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I used to think a hot towel was just a nice extra, not a real part of the cut
For years, I'd just do a quick splash of water before a shave and call it good. Then, about six months ago, I watched an old barber in Chicago steam a towel for a full three minutes before applying it. He told me, 'The heat opens everything up, the moisture softens the hair, it's not a show, it's prep.' I started doing it properly, and the difference in how the razor glides is night and day. My clients notice it too, they say the shave feels cleaner and lasts longer. Anyone else have a small step they added that made a big difference?
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