Shaves & beards · Tokoya Auckland
Hot Towel Shave
Relaxing hot towel shave with lather and massage.
What To Expect In The Chair
A hot towel shave at Tokoya is $65 and takes 45 min. Available at Tokoya Barber & Shop (279 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby) and Tokoya Barber & Salon (352 Remuera Road, Remuera).
Relaxing hot towel shave with lather and massage. Every appointment begins with an attentive consultation to understand your style preferences, hair type, and daily routine. We take pride in punctual chairs: when you book your slot, you sit down on time.
A hot towel shave is $65 and takes 45 minutes. Hot towels, lather, a straight-razor shave and a finishing massage.
The ritual step by step
- Pores & Prep: Steamed towels infused with eucalyptus and natural botanical oils wrap the face to open pores and soften coarse facial hair, followed by Proraso pre-shave cream to protect the skin barrier.
- Lather & Cushion: Rich, warm shave soap is whipped and massaged into the beard with a traditional brush, lifting each hair for a close glide.
- Single-Blade Precision: Using a fresh, surgical-grade blade in a traditional straight razor, your barber makes smooth, deliberate passes along the grain to avoid irritation and eliminate razor burn.
- Cold Compress & Relief: A cold compress towel is applied to tighten pores and cool the skin, followed by alcohol-free aftershave balm and a relaxing shoulder and neck pressure-point massage.
The Tokoya Standard
- Punctual Service: Your chair time is reserved solely for you with zero overlap or unnecessary delay.
- Immaculate Hygiene: Every blade is fresh, every comb and clipper guard sterilized between clients.
- Premium Products: Styled using authentic Layrite, Uppercut Deluxe, or Proraso formulations.
Cancellation & Rescheduling: Please notify us at least 90 minutes in advance if you need to reschedule. Cancellations within 90 minutes incur a 50% fee; missed appointments without notice are charged 100%.