going to barber to get shaved

[gregmi]

with the weather getting a little warmer thinking about going bald, and going to the barber to get it done. does anyone go to the barber to get shaved?

[Sir Harry]

I usually go when I have more than a week's growth and to get a beard trim.....99% of the time, however, the barber will not get it as smooth as you can do it own your own....but it's a nice treat to do once ever so often.

[Cave Dweller]

Man, I love getting a barber shave.

If the barber gives the full treatment, it is a really pleasurable experience.

But like Sir Harry said, if the barber is timid with the razor, the shave does not get me as smooth as I can get when I do it myself. For some odd reason, every barber but two I have used got really close/smooth on my face and throat, but did not do the same with my scalp.

[tobler1]

What they said, hehe!  I do like going to a barber for a shave every now and then.  It can be a very pampering experience, but it is generally only as close or even less close as I can do myself.  It is very relaxing usually.  But not something, given the cost, that I would choose to do more often than as a special treat every now and then.

[EarlBald]

I have been to several barbers for periodic headshaves, and all the experiences have been good.  In fact, the barber can get my scalp smoother than I can, due to the shaving expertise, the usual scalp prep (hot towel, etc.), and the high-quality razor blade.  It is a great experience.  It is, however, expensive if done frequently.  Also, now that I am shaving my own head every other day, I wouldn't feel that I had gotten my money's worth at the barbershop now.  If, for some reason, I neglect shaving my head for more than six days (which is the cut-off point for me; after that, I have to have a buzzcut first for my blade to scrape away the stubble), I'll get a refresher shave at the barber's.  Some "gentlemen's lounges," while offering deluxe service, also offer deluxe prices!  I have found a barber nearby who will give me a good headshave for only $16 plus tip--a great bargain.  He'll be my "shave it back down again" barber if needed.

[BBCESQ]

Same here.  I only go to the barber if it has been more than about a week since my last shave.  I have one here in town that will do it for $14 plus tip, which is good.  I try not to make a habit of it, because even that adds up. 

[slybeard]

So far, only once.  It is a treat, but expensive as regular maintenance.  The time I went it was a gift certificate from my kids for father's day.  Got another one fro Christmas, and I am just waiting for the time to use it.  My avitar photo is after my barbershop headshave last year.

[Cave Dweller]

$14 plus tip, which is good

Good nothing, that is incredible! The least I have paid was thirty plus tip for a shave that was less than mediocre.

Wish I lived in your area, sir.

[slybeard]

Mine was $35 plus tip

[Sir Harry]

Depending on which barber I go to, it varies...but the max I shell out is $25 including tip, and that's with a beard and mustache shape-up and/or trim.....City barbers tend to be cheaper in most cases I find.

[nuts]

I've had a barber shave a few times and it is a relasing experience..  If you happen to be in India or Myanmar or even China it will cost you about $1 to $3.

[baldsurfer]

Since I only go BBC at certain times of the year, I usually get my first shave at the barber shop. And if I go a week without a shave, I like to have the barber get me back on track.

As so many have said, most barbers don't get you as smooth as you get yourself. It's odd, because I always find a barber shop FACE shave much closer than a home shave, but I guess they have way more experience at shaving faces. But even if the shave isn't perfect, the pampering with hot towels, warm lather, etc. is a nice treat to give yourself.

The one place where I have gotten an unbelievably close head shave was at Art of Shaving. They use all sorts of pre-shave products, they do multiple shaves, etc. Smoothest shave I'd ever had and no stubble for a day and a half. But at $35 plus tip, it's a bit pricey. But when you want a little extra pampering treat, it's a great way to indulge yourself...