Spends hours at the mirror (6)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
preens
(Other definitions for preens that I've seen before include "Trims feathers with beak" , "Titivates" , "Grooms oneself in a vain manner" , "Arranges as a bird does its feathers" , "Grooms, as a bird would" .)