Interesting turkish shave video!

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!

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?

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.

very interesting video...thanks for the info

Whats with the twisted string?

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.

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

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

Wow. Fire and Ice baby.

petr said:

Wow. Fire and Ice baby.

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Whas that ice? Or was it an alum block?

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

Great shaving however the barber looks like a jail gang member

HIT said:

Great shaving however the barber looks like a jail gang member

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

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

JPDyson said:

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

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My apologies if I offended

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

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!

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.