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| - As most yelpers already know from my previous reviews, my favorite form of relaxation therapy is the classic Straight Razor Shave. For about 2 months now, I have been debating about which barber shop provides the best Straight Shave in Las Vegas. I go to 2 different places in LV(Figaro's and Presidential), both are really good and both have excellent master barbers, but after the shave that I got from Alex again today, I gotta say that I can officially say that Figaro's provides the best Straight Shave.
What makes Figaro's the best when it comes to the classic shave is that their shaves average around 40 min, and you get a complete royal-style shave for $25. Most other places would charge over $50 for the type of shave that Figaro practically gives as a freebie.
Unlike other shaving joints in the area, Figaro's uses a pre-shave Lotion instead of a pre-shave oil. The pre-shave lotion is very therapeutic and has a lot of advantages over the traditional oils. What I like is the menthol-like burning sensation the lotion has. Also, the lotion contains the traditional oils, so I can argue that it is even better.
Figaro's is one of the places that use an extremely hot towel. I've been to 5-6 places around LV and only about 2 of them can get their towel extremely hot like that. Other places are just a little too concerned about customers who are overly sensitive to heat. I am not one of those people, and I prefer my towels to be extremely hot.
The Shave:
Well, the shave here begins with the application of the preshave lotion. They spend a couple of minutes massaging the lotion into your skin and between every single hair. This also exfoliates the dead skin which is stuck between the hair and helps the hair stand up. They then apply the hot lather by hand. I like places that apply the hot lather by hand because it controls where the lather goes. The traditional brush gets messy and you end up with lather in your nose and lips, so I much prefer the lather applied by hand. They then apply the hot towel for a couple of minutes before using the same towel to wipe off the lather and the exfoliated skin and dirt. Then they apply more pre-shave lotion, another short facial massage and more hot lather. The shave itself is the quickest part of the experience. They use a classic Shavette that is extremely sharp and effective. Due to all the time spent on the pre-shave portion, the hair is already completely soft and easy to cut. The first shave goes with the growth of the hair, and is very quick. They then apply even more pre-shave lotion, hot lather. Then they shave against the hair for an extra close shave. After that you get all types of moisturizers, lotions, aftershave and a cold towel is then used to close the pores. All of that is only $25.
I like Figaro's the best because everyone is friendly and the barbers are very skilled. They treat you really good, they appreciate your business, and they charge less than other places. There isn't a bad barber here. All the barbers here have perfect technique. I've never been cut or nicked one time here. Some of my friends come here and get their hair cut from Russel and Suny, and they swear by them and won't go to anyone else. Personally, I think every barber here is the best at their profession and that's why this place happens to be the best.
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