Nowadays, it is difficult to find people who are interested in getting a straight razor shave. But I can say that this custom lives and remains popular. In fact, if you have never experienced getting a treatment of this kind, you do not know what you have missed. This is an excellent custom that transforms even such a routine procedure as shaving into luxury.
First of all, you need to choose the appropriate shop. You should not go to the cheapest shop because you may become either without nose or at least one eye. Therefore, choose the shop that is recognized for its quality services. Maybe, it will be the shop that has neon lights and a couple of jazz songs playing in there. As it is clear, you need to feel comfortable while being in this shop because the tension may only worsen your impression.
What else do you need to know? Of course, hot towel. This procedure opens your pores and helps to soften your hair. Believe me, it is a really nice feeling. In general, the barber applies hot towel twice. Let the warmth get into your skin because this way you are preparing for steel blade.
After that comes foam. The real shaving cream is not what you apply from the pressurized spray. This is a thick creamy foam that smells like sandalwood or lime. The barber makes it using a brush. Frankly speaking, it is the most interesting part of this ritual.
When the blade appears, you need to stay motionless because only this way everything will go well. You will hear the scraping sounds that are quite pleasant. Blade moves over your skin and removes all the hairs. It is the closest shave that any cartridge razor cannot give you. You may feel some tugging if you have thick hair.
Once it is over, you will feel the splashing of aftershave that stings a bit. Afterwards, the barber puts the cold towel on your face in order to close the pores. Your face becomes very smooth that causes some strange feeling if you are doing it the first time.
In general, the procedure takes about thirty minutes. Moreover, it is slightly more expensive than the haircut. But you will become self-confident and good-looking after this, which means that you will be compensated enough. Try not to touch your face at all.