Barber vs. Salon: What’s the Difference and Which is Right for You?

When it comes to personal grooming, the choice between a barbershop and a salon can feel overwhelming. Both cater to distinct needs and preferences, but which is the right choice for you? At The Barber Chair LLC, a premier Sarasota barbershop, we pride ourselves on offering a unique grooming experience tailored to the modern gentleman. … Read more

Treating Yourself with a Hot Towel Shave

In the 1950s animated short, Rabbit of Seville, Bugs Bunny treats Elmer Fudd to a hot towel shave all the while opera plays in the background. While Bugs was the epitome of cartoon cool for an entire generation, hot towel shaves aren’t normally accompanied by opera. So, what might a hot towel shave entail? What are the advantages of this old-time barbershop tradition?

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The Dos and Don’ts of Caring for Your Beard

Whether you sport an epic beard that looks like a professional at the top of his game, or it’s your first facial hair and you’re still working on sculpting it into shape, there are some things the best beards men do (or –don’t–) to keep their beard looking as fresh as ever. Let’s take a look at the must-dos for shaping your beard and how to make styling simple with proper maintenance.

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Gift Dad a Hot Towel Shave This Father’s Day!

A hot towel shave is a luxurious experience that can leave you looking and feeling your best. During a hot towel shave, a barber places a warm towel on your face to open your pores and loosen the skin, prepping it for shaving. Once the warm towel is removed, a barber carefully shaves your facial hair with a traditional-style razor. This results in a close, smooth finish. This Father’s Day, consider treating your dad to a hot towel shave! Here are three benefits of a hot towel shave.

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Straight Razor Shave vs. Electric Razor Shave

One of the great things about having facial hair is how versatile it can be. From mustaches, to a clean shave or a perfectly groomed beard, the options are essentially endless. However, in order to keep your look sleek and put together, you’re going to have to shave at some point and some of us have to do it every single day. So, are you a straight razor person or do you rock an electric razor? There are pros and cons to both methods, and here at the Barber Chair, we wanted to give you all the information you could possibly need to help you decide which will work best for you!

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