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May 27, 2005
Be a gentleman, get a shave
There is a lot more to shaving than lathering the face with cream and then manipulating a razor in an up and down motion.
In fact, if done properly, the act of shaving can be an artform.
"You have two movements: you have the forehand, and you have the backhand -- which is by far the most difficult. In the end, it is really all in the wrist," Ron Salzano, owner of Mariemont Barber Shop, said.
Salzano has been cutting hair for 30 years. When he started, it was custom for men to come in and get a shave. Nowadays, with the hustle and bustle of society and everyone always in a hurry, very few men go to barber shops around the country and get shaved.
He wants to re-invent the now old-fashioned ritual. Salzano is offering shaves, facials and scalp massages to men who want to experience the treatment.
"The main thing in getting a shave, facial and scalp massage is that it's relaxing. It's a good way to spoil yourself.
"I have one customer who comes in for a shave because he wants to sit down and zone out," Salzano said. "He sits down, lays back and he is in another world."
The art behind a good shave is knowing how to work the angles.
A man's numerous facial contours means being able to apply the straight-edge razor at various degrees.
Everything is an angle, according to Salzano, so he must hold the razor differently according to the location on the face.
"And, everyone's beard is different, so you must have fine-tuned skills," Salzano said.
Men can receive the Business Man's Special, which is the shave, facial and scalp massage for $16. Customers may also buy gift certificates for friends.
"This is a good idea if you want to get a present for someone ... or even if you want to treat yourself," he said, adding the a shave and facial generally take between 45 minutes and one-hour to complete.
For more information, visit the barber shop at 6880 Wooster Pike or call 271-7676 to make an appointment.
Posted by johnston at May 27, 2005 10:34 AM
