The Art of Shaving

I got a gift card from a friend of mine for this place so I decided to use it today right before I go on vacation.
This is old school Italian Mafia style shaving! I loved it! I got the Royal Shave today. It wasn’t just the single blade shave only. You get the heated towel wrap, lotion, aftershave treatment, everything. The whole process took about 45 minutes. Wayne did an excellent job for me! He was also sharply dressed. I wish I could keep my face like this forever. Very nice. I have to make this more of a regular thing.
The front staff was also very friendly. I was there a bit early and we had fun just chatting it up until my appointment time arrived.
Yes, it’s a bit pricey in here, but I think every man should try this at least once.
Quick Shout Out: Thank you A.K. I would have never tried this place if it weren’t for your gift card!

There are certain things that every man must start taking seriously. If nothing else, it should of course be his grooming. As a reformed greaser, for me of course it is my sweet-​arse pompadore, man!
I have been at a loss for over a year for a barber that not only understands how important my hair is to me. Yet, they must also have the talent to realize my necessity. Art of Shaving has taken me in and cradled my lustrous head of black (& now sparsely grey?!) hair back to it’s former glory.
Bridget is definitely a master barber. She has the hands of a scissor Da Vinci. She took the faults of my prior barbers disaster and sheared & crafted my pomp exactly how world famous Donny Hawlywood in Costa Mesa used to. I like my fade high and tight with the top extremely tapered down from 4″ up front to .5″ down to the back. She made it so. She is the bee’s knees!
The shop itself is set up for the distinguished gent’. Think mansion library with top tier grooming products in place of books. I can see that many shotgun wedding grooms must be well taken care of in this casino mall strip shop. The staff is very welcoming here and not pretentious like the other The Art of Shaving locations.
I have received The Art of Shaving products for my beard & groom since I’ve become a daddy. They are all classic and classy from the luxurious straight razors to the genuine badger shaving cream brushes. The creams, lotions and oils are made with natural traditional scents like patchouli and lavender. I’m a Bay Rum kinda guy myself.
You will spend a pretty penny for all this luxury. Not that you aren’t worth it, though. I was able to get a peep at a Royal Shave during my cut. Wow! That looks like the next level for me. I couldn’t be happier with this experience! My head has found it’s home.

I had the pleasure of meeting Sarah on a slow day. She was both very patient and knowledgeable. I will be taking her advice on some techniques.

The art of shaving at Mandalay Bay is the absolute best place to get a great haircut and straight razor shave in Las Vegas! I’ve been a bi-​weekly regular here for 5+ years and wouldn’t dream of going elsewhere! Bridget, Gretyl, Jack and Tammy are truly amazing master barbers!!! I am treated like royalty every visit and I am never ever dissapointed with Any services I receive. Their product line is simply the best feeling, most aromatic, and longest lasting shaving products I have ever used! Thanks guys for making this my go-​to stop when it comes to my grooming needs!

Had to try this place out. Been wanting a professional shave for the longest and I have to say it was worth every penny. Bridget did an excellent job. Def ask for her

Turned in a gift certficiate for a Royal Shave & Haircut.
Even the Art of Shaving where it was purchased said Bridget Varney at Mandalay Bay was the best!
Bridget was talented, funny, smart & an absolute pro. That goes for the entire staff as well. Appointment was right on time!
Had my first straight razor shave, a great haircut, relaxed old school environment & conversation! Went by way too quickly. Bridget is the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart of Barbers.
Looking forward to next time and loved smelling like sandalwood all day.
Stuart B.

Bridgettte, did a wonderful job on my husband’s haircut and shave! We highly suggest visiting her.

As a treat I bought my husband a shave here. I called to book his appointment and the receptionist was very friendly, had no issues booking. I booked the royal shave for him. Now we arrived for his appointment and he was taken in back. About 30 minutes later he came out. I asked him how it was and he said it was just ok. The attendant who performed the shave as he put it was not very friendly and rushed the process. And he felt this because another man was there in back when my husband arrived and was getting the very same service and he was still in the chair when my husband was leaving. He also knicked him in three spots on his face, and for a shave with a straight razor it should have been a close smooth shave and he had rough patches when he was done. Now we did purchase shaving products for him and yes they are very very pricey but my husband loves them. He always had issues getting a good shave at home, and has used countless razors and products but nothing ever worked. And he always had rough spots and irritation after. But with the products we bought he always gets a close shave now and has no more skin irritation. So i give two stars because the products are amazing but the shave was bad. Not worth the 55 bucks. And my husband said he would not return.

Been to many, this one is the best! Grethel did the best Royal Shave I’ve ever had. Hard to find a place that does a good beard trim, but throw in a straight blade and head massage = Heaven. I’ll be back.

Awesome shave and hair cut by Grethel. Like many before me mentioned, a must go to when youre staying at mandalay bay or delano.

Made my reservation and was taken care of right on time. Jack was very knowledgable and made me feel relaxed. Great upfront staff as well. All around fantastic shave!

When I’m in Vegas and if time permits I will always try to schedule a Royal Shave. Men don’t have as many «pampering» options as women do but this is one of those guilty pleasure I think every dude should try at least once. It’s super relaxing like when you get your hair shampooed at a salon. The service is always friendly and I’ve never been disappointed with the final product.

HORRIBLE customer service. I went in and had excellent customer service once and amond the worst I have ever had the second time. Unfortunately, the secodn time is when I went in to buy. I had some questions because

I came into town with a beard and am leaving without it. Very clean, relaxing environment. The staff up front was very friendly and helpful. When I went inside with Jack Burton, I was spoiled. Hot towels, pre shave oils, hot lather, sharp shave, rose water after shave. It was a real treat. I left refreshed and have a new look. Couldn’t ask for more. I’m hoping to go back before I leave town. Thank you so much for the shave.

Was a lil worried walking into it because when you first walk in it is a large store front thought I was in the wrong place. Then I checked in at the front desk and everyone was very nice and prompt. They were 10 mins late but that’s no big deal because I thought I was going to be 10 mins late myself… Got to the chair and it was def a great shave I got the royal shave I forgot the mans name but he did a great job the only knock was it was 55 $ it was more like a 35 $ shave but hey it is vegas lol

An absolutely incredible experience. My appointment was with Joseph. He told me he was 72 and originally from Sicily and he’s been a barber since he was 13 years old. I could tell he takes great pride in his life’s work. I can’t say enough about the professionalism and atmosphere and I will definitely be back.

I brought the BF here for his birthday. I called about a week in advance and made an appointment. You will have better luck getting in if you have an appointment. I booked him the Royal Shave and Haircut.
He was lucky to get Bridget as his Master Barber. Wow– She is amazing and gave the BF the best shave and haircut I think he has ever had. He was in there for about an hour and a half. They have a small sitting area in the back where you can wait.
The girls that work in this shop are awesome. They are so friendly and we chatted the entire time. I was also happy to see how many regulars stopped in just to say hi. People really seem to love this place.
I can say that the BF was very pleased and we will be back for sure. By the way – the shave last so much longer than when you shave on your own. The BF didn’t have to shave for at least a week after this. His skin was amazing. Thanks Bridget!

By far the best barber shave I’ve ever had, in terms of customer service and quality work has been here at Art of Shaving at the Mandalay.
Ask for Joe he’s 70ish years young and an ARTIST. Great service, Great attention to detail, Great pace. The man is a 10+. He wasn’t working during my last visit and I ended up going to the A o S at the Venetian, also very very good, but not quite Joe.
To quote the poet Stan Lee excelsior!!!

Every man should check this place out if your visiting Mandalay Place. This place may be expensive, but just like everything in life… you get what you pay for.
At first I was interested in adding the badger brush to my morning shave routine because I hate getting shaving cream all my hands. I walked in and felt very welcomed. A lady helped me and explained all the products they offered and everything about badger brushes. I was only planning on maybe getting a badger brush but I fell in love with the scents. The sandlewood is amazing and smells more like a real shave cream that the gillette pro sport crap. I bought the starter pack for $ 25 that includes the pre-​shave, shave cream, brush and after shave balm and a $ 25 coupon for the larger set. Since then I bought the larger set and always come back to try the different scents. Someday I’m going to save up for the fine tipped badger brush!

Ya, I join the cult. I have all their products. And here is another chain in the Vegas area, this time in Mandalay Place. Compared to a Gillete Foamy, you will pay much higher for the cost of shaving products. But then again, you get a much higher quality product. Once you go there, you will realize that they are worth it. So, join the cult.