What to Expect at Your First Hot Towel Straight-Razor Shave in San Antonio

If you've never had a real barbershop shave, it's worth trying at least once. Here's what happens in the chair at Brook Hollow Barber Shop.

1. A quick conversation. Your barber asks what you're after and checks your skin type, so the shave fits you.

2. The hot towel. A steaming towel goes over your face. It softens the hair and opens up your skin, and honestly it's the part most people remember.

3. Cream and razor. Your barber applies a quality shaving cream, then shaves with a straight razor in smooth, careful strokes. It takes steady hands and years of practice. Our barbers have plenty of both.

4. Aftershave. A soothing finish leaves your skin feeling fresh, not raw.

5. Relax. Nobody's rushing you. Grab a cold drink from our fridge on your way out.

Face shave or head shave. We offer both a traditional straight-razor face shave and a hot-lather head shave. You'll find current prices and times on our booking page.

A good gift too. Gift cards are available online if you want to treat a friend or family member.

We're in North Central San Antonio at 281 and Brook Hollow Blvd, easy to reach from Hollywood Park, Stone Oak and Shavano Park.

Book your chair and try a shave the old-school way.