UTICA, MICHIGAN
Best Hot Towel Shave in Utica, MI
The best hot towel shave in Utica, Michigan is at Detroit Barbers Shelby Township, at 45179 Market St, Shelby Township - the closest shop to Utica, a short drive away. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 221+ reviews, hot towel shave service runs from $45, and the chair takes about 45 minutes. Book online, call (586) 799-4010, or walk in.
Hot Towel Shave price and time in the chair
| Service | Price | Time | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Towel Shave | $45 | 45 minutes | Shelby Township |
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 Utica
From downtown Utica, take Auburn Rd east to Van Dyke, head north on Van Dyke to 23 Mile Rd, then turn onto Schoenherr toward Market St. It is a straight shot of about 10 to 12 minutes with light traffic outside of Auburn Rd's dinner rush.
There is no Detroit Barbers shop inside Utica. The Shelby Township shop is the closest one, and it is the chair Utica 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 Shelby Township shop
- Kevin - Skin fades, beard sculpting · 8+ years. Kevin built the Shelby Township following from day one. Skin fades, beard sculpting, and a chair you'll keep going back to.
Detroit Barbers has been recognised as Hour Detroit Best Hot Shave. See all awards.
Hot Towel Shave in Utica - FAQ
The best hot towel shave in Utica, Michigan is at Detroit Barbers Shelby Township, at 45179 Market St, Shelby Township - the closest shop to Utica, a short drive away. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 221+ reviews, hot towel shave service runs from $45, and the chair takes about 45 minutes. Book online, call (586) 799-4010, or walk in.