Gente Bella Salon Spa 387 Grand Avenue • Oakland • 510.444.1524
 
   
   
     
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Men’s Hair & Face Special

Get more from your next haircut appointment--indulge yourself with our Men’s Hair and Face Special. We start with a scalp massage, and move on to a barber shop facial that refreshes and rejuvenates your skin. Then wash, cut, and style your hair. You’ll walk out looking and feeling like a million bucks! (50 min)

Hair

We will work with you to find the best cut, shape, and length to suit your hair, face, and lifestyle. We specialize in men’s hair of all ethnicities, and know how to help you look your best. We also offer conditioning, relaxing, and coloring using the finest European and American products.

Skincare

Men’s skin needs care to look its best. Minimize shaving irritation, improve troubled skin or sun damage, or just look younger and more refreshed with a Men’s Fitness Facial. Specialized treatments are also available for your eye area, and for backs that need extra attention.

NailsNails

Your hands help make that all-important first impression. Make it polished and positive with a man’s manicure. This doesn’t mean nail polish! It means neat, attractive, cared-for hands and nails, without rough edges. And on the beach, around the house, or in an intimate situation, smooth feet with nice nails are attractive and appealing to a partner. Add a pedicure to your next visit and see the difference.

Male Grooming

At Gente Bella, we take hair removal seriously. Some men prefer just to trim hair in areas like the chest, to give a more groomed appearance, and to wax other areas such as the back or abdomen. Others opt for more body hair removal. Whatever your preference, count on us for the most comfortable experience and most polished results. We use only the finest European and American products, combined with a pre- and post-waxing care system that contains effective anti-irritants. If you’ve tried waxing before, you’ll see the difference. And if you’ve never tried it, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the results.

  • Real Men Do Trim and Wax!
    These days, men of all ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and professions are getting rid of excess facial and body hair via waxing or trimming. According to USA Today, men wax to increase their sex appeal, for a “cleaner” feeling, and to please their partners. Most popular areas for men: half arm (shoulders to biceps), back, abdomen and bikini lines, and noses and ears.
  • What Exactly Is Waxing?
    Waxing involves spreading hot wax on the area where you want to remove hair, then applying a strip of cloth onto the area, and ripping off the strip in a quick motion. Waxing produces incredibly smooth skin, and the effect lasts much longer than shaving, since the entire hair follicle is removed. A skilled technician makes all the difference: shorter duration, less discomfort, better results.
  • “I Bought a Home Kit/My Girlfriend Says She Can Do It”
    Please don’t try it, unless you’re a glutton for punishment. At-home waxing is a painful, messy business, and if you’re removing hair from a sensitive area, you risk some real damage. Gente Bella technicians are professional, matter-of-fact, and discreet. Your skin is worth it!

MassageMassage

Men sometimes find “unisex” massage too soft, without enough pressure for their more muscular bodies. Try our Bamboo-Fusion massage treatment, and feel the difference! This deep tissue, full body massage has become a favorite with our male clients. The exotic treatment begins with exfoliation (skin rejuvenation), using our organic body scrub and body gloss. Then, bamboo sticks steamed in essential oils are massaged into the body using a combination of rolling, sliding, kneading, and tapping. The heat is soothing and the firm, even pressure of the bamboo gently releases trigger points, increases circulation, and renews stressed muscles. The totally relaxing treatment lasts 60 to 90 minutes, ending with a blissful scalp massage.

Chus Ebako, Gente Bella master stylist and owner, has been directly certified by Natalie Cecilia, creator of Bamboo-Fusion Massage, to perform this specialized treatment.

This intense massage is not suitable for those with serious medical conditions or those taking certain prescription drugs. Please inquire before booking your service.

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Body Wraps

Detoxify and slim with our Body Wraps.

EMS/Body Lift

Can you do 1,000 situps in one hour with no muscle soreness? That’s what a 45-minute electrotherapy session can do for your abdominal muscles. FDA-approved Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology builds muscles up to 51% faster in men. Build strength in hard-to-reach muscles, achieve rapid recovery after workouts, prevent and manage injuries, and maximize muscle growth along with your existing workout program. In each EMS treatment, the machine’s parameters change up to 12 times. This means muscles are trained comprehensively, through a series of rapid simulated contraction and relaxation phases that replicate the effect of normal exercise. Like having your own private trainer! Includes warmup and cooldown modes for a safe, effective workout.

EMS FAQs

What can electrotherapy do for you?

  • Tightening of the deep and superficial muscle layer for facial and body sculpting.
  • Lymphatic drainage to reduce excessive fluids, puffiness, and toxins.
  • Helps to reduce cellulite. Safe to use on any area of the body that contains fat cells or where skin has lost elasticity (chest, arms, buttocks, thighs, abdomen, face, double chin, etc.)
  • Helps in reduction of weight and inches. Improves mood, reduces stress, and alleviates pain due to endorphin release in the bloodstream.
  • Helps heal sports injuries fast, and reduce muscle soreness.

Image Consultation

Change your look—change your life. Have you had the same haircut for years? Do you think you could look better, but are not sure where to start? Are you starting a new job, a new relationship, or anticipating a special event that demands you look your best? Our experts can guide you to a “new you,” more polished, more groomed, and more confident. What’s more, we’ll teach you to maintain your new look. We offer hair and skin consultation, advice on grooming and body treatments, and much more. Call today to schedule a consultation, and see how good you can look!

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