For Him | The Perfect Hot Towel Shave
Surrounded by old-world charm with timber, exposed brick, vintage tiles and enameled lights Barber Bros & Co is the ultimate male’s grooming den.
Barber Bros & Co, located at Capri on via Roma, Isle of Capri, Gold Coast
Dior Eau Sauvage Eau De Toilette, La Praire Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Cream, La Praire Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Dry Oil, Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum
Step 1: Inspection of hair growth direction
Inspect the direction of your hair as it is always best to shave in the direction of the hair growth.
Step 2: Cleanse and exfoliate
Cleanse your skin with a combination of a face wash and facial scrub, resulting in a smoother and more comfortable shave with fewer ingrown hairs.
Step 3: Hot towel and steam
Shave after your shower, or apply a hot towel to your beard for approximately 30 seconds. Steam softens facial hair making it easier to shave.
Hot towel shave tools
Step 4: Application of shave cream to beard
The use of a badger hair shave brush will evenly disperse the shave cream and lift facial hair. Allow shaving cream to sit on your skin for at least 30 seconds.
Step 5: Sideburn and side of face
Start shaving the sides of the face first, going in the direction of your hair growth. Hold safety razor firmly and use short strokes. Don’t add pressure or push the blade into your skin. For the closest shave, an ideal angle to hold the blade to your skin is 30 degrees.
Step 6: Neck – Shave in the direction of hair growth
The neck area tends to be problematic for guys since hair grows in different directions around the Adam’s apple. Inspecting and following hair growth is critical to knowing which direction to shave.
Step 7: Lip and Chin area
Shave these difficult areas last, permitting shave cream to soften the hair longer. You can add water to the shave cream to rehydrate before shaving. Use your free hand to manually stretch your skin, creating a flat area for your blade to shave.
La Praire Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Dry Oil
This sheer, weightless dry oil instantly becomes one with your skin. By helping support your skin’s natural lipid barrier function, a combination of rare and pure oils in the Swiss Ice Crystal Complex seals moisture within your skin longer than ever thought possible.
Step 8: Cold water/cold towel clean up
Follow your shave with a splash of cold water. For the ultimate experience, apply a cold washcloth to close the pores.
Step 9: After shave Application
Finish by applying a light application of soothing after shave, which will minimise irritation and bumps.
Barber Bros & Co owner Denis Celahmetovic recommends:
Daily Face Wash and Facial Scrub from Baxter of California
Clubman-Pinaud Shave Cream
Clubman-Pinaud After Shave Lotion – Original
Photography – Finch & Oak
Creative Direction/Styling – Kate O’Shea, The Wedding Series Agency
Location – Barber Bros & Co
Featured beverages – Cicchetti Gold Coast
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