The Art of Shaving

Moved to arizona and not tempted to try going back lol

This is where you go to get a clean shave and where to go to get what you need for a clean shave. I bought a kit for some close shaves. The kit lasted for a year and it was the closest shave I have ever had. It didn’t leave bumps and lasted a while. Give it a shot.

Jamil was fantastic the whole sales team was great everyone knows how to treat the customer thank you very much

I love the Art of Shaving. I go here every 5 – 6 weeks for a cut from Jamil. I cannot say enough about how great Jamil is at what he does. He is truly the best barber in the Valley and i will follow him wherever he goes. You cannot go wrong with a cut from Jamil.

I’ve been coming to The AOS on the regular to see Jamil for about two months now and there’s not enough I can say about his skills! He listens to what I ask for and delivers every time! I use to only come every other month for Royal Shaves but now he takes care of everything in one stop. If you know what your looking for in a cut or shave Jamil will come through for you!

So now I’m a straight edge razor guy thanks to this awesome place! I went in for a free consult, not knowing how to really use a straight edge, and the professional barber took 20 minutes out of his time to help me out and give me some pointers… all free by the way. The sales people are really informative on the products and can help you get what you need, straight edge to your typical single blade razor, to shaving cream and after shave. But I would highly recommend you speak to the barber if he’s available. You won’t get any better information than from someone who is doing it daily already!

The Barber was a bit inexperienced in my view as he wacked off my rich growth after I specifically said I wanted to KEEP the fullness below my chin. I came into the store with a badass biker goatee and left with what looks like a prissy little cotton ball glued to my chin. While it’s very neat and balanced, it’s not what I wanted in terms of how much was removed. It will take about 4-​weeks to regain the v-​shaped length I once had below my chin area.
If you go there then I recommend that you DON’T allow the guy to turn the chair away from the mirror.
Old Softy: Overall, the results I received are BARELY worth 3-​stars as everyone there is polite and the store is well stocked with a nice presentation. They also gave me on a slight discount on the ‘store products’ but this doesn’t apply to services and that’s understandable. Because I was in the Christmas spirit I still gave the Barber a healthy tip but not because I really liked the cut.

First time at Art Of Shaving today. Jamil was spot on with both the haircut and straight shave. I highly recommend this location for your grooming needs and i suggest requesting Jamil.

I wish I could give AOS 5 stars but to do that I would have actually had the opportunity to enter the store, however, on a Saturday at noon there was a sign in the window that said will return in 15 minutes for an hour and a half. My suggestion to the AOS is to make sure you have enough coverage to man your store on a busy Saturday.

I decided to shave my head for the first time, so I did some internet research and found The Art of Shaving in the Scottsdale Fashion Mall. Yes it is pricey ($ 90 including tip for head shave and royal goatee shave), but I was willing to pop at least once for what appeared to be the best, and Erick, their master barber, filled the bill. I spent an hour in the chair with Erick shaving every surface of my head twice, trimming nearly every follicle individually to shape a perfect goatee, the best it has ever looked. The «royal» treatment also included a mud facial, rose water eye pads, kind of embarrassing to do with my girlfriend watching, but my skin has never looked better. Prior to going in, I had just let my hair and beard grow into mountain-​man mode, and I knew I wanted it groomed differently, but wasn’t really sure what I wanted. Other barbers when faced with mountain man have never really been confident enough to create a look, and I am not one to look through magazines trying to identify the perfect goatee for me. I was glad to find someone (a «master» barber wearing a black tie) who knew exactly what to do, and in the end, he left my goatee longer and well shaped, which I really liked.

You just don’t see this level of customer service much anymore. Jimmy the store manager accidently charged me full price for something he previously offered me a discount for. He chased me down in the mall to make it right. His integrity has made me a customer for life.

I’ve searched for a great place to get my hair cut in my neighborhood and I finally found it. The barbershop at The Art of Shaving at Fashion Square is fantastic. Eric, the only barber in the place as far as I know is a pro, knows his trade and is damned good at it. I don’t get to go as much as I would like, but each time I do get to go, I leave with a great haircut. The staff working the store is always friendly as well. I recommend this place highly!

Being wasteful has never been so rewarding.
Had I not been wasting time at the mall before a show just down the road, I may have never decided to check this place out. Today, I was introduced to shaving oil — not cream, oil. Use this oil pre-​shave and you’ll be spared from those annoying red spots, ingrown hairs, bumps, and cuts. No more blotting patches of toilet paper on your neck before your day at the office. For all you electric shavers out there, they’ve got you covered too with a separate line of products.
Ten minutes in this store has turned me into a believer. Now I want to have the entire line of oil, lotions, and after shaves available from The Art of Shaving. The salesman was polite and answered most of my questions about their products. I sure am glad I decided to let him demonstrate their product, I doubt I would even have considered trying them out otherwise.
Unprepared to spend the $ 25 per product at the time, he handed me a few samples to try out after I got home. I do have to say that after giving them a go for myself, I’m definitely hooked. Now I’m saving all my nickels and dimes until I can scrape enough of them together to get the complete shaving set which includes the pre-​shave oil, the shaving cream, the after shave lotion, and a new shaving brush.
If you’ve not tried them before, swing by, get yourself a demonstration, ask for a sample pack, try it out for yourself and you’ll be hooked like I am.
Happy Unilocaling Phoenix — It’s time to look like a well groomed man!

I bought my dad a shaving sample kit for Christmas fom here. It comes with shaving oil, shaving cream, a brush to apply it to your face, and after shave lotion. I was impressed by the quality and décor of the store. The sales people did try to do their job and sell, but were not very pushy which I really appreciate.
I would probably give it a five star rating if I actually used their products. I recommend shopping here and I’m sure my dad will like the gift I picked out for him. My guess is he will be a new customer here.

I’ve heard about this place from some friends so I decided to check it out. I was greeted by a very nice employee named Robert. He was very knowledgeable and helpful, demonstrating the use of their shaving products. He gave me a free sample but I ended up buying the Lavender starter kit anyways and Intend to go back and drop the $ 100+ for one of the full size kits.
The custom razors were very nice as well as the badger brushes and other grooming items. While everything was very nice, it was also very expensive. It would be hard to justify spending $ 160 on a razor with a custom nickle plated handle of $ 230 for a wood handled straight blade. However I would definitely want something from this place in the future and I can already think of a few friends that would love a gift from The art of shaving.
I also was shown their in house barber shop where they have master barbers on staff to provide custom shaves and additional services. Unfortunately their barber was out for a few weeks according to Robert.
I used my starter kit later that evening and was very pleased with the results! My skin was smooth and there was absolutely no irritation from the products or razor burn. My girlfriend made several comments about how great it looked.
I would recommend checking this place for all proud beard owners.

One of the perks to being an only child, is «me» time. There is something special about having time to yourself, when the only obligation you have is to check in on Unilocal,leave a quick tip, and grab a lemonade from the mall because it is 109 degrees outside.
Yesterday was that day. I had stumbled across The Art of Shaving. I’ve been in their stores in other cities before. Of course I have… because if you look at any of my pictures, you will realize a couple things: 1. I’m vain. 2. I’m hairless.
As soon as you step foot into this store, you are in a true gentleman’s club. Not the kind that will take all your dollar bills. You won’t make it rain here.
This is the ultimate shaving store. Soaps, creams, blades, razors, balms, brushes, and mugs. You name it, they have it.
The staff knows what they are talking about. I explained to them that I have a very old safety razor and a brush. Both were passed down by my Grandfather who passed away when I was a teenager.
They didn’t pressure me into buying ANYTHING, although I did end up leaving with some shaving cream. They even gave me a proper demo on how to use it properly with my brush. I’ve been used to shaving soaps and the usual aerosol creams… so the little tutorial was nice.
Also, there is a master barber in the back of the house that does straight razor shaves, haircuts, and men’s facials.
Remember earlier when I said that «me» time is a perk? This is the best place to spend it if you are a dude.
If you are a woman, buy your man, or your man-​friend a gift from here. This place is simply amazing.
One last warning. The store is pricey. but worth every single penny.

When an individual adds the word ‘Master’ to their title, I envision someone who has trained in an isolated mountain compound for decades, mastering techniques long lost to the masses.
The Art of Shaving is no exception.
I was wandering through the hell that is Scottsdale Fashion during the holiday season when I saw a new shop, The Art of Shaving. In need of a haircut I walked in.
The front of the house is a retail shop with a vast selection of razors and shaving accessories. Be warned, nothing in this shop would be considered a bargain.
After a short conversation I found that the Master Barber was free for a walk in client. I was led to the back of the shop and…
…Was promptly transported into old-​timey barber heaven. Imagine your ideal barber shop from a bygone era and that’s what you get.
The Master Barber was friendly and skilled. He took his time to shave my head and I will freely admit he did a better job than anyone ever has. Next, the straight razor shave.
What an experience. The hot towel, the pre-​shave oil face rub, all of it. I challenge anyone to find a more relaxing situation involving a razor at your neck. The barber had a deft hand and worked with skill born of years of practice.
The whole affair took over an hour and I walked out feeling like a new man. Never again, I thought, would I be able to go to the corner shop for a haircut. Then I got the bill. Ah, I thought, the corner barbershop is for me.
The shop is amazing, the Master Barbers are truly skilled and the experience is great. The price, however, makes this a special occasion type thing rather than a weekly occurrence.
If you want to treat yourself to the manly version of a day at the spa go to the Art of Shaving. If you want a haircut go elsewhere and save a big chunk o’ cash.