Have you ever wondered what the deal was with a hot towel shave? You’re not alone. That’s a question we get a lot in our barbershop in Denver.
The good news is that today you’ll learn about five incredible benefits of a hot towel shave and why you should consider including it in your next appointment. Read on!
1. Opens Up Your Pores
Applying a hot towel on your face opens up the pores and exposes your hair follicles. This is an essential component of a safe and healthy shave, resulting in a closer shave while lowering the risk of a razor burn.
2. Makes Your Hair Softer
You also want to relax the hair before shaving; something hot towels can help you with. Using a razor through relaxed, softer hair results in far fewer drags and smoother cuts on your face for a more pleasant experience. Furthermore, opening up the pores allows the essential skin oils to make their way down the hair follicles, softening and nourishing them. This is also why you would use a pre-shave oil before shaving, although a hot towel treatment might do the trick if your hair is short enough—which it should be. If not, clip them first before shaving.
3. You Can Get a Closer Shave
The cut throat shave can begin once the beard has softened and the pores have opened. The barber will generally move the razor in the direction of the hair grain. It is immediately apparent that the hot towel approach produces a closer shave than merely splashing on some shaving cream and scraping away. When you’re done shaving, feel free to glance at the mirror and notice how much better your skin looks. The skin will also feel extremely smooth to the touch.
4. Gets Rid of Ingrown Hairs
Another advantage of regular shaving is the elimination of ingrown hairs. You may notice a few blood spots form during the straight razor or cut-throat razor shave. These are caused by pulling out the roots of ingrown hairs. There’s no need to fear, though, because the blood spots and pimples that appear during the shave will resolve quickly.
5. It Relaxes Your Mind
Adding a hot towel service to your haircut may be summarized in three words: it feels fantastic!
You’ve undoubtedly seen it before, but to give you a visual understanding of the hot towel shave procedure, the barber will gently lay you back in the barber chair, wrap the hot towel over your face, and then let you block out the rest of the world for a time.
You might lose yourself in your thoughts or take a little snooze. And, while you’re doing whatever it is you’re doing, this process allows your hair and skin to relax and saturate your senses. When it’s all said and done, you’ll feel revitalized, relaxed, and, most importantly, you’ll look better than before you came in.
Conclusion
So, do hot towels have to be used for shaving? Not at all! However, if you want to rejuvenate your skin and make shaving simpler, it is worth a go. Your hair, skin, and partner will be grateful!
If you’re considering treating yourself to a luxurious and relaxing hot towel shave, look no further than Wise Guys Barber Shop! Our barbershop in Denver offers men haircuts, beard trims, and more. Please book an appointment with us today!
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