How to do a hot towel shave without razor irritation

A hot towel shave can feel premium, but it can also go wrong fast if the prep is treated like decoration. I learned that the towel, lather, blade angle, and number of passes matter more than trying to make the shave look dramatic. When a client leaves with burning on the neck, they do not care how clean the setup looked. I start by checking the grain before the towel goes on, especially around th…