tea extract, it’ll give you the smoothest shave possible. $18 from Crabtree & Evelyn, #B1-13 Ngee Ann City, 390 Orchard Rd (6238 1332, www.crabtree-evelyn.com.sg).

BODY
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Billy Jealousy Six Pack Slimming Solution helps stimulate the body’s lymphatic system, breaking down fats and essentially ridding you of those stubborn love handles. Think of it as an easier (and cheaper) way to a tummy tuck. $65 from WhatHeWants, #01-06 The Cathay, 2 Handy Rd (6738 6903).
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Supplement those gym sessions with Myoplex Deluxe protein shakes. While we’re not suggesting you get all muscly and ripped, a little help on the road to definition never hurt anyone. $157.95 for 18 servings from GNC. Go to www.gnc.com.sg for locations.

NAILS
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You won’t be called Nancy just because you’ve chosen to have neat, manicured nails. Nail Bliss is one of the more popular unisex places in the Shenton Way district. The staff are prompt and the service professionally executed. Just slip in during lunch for a quick fix-me-up, especially if you’re sporting gnarly nails and have a client meeting later in the day. $55 for manicure and pedicure, $33 for pedicure, at Nail Bliss, #04-01 OUB Centre, 1 Raffles Pl (6533 5038).
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Right, so you prefer to be an au naturel man. Then get to work with the Barbary Coast Hand and Foot Scrub, a biodegradable pumice cleanser that works for both hands and feet, scrubbing away dead skin cells and moisturising the skin as it goes. $24 from www.menstyle.com.sg.