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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: skinhead002 on August 18, 2008, 11:47:50 AM
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Im off for a couple of days and I think Im going to reward myself with a barbershop headshave. My barber cant get me as slick as I can but getting skinned against the grain up in the chair is a great experience. Any others go in regularly for a barber headshave?
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Nope, never had the pleasure..... :(
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I think a barbershop shave is a great experience...if you have a barber that's into it..
best ones in So Cal..usually the younger hispanic barbers..
I got a great dude that said headshaves were "his specialty"..
REALLY nice and smooth! O0
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Never have myself....would like to at some juncture.
Tyler has on at least one occasion....in NY I think.
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its a good experience. trust me.
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I go for one about 1-2 times a month. My barber takes his time and does a great job. When I get in the chair, he doesn't even ask how to cut it. Just gets a towel and runs it under some really hot water while lathering the dome. Then lets the towel sit on there to soften things up. Another round of lather and he hits it with the straight edge. Finishes it with a splash of Bay Rum or CLubman and I'm good to go.
Very cool to see the dudes waiting in the chairs look in amazement. One guy said he was going to go for it once.
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The do-it-yourself Head shaving kits.(any razor you can buy), are nothing compared to a good old fashioned straight razor shave.....The barber should know what hes doing, take his time, and now a days probably cost more than a haircut, because it should take longer to do, but the pampering is worth it.
TALK ABOUT SMOOOOOTH!!!
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I love the experience of the barbershop headshave - the hot towels, the hot lather, the scrape of a straight razor. It's definitely a manly way to pamper yourself. Once, when I'd been sporting hair for a few months, it was really fun to sit down with a full head of hair and say "shave me bald!" A really cool experience.
BUT - I have never had a barber who got my head as smooth as I do. And I've had some really conscientious barbers who've gone over the whole dome 2-3 times. Still not as slick as me and my Mach 3.
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I'm going to have to try that. There's a couple of barbers in town that do it. I just never seem to take the time.
Maybe, I'll treat myself.
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I have not found a barber here in in my area that will give a straight razor shave. They all state that for insurance reasons they can't do it................Any insurance people out there that can verify this!
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There use to be a barberette here in Vegas who specialized in head shaving. I'd lived here for three years before I heard about her and I use to go in every two or three months for a shave. She used hot lather but she didn't use a straight razor. She used two different types of razors to shave you; the first one she used for the initial shave was a single edged blade like you use in a window scraper and the second razor she used to clean up any areas she missed was an injector blade like the old Wilkenson Sword razors. She'd finish up by brushing you off and a splash of Bay Rum. The last time I went there, she had run out of shaving cream so she used the old Mug 'n Brush method of lathering me up. The next time I called for an appointment the phone was disconnected so I guess she left town.
I've heard that Trufitt & Hill in the Forum Shops at Caesars and The Art of Shaving have barbers who give straight razor shaves, but they cost around $100.00. Just a little too pricey for me.
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There use to be a barberette here in Vegas who specialized in head shaving. I'd lived here for three years before I heard about her and I use to go in every two or three months for a shave. She used hot lather but she didn't use a straight razor. She used two different types of razors to shave you; the first one she used for the initial shave was a single edged blade like you use in a window scraper and the second razor she used to clean up any areas she missed was an injector blade like the old Wilkenson Sword razors. She'd finish up by brushing you off and a splash of Bay Rum. The last time I went there, she had run out of shaving cream so she used the old Mug 'n Brush method of lathering me up. The next time I called for an appointment the phone was disconnected so I guess she left town.
I've heard that Trufitt & Hill in the Forum Shops at Caesars and The Art of Shaving have barbers who give straight razor shaves, but they cost around $100.00. Just a little too pricey for me.
Man I've spent the better part of three years in 2 month increments over a 5 year period in Vegas on Business....What do you do down there?
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I'm an Internal Auditor. It might sound boring, but it's not.
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I'm an Internal Auditor. It might sound boring, but it's not.
As opposed to an external Auditor? :D. Do you work for the Casino industry>
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I'm an Internal Auditor. It might sound boring, but it's not.
As opposed to an external Auditor? :D. Do you work for the Casino industry>
No I work in the Health Care industry.
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I would affirm what others have said -- the barber won't get as slick as you do at home, but the experience is worth the price.
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i gotta try it!
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I've had a couple barbershop headshaves. The hot towels, the lather etc are very relaxing and it's nice to be pambered. But I agree that it's not as smooth as when I do it myself with a Mach3. The barbers that I've gone to have use a straight razor, but I've heard some shops will use a mach3. It's exensive too. It cost me $20. Guys that do go and get a nice smooth shave are getting a good deal.
I had a shaved head for a couple years and regrew (don't know why!). I wanted to go back to being sly. So last Friday I made a visit to the barbers to get my sly look back. I figured it would be easier and less messy for the barber to buzz all the hair off and to shave it. I got to the shop and got into the chair right away...not waiting. I told the barber to just shave it all off. His response was 'all of it too the bone?' He was very matter of fact about it. The barber did a good job, but not so smooth. I did end up going home and reshaving with my mach3. Talking slick now!
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Razorhead: u have agreat head to shave. KEep it smooth.
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I now get the barbershop shave for an african american barber every week, for 5 dollars i get my head shaved with the straight razor and it is the smoothiest shave in town, i have had this done for the past two years
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I've only had 1 barber shave and that cost me about $30. I got the how towel & the cream & brush treatment. It was VERY relaxing & VERY smooth! I got mine from a Russian Barber that spoke next to no English. When I went back a few months later, the shop was gone.
There is an Art of shaving cross town from me, but they charge something like $50 for a Mach 3 shave with their brand foam... Not worth it if you ask me
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Been to The Art of Shaving. Not worth it and my head was bleeding for 1 day after the treatment. Ive had a few barbershop headshaves. They are fun and usually run $18 here with a tip.
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Make sure you get an experienced barber or you might get bumps/irritations. And they are not fun to get rid of. Just went thru it and had to go out in the sun to get the itching to stop.
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I charge 12 bucks (same as a regular haircut) for a straight razor headshave with hot towels and hot foam. But it is true the barber is rarely going to get it as close as an experienced self shaver because only you know how much pressure you can apply before the skin gets irritated.
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I charge 12 bucks (same as a regular haircut) for a straight razor headshave with hot towels and hot foam. But it is true the barber is rarely going to get it as close as an experienced self shaver because only you know how much pressure you can apply before the skin gets irritated.
Where is your shop, Admiral ?
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http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=utica,+ny,+barber&ie=UTF8&start=40&ll=43.214806,-75.46328&spn=0.001464,0.002403&t=h&z=19&iwloc=C&iwstate1=sscorrectthiscard (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=utica,+ny,+barber&ie=UTF8&start=40&ll=43.214806,-75.46328&spn=0.001464,0.002403&t=h&z=19&iwloc=C&iwstate1=sscorrectthiscard)
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I've always wanted to get a good barbershop head and face shave, we just got a new barber's shop in town, I'll have to call them tomorrow and see if they offer it.
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If you are in West Palm Beach go to Bills Barber Shop on Summit. The best razor shave ever for $15.
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I agree with the other guys, a headshave by a barber, though relaxing, is not on par with the headshave I can give myself. Last week while I was on vacation in San Francisco I made an appointment with Jeff at Joe's Barber Shop for a straight razor headshave. Jeff is a sly guy himself, so I had high expectations. He would not shave against the grain the way I do myself, therefore the shave was not very close at all. I enjoyed the experience, but probably would not do it again.
Red
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That's cool, Red. Too bad he didn't go against the grain... maybe he was worried about cutting you.
Atleast you looked like you had fun! LOL
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That's cool, Red. Too bad he didn't go against the grain... maybe he was worried about cutting you.
Atleast you looked like you had fun! LOL
That's as happy as I can look with a straight razor against my head. :*))
Red
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Awesome pic with the bald barber shavin' you clean Red!
Yea, most times the barbershop shave is for the cool, "walk in with hair...walk out bald" experience..
the "best, smoothest shave ever"...
is hit and miss! :(
I have gotten some perfect ones though! ;) O0
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LibraryMike...hey buddy post up an introduction. Finally someone else from my neck of the woods. I was getting lonely in here...
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Didn't have time too shave today so went for a barbershop shave. Great experience albeit not quite as close as doing it myself!
Would definitely recommend it though.
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I would enjoy the hot towel,but I wouldn`t enjoy the shave.I just can`t relax with someone shaving me.My ex use to get pissed because I wouldn`t let her shave my head.
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A very pleasant experience. Don't get to go as much now that the economy is so tight, but well worth the money for a treat every now and again.
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This sounds totally awsome! While at it... treat yourself to a pedicure. The wife got me hooked on these. For 15 bucks you can have a cutey give you a 30 minute foot and leg massage! If I had known about these in High School, well... it would have saved me alot of money spent on dates! Lol!
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I have been getting scalped on a regular basis for many years.
There is a barber in East Liverpool Ohio named Jack White off of St. Clair Ave near the center of town that started it all.
I was curious about headshaves and was calling around. I happened to be by one day and stopped in and asked him about it and price.
A few weeks later I was working somewhere hot and stinky and I could not stand it any more. I was a young man and walked into Jacks and told him to shave it bald with a razor. It was an amazing experience for a first time. He shaved it with a mach 3 and I was forever changed. I could not ever tell I had a hair on my head. The guy is good.
My ex was into my shaved head and really liked it. After a couple of years of going with me she got the disease and decided to try it. No shadow and no stubble. She let it grow long again but does not regret trying it once. I guess it grows on you after a while. Nothing like it.
I ride a motorcycle and as soon as it is done being bitter cold here (I live up north) I head out to the barber shop and get scalped.
If you guys are ever looking for a really good headshave and are in the Western PA Eastern Ohio area, ask me. I know all the good places. Two are the best. Jacks and Youngs 2 up in Seven Fields PA. Carla will scalp you and shave you with a Mach 3 also.
Take care and best wishes
Chromed
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I really like getting shaved by the barber especially the straight razor shave he does. I wonder how much an average hair shave costs over there. My barber does it for 10 liras which equals to 5 euros or 6 dollars. How much does it cost over there in your countries? Best wishes.
Erdem
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Without a doubt when I get back to 100% slick...it will be at a barbershop...
hopefully with a nice sized crowd! ^-^
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I have been getting scalped on a regular basis for many years.
There is a barber in East Liverpool Ohio named Jack White off of St. Clair Ave near the center of town that started it all.
I was curious about headshaves and was calling around. I happened to be by one day and stopped in and asked him about it and price.
A few weeks later I was working somewhere hot and stinky and I could not stand it any more. I was a young man and walked into Jacks and told him to shave it bald with a razor. It was an amazing experience for a first time. He shaved it with a mach 3 and I was forever changed. I could not ever tell I had a hair on my head. The guy is good.
My ex was into my shaved head and really liked it. After a couple of years of going with me she got the disease and decided to try it. No shadow and no stubble. She let it grow long again but does not regret trying it once. I guess it grows on you after a while. Nothing like it.
I ride a motorcycle and as soon as it is done being bitter cold here (I live up north) I head out to the barber shop and get scalped.
If you guys are ever looking for a really good headshave and are in the Western PA Eastern Ohio area, ask me. I know all the good places. Two are the best. Jacks and Youngs 2 up in Seven Fields PA. Carla will scalp you and shave you with a Mach 3 also.
Take care and best wishes
Chromed
hey i live in the cleveland,ohio area. ide love to know where that place is lol. how much was it to get your head shaved there?
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I don't know the name of the shop, and I can tell you it DOES NOT have a phone number. Here is the location of it. Jack works on Wednesdays and Saturdays since he closed his own shop and is in semi retirement. He does one heck of a job shaving heads. I think it is his favorite :) If you bring your girlfriend or wife, he will ask to cut her hair next :D
Price when I first went there was $11 I have always tipped him so I always give him $15
Here is the link to the location.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=609+Saint+Clair+Ave,+43920&sll=40.620142,-80.579181&sspn=0.010701,0.017145&g=601+Saint+Clair+Ave,+43920&ie=UTF8&ll=40.620321,-80.579009&spn=0.010701,0.017145&z=16&iwloc=addr
Carla is very good also and she is a cute Italian girl. You can find her at Youngs 2 Barber Shop 532 Northpoint Circle, Seven Fields PA. She is not as excited about it but is very good and professional. $17 or $18 when I last checked. Not sure.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Youngs+2+Barber,+Seven+Fields+PA&sll=40.620321,-80.579009&sspn=0.010701,0.017145&g=609+Saint+Clair+Ave,+43920&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=A
Good Luck on your shaving adventures. If you know of any cool places in Cleveland I should try out, its just a couple hours on the motorcylce and "we're there dude" as Bevis and Butthead would put it :D
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I love getting the hot towel and shave treatment. I can't find anyone around here that is licensed to do it! :(
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I'd enjoy a close face shave, but I'd prefer to do my own head shaving.
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blonde hair is great for shaving; little shadow I guess.
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I've just found out about two Chicago mens' grooming establishments.
The first one is 316 Barber Spa and the second one is John Allan's.
http://316barberspa.com/index.php
http://johnallans.com/
Both the shops are located in the Chicago Loop and cater to an upscale clientele (haircuts from $50). 316 advertises headshaves on their website at $45. I've e-mailed John Allan's to inquire whether they do headshaves.
My plan is to try out both places during the summer and report back on SBG.
Red
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I received an e-mail from John Allan's Chicago location saying that they do NOT do head shaves. Disappointing.
If anyone knows any old school barber shops in Chicago that do head shaves I'd be interested in trying them as well. It doesn't have to be a fancy salon.
Red
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I received an e-mail from John Allan's Chicago location saying that they do NOT do head shaves. Disappointing.
If anyone knows any old school barber shops in Chicago that do head shaves I'd be interested in trying them as well. It doesn't have to be a fancy salon.
Red
Maybe you should have phrased the question, "Will you cut my hair as short as I want it cut?" >:D
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Maybe you should have phrased the question, "Will you cut my hair as short as I want it cut?" >:D
Ha, ha, then they would charge more for it being a haircut. I'm going to be very careful before I have another barber shop head shave. I don't want to be disappointed in the next one.
Red
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Just had one today at Trims Barberhouse in Clawson, MI. (Just North of Detroit).
They did a good job for $20.00-but not a smooth as I can do it. I'm definately going back
Here is the link: www.trimbarberhouse.com
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Someone ought to come up with a master list of places around the country/world that will do this. It would make a great SBG yellow pages. :)
BTW, I Googled "barber shop head shave", and guess which site was number one! Don't know how I missed this site before this week.