Straight Razor Shave in West Hills, CA
West Hills is about ten minutes from Chatsworth Barbershop, where a straight razor shave covers either the head or the face. You get a hot towel, hot lather, two passes with the razor, a cold towel, and a balm finish, all in about thirty to forty five minutes. It suits men who keep a clean scalp, and anyone with a wedding or a big day coming up.
- Price
- $30
- Time in chair
- 30-45 min
- Drive from West Hills
- About 10 minutes
- Walk ins
- Welcome
Getting ready for an Orcutt Ranch wedding
Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center, the city run garden estate in West Hills with old oaks, rose gardens, and citrus orchards, is rented out for weddings and special events. Outdoor photos in a setting like that show every detail, so a close face shave matters for the groom and everyone standing beside him.
The day before the wedding or the morning of both work. A shave the day before gives any redness time to calm down overnight. For a groom's party, book the shaves back to back so the group heads out together and relaxed.
Bald heads at the west end of Vanowen
El Escorpion Park, at the far west end of Vanowen Street, climbs toward Castle Peak, and the trail is open to the sky most of the way. If you keep a shaved head and hike there, you know how quickly a scalp picks up sun and grit. A blade shave leaves the head clean and smooth, and the hot towel and balm give the skin more care than a fast pass at home.
For a smooth scalp, plan on a shave every week or two. Wear sunscreen and a hat on trail days, since freshly shaved skin burns easily.
A clean face for a new job
New job at the hospital on Medical Center Drive, or an interview at a Warner Center office? A straight razor face shave the afternoon before gives you a clean, even face that still looks neat the next morning, with none of the nicks of a hurried home shave.
If you want to keep your beard and only clean up the edges, choose the beard trim and shape up, which is trimmer only. Razor work around a beard is part of the Deluxe Men's Haircut & Beard.
Price and what you get
On the shop menu this is the Head or Face Blade Shave, $30, about 30-45 min in the chair. See exactly what the Head or Face Blade Shave includes, or browse the full menu.
Straight Razor Shave questions from West Hills
How far ahead should a groom book a shave for an Orcutt Ranch wedding?
A week or two ahead is sensible, and earlier if several groomsmen want shaves on the same day. Each shave takes thirty to forty five minutes, so a larger party may need to be split between the day before and the morning of.
Should I shave my head before or after a hike at El Escorpion Park?
After is kinder to your skin. A fresh shave followed by hours of sun and sweat can sting. If you want to hike with a smooth head, get the shave a day or two ahead and wear sunscreen on the trail.
Can I get a face shave if I want to keep my beard?
Not as a blade shave, since that takes the face clean. To keep the beard and sharpen its edges, book the beard trim and shape up, which uses a trimmer only, or the Deluxe Men's Haircut & Beard if you want razor work on the lines.
Is a weekly head shave too much for a West Hills summer?
Not for most people. A weekly shave keeps the scalp smooth and comfortable in the heat. If your skin gets irritated, stretch it to every ten days and tell the barber, so the second pass can go with the grain.
Can I book a straight razor shave on a Saturday from West Hills?
Yes, but Saturday is the busiest day. Book a few days ahead to hold a time. If a weekday morning works for you, the shop is quieter and the full thirty to forty five minutes feels more relaxed.
Book your straight razor shave
Chatsworth Barbershop, 9876 De Soto Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Book online or call (818) 818-5066.
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