Phil Weaver has lived in and around Sidmouth all his life and respects the power of the sea and so has chosen Sidmouth Lifeboat as his charity for the year. Phil tells a great story that demonstrates this… 20 years ago Phil had a small fishing boat he enjoyed launching from The Ham and bobbing …
Most important that your aftershave and colognes DON’T contain alcohol The alcohol dries the skin out and causes potential damage, ruining all that good work you’ve just done! If you really must, it is essential that you moisturise first to protect the skin otherwise the alcohol will dry the skin, making it flaky! Do pop …
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After your shave make sure you close the pores properly… Post shave, it’s important to close up those skin pores to prevent muck and grime getting in and giving you spots and black heads. Rinse your face “properly” with warm water and then, if possible, apply a cold towel to close those clean healthy pores. …
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Whatever razor you use for shaving the most important thing is to GO WITH THE GRAIN of your beard. If you want to avoid black heads and razor rash then make sure you shave with the grain with your cut throat or safety razor. You really don’t want to push any soap, dead sin, oil …
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Phil Weaver, Cut throat barber, talking soap, cream, mouse or gel for lubricating your razor? Use small circular sweeps with your shaving brush and ensure you cover the whole shaving area. If you have sensitive skin then make sure you opt for the best product for your skin. And if you have quite a bit …
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If you have sensitive skin then Phil Weaver recommends Truefitt & Hill’s No.10 range of products… Product information gathered from their website… NO. 10 FINEST SHAVING CREAM No.10 Finest Shaving Cream is enriched with Willow Bark, Borage Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil and Olive Oil to provide optimum results. It delivers a luxurious …
Phil Weaver, Cut throat barber, recommends exfoliating twice a week for the perfect shave and healthier skin. Use a face scrub with a wheat germ or walnut germ component for the best results. At other times use a alcohol or sulphate free soap to keep your skin in top shape. Shaving with a dirty face …
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Phil Weaver, the Cut Throat Barber on Church Street, Sidmouth only uses the best products he’s tried and tested over the years. Proraso products do not contain any ingredients of animal origin. The only exceptions are The Shaving Brush that is made of natural bristles and the Moustache Wax that contains beeswax. Proraso began with …
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There are many different styles of shaving brushes ranges from a few pounds to over £600! We stock badger shaving bushes, black badger shaving brushes, boar bristle shaving brushes, synthetic shaving brushes, horses tail shaving brushes but my favourite is the Silvertip badger shaving brush. The reason for this is the lather it creates… fine …
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After some fun years offering wet shaves and hair cuts to revellers and celebrities across the UK’s festival scene I decided to slow the pace down and set up a barbers in Sidmouth. I pride myself on ensuring that each person gets the time and shave they wish for and deserve. Each shave is specific …