6 Reasons Why You Should Try a Hot Towel Shave In Denver

Why Get a Hot Towel Shave?

These days, there’s an experience that comes with getting a haircut. You rarely find a hair salon or a barbershop in Denver that simply cuts hair. For example, at Frank’s Denver, we know that our customers love our service for the neck and shoulder massage, scalp massage, precision cut, and more. However, it’s the hot face towel wrap that often generates the most smiles. It feels dreamy on the skin, but there are also benefits to a hot towel shave. If you don’t currently get a hot towel shave, here are some reasons why you should consider switching soon!

Opens the Pores 

Firstly, people often ask us why hair salons now use a hot towel wrap on the face before a shave. Primarily, the idea is to open the pores. Suddenly, if you feel the skin after a hot towel wrap, you’ll notice a smoother surface, and this makes all subsequent services much easier. Our talented stylists can remove dead skin, offer a close straight razor shave, and reduce skin irritation.

Encourages Circulation 

If you’ve had a hot towel shave before, you’ll know that it feels incredible - it’s easy to forget life’s worries temporarily while sitting in the chair. One reason for this is that a hot towel encourages blood circulation, which helps us relax. In fact, it can also help hair growth. To enhance the relaxation experience, ask us about our barber shampoo massage next time you’re in.

Moisturizes Skin 

For those with a big beard, maintaining can be challenging, right? Often, one of the biggest problems goes under the surface, and it’s actually the dirt and buildup of oil. With a hot towel shave, the dirt and debris are removed. Afterward, the skin should have more life, and you walk away feeling like a new man.

Soothes Irritated Skin 

Shaving at home is easy, but it also leads to cuts, razor burns, rashes, and nicks. The more we shave at home, the worse these problems become. Every so often, it’s nice to get a professional shave from a classic Colorado barber, to soothe the irritated skin. Over time, this should boost the health of the skin and prevent issues like ingrown hairs.

Softens Hairs (Reduces Pain!)

With all the benefits discussed, it means our professionals are working with softer hair, and this means less pain for you while getting a shave. With the hair now soft and the pores often, it’s easier to shape and get the desired result. What’s more, oil is allowed into the follicles, and this increases the long-term health of your face. Whether you’re going for a clean-shaven look or a well-cared-for beard, nourished follicles is never a bad thing.

Feels Great 

Finally, another benefit of getting a hot towel shave is that it feels great. Speak to anyone who has had this service, and they will tell you the same - we love watching the smiles on faces walking out the door. At the end of your shave, the stylist will put a cold towel on your face, which will reverse the process. Taken straight from the refrigerator, the cold towel closes the pores, which prevents unwanted dirt and debris from getting into the pores the minute you leave the salon. As well as water, the towel can also sit in antiseptic, which calms the skin, prevents burns, reduces the risk of infection, and can help oil levels in the skin. It’s like a splash of cold water after a shave at home, only more concentrated and effective. There we have it, six benefits to a hot towel shave. If you haven’t tried this experience yet, now is the time to give it a go! Visit us in downtown Denver in the ballpark district today!