Few pleasures in a man’s life are more enjoyable than a hot towel shave. It’s relaxing, soothing, and about the only time when I’d feel comfortable with a blade held to my face. What better way to unwind after a long day and tiring commute than to just sit back in an antique barber chair, and let a master of his craft remove all that grimy facial hair?
Read MoreFor some, grooming involves a disposable razor and a few Band-Aids. Virile's 48-step hot towel shave is more like a full spa experience. Clocking in anywhere between 30 and 50 minutes, this process is tailored to the client's facial hair, skin, and complexion. "It's a comprehensive service because skin is very comprehensive as well," says Adam Ramos.
Read More'There is something incredibly invigorating to the heart and mind of any man experiencing the feel of a hot towel on a freshly shaven face. The exquisite precision simply cannot be replicated by the latest Razor4Dudes™ product endorsed by the sportsman du jour. The careful attention paid by the skilled barber, hand moving swiftly yet delicately, is unparalleled.
Read More“My first shave was not pretty,” Adam Ramos recalls in stark black and white detail like a murder scene in
a film noir. “The barber shuffled me into his chair without any sort of consultation. As he kicked the
seat back, I closed my eyes and prayed for the best. His hand was a lead brick. He did a single
pass and some damage that left a couple scars.”
When it comes to men’s grooming, where does one turn in order to determine the current gestalt? The rigorously art-directed heads topping the looks on the fashion runway or the hipster working behind the bar at the coffeehouse du jour? Last summer, all catwalks pointed to a resurgence of the beard, which civilians had already surmised from observing the aforementioned hipsters.
This barbershop operates on vintage. Clients enjoy cuts in a 1901 Koken barber chair, a whimsical tiled floor, and a gallery of antiques, including a 1927 National Cash Register. The place is elegant and edgy (think stylists in ties, white dress shirts and vests with sleeve tattoos).
Read MoreWhether slicked back hair is your regular look, or you're just thinking of pulling the move for a special occasion, like the summertime barbecue you're hosting this month, you need the right product in order to pull it off and not look like Eric Trump.
Read MoreClassic barbering and quality service are at the heart of Virile Barber & Shop’s success. Five years ago when Adam Reyes, owner of Virile Barber & Shop in Waldwick, NJ, began the planning phase of his dream shop, he envisioned a haven where he could submerge himself in the art of traditional barbering.
Read MoreCheck Virile out on ABC's Good Morning America's #GMALive! Where we brought some male appeal, hung with our friends Gio Benitez and Ginger Zee, and did a live hot towel demonstration along with discussing the shop and brand! Many thanks to BK of GMA Live and Dylan Wood for editing this together for us!
Read MoreCorporate execs and fashion rebels alike will enjoy the array of services offered at this traditional but trendy barber shop. An Old World feel in a luxury setting allows men to relax and be pampered while they get a shave and a haircut. Check out the vapor shave, which is a combination of a shave and a facial at the same time.
Read MoreWe would say this shop provides a genuine, old-school barber experience, but we doubt any barber shops of days past were this nice. The Virile Barber & Shop melds the ability to cut even the most modern of styles with personalized service and vintage flair — including turn-of-the-century barber chairs and a cash register from 1927. Have some time to spare? Settle in for a hot towel shave, which is tailored to your skin, hair, and complexion, and enjoy a glass of cognac, a craft beer, or cigar while the 30-45 minute service unfolds.
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