GOOD
LOOKIN'
SOFTEN
MAP YOUR FACE
GO WITH THE GRAIN ( UNTIL YOU DON’T )
TAKE IT ALL OFF
December is demanding—late-night parties, high alcohol intake, and dry indoor heat leave skin depleted and mornings short. It’s tempting to try a fast shave, but this winter, leave speed to the professionals. “Three minutes of prep time saves fifteen minutes on your shave, and completely eliminates razor burn,” advises 12South shave master Nik Savage, who gives us his modern take on this daily necessity. Melanie Shelley, TRIM Classic Barber | Photography by Eli McFadden 102 102 / // // // // // // // // // // / / /////
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TRY: Proraso Pre-Shave, Nashville Knife Shop, $13; Jack Black Beard Lube, TRIM Classic Barber, $17; Merkur DE Razor, $25-$125; Gillette Fusion Power 5-Blade with Micro Pulse, $12; Jack Black Post Shave Cooling Gel, TRIM Classic Barber, $21; Geo F. Trumper Skin Food, Royalshave.com, $25.95
Haircuts, Grooming, Styling: Melanie Shelley Haircut, Shave, Tutorial: Nik Savage @ TRIM Classic Barber. The Face: Tanner Rollins @ AMAX.COM. Concept & Styling: Melanie Shelley @ TRIMNashville.com for MACS/AMAX
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