Have you ever treated yourself to a barbershop shave? If you have, you already know why they are worth the cash. If you haven’t, you may be wondering why you should spend your hard-earned money on something you’ve been doing yourself for years. Read on to find out why a professional shave is well worth the bucks.

Drugstore Razors are Inferior

You simply will not ever achieve the same results from a drugstore razor that you will get from a professional barbershop shave. The drugstore razor is inferior to the barber’s tools. Safety razors are mass-produced and made from cheap materials to make them disposable. They do not have the smooth sharp edge required for a perfect shave. They also dull rather quickly, so you do not get consistent results.

Proper Prep Work

When was the last time you steamed your face with a hot towel or heated your lather before shaving? You most likely just squirt some shaving cream in your hand and slather it on and start shaving. Adding the heat and moisture are important steps your barber takes to prep your face for a shave. The heat and steam open your pores and softens your facial hair to allow a closer shave without irritation. Once your hair is softened it is easier to cut meaning the blade stays sharp longer and you get a consistently smooth shave.

Refresh and Relax
A hot towel shave is just simply relaxing. You kick back in the chair and relax with that hot towel on your face and just forget about your stress for a while. Follow that with the closest, smoothest shave of your life and you will leave feeling completely refreshed and rejuvenated.

So, why should you pay for a shave? Because you deserve to experience a professional shave for yourself. Visit us at The Ultimate Barber today and let us help you experience the best shave of your life. You’ll find us at 2712 Jefferson Davis Highway in Alexandria. Give us a call at 571-483-0032, or book your appointment online. To manage appointments from your mobile device, download our free app on iTunes or Google Play.