The Art of Shaving

I love their products. I bought my first razor set from this store and the sales associate took the time to walk be through all the product lines and the pro’s and con’s of each. While the prices might be a bit high, I think the quality of what you are getting more than make up for it. The best part is that they offer grooming services in the back at this location and if you have never had a shave before, I highly recommend.

I’ve been here twice and I love it. The haircuts are perfect and they gave me a very nice beard trim and shaping, which I’d been looking for for quite some time. The staff is always very pleasant, you can talk as much or as little as you want while you’re being taken care of and if you buy a product you get a discount on your haircut. It’s definitely more expensive than what I usually get, but as evidenced by my second visit, well worth the price in my opinion.

Usually when a large conglomerate buys a specialty shop it all goes to s**t but this wasn’t the case with The Art of Shaving (TAS). Several years ago Gillette bought the primo purveyors of skin care mostly for men. I daresay that the Gillette takeover improved TAS by expanding their offerings and improved their inventory.
I stopped by earlier today for a haircut and beard trim since my usual guy Pino wasn’t back from his junket to his motherland. The cut and beard trim were exceptional but a bit pricey. Of course price is relative. A shop on Madison Ave and 45^th Street can’t be cheap so its expected that the price points will be significantly higher than say most spots in the Boroughs.
So in conclusion, enough has changed and enough has remained the same at TAS, both for the better.

This Art of Shaving shop is an exceptional store.
I think of The Art of Shaving as a business which has taken the time to ferretted out the best that the shaving world has available to offer in one location… making shopping so much easier.
In the time I have been a regular customer, I find that this condition of quality is not only true of the products available at this The Art of Shaving shop, (presented artistically, cleanly and orderly on the shelves), but it is also true of the people working there.
Monica, the store manager, is a bright star and her staff a constellation. She sheppards the group with direction, finesse, practicality and support possessed by few. She has fostered an excellent and professional team spirit and sense of involvement.
I see the sales team: Assistant Manager, Santo and salesmen Carlos and Kenny, all work seamlessly together; ushering customers to familiar and new items in the store; very helpful in answering questions and sharing information with customers. There is even a talent of languages between them, making international customers at ease to shop in a language familiar to them.
The long-​time shaving team members, Boris and Luda, are amazing. There is always a steady and faithful stream of customers who swear by their talents; call ahead for an appointment to get to see them. I had to give up my former barber when I met Luda; she takes care of me exceptionally well.
There is a real feeling of service, teamwork and comradery in this store.
It makes me want to write about them and say: the products, smells and personalities that fill this The Art of Shaving shop, make it more than just another store. It is a pleasant destination, showcasing the best that The Art of Shaving has to offer.

Love this spot! Usually came in before a wedding or an event that required a good shave if not i would come in twice a month regardless. I normally sit down with Luda and she is amazing from start to finish. If I’m not mistaken she is the best within the company. I’ve sat down with many at other Art of Shaving stores and this def beats all of them. Def ask about the royal shave and let her know if you have any skin irritation spots and things like that. She takes her time and she loves her clients.

Great services and staff!
My gf rewarded my overall warmth, sensitivity, and grace as a superior bf by treating me to a Christmas gift of an afternoon here. I’d never had a proper, professional shave. A truly excellent gift!
Zackary, the shave consultant, was friendly and knowledgeable. I arrived early and he killed the time by explaining all the different products available, the benefits of each, and how I would personally benefit from them. He knew his stuff and was quite a salesman, though not in a pushy, salesman-​y way. Or maybe I’m a sucker. Either way, he sold me on one of their fancy kits. The shaving experience has been infinitely better. The products yield a smoother, closer shave. No more bumps or burn from the grocery store stuff. I look like a proper gent and smell like sandalwood.
Felipe, the barber, was exacting. He gave me a nice, symmetrical trim that lends itself to any arrangement I wish, should I ever wish for my hair to be arranged. His shave was smooth and gentle. Not a single knick.
So why 3 stars? Well, it’s pricey so I can’t say it’s a spot that I’d return to frequently because of that. I reserve 4 or 5 stars for places I know I’ll be back regularly. Don’t get me wrong, I’d come here every month but it’s a bit cost prohibitive. But if you’re ever stuck on what to get me for a gift then this will work!

$ 55 for a shave! That’s my initial reaction.
However, after 45 minutes of having my face pampered and de-​haired smooth as a baby’s butt, nice once in a while. Reservations reccommended.

Boris has been cutting my hair for about 4 years. For a haircut in NY the price isn’t outrageous and Boris is a pro. He cuts it the way I want and is a pleasant man.
I also really like their brand of after shave balm.

Ask for Boris. He’s great. Had a great cut and shave this acternoon!

Being part Middle Eastern, my beard is something fierce and 99 times out of 100 my face will end up looking like Freddy Kruger following a straight edge job by a barber. But not by my man Boris at Art of Shaving! Dude went absolutely legend not cutting me once and even did my neck as a complimentary job.
Granted, the price is a bit on the high side, but if you want the best you’ve got to pay a premium. Such is life.

I have tried calling to make an appointment literally 7 times today. on my 8^th call right now. They do not pick up. How is anybody supposed to come in for a service?
I have bought make of their razors, creams, etc as gifts but now I’m getting VERY frustrated. Now I think I’ll be renewing my husband to John Allan’s. SO annoyed!

With multiple locations around the city there is no reason to not have your face kick ass smooth and clean shaven. Yeah, this is a manly man type of place. Nothing like getting a straight razor shave by an expert while sitting in a big comfy barber chair as you trust your life to someone with an incredibly sharp blade at your throat. Oh yeah!
Their shaving products are top notch, and while perusing through their retail area I have always found some terrific shaving care products for myself, or shaving kits to hand out as gifts. You can also buy gift cards here for a shave.
A shave here is not cheap, and will run $ 35-​$ 55 depending on the shave services you choose. A basic shave begins with a hot towel. Your face is covered with a protective layer of pre-​shave oil and lathered with hot shaving cream. Then the barber shaves with and the against the grain of your beard while applying another lather of cream. A cold towel is then applied to sooth the skin, and then after-​shave is applied. This is pampering and totally relaxing. Your face feels smooth, fresh, and exhilarated after this. If you can afford to splurge then it’s something to try.
If you are looking for a masculine type men’s experience, then one must surely enjoy the luxury of a professional shave at least once in life.

I have not had my face saved here but I have had my head shaved. I was worried at first because the idea of have a straight razor dragged across my head was somewhat daunting. Believe it or not it was actually a very relaxing experience and my head looked incredibly clean and smooth. Ask for Boris if you go,

Luxurious and high quality men shaving product.
Gift sets are great. I think every man deserves good shaving products.
I find clean shaven men attractive, confident & sexy (why hide your face and especially your lips?).

Long, long before I left NYC for Philly — I discovered this location of Art of Shaving whiole waiting for the Madison Avenue bus.
As a chick, I enjoyed browsing through the retail area — and looking at the vast selection of REAL badger brushes and shaving products.
The menu intrigued but, alas, at that time there was no man in my life worthy of such gifting.
Meanwhile — check out my review of the AOS in Philly.
GREAT source for gifts and they carried ZIRH back in the day. High end products fo sho!

Went to the Grand Central location where they don’t do shaving, so I can’t comment on that, but.
Writing the review because the guy working there was very helpful and polite without being annoying and it’s increasingly rare to have a good customer service experience these days.
I bought a $ 92 natural bristle brush for my beard. I am an asshole.

The Art of Shaving…
Because sometimes a young white guy needs to spend too much money to get his face shaved by an old white guy.
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Probably the best surprise gift I’ve ever received. This hirsute mofo who was tricked into growing a beard was simply given an address to show up at. Upon arrival, I was greeted by B***s, supposedly the best face barber in town. Upon sitting, he told me to rest my head back and go to sleep. I overheard a lot of Russian to his colleagues but it was still relaxing. B***s uses a blade to do all his handy work. At one point while shaving upwards he had his blade right near my Adam’s apple. Too close for comfort there buddy. I almost had a momentary lapse and clocked him but held myself back after I pictured what happens when you drop the soap. I digress. Note that warm shaving cream was generously applied before each shave.
Steps:
1. warm towel over face
2. shave downwards
3. warm towel over face
4. shave upwards
5. shave upwards again
6. rosewater aftershave
7. cold towel over face — to close pores
Total time: 30min.
Cost: Probably not cheap
Experience: Priceless!
My face felt smoother than a baby’s ass after this shave!
AWESOME!!! BEST GIFT EVER!!!
As usual, identities have been withheld to protect the innocent =)

I think this should be listed under products, but that is just me.
I have never had the straight razor shave that guys are talking about on here, but I can tell you as someone that has sensitive skin, the products are fantastic.
Ever sense I splurged on the shaving brush, my life has never been the same.
I almost look forward to shaving now.
If you are a man, go ahead, treat yourself to a shaving brush, cream, aftershave lotion and pre shave oil. Its one of the nicest things you will ever do for your face.

True story.
I always wanted to try a straight razor shave. I just never knew looking that good would hurt so bad.
Walked in, and was greeted by a big intimidating Russian man. It’s a little scary having something that sharp next to your neck when you aren’t in control. Don’t be phased, the guy is skilled.
The guy starts off by putting a hot towel on your face and then lathering up with heated shave foam. Once you are all good and worked up, he starts to shave. This part, piece of cake. It’s the next part that, in hindsight, got me. It’s the «against-​the-​grain» shave that he does. Now I, during my daily shave, do not go against the grain. Which in return, makes me a shaving wuss. After the shave, he put on aftershave and it burned, REALLY bad. As I screamed for mercy I thought, well, it’s old school, it’s supposed to burn, go back home and put on your fruity non-​burning stuff and deal with it later. So I walked out of the place with my face feeling like the backside of a 3 year old. Filled with confidence I got back home, put on my fruity non burning cream, and what the hell!!! It burned like an SOB!!! Something is wrong. Being late, I ran down to meet my friends for drinks and the look on their faces said it all. I had the equivalent of a major sunburn on my face. Smooth, yes. Red, yes. Hurt, damn right.
I recommend this place to all my non wuss friends. If you don’t shave against the grain and have sensitive skin, tell the guy before you get started to save you a bit of grief. Since my first torturing i have been back many times and love it.