Hot towel straight razor shave in Alpharetta
The classic hot shave is $30. A hot towel, warm lather, a straight razor shave with the grain and then against it, then a cold towel and balm. A barber does the whole thing, start to finish.
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- Straight razorHot towel, lather, balm
- Walk-ins welcomeOr book your barber
- Open 7 daysSunday 10 to 5
What happens in a straight razor shave
Five steps, hot to cold. The heat softens your beard before the razor touches it. The cold towel closes everything up after.
Hot towel
A hot towel over your face. It softens the stubble and opens the skin. Cheap shaves skip this step.
Hot lather
Warm lather worked into your beard, so the razor has something soft to cut through.
Straight razor
One pass with the grain, then one against it. Closer than anything you’ll manage at home.
Cold towel
A cold towel to close everything back up.
Balm
Finishing balm, a last look in the mirror, and you’re done.
Shave it off, or keep the beard?
A hot towel shave takes the whole beard off. If you want to keep it and just sharpen the edges, book a line-up.
Classic hot shave
$30
Beard off, face smooth.
Choose it for a clean face, or a proper barber shave you can’t do at home.
Beard line-up, razor
$25
Beard stays, edges razor sharp.
Choose it to keep your beard with crisp cheek and neck lines, finished with the razor.
Clipper Beard Trim
$12
Beard stays, tidied up.
Choose it for a quick tidy between cuts.
Is a hot towel shave worth it?
For $30, here’s what a razor at the sink can’t give you.
Heat before the blade
The hot towel and warm lather soften the beard first, so the razor glides instead of dragging.
A closer shave
A straight razor in a barber’s hand, with the grain and then against it, takes the hair closer than a drugstore cartridge.
Time in the chair
You sit back with a hot towel on your face while someone else does the work. It’s the one part of a haircut day that is just for you.
From our chairs
Real photos taken in the shop, not stock.
Straight razor shave
Lather on, razor out, customer reclined.
Beard line-up
Edges lined up for a customer keeping his beard.
The last check
Checking the line after the cut.
Shave and a haircut?
Add a men’s cut for $25 or a fade for $30 in the same visit.
Hot towel shave price: $30
$30 covers the full shave. Want a haircut too? Say so when you book or walk in. Pay by card or contactless when you leave.
Pair it with
- Classic hot shaveHot towel, warm lather, straight razor, balm$30
- Men’s haircutCut, wash and finish$25
- FadeSkin, taper or drop$30
- Beard line-up, razorKeep the beard, sharpen the edges$25
- FacialDeep cleanse and finish$60
The shave, in their words
Copied from Google word for word.
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I dealt with a lot of barbers before and Zee is the best barber I’ve dealt with. Best fades and straight razor shaves out there
Thaer QuranApril 2022
My dad and I went to the Milton Salon and Barber Shop for Father’s Day and my dad got a haircut, shave, hair dye, facial and I went for a haircut. It was AMAZING and everyone was so professional.
Jari JafriAugust 2023
Excellent cut and shave/beard trim. Showed Ibrahim what my son wanted and he delivered. We have tried 3 or 4 barber shops over the years and this one and Ibrahim are the best! Thank you!
C RNovember 2023
Hot towel shave near you, open 7 days
Shop hours
- Monday10 AM – 7 PM
- Tuesday10 AM – 7 PM
- Wednesday10 AM – 7 PM
- Thursday10 AM – 7 PM
- Friday9:30 AM – 7 PM
- Saturday9:30 AM – 6 PM
- Sunday10 AM – 5 PM
Walk-ins welcome every day, Sunday included
- Walk in any day for a straight razor shave
- Want a particular barber at a set time? Book online
- 3710 Old Milton Pkwy Ste 104, Alpharetta, GA 30005, two minutes off GA‑400. Free parking outside Suite 104
- Credit cards, debit cards and contactless mobile payments
- Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking and restroom
Hot shave questions
If yours isn’t here, call (770) 417-8090 and someone will answer.
What does a hot towel shave include?
A hot towel to soften the beard, warm lather, a straight razor shave (with the grain, then against it), a cold towel, and a finishing balm. It’s $30 for all of it.
How much is a hot towel shave?
$30 for the classic hot shave. A beard line-up is $25 with a straight razor or $12 with a clipper, and a men’s haircut in the same visit is $25. Every price is listed.
Is a hot towel shave worth it?
If you want a closer shave than you get at home, and a proper barber doing it with a hot towel and a straight razor, yes. It costs $30.
How long does a hot towel shave take?
Around 30 minutes. It isn’t a service worth rushing, and we don’t.
Do you shave with the grain or against it?
Both. The first pass goes with the grain; the second goes against it for a closer finish. If your skin is sensitive, tell your barber before you start.
Should I shave my beard off or get a line-up?
A hot towel shave takes the beard off completely. To keep your beard and sharpen its edges, book a beard line-up instead: $25 finished with a razor, $12 with a clipper. Beard trims are explained here.
Can I get a haircut and a shave in the same visit?
Yes. Mention it when you book or walk in and allow a little extra time. A men’s haircut is $25 and a fade is $30.
Where can I get a straight razor shave near me?
3710 Old Milton Pkwy Ste 104, Alpharetta, GA 30005, in the Old Milton Festival plaza, two minutes off GA‑400. Walk in any day for a hot towel shave, or book online.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk-ins are welcome every day we’re open. If you want a particular barber at a particular time, Book now.
Are you open on Sunday?
Yes, 10 AM to 5 PM, every Sunday. We’re also open Monday to Thursday 10 to 7, Friday 9:30 to 7, and Saturday 9:30 to 6.
Sit back. We’ll take it from here.
$30 for a hot towel straight razor shave. Book online, or walk in any day of the week.