Middle Eastern promise shon bright on the catwalks for Spring/Summer 2017 with the likes of Sacai, Etro and Fendi (from left to right) showcasing vivid tapestry prints. While this trend is more akin to the fashion forward subtle hints of the trend can be found in belts, bags and T-shirts as found on the high street below.
A CUT ABOVE THE REST
Men are definitely a little more relaxed in their approach to grooming these days. It’s certainly considered more of a luxury treatment to go to a barber for a straight razor shave – either as a relaxing way to forget about the stresses of life or as preparation for a special event (perhaps a wedding day). But wet shaving still represents an important part of the men’s grooming tradition. It’s also a great activity to do with your father or son. Men need traditions that can help bond them together. Visiting the barbershop like Garage Barbers in Elviria with your father or son is a great tradition to begin in your family. Many men have been going to the same barber all their life and have introduced their sons to the same chair and the same barber. What a great way to bond with the men in your life…
What to expect from ‘The Shave’ at Garage Barbers
We start by exfoliating the skin. This helps to remove any dead skin on the surface of the face.
Then Shaving oil, containing various essential ingredients Is massaged in with the tips of the fingers in a circular, vigorous motion to ‘raise’ the beard, soften and prep the skin and beard.
A hot towel is then applied to open the skins pores, soften the beard and draw the essential ingredients into the skin. The hot towel is removed before getting too cold because the beard won’t stay soft and the pores can close.
A lather of rich shaving cream is then applied using a hot badger hair shaving brush in circular, vigorous movements to once again raise the beard and any ingrown hairs.
The first shave is completed using a disposable blade in a cutthroat style razor, going with the grain of the beard.
For a double shave, a gel is then applied and the second shave is done checking all directions of hair growth to give the cleanest, closest shave.
A cold towel is then applied to freshen the skin and close all the pores.
A post shave moisture gel is then massaged in for the final stage of the
The Garage offer mens cutting and shaving service plus head, neck and shoulder massage. Call +34 951 310 557 or visit www.garagebarbers.com to book an appointment now.
