Cribb: Male Waxing 101: Evidence that primal masculinity is no longer required
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It began with athletes such as bodybuilders, swimmers and cyclists. Now, it’s plumbers, lawyers and accountants. “The trend toward male hair removal exploding,” says Michele Presse, director of Toronto’s Salon and Spa Career College.
Nov. 22, 2010
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By Rob Cribb Isle of Man
A key measure of any social trend is the number of invented words it inspires.
On that score, the contemporary phenomenon featuring hairless male chests, backs and below is becoming downright Shakespearean in its linguistic creativity.
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