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Offline Laser Man

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Turkish Barber Head Shave
« on: June 23, 2015, 12:47:32 PM »
My wife and I were in Ireland recently and I noticed that a lot of the barber shops were "Turkish barbers" that offered head shaves.  I decided to give one a try and it was great.  The barber took great care with each step: hot towel wrap, scalp rub with warm oil, lather up with a brush, lather a second time, straight razor shave, lather a third time, straight razor shave to get completely smooth, hot towel wrap, shoulder / neck massage while the hot towel was on, and finally rub the scalp with a moisturizing oil.  My head was as smooth as a baby's bottom.  The total cost: about $20!
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Re: Turkish Barber Head Shave
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2015, 01:03:24 PM »
Sounds like a great experience for a great price.
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Re: Turkish Barber Head Shave
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2015, 05:28:02 PM »
Wow, does that sound excellent.

I still am looking for a barber around my area that can give just a half-way decent shave.
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Re: Turkish Barber Head Shave
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2015, 07:31:05 PM »
I had a haircut once in Turkey (before I shaved my head) and it was a great experience.  Lots of hot towels, shoulder and head massage, cleaning hair from ears etc.  Would love to have a head shave there.

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Re: Turkish Barber Head Shave
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2015, 08:43:53 PM »
I am afraid that I am much better at wielding a straight razor than any barbers in my area. It is a lot art in these parts.
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Re: Turkish Barber Head Shave
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2015, 11:36:23 PM »
I have been to turkey several times and love that fascinating country!  Turkish barbers are a luxurious treat!  And getting a full service Turkish bath/massage -- heavenly!  In fact, two of the turkish baths I visited had a barber right at the bath house.  Getting a straight razor head and face shave after a turkish bath and massage - now that is pampering!
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Re: Turkish Barber Head Shave
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2015, 01:09:45 PM »
sounds amazing for the price!
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Re: Turkish Barber Head Shave
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2015, 06:57:50 PM »
Sounds like a bargain!
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Re: Turkish Barber Head Shave
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2015, 11:53:49 AM »
It was a great deal! 
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Re: Turkish Barber Head Shave
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2015, 02:26:24 PM »
I had my first turkish head shave on holiday in Bulgaria... It cost me 30lev which was around £12 and it was one of the best experiences I have had grooming wise. The only downside is he went with the grain, still was an amazing shave tho!
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Re: Turkish Barber Head Shave
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2015, 05:56:56 AM »
I have experienced a few Turkish barber head-shaves & their routine is amazing. I never seem to get a smoother head than when I get a head shave from a Turkish barber. It is a bit of a treat though at nearly £15.00. The massages are wonderful, too.

Thankfully, a Turkish Barber has just recently opened near my neighbourhood, so I may become a frequent visitor to him.
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