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The extended, premium version of our hot towel shave, for when you want the full experience.
Why Choose Deja Vu Barbershop For The Royal Shave
The Royal Shave takes our classic hot towel shave and extends every step. More time with warm towels, a longer prep and lather process, and a more thorough straight razor finish. This is the treatment for clients who want to fully unwind, not just get a shave. Add a beard trim for the complete grooming session.
What You Get
- Extended hot towel treatment, applied multiple times
- Shave oil and rich, protective lather
- A slow, thorough straight razor shave
- Soothing aftershave balm and finishing touches
- Approximately 45 minutes, walk in anytime
Royal Shave vs. Hot Towel Shave
- Hot Towel Shave, $35, our classic straight razor shave with a hot towel finish, about 30 minutes
- Royal Shave, $50, the extended, premium version with additional hot towel steps, about 45 minutes
Murray Hill Barbershop Questions, Answered
The Royal Shave is our extended, premium version of the classic hot towel shave. It includes additional hot towel applications, a longer prep and lather process, and a more thorough straight razor finish.
The Hot Towel Shave ($35) is our classic straight razor shave, about 30 minutes. The Royal Shave ($50) extends that treatment with extra hot towel steps and a longer, more thorough session.
Plan for approximately 45 minutes for the full Royal Shave experience.
You can walk in at Deja Vu Barbershop any open day, or book ahead online at Setmore.
Yes. The Royal Treatment package pairs the Royal Shave with a beard trim for $60.
Yes, a soothing aftershave balm finishes every shave.
Deja Vu Barbershop is on E 34th Street in Murray Hill, steps from Grand Central. Browse the full service menu, ask about our Royal Treatment package, or walk in and call (212) 576-1062 to book your chair.
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