Do you think a barbershop is some quaint relic of the past where dudes in stripes hung out to harmonize old songs? Or maybe you think all you can get from a barber is a haircut, a shave and a rushed beard trim?
Think again, my man. In the 21st century, you can get a LOT more than just a cut or a fade. A quality modern-day barber is your source of luxurious, decadent personal grooming services that will leave you looking amazing and feeling deeply content and confident. Quite simply, everything old is new again… with outstanding upgrades added.
Many gents of rugged respectability visit their barbers regularly not only to ensure they’re “manscaped” by the best, but also to enjoy a stress-relieving treat. Some even make a habit of visiting renowned barbershops when they travel around the world, just for the awesome experience.
Think of today’s barber as a one-stop shop for comprehensive grooming services, with super relaxing care added on top - the kind of care that goes far beyond a simple trim. Visiting regularly can be a personal ritual where you enjoy quality time to escape your worries and lift your mood.
Being well groomed is one thing - but enjoying the experience of it is a true delight.
Here are some of the ways you can expect your barber to help you feel like a million bucks.
Today’s quality barbershops go out of their way to create an ambiance of sumptuous, inviting comfort.
They’ll pamper you with luxurious leather barber chairs, beautiful fixtures, special lighting, mood music, TVs, and much more.
Many will offer you gourmet coffee or artisan tea, or even single malt Scotch or a nice cold brew.
Expect to be there a while and soak in the tranquility and sophistication. Your daily troubles will melt away.
Lie back and place your head in the hands of an expert who will treat you and your hair like royalty. Enjoy a smooth, invigorating hair wash that includes a magical scalp massage to make tension fall right off of you.
After that, your trim or fade cut will feel like a true treat.
Many barbers today include a massage of your face, neck and shoulders as part of their service.
Plus some establishments have special massaging barber chairs to take it all to the next level. Sink back and enjoy, dude!
A true barber is a specialized expert in cutting hair to exacting standards. You’ll get so much more than a basic cut or fade - but if that’s what you want for your hair, it will be done impeccably.
Where the barber truly shines is in keeping up with modern trends in designs. Plus he’ll be able to accommodate your custom designs without a hitch, so you’ll get truly personalized and unique service.
Have you ever had one of these? Duuuuuuude, it’s amaaaaaaazing! And it’s a classic art.
Sometimes called a straight razor shave. You kick back in a sumptuous barber chair and get pampered to the max.
You’ll luxuriate in a hot towel wrapped around your face, then maybe some pre-shave oil massaged in, followed by a thick creamy shave lather applied with a soft brush. Then the barber will work with a gentle, but deft touch with a straight razor to leave your skin baby-butt smooth. Then, it’s followed-up with maybe another hot towel, then a cold towel, then a massage, maybe some cologne, and some powder. In the end, you look and feel like a damn rockstar.
Ya gotta try a hot towel shave. Even if you have a beard, let the barber give you the special treatment for the areas you do shave.
A great barber is a true beardmaster. After all, he is a professional stylist.
You’ll look snappier than ever with some washing, conditioning, oiling, trimming, brushing, sculpting and styling by a professional who’s been trained in the art of shaping a beard to match your look and style. It doesn’t matter if your beard is long, medium or closely manscaped to your facial contours, a great barber has it covered. Maybe you even want a custom design… no problem!
The same applies with your mustache, be it a “regular” kind, or a thin one, or a big handlebar. A good barber can show you how it can look impeccable.
You get the kind of expertise that you can never get at home or from a friend - and it shows!
Speaking of long beards, have you ever tried having yours braided by a pro? You should. You’ll notice the difference in a big way if you let your barber handle it. It’s a skill that takes careful training and practice.
Your Viking beard braid will be done immaculately with a touch of flair to have you looking more rugged and badass than ever before.
Here are some pretty epic braided beard styles, if you’re feelin’ froggy: 8 Braided Beard Styles That will Level up Your Badassery
If you’re going to get groomed by a pro, do it right and go the whole hog. You’d better believe that trimmed and defined eyebrows can change a man from pretty well presented to model status. A tiny adjustment can make a huge change. So don’t neglect them, especially if they start to become kinda bushy and wild – or need to be separated.
A skilled barber will ensure your transformation into the best presented man about town will be done right. And some eyebrow trimming and waxing could be your ace in the hole to looking truly sharp.
Most guys who are older than 40 know what it’s like to look in the mirror and see the aging process has caused his nose and ears to sprout thick, straggly hairs. For some reason, the body thinks this is important. But it looks, well… old.
Trimming these hairs yourself is a tedious job. So is finding the right trimmers. And pulling them out with tweezers is painful, as well as tedious.
But ear and nose waxing is painless and quick, when done right. Just let your barber add it into your regular visit and walk away confident that this unpleasant sign of aging has been given the flick.
Another great feeling from visiting a barbershop is learning about premium grooming products, along with techniques and secrets that only the pros know. You can then use those things at home to keep yourself looking and feeling amazing.
Because once you experience the awesome feeling of being professionally pampered, you’re going to want premium products to use daily and maintain that sense of being spoiled…
…until your next barbershop visit.
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