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Care guides, shop news, and the occasional piece on what we believe a haircut ought to be.

April 20, 2026

How a Hot-Towel Shave Actually Works (And Why It Takes 40 Minutes)

A short field guide to the straight-razor shave at Waterloo Barbershop — what the towels do, why we lather twice, and why forty minutes is the point.

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