Wet Shave And Hot Towels |
A traditional wet shave exfoliates the skin and allows the skin to breathe leaving fresh clean skin and a healthy glow. Using high quality shaving products is so important in achieving the perfect shave. The Gentleman's Groom Room pride itself in stocking only the very best shaving products and requisites. To have the face swathed in hot towels, lathered, shaved, moisturised and massaged is a truly luxurious and pleasurable experience. Wet ShavesJack's Express £15 30minsFirst a hot towel is applied , followed by Jack Black face buff , a deep cleansing pre-shave cleanser and scrub that removes dirt and dead skin cells allowing the razor to get closer. A second hot towel is then applied followed by an application of Jack Black beard lube an award winning product that is perfectly suited to our express shave as it is a pre-shave oil, shave cream and facial skin treatment all in one product. You will them be shaved with a Geo F Trumper razor using a mach 3 blade, we use a Trumper razor for our express shave as they truly provide unrivalled balance and control. When the shave is complete another hot towel is applied, followed by a cold compress to close down the pores. To finish the Jack's express shave Jack Black post shave cooling gel is massaged into the skin, this product will sooth, soften and hydrate the skin.Traditional Turkish Shave £20 60minsThis begins with traditional ear hair burning by flame. A hot towel is then applied to the face in preperation for the shave, followed by a quality facial exfoliant, then a second hot towel. At The Gentleman's Groom Room - Jermyn Grooming and Lifestyle Suite we use Arko Turkish shave soap for this shave , the number one choice of the traditional Turkish barber. Using the highest quality boar hair brush this famous soap is lathered onto the face.The shave is performed with an open razor, and another hot towel is applied. Once this is removed it is time to hold on to you seat! Staying true to a Turkish shave style, lemon cologne is splashed on to the face to close down the pores, followed by an application of moisturiser and talc. Threading may be used if required, nose hair trim optional.The Italian Job £25 60minsA hot towel is applied followed by a gentle exfoliant and cleanser that removes dirt and dead skin cells allowing the razor to get closer. A second hot towel is then used followed by Proraso pre shave cream a quality pre shave cream which is massaged into the beard, the pre shave gives a bit of protection and allows the blade to glide over the skin more easily, containing eucalyptus oil Proraso pre shave will refresh the face and soften the beard. Then the world famous Italian Proraso shaving soap containing eucalyptus, coconut oils and glycerin is applied using the finest quality super/silvertip badger hair shaving brush. The shave is performed with an open razor, next another hot towel in preperation for the second pass with the open razor. Followed by a cold compress to close the pores. To finish this shave the face is spashed withProraso revitalizing aftershave splash of the old school variety, containing cooling menthol, toning witch hazel and soothing allantoin, followed by Proraso non-greasy, alcohol-free formula liquid after shave cream with witch hazel and vitamin E to protect and moisturise. American Smooth Shave £25 60minsA hot towel is applied followed by Jack Black gentle Face Buff exfoliant a deep cleansing pre-shave cleanser and scrub that removes dirt and dead skin cells allowing the razor to get closer. A second hot towel is then used followed by a quality pre shave oil which is massaged into the beard, the pre shave gives a bit of protection and allows the blade to glide over the skin more easily. Then a coating of Jack Black Supreme Cream that lifts whiskers up, away from the skin, for a smooth, ultra-close shave. The Jack Black triple Cushion technology, with three protective layers of Macadamia Nut Oil, Glycerin and Soybean Oil, allows the razor to glide close to the skin. Supreme Cream offers the superior shave and skin treatment benefits of Jack Black Beard Lube technology in a thick, creamy formula. This shaving cream is applied using the finest quality super/silvertip badger hair shaving brush. The shave is performed with an open razor, next another hot towel in preperation for the second pass with the open razor. Followed by a cold compress to close the pores. To finish this shave the face is misted with a high quality gents facial toner, followed by an aplication of Jack Black Post Shave Cooling Gel is massaged into the skin, this product will sooth, soften and hydrate the skin.
Jermyn Luxury Shave £30 60minsThis shave begins with a hot towel scented with Geo F Trumper extract of West Indian limes cologne, followed by a quality facial scrub to remove dirt and dead skin cells to allow the blade to get closer. The Jermyn Luxury Shave can also be performed using the quality products of Taylor of Old Bond St or Floris.All shaves are performed by Ian Thomson, proprioter of The Gentleman's Groom Room who has trained one-to-one with London Harrods shave expert and has aquired a professional knowledge of traditional Turkish wet shaving. |