Anyone ever gone to or still go to a barber shop does the hot towel treatment with a shave? Is it worth it? How long do they usually keep the towel on? Cost?

Around $30-$40 and the session takes about a half hour. Some lathering going on, some hot towels, etc. Be prepared to walk out feeling like a million bucks but also around 40 bucks lighter in the pocket (not counting tip).

What does the hot towel do for you in this scenario?

26 minutes ago, SonOfJack said:

Around $30-$40 and the session takes about a half hour. Some lathering going on, some hot towels, etc. Be prepared to walk out feeling like a million bucks but also around 40 bucks lighter in the pocket (not counting tip).

Is that with a straight razor too? 

1 minute ago, Michael said:

What does the hot towel do for you in this scenario?

It's relaxing af - the 2-3 min hot towel feels insanely amazing at Sports Clips...I can't imagine how wondrous it feels for an extended period of time. No, not the same if you do it yourself at home either.

Edited September 10, 20224 yr by hovertical
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1 minute ago, hovertical said:

It's relaxing af

Ah. Where does it go?

2 minutes ago, hovertical said:

Is that with a straight razor too? 

Yes.

I am sure there are places where it could cost more also depending on location.

Just now, Michael said:

Ah. Where does it go?

They fold it over your face so your mouth and nose are still uncovered but the remainder of your face just relaxes. They give a short facial massage with the towel on your face at sports clips. 

Just now, SonOfJack said:

Yes.

I am sure there are places where it could cost more also depending on location.

That seems about right in terms of price though in my mind for an average joint. How often do you go?

Just now, hovertical said:

They fold it over your face so your mouth and nose are still uncovered but the remainder of your face just relaxes. They give a short facial massage with the towel on your face at sports clips. 

Hmm. I see.

Alright then!

Here's $0.0000001 for your time.

Just now, Michael said:

 

Here's $0.0000001 for your time.

Bruce Sherman is jealous

3 minutes ago, hovertical said:

That seems about right in terms of price though in my mind for an average joint. How often do you go?

Not that often. It is a good experience but actually better if you do it rarely. If you do it often, I bet it loses something.

4 minutes ago, SonOfJack said:

Not that often. It is a good experience but actually better if you do it rarely. If you do it often, I bet it loses something.

Makes sense to me. I only get a haircut about 3x a year so this would probably mirror that.  

I'm betting this thread is longer than the game day thread. It was certainly far more interesting!

24 minutes ago, Michael said:

Here's $0.0000001 for your time.

I get the hot towel but no shave.

 

I get it with the washing of my hair, scalp massage and hand massage.

 

So the hot towel is on for a good say 15 minutes?

23 minutes ago, Das Texan said:

I get the hot towel but no shave.

 

I get it with the washing of my hair, scalp massage and hand massage.

 

So the hot towel is on for a good say 15 minutes?

Another person not on this board said it's only on for 2 minutes or so which seems really shitty for the $35 he pays (plus tip). That's worse than sports clips.

How long do you get the towel for @SonOfJack?

7 hours ago, hovertical said:

Another person not on this board said it's only on for 2 minutes or so which seems really shitty for the $35 he pays (plus tip). That's worse than sports clips.

How long do you get the towel for @SonOfJack?

Around 10 mins give or take in total. There is a hot towel for just a few minutes before, then the shave, then a cleanup of the hair and then another hot towel for a longer period of time. Sounds like that person only got the first towel. I have heard from others that some barbers will finish up with a brief cold towel at the very end to close up the pores as well.

A lot of good info in here.  Thanks my dudes!

15 hours ago, hovertical said:

Another person not on this board said it's only on for 2 minutes or so which seems really shitty for the $35 he pays (plus tip). That's worse than sports clips.

How long do you get the towel for @SonOfJack?

Ya thats cause you get what you pay for tbh.

I haven't had it done before, but I went to a barbershop yesterday for the first time (as opposed to your typical supercuts type places......it's pricier but he includes a wine or bourbon if you want it (yes please), so I may try the beard trim/shave next time just to see how it is.  I don't see myself doing it every time, but might be a nice "something different" every other haircut or something.

19 minutes ago, rmc523 said:

I haven't had it done before, but I went to a barbershop yesterday for the first time (as opposed to your typical supercuts type places......it's pricier but he includes a wine or bourbon if you want it (yes please), so I may try the beard trim/shave next time just to see how it is.  I don't see myself doing it every time, but might be a nice "something different" every other haircut or something.

Man I could sure enjoy a neat bourbon while getting my hair and face pampered. If I ever win the Powerball I'll treat anyone on this board willing to meet up to a group hot towel and shave session.

20 minutes ago, hovertical said:

Man I could sure enjoy a neat bourbon while getting my hair and face pampered. If I ever win the Powerball I'll treat anyone on this board willing to meet up to a group hot towel and shave session.

I'll do it but also give me like $1.5M of that, thanks.

I got to a barber and they do it on my neck back of head and it’s very lovely. Seems like a nice luxury on occasion 

On 9/11/2022 at 2:32 PM, rmc523 said:

I haven't had it done before, but I went to a barbershop yesterday for the first time (as opposed to your typical supercuts type places......it's pricier but he includes a wine or bourbon if you want it (yes please), so I may try the beard trim/shave next time just to see how it is.  I don't see myself doing it every time, but might be a nice "something different" every other haircut or something.

If you're looking to do that more often, most respectable barbers will offer that service at a cheaper price. I believe my barber charges 15-20.

There are a lot of trendy hipster barber shops with a weird old-school vibe that upcharge for these kinds of things. Find any old tradesman barber and they'll likely offer the service. I'm not sure about the ghetto ones that do fades and designs on your head, but maybe those do too.