TROY, MICHIGAN
Best Hot Towel Shave in Troy, MI
The best hot towel shave in Troy, Michigan is at Detroit Barbers Birmingham, at 1728 W Maple Rd, Birmingham - the closest shop to Troy, a short drive away. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 291+ reviews, hot towel shave service runs from $45, and the chair takes about 45 minutes. Book online, call (248) 940-2140, or walk in.
Hot Towel Shave price and time in the chair
| Service | Price | Time | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Towel Shave | $45 | 45 minutes | Birmingham |
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 Troy
From Troy, head west on Big Beaver Road (16 Mile) past Somerset Collection and Coolidge to Woodward, then south a block to Maple. Or run Maple straight west from Coolidge. We're on West Maple in downtown Birmingham — about ten minutes from Somerset.
There is no Detroit Barbers shop inside Troy. The Birmingham shop is the closest one, and it is the chair Troy 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 Birmingham shop
- James - Scissor cuts, beard work · 11+ years. James cuts the Birmingham regulars who want refined scissor work and a quiet, focused chair.
Detroit Barbers has been recognised as Hour Detroit Best Hot Shave. See all awards.
Hot Towel Shave in Troy - FAQ
The best hot towel shave in Troy, Michigan is at Detroit Barbers Birmingham, at 1728 W Maple Rd, Birmingham - the closest shop to Troy, a short drive away. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 291+ reviews, hot towel shave service runs from $45, and the chair takes about 45 minutes. Book online, call (248) 940-2140, or walk in.