The Turkish shave is a timeless shave that continues to be a hugely popular service in specialist barbers up and down the UK. Steeped in tradition there is a very particular process that is followed to create this unique and luxurious experience.

When else do we have a chance to slow down, put the phones down, stop and relax and take some time for ourselves? This experience is guaranteed to lower your cortisol and start to regulate your nervous system. Oh yes! This is a treat for the brain as well as your face!

It’s not a surprise that this shave comes from Turkey – the name gives it away right?! It goes back centuries and was considered a truly unique skill. An artform. The Turkish Barbers back then were well respected artists of their time and their skills were hugely in demand. This is as close a shave as you can get and requires immense skills.

Passed down through the generations this beautiful skill is still around today and we’re incredibly proud to offer here at Seven Hair and Body.

Turkish Shave Every part of the process plays a vital role. If you’re promised a Turkish Shave and it doesn’t go a little like this, then it’s not a Turkish Shave!

Turkish Shave Step One

First of all, your Barber will lather your skin with our luxurious Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving cream, then apply a aromatherapy scented hot towel to open the pores. This releases dirt and excess oil. It’s important to do this before you start any shave.

Turkish Shave Step Two

We then use a second hot towel and go over the shave using gel and get it as close as we can, keeping in mind we don’t go against the grain, it will cause razor burn and increased chances of ingrown hairs. Your shave will then be a very close shave using a straight blade. This will leave your skin extremely smooth with no razor burn. This is a very practiced skill and should only be done by experienced barbers.

Turkish Shave Step Three

After the shave is finished, we prepare you face for the facial, by using hot steam. We start by cleansing your face with our professional cleansing foam, followed by a scrub of your choice (Scents) and then we apply a cream mask while you enjoy a hair wash with a relaxing head massage using only the best quality products.

Turkish Shave Step Four

A cold lemon balm towel is added to finish the process and close the pores. Followed by a toner, moisturise and a massage. Facial massages are great at increasing blood circulation to renew and improve your skin and add to that improved mental health and serotonin hit!

When you combine this with a haircut and a relaxing hair wash you are experiencing total and utter bliss!

Throughout the process you’ll be sat in our reclining relaxed chairs (and we don’t mind if you fall asleep – it happens!)

So as you can see. A Turkish shave is a lot more than a hot towel and a close shave when you come to us.

Turkish shaves have revolutionised the barbering industry. The number of Turkish Barbers opening in the UK has increased over recent years because the demand is so high.

This isn’t just an experience for your skin – this is time out for you. Some non-negotiable, put it in the diary, date with yourself. To relax, unwind and ultimately improve your wellbeing (it sounds cheesy, but we promise it’s not!)

And we’re not going to lie – once you’ve had a Turkish Shave you won’t go back!

If you’d like to book in for a Turkish Shave we will warmly welcome you in.

So whether you live in Peterborough, Stamford, or the surrounding areas, where we are based at the bottom of Werrington Village is easily accessible on your way home or to work with free parking.

Just click here to book.