Mens Hairdressers - Male Grooming & Hair Artistry

 

 

Equinox Shave Experience

 

For the ultimate shaving experience discover being shaved by an expert using a variety of exclusive products and swathed in steaming hot towels.

 

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Equinox Deluxe Hot Towel Shave
The wet deluxe shave commences with beard softener aromatic steaming hot towel to soften and prep the skin. A bristle brush is then used to lift the stubble for the closest possible shave using an open blade. The skin is then cleansed with Men-U facial wash. Then closed down with cold towels. followed by post shave moisturising balms by proraso, mud or men-u products, then ending with a face, neck, shoulder massage.

30 Min's £22.50  (Beard designs extra)

 

Equinox Express Shave
The express wet shave commences with beard softener aromatic steaming hot towel to soften and prep the skin. A bristle brush is then used to lift
the stubble for the closest possible shave. using a Gillette blade. the face is cleansed  then closed down with a cold towel followed by moisturising balms.by proraso, mud or men-u products, ending with a face, neck, shoulder massage

£18.50 (Beard designs extra)

 

 SHAVE TIPS

 

Shaving- it is a daily ritual for most men yet it may damage and remove up to two layers of skin in the process.

Most men hate shaving. its time consuming,sometimes uncomfortable and if carried out in a hurry, can leave the skin irritated.

This makes a professional wet shave the ideal service to offer male clients of all ages. The correct use of a shaving brush and the correct type of brush is important in achieving the perfect shave.

 

Preparation:

 

The more time you spend on the preparation, the better the shave. Always shave after or during a hot shower but never before. The hot water helps to loosen up pores, cleanses the skin and softens hairs for a closer shave
prepare the beard area with a beard softener or oil, this protects the skin from the blade.

The shave:

 

Then with a good shaving brush in circular motions to elevate the hair from the skin. apply a really good shaving cream. It is important to use a good quality shaving cream or soap for a close and comfortable shave so we use Proraso, Men-u or Mud products.

The most important rule of shaving is to always shave with the grain first - in the direction of hair growth. Shaving against the grain first can cause ingrown hairs and razor burns. Always glide the razor across the skin with a gentle pressure and if you are aiming for an even closer shave, re-lather and shave lightly across or against the grain, using small strokes to prevent irritation or razor burns. Around the neck area where hair grows in different directions, run your finger along the skin to feel and adjust accordingly to shave with the grain. After you have finished rinse and use a good facial wash we use men-u products. Then get a really cold flannel, leave on face for a couple of minutes to close down all the pores this is really important. If you have cut or nicked yourself whilst shaving, try using an alum block also known as as a "nickstick" to stop the bleeding. Some might find need to use a post-shave serum that relieves razor bumps and in-grown hairs and calms irritated skin directly.

The last but often ignored step which is no less important than the shave itself, is to moisturise your skin using an alcohol-free moisturiser balm, cream or gel to soothe,  refresh and regenerate the skin and to help close the pores. 

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