Othman's
A hot towel shave at Othman's is a straight-razor shave with hot towels before and after, taken slowly — $58 with a haircut, 45 minutes, and the best option if you get razor burn or ingrowns.
A hot towel shave at Othman's is a straight-razor shave with hot towels before and after, done slowly — 45 minutes with a haircut at $58, and the service people travel across the region for.
What happens during one?
A hot towel goes on first to soften the hair and open the skin. Then pre-shave oil, lather, and the razor — with the grain first, then across it where needed. A second hot towel afterwards, then a cold towel to close everything up, then balm.
The slowness is the point. The same shave rushed in fifteen minutes is where irritation comes from.
Is it better than shaving at home?
Closer, and far less irritating if you are prone to razor burn. A single straight blade at the right angle takes the hair at skin level in one pass; a cartridge razor takes three or four passes to do the same thing, and each pass is what inflames the skin.
If you get ingrown hairs on the neck, this is the single thing most likely to help.
How often can I have one?
As often as you like, though most people book it as an occasional thing — before a wedding, an interview, or a date. Pairing it with a haircut is the common booking.
Can I have one if I have a beard?
Yes — the shave then cleans the cheek and neck lines rather than taking everything off. That is a line-up with hot towels, and it is what makes a beard look deliberate rather than grown.