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[Moodyman]

I go to an old school barber with red and white window dressing. Recently increased his price from £3.50 to £4.

 

[ColinJ]

I go to my local barbers about once every couple of month and get a number 2 done, he always charges me pensioners rate, a fiver.

But you aren't a pensioner for another 4 or 5 years, Dave!

 

[Smurfy]

I go to an old school barber with red and white window dressing. Recently increased his price from £3.50 to £4.

I pay double that, and I don't even get any draping for all the extra expense!

While we're on the subject of barbers, am I the only one who gets a tiny bit nervous when they get out the cut-throat razor?

 

[Dayvo]

While we're on the subject of barbers, am I the only one who gets a tiny bit nervous when they get out the cut-throat razor?

I had a cut-throat shave twice a week for 11 weeks in India recently and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. He actually shaved me twice each time, for the extra closeness.

And including a head and face massage, it only cost about a quid.

The worst bit, though, every time, was the 2-3 seconds when he splashed on the aftershave. 'Kin' hell!

 

[Kies]

My barbers (near my old house) closed down .... I went there for 20 odd years and it cost me £7 for the last 5 of those years.
Now i choose to go to a local barber,which is 2 miles from my new place,great service,3 guys,all very pleasant and have good chats etc ........ BUT ..... They charge £15 a cut

 

[Smurfy]

I had a cut-throat shave twice a week for 11 weeks in India recently and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. He actually shaved me twice each time, for the extra closeness.

And including a head and face massage, it only cost about a quid.

The worst bit, though, every time, was the 2-3 seconds when he splashed on the aftershave. 'Kin' hell!

Don't they do soothing moisturiser over in India?

 

[Dayvo]

Don't they do soothing moisturiser over in India?

After the shave and face massage (when he uses a small amount of cream/moisturiser?) and prior to the aftershave application, he uses a kind of wettened menthol bar (like a small bar of soap) over the shaved area, which also stings a little bit.

 

[Arjimlad]

I buzz my own hair off with some Remington clippers, and have done for ages. Also, I sit outside whenever I can so the birds clear it up for nesting material.

I use the 12mm attachment round the back & sides and 18mm or so on top. It's not difficult, and my wife trims the back of my neck when I've finished. I go over it all several times to make sure I get every bit of hair, especially on the crown. With three kids, hobbies & interests, a garden, a house and bikes to fettle and clean, I simply don't have the time to take an hour or two out of a Saturday to get my hair cut.

My wife & kids get their hair cut by a friend who visits. £25 or so for the four of them !

 

[Leaway2]

number 2 - long hgaired commie . guardless is best

+1 (do it myself)

 

[Linford]

[QUOTE 2289844, member: 45"]Our local Barber's has a fridge full of free beer. Shame I haven't needed one for fifteen years.[/quote]

You are teetotal ?

 

[Bromptonaut]

Used to get a cut and blow dry near work every 2-3 months. Other clientelle largely from nearby Inns of Court (Lincolns or Grays) and prices to match.

When it got to £30 I started going to the unisex in the village. She charges £8 or £9.

 

[Linford]

I can't believe howmuch peoplepay for a hair cut on this thread

 

[Smurfy]

After the shave and face massage (when he uses a small amount of cream/moisturiser?) and prior to the aftershave application, he uses a kind of wettened menthol bar (like a small bar of soap) over the shaved area, which also stings a little bit.

That's interesting. I wonder what the Menthol is for? My guess is that it has slight antiseptic properties, and provides a 'cooling' sensation.

 

[Leaway2]

I wonder how my face has survived after 40+ years of shaving without ex-foliating, cooling, moisturising, soothing balm that my two sons seem to need.

 

[Dayvo]

That's interesting. I wonder what the Menthol is for? My guess is that it has slight antiseptic properties, and provides a 'cooling' sensation.

Yes, that was my conclusion, too. It felt very fresh afterwards. And nice and cool: to prepare me for the aftershave, no doubt.