This sleek white-and-chrome men's salon is a far cry from the old-time barbershop that plucked Grandpa's whiskers. Attentive and affable staffers escort you to your chair, where an LCD television embedded above the mirror gives you something to focus on besides the sharp razor approaching your face... READ MORE »

The classic shave at this men's grooming chain goes beyond alleviating scruff and includes a cleansing facial, conditioning hot-oil scalp treatment, manicure, and shoe shine. (For time-pressed clients, the manicure can coincide with the shave)... READ MORE »

New Yorkers are welcome to kick back relax, and get SPIFF'd for the holidays at SPIFF for men. SPIFF for men is hosting an evening of complimentary treatments such as shave, manicure, shoe shine, massage... READ MORE »

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When he was a globe-trotting exec, Greg Sarway preferred to keep himself spiffed and polished. But the idea of getting a manicure at a girlie nail salon didn't feel particularly comfortable... READ MORE »

Greg Sarway, a born-and-bred Brooklynite and father of four who's apparently quite confident in his manhood, opened Spiff for Men, a men's-only salon in midtown, just 11 months ago. Now, Spiff is rolling out up to six new locations in the next 18 months...READ MORE »

Upscale men's salons and barbers are a popular trend in many urban areas, but most of them have a decidedly retro feel. They tend to look like the kind of place Mad Men's Don Draper would have had his hair Brill-creamed to perfection...READ MORE »

It's a scenario most businessmen are familiar with: The deal is about to be struck and the final meeting is less than two hours away. Your best navy blue pinstripe suit has been cleaned and your white shirt is pressed....DOWNLOAD PDF

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It's no news that New York males have been sporting serious facial hair for the past few years. A ride on the L train casts one amid a sea of muttonchops, handlebars and full-on Grizzly Adams growth. But the tonsorial tide is changing, and it's time to trim that mangy mane...READ MORE »

Spiff for Men is a service designed especially for busy professionals and caters to the midtown suit crowd. Instead of scheduling services one after another, they multitask and perform them all simultaneously to get you out of the seat quickly...READ MORE »

I've been going to Spiff for more than a year and a half, so I guess it's my place. Spiff features friendly, skilled professionals in whom I place my trust. (I always go to Danny.) The atmosphere is masculine, but it is neither dark-wood stodgy nor euro douchey... READ MORE REVIEWS »

DENNIS MILLER

As seen in the New York Post: Page 6

with his two sons at Spiff for Men Salon on 46th Street, getting manicures and shaves while his wife waited patiently, reading The Post

by | MIKE ALBO

If you pay attention as you rush through the streets, you will find constant inspiration in the hilariously ambitious, unintentionally poetic signage on the awnings and doors of small, scrappy businesses. Many of our city's best signs come from nail or beauty salons. Diva Nails, Salon Mingle, Skillz, Confetti of Nail. Chinatown, near the Manhattan Bridge, has one of my favorites: Amy Artistic Hair, written in dingy pink. Simple, sweet, weird. I love it.

There seems to be at least one crazy-named nail and beauty salon on every block of Manhattan. They are always full of serious-looking women leafing through Allure, getting some minor maintenance work. Every now and then you see a man sitting in one of the padded lounge chairs trying to get a little touch-up to his hands or feet, feeling awkward because he's getting a pedicure at some place called Lady Fingers.

A new grooming salon for men in Midtown has just opened with the dashing, approachable name of Spiff, written in silvery stainless steel letters. Along with shaves ($35 to $45) and haircuts ($45), guys can get mani-pedis ($58), highlights ($35 and up) or ear/nose/eyebrow waxing ($20 and up) — procedures they have always wanted but have had few places of their own to get them done until now.

The salon is well situated on Third Avenue, where a cross section of 9-to-5 guys work: swaggering bankers, obnoxious new-media types, stressy lawyers and fashiony fops from Condé Nast's East Side offices.

The Spiff space used to be a bank, and the facade is lined with large windows. The interior is minimal and painted in a blue and putty-gray motif that resembles a JetBlue boarding gate. That pleasant blippy dance music you hear on reality makeover shows plays at low volume.

There is a long desk in front, where people can wait and check their laptops using the free Wi-Fi. There is a shoeshine area is next to it, and in back, there are eight barber chairs, two pedicure chairs and two adjoining treatment rooms for waxing.

Along the wall is a mirror with plasma screens embedded in it, so if you are an obnoxious new-media type, you can watch "Mad Money," check your e-mail and get a shave while selling your Web site to RUPERT MURDOCH »

by | MATT DORVILLE

EverydayHealth.com Intern

Upscale men's salons and barbers are a popular trend in many urban areas, but most of them have a decidedly retro feel. They tend to look like the kind of place Mad Men's Don Draper would have had his hair Brill-creamed to perfection—wood-paneled rooms staffed by barbers wielding hot towels and straight razors. And while those places get the job done, they're not exactly welcoming.

But at Spiff, a new salon in New York City, men's grooming has been taken up to the next level and into the twentieth century. The atmosphere is modern—strikingly modern in fact—complete with flat-screen televisions tuned to sports and stock reports. The barber chairs are ultra-sleek and comfy, proving the perfect seating to lounge away in. It's a classy environment, with top-notch service and an impressive selection of professional hair care products provided by Redken for Men.

The staff is not only knowledgeable and particularly well-skilled, but they give Spiff an especially friendly and relaxing vibe. They've also mastered the art of knowing who's up for conversation and who would rather be left alone, so if you're not a chatty person like me, you're left to kick back and relax in relative anonymity.

I stopped by Spiff recently for a haircut, manicure, and facial (my first!). Kara, my esthetician, went to work on my neglected face. She pointed out a few dry spots and massaged in a hydrating lotion. Then she gave me pointers on how to maintain a clean and healthy look, explaining the benefits of SPF lotion and moisturizer. The facial was the highlight of my experience and Kara was, in short, incredible in her knowledge and demeanor. I left with a smooth, clean glow that I definitely want to keep up.

Next, I was off to Liz for a new hairstyle and Lyuba for a first manicure—also a first for me. Liz and I agreed on a short, floppy haircut with a full texture before she gave me a shampoo, scalp massage, and rinse. Watching the news while my cuticles were primed and hair tousled to perfection, I could definitely see the benefits of going to a salon on a regular basis.

In addition to their a la carte haircuts ($45), manicures ($18), pedicures ($40), and facials ($75), Spiff offers membership packages designed to help frequent visitors keep up their appearance and save a little money in the process: A six-month package of unlimited manicures, haircuts, and shoe shines is $425; a 12-month option for $750 is also available. That may sound expensive, but it is less than you'd pay for the individual services—and with the package, you won't be tempted to let that haircut grow out or let your hands revert back to their natural, ungroomed state.

by | DAN AVERY

It's no news that New York males have been sporting serious facial hair for the past few years. A ride on the L train casts one amid a sea of muttonchops, handlebars and full-on Grizzly Adams growth. But the tonsorial tide is changing, and it's time to trim that mangy mane. Besides, can you think of a better Father's Day male-bonding experience than side-by-side shaves? TONY road tested three of the city's newer grooming establishments.

Barely two months old, this sleek white-and-chrome men's salon is a far cry from the old-time barbershop that plucked grandpa's whiskers. Attentive and affable staffers escorted me to my chair, where an LCD television embedded above the mirror gave me something to focus on besides the sharp razor approaching my delicate visage. Although Spiff's clientele consists mostly of midtown businessmen, they're more than happy to walk whippersnappers through their first "real" shave.

Manager-stylist Danny Kerr says he self-tested a variety of products before deciding to carry eShave exclusively. After a hot-towel treatment to soften my skin, he applied the company's lavender preshave oil and shaving cream and made quick work of the two-days' growth I walked in with.

After three passes with the razor, my skin felt smoother than it has in ages, and Kerr made sure I wouldn't be irritated later by dabbing on an aftershave soother. I was glad I opted for the deluxe shave ($45)-the postshave facial and hot-oil scalp treatment were the finishing touches I didn't even know I needed.

Spiff for Men is a service designed especially for busy professionals and caters to the midtown suit crowd. Instead of scheduling services one after another, they multitask and perform them all simultaneously to get you out of the seat quickly so you can continue on with your own schedule.

The salon has a great atmosphere. Flat screen TV's are located throughout playing ESPN and other man-fare, and the friendly staff is quick to offer you a cappuccino. There is also wifi throughout so you'll never be fully disconnected from the office (unless you choose to be).

Spiff offers traditional services like haircuts, straight edged shaves, shoe shines, and hot towel treatments, as well as more high-end treatments like manicures, pedicures, and waxing. The Spiff Classic is their specialty and includes haircut, manicure, shoeshine, a shampoo conditioning scalp massage, hot towels and neck shave. It lasts just 30 to 45 min and costs a mere $58.

For those who visit barbers or salons frequently, you may want to consider a membership. Six months costs $425 and a year is $750. The package includes an unlimited amount of the following services: Haircut/style, manicure, shoeshine, 10% of products, and complimentary services for associates.