NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
Best Hot Towel Shave in Northville, MI
The best hot towel shave in Northville, Michigan is at Detroit Barbers Plymouth, at 577 Forest Ave, Plymouth - the closest shop to Northville, a short drive away. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 489+ reviews, hot towel shave service runs from $45, and the chair takes about 45 minutes. Book online, call (734) 404-5222, or walk in.
Hot Towel Shave price and time in the chair
| Service | Price | Time | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Towel Shave | $45 | 45 minutes | Plymouth |
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 Northville
From downtown Northville, take Sheldon Rd south for about 10 minutes and it puts you within a few blocks of Forest Ave. If you are coming from near Maybury State Park or the old Northville Downs site off Seven Mile, cut over to Sheldon or Beck Rd and head south into Plymouth. Total drive time is usually 10 to 15 minutes, and Forest Ave sits a block off Main St near Kellogg Park once you arrive.
There is no Detroit Barbers shop inside Northville. The Plymouth shop is the closest one, and it is the chair Northville clients book for a hot towel shave. Plymouth is the one shop open Mondays (11am-6pm); the rest of the week runs Tuesday to Sunday. 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 Plymouth shop
- Tony - Modern fades, kids cuts · 9+ years. Tony runs the Plymouth floor on Mondays and weekends — known for patient kids cuts and crisp modern fades.
Detroit Barbers has been recognised as Hour Detroit Best Hot Shave. See all awards.
Hot Towel Shave in Northville - FAQ
The best hot towel shave in Northville, Michigan is at Detroit Barbers Plymouth, at 577 Forest Ave, Plymouth - the closest shop to Northville, a short drive away. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 489+ reviews, hot towel shave service runs from $45, and the chair takes about 45 minutes. Book online, call (734) 404-5222, or walk in.