6 Grooming & Wellness Resolutions for Men

Words by Tony Wilkes

Today’s man is more informed about wellness than ever – and, as such, demands efficacy and evidence from his routine. For anyone interested in the space, the start of a new year is a great time to rethink and refresh. If you’ve already got the foundations in place, here are six grooming and self-care resolutions that incorporate the latest trends, technologies and wellness services at Harrods.

1. Level up Your Skincare

“We’re moving beyond a daily skincare routine at home,” says Dr Costas Papageorgiou, an award-winning facial aesthetic surgeon at The Wellness Clinic. “There are advanced energy-based technologies available now that can improve the quality of the skin, facial laxity and slow down the ageing process.” These non-invasive treatments, requiring no downtime, range from EMFace, using electrical muscular stimulation to strengthen the lifting muscles of the face, to Ultherapy that employs ultrasound waves to tighten the jawline and neck, and Laser Genesis, a painless laser facial that generates collagen, the protein that supports your skin structure. “These medical-grade facials keep your skin cells in an active state,” Dr Papageorgiou explains. “It’s like training your muscles by going regularly to the gym.”

The ideal is a regime of three parts. “Your skincare routine is still important,” he adds. “But it’s not only about investing in expensive products, they have to be the right products.” The Clinic recommends a hyaluronic acid – the hydrating molecule – combined with a moisturiser to seal in hydration. An exfoliator will smooth and brighten the skin, while a retinol used a couple of times a week is the most powerful anti-ageing agent available. “These products can replicate the effects of medical-grade facials at home,” says Dr Papageorgiou. “But the best skincare products are your nutrition, exercise and sleep.”

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2. Biohack It

One of the buzzwords of the wellness industry in 2025, ‘biohacking’ is rather like the health equivalent of made-to-measure tailoring: understanding your own biology to ‘hack’ anything from having more energy to enhancing your skin. And it starts with a consultation. “A lot of what we do at The Wellness Clinic is look after your whole wellbeing holistically,” says Reshma Patel, a renowned dietician and lifestyle specialist. “A client may be lacking energy. They may be getting unwell quite frequently. Or perhaps they have fitness goals, like running a marathon. I would do a full assessment to see how we can help. We’d deliver a diet, fitness and wellness programme bespoke to them to help them achieve their goals – whatever they are.”

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3. Streamline Your Routine

Gone are the days of overflowing cabinets and overly complex routines. Today, men’s grooming is quick and fuss-free, thanks to the rise of multi-purpose products that save time and deliver results. You’ll know the importance of SPF (essential protection against UV rays), but do you know they now combine with moisturisers? Or that cleansers can double as exfoliators? Elemis’ ‘Pro-Collagen Marine Cream’ is a case in point, working to both hydrate the skin and smooth wrinkles, while Daimon Barber’s ‘Exfoliating Cleanser’ also moisturises, protects against environmental aggressors and – last but not least – prepares your skin for close shaves. Easy.

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4. Personalise Your Haircare

If there is one thing to learn about grooming, it’s that no one size fits all. Your skin is unique, demanding its own personalised care, and the same applies to your hair. Which is why Ricardo Vila Nova in Trichology on the Fifth Floor offers a cutting-edge DNA scan. Using only a single strand, the test allows him to identify the nutritional, hormonal and genetic factors influencing your hair to formulate a treatment plan tailored to you, from masks to serums and shampoos. Known as ‘The Hair Whisperer’, Vila Nova and his science-based treatments will take your hair to new levels of health.

As for haircare at home? You’ll find some of our favourite men’s products from Philip Kingsley, Patrick’s and Bamford. The latter’s BGD Shampoo is packed with keratin, the protein naturally produced by the body to structure and strengthen your hair. And for those with beards, the advancements extend to shaving devices. Panasonic offers cutting-edge razors based on the art of traditional Japanese sword-making, while Manscaped’s ‘The Chairman Pro Electric Face Shaver’ – winner of the iF Design Award 2025 – has two interchangeable SkinSafe blade heads, tackling everything from beard trims and stubble to a skin-close shave.

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5. Invest In a Smart Ring

In 2026, fitness is not about working harder. It’s about working smarter. In November last year, The Times reported that over half of UK adults owned at least one wearable device, including fitness trackers and smartwatches. But this year, there’s one trend that’s taking the tech and fitness worlds by storm: smart rings. The most famous of these, by Oura, has also arrived at Harrods. The latest Oura Ring 4 is fitted with advanced, discreet sensors to collect over 50 fitness and wellness metrics day and night, from sleep patterns, stress levels and heart health – and can last on one charge between five to eight days. Find it in-store only in Technology on the Fifth Floor.

6. Put Pen to Paper

“Science tells us handwriting promotes deeper focus and engagement than typing, and it helps us absorb and recall information more effectively,” writes Food & Lifestyle Editor Emilie Dock. “No wonder, then, that luxury stationery in particular – leather-bound notebooks and expertly crafted refillable pens – is finding more admirers”. In our new guide to luxury stationary, you’ll find the best diaries, planners and pens to help you stay organised in 2026. In our world of digital overload, a blank page will prove a welcome escape.

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