Hot Towel Shave: The Process, the Benefits, and What Separates a Good One From a Bad One

Hot Towel Shave: The Process, the Benefits, and What Separates a Good One From a Bad One

Himani Parmar
Published on: 30/07/2026

What happens during a professional hot towel shave, why the heat preparation step is essential rather than optional, and the technique differences that make a barbershop straight razor shave worth returning for.

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Barber Chair Recline Technique: Getting the Most Out of the Shave Position

Barber Chair Recline Technique: Getting the Most Out of the Shave Position

Himani Parmar
Published on: 19/06/2026

How to use the barber chair recline correctly for shaves and beard work, what position changes enable better access and blade angle, and how the chair setup affects the quality of the finished result.

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