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Hot-Towel Shaves in St. Cloud, FL

A straight-razor shave is the oldest service on a barbershop menu, and the one modern razors never replaced. Hot towels soften the beard, pre-shave oil protects the skin, and the blade takes everything down in one clean pass — closer than a cartridge razor gets, without the irritation.

At Shear & Shave the shave is a house specialty, not an add-on. Take it on its own in thirty minutes, pair it with a full haircut, or go all the way with the Royalty Service and add a facial and scalp massage on top.

In the chair

How it goes.

  1. 01

    Hot towels first

    Steamed towels open the pores and soften the beard so the razor glides instead of scrapes.

  2. 02

    Oil and lather

    Pre-shave oil lays down a protective layer, then hot lather is worked in before the blade touches skin.

  3. 03

    The straight razor

    Slow, deliberate passes with the grain — the close shave that made barbershops famous.

  4. 04

    Cold-towel finish

    A cold towel tightens the skin and a cooling balm calms it, so you leave sharp, not red.

Questions

Good to know.

Does a hot-towel shave irritate sensitive skin?

It's usually gentler than a daily multi-blade razor. The hot towels and pre-shave oil prepare the skin, and the straight razor makes fewer passes. Tell your barber about any skin concerns before the lather goes on.

How long does a hot-towel shave take?

About 30 minutes on its own, 60 minutes with a haircut, or 75 minutes as part of the Royalty Service with a facial and scalp massage.

Can I get a shave without a haircut?

Yes — the hot-towel shave stands on its own at $30. Walk in or book your barber online.

Walk in or book

Pull up a chair.

2185 Nolte Rd, St. Cloud, FL — walk-ins welcome, or book your barber's live calendar.

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