Interesting turkish shave video!

[James099]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbOuCslWosQ
Sorry if this video is already on the site.
I find this to be a very cool way of shaving; I especially find the flaming and threading techniques to be very interesting!

 

[Duamuteffe]

That was neat to watch- nice to see one barber shop where they still use a straight, and I have to get behind anyone who has "Take it from us; you'll never want to use a disposable razor again!" on their site. Wonder if I could talk DH into it next time we're in the UK?

 

[JPDyson]

I spent a little over a week in Izmir, Turkey and the barbers there use the flaming cotton swabs to remove stray hairs on and in the ear. It's just how they roll.

 

[troy1979]

very interesting video...thanks for the info

 

[FlyinAg05]

Whats with the twisted string?

 

[Kenneth131]

its used for "threading" instead of using tweezers to do eye brows or stray fine hairs they twist the string over the fingers like a figure of 8 and as you move it side to side the twisted string in the middle catches the hair and pulls it out. iv had my eye brows done by a Pakistani girl I know and it was very good.

 

[tag-and-log]

Threading and singeing at the end of the shave. Turkish barbers are one of the best in the world. Looks also relaxing.

 

[dpmtherrien]

Very interesting. Looks like they go above and beyond just the shave.

 

[petr]

Wow. Fire and Ice baby.

 

[TiberiuR]

Wow. Fire and Ice baby.

Whas that ice? Or was it an alum block?

Either way, the video and the music is great! Looks really good!

 

[HIT]

Great shaving however the barber looks like a jail gang member

 

[JPDyson]

Great shaving however the barber looks like a jail gang member

Wow, bud - that's a bit harsh. He looks like an average Turkish dude to me.

 

[mwhals]

My face and neck never look that smooth. I need a Turkish shave!

 

[HIT]

Wow, bud - that's a bit harsh. He looks like an average Turkish dude to me.

My apologies if I offended

 

[toeknee]

i have a house in Kusadasi Turkey where i spend July & August, i go for a shave at least once a week, Shave,threading,flaming buds,head,neck & shoulder massage,facial massage with lemon cologne and unlimited Turkish tea all for 20 Turkish Lira about £8 $13 Fantastic

 

[Lyssis]

I must agree. My parents make trips once or twice a year to Turkey and I've been there a few times. Excellent close shaves (Used a shavette style razor). I read earlier about visits to Truefitt & Hill with their shavette shaves giving razor burn etc. And I experienced none of this!

The burning cotton ball really doesn't hurt and gets away the fluffy hair from you cheekbones and ears. But I must say the threading hurts like hell! The massage with the lemon cologne is quite rough but is incredibly relaxing.

Well worth it, dirt cheap and quite an experience!

 

[Alacrity59]

This is one video that really shows the lightness of touch I think is necessary for a great straight shave. Now . . . if only it could be delivered by a member of the Swedish bikini team . . . never-mind my wife would kill me . . . twice and dance on my grave in red shoes.