Beard balm and hair styling paste can sit beside each other at home, but they are not automatically interchangeable. Tell your barber which products you use and whether you sometimes use the same one on both areas. During a hot towel shave consultation, explain the finish you want around the facial hair you are keeping.
What to discuss with your barber
Ask which application steps belong to the beard and which belong to the hairstyle. Read the individual product directions rather than judging suitability only by texture or scent. You may decide that a simpler routine suits you better. The useful outcome is understanding each item's intended role, so you can maintain a familiar appearance without spreading products into areas where you did not intend them.
Plan your Sydney CBD appointment
Standalone facial shaving is AUD60. The Signature Grooming Course is AUD150, with a first-visit option at AUD120, and includes consultation, haircut, shampoo, hot towel, Japanese facial shaving, shoulder and neck massage, and styling. Please confirm the scope and current availability when booking.
Written by Ryunosuke Kano, HIROGINZA Sydney.
Visit HIROGINZA PREMIUM BARBER SYDNEY DYMOCKS at Suite 5, Level 1, Dymocks Building, 428 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. View current appointment availability and confirm your service.
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