DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Best Hot Towel Shave in Detroit, MI
The best hot towel shave in Detroit, Michigan is at Detroit Barbers Corktown, at 2000 Michigan Ave, Detroit - the closest shop to Detroit, a short drive away. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 894+ reviews, hot towel shave service runs from $45, and the chair takes about 45 minutes. Book online, call (313) 285-8092, or walk in.
Hot Towel Shave price and time in the chair
| Service | Price | Time | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Towel Shave | $45 | 45 minutes | Corktown |
What makes a great hot towel shave
A hot towel shave is a sequence, and skipping any part of it is what causes irritation. Pre-shave oil goes on first, then steaming towels to soften the beard and open the follicle, then hand-lathered cream worked in with a brush.
The razor work is two passes: with the grain first to take the bulk, then across or against it to finish, with the skin held taut the whole way. Between passes the towels come back. The finish is cool towel, balm and aftershave.
Done properly it takes forty-five minutes and it is the closest shave you will get. It is also the single best argument for sitting in a barber chair instead of standing at your own sink.
What to ask for
- Tell the barber if you are prone to ingrown hairs so the second pass can go with the grain.
- Ask to keep a moustache or a specific edge before the lather goes on.
- Book it the day before an event rather than the morning of.
Most clients book a shave for events or as a monthly reset rather than weekly.
Getting there from Detroit
Our Detroit shop is at 2000 Michigan Avenue in Corktown — between Trumbull and Rosa Parks Boulevard, directly across from Mudgie's Deli and one block east of Michigan Central Station. From I-75 take the Rosa Parks exit and head west two blocks; from I-96 exit Trumbull and head south.
There is no Detroit Barbers shop inside Detroit. The Corktown shop is the closest one, and it is the chair Detroit clients book for a hot towel shave. The shop runs Tuesday to Sunday and is closed Mondays. Weekday mornings right after opening are the quietest window for a walk-in; Saturdays fill first, so book ahead if the weekend is your only option.
Who cuts this at the Corktown shop
- Mr. Day - Classic cuts, beard sculpting · 15+ years. Mr. Day brings old-school craft to Corktown — scissor work, classic Ivy cuts, and the best beard sculpting in Detroit.
Detroit Barbers has been recognised as Hour Detroit Best Hot Shave. See all awards.
Hot Towel Shave in Detroit - FAQ
The best hot towel shave in Detroit, Michigan is at Detroit Barbers Corktown, at 2000 Michigan Ave, Detroit - the closest shop to Detroit, a short drive away. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 894+ reviews, hot towel shave service runs from $45, and the chair takes about 45 minutes. Book online, call (313) 285-8092, or walk in.