St James area of London

The St James area in the west end of London is synonymous with the British aristocracy and Gentleman’s Clubs, and Pall Mall Barbers has been associated with the area since 1896.

In fact, the street Pall Mall is still the home of many private members clubs like the RAC Club, the Army and Navy Club, the Carlton Club and the Reform Club. Plus many more around St James’s Square, St James’s Street and Piccadilly.  With so many well groomed, professional men in the area, it was only natural that a men’s barber shop should thrive in St James.

In the “City of  Westminster”, this very historic area of Central London is full of beautiful architecture where some very prestigious international firms have their head offices. St James is also within walking distance of some of the capital’s most famous landmarks like Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. It’s even home to some of London’s most beautiful parks like St James’s Park and Green Park. So it’s naturally a very busy area with business people, tourists and day trippers to London, making St James definitely one of our favourite areas of London.

The Trafalgar Square branch of Pall Ball Barbers is within easy reach of all these famous sights, plus close to several tube stations like Leicester Square, Charing Cross and Piccadilly Circus. So if you work in the St James area or are just visiting and any barber services like a luxury wet shave, men’s haircut or any type of men’s shaving products and hair styling products, why not drop by our barber shop and see how we can help. You can also Barber shop appointments in St James area of Londonbook appointments online or order any of shaving and hair products we sell in store.

We look forward to seeing you when you next need a barber in St James.

Men's Shaving

Who would Adam and Eve it? Our men’s shaving services have been included in Esquire’s Style Guide as something to buy this week.

And who are we to argue?  It’s always very flattering when our staff and our services are recognised and recommended, especially when it’s by one of the most stylish and respected men’s magazines around.  So, thanks guys.

And as the popularity of beards seems to be waning, maybe it’s time to treat yourself to a professional men’s shaving appointment at Pall Mall Barbers? You’ll be in very capable hands with any of our experienced barbers and with one of our luxury wet shaves, you’ll be getting the best shave in the business.  Your skin will be cleaned and steamed with hot towels and an invigorating facial scrub and then you’ll be treated to the luxury range of Pall Mall Barbers eponymous men's shaving products featuring sandalwood and clove and include a pre shave scrub, shaving cream and post shave balm.

If you’ve never had a professional wet shave before, it’s part pampering and part grooming.  You’ll experience the closest shave possible, have the smoothest skin and leave feeling relaxing and refreshed.  As far as men’s shaving goes, it doesn’t get any better than this.

We’ve got three barber shops now in Central London and you can book your men’s shaving appointment online or give us a ring.  And if you’d like to try any of our men’s shaving products, these can be bought online or in store too.

Shaving tips and tricks

Looking for some shaving tips and tricks to improve the quality and comfort of your daily shave? Then look no further.

At Pall Mall Barbers we are known as the shaving experts.  Our barbers are some of the best in the business, which is why their opinion and expertise is always sought by media companies looking for an expert’s view.

Latest to be featured is Erin Wentworth, Manager of our Trafalgar Square barber shop in central London.  She’s an industry leader in the art of wet shaving and beard shaping, so you can’t really get any better when needing some shaving tips and tricks.

As the guest blogger of Professional Hairdresser’s “The Grooming Diaries”  she shares some of her knowledge and skill as she guides you through each step of a luxury wet shave.

You can read the full article on The Grooming Diairies and if you fancy having a personal shaving lesson with the lady herself, you can book one at our flagship store via the online booking system. You’ll learn a whole range of shaving tips and tricks from someone recognised as at the very top of her game.  We’ve also got gift vouchers for luxury wet shave and shaving lessons too, so they make great gifts for someone too.

On our YouTube Channel, there are quite a few shaving videos where you can see Erin in action, demonstrating some of her renown skills. Whether that’s how to use shaving products like the Pall Mall Barbers unique 3 Step Shaving System, shaping a beard with beard oil or  how to apply moustache wax.

Valentine Gift Ideas for Him

It’s that time of year again and are your struggling for some valentine gift ideas for him?

Whether your man is a sharp dressed dapper chap, clean shaven and slicked hair or he favours a more laid back, rugged appearance with tussled hair and a full bushy beard….  we’ve got some great valentine gift ideas for him.

Why not treat him to something from the unique Pall Mall Barbers 3 Step Shaving System?  Developed by our professional barbers, these products use the best quality ingredients and more importantly, really work.  We have a pre shave scrub, a shaving cream and a post shave balm. All scented with the distinctive and masculine fragrance of sandalwood and clove and can be bought individually as well as in a set.

Or if this Pall Mall Barbers signature scent is one you know he’ll love, then maybe our Cologne would be one of the best Valentine Gift Ideas for him?  It’s in a beautiful glass bottle so probably one he’ll leave out on display too.

Maybe you just want your man to enjoy a bit of old fashioned pampering?  Some of the best Valentine gift ideas for him include a Pall Mall Barbers gift voucher – we’ve got a great choice including a luxury wet shave, a shaving lesson or a shave and haircut session.

Two of the most popular products we sell are Beard Oil and Moustache Wax, both would make great Valentine gift ideas for him. They’re moisturising to nourish his facial hair and his skin underneath and are the perfect way to tame his facial hair and style it into shape.   Even the website So Feminine thinks the moustache wax would make a great Valentines gift too and have featured it this month with the heading Valentine gift ideas for him; what your man really wants.

Whatever you choose to get the man in your life, we hope that we’ve inspired you with some of our Valentine gift ideas for him.  And that he’s suitably delighted when he opens  it on February 14th….. and naturally, he gets you something equally impressive too!

 

Luxury Wet Shave

A luxury wet shave by a professional barber is the height of pampering for most men. Especially those who appreciate the skill required as an open blade glides across your skin. Plus, it’s the ultimate shaving experience – giving you the best shave you’ll ever have.

At Pall Mall Barbers, we have been shaving the men of London at our barbers shops for over 100 years.  Our barbers are some of the most respected and experienced in the capital – you’ll often see them on TV or quoted in the press when a shaving expert’s view is needed.

So if you book in for a luxury wet shave you know you’ll be in good hands.

The first step would be to remove any dead skin cells and rough patches of skin by using an exfoliator. Specially designed for men, this prepare your skin and ensures you’ll get a smoother finish.  Next, to relax you and open up the pores we’ll place some hot wet towels over your face for a few minutes.  As you sit back, eyes closed and start to enjoy the experience we begin preparing for the next step which is working up a thick creamy lather of shaving cream with one of our badgers hair shaving brushes.

Once the hot towels have been removed, we’ll rub some shaving oil onto your face and then start to apply the shaving cream using the shaving brush in small circular motions.  This encourages the bristles on your face to stand up which is helped by your pores having been opened by the hot towels.

Then the real skill of the luxury wet shave can begin.  It can be quite scary the first time you have a sharp blade held against your skin, so it’s reassuring to know that the barbers at Pall Mall Barbers are the best in the business. Using short, firm strokes on your skin, the blade won’t tug at hairs or pull against your face, so it’s unlikely to cause any irritation, no matter how sensitive your skin is.

When your traditional wet shave experience is finished, your skin will be cleaned and a moisturising balm applied to hydrate and smooth the skin.

The first thing most men do when they’ve had a luxury wet shave, is to put their hand up to their face and feel their skin. It’s great to see their reactions – they often can’t quite believe how amazingly soft and smooth it feels.

Why not treat yourself to one, you can book a Pall Mall Barbers traditional wet shave online or if you want to get a really nice gift for someone else, get them a luxury wet shave gift voucher so they can come into one of our Central London barber shops at their convenience?

Double Edged Razor

Double edged razors are really popular with men you prefer a traditional shaving routine, rather than using an electric version.

One reason for their popularity is that the blades they use are much cheaper than those used by Mach 3 (or 4 or 5!) razors.

They're also very easy to use.  When you need to replace the blade on your double edged razor, you simply unscrew the top, remove the top and then take out the blade - they can still be sharp enough to cut your finger, so be careful.

Unwrap your new blade and slip over the screw, replace the top of the double edged razor and screw the handle firmly back in place.  That's it! It takes seconds.

At Pall Mall Barbers in London, we've been doing professional wet shaves since 1896 so we really are the shaving experts.  We've got loads of great tips and shaving advice, and if you use a double edged razor we can help share that knowledge so that you get the smoothest, closest shave possible.

We always recommend that if you use a double edged razor, you shave with it at a 45 degree angle and go down your face slowly.

Double edged razors are great for sensitive skin and are less likely to give your skin any irritation because there is only one blade touching it.  They are also really good if you want sharp lines on your designer stubble as they can get closer to the edge.

If you want to see one of our barbers demonstrating the double edged razor watch this video on the Pall Mall Barbers YouTube channel.

Mens Hair Styling Products

There are so many hair styling products for men on the market, how do you know which one to use?

There are so many mens hair styling products, how do you know which one to use?

The best way, is to ask an expect. Like one of the barbers at our very own Pall Mall Barbers shops in Central London.  With their collective experience of cutting and styling men’s hair, they’ll know exactly which of their mens hair styling products to use to get the look that you want.

One thing we often find, is that men like to stick to what they know.  Whether that’s the hairstyle they’ve sported for years, or the products they’ve been using.  Have a chat to your barber next time you’re in and you’ll be surprised to learn that you could get a better result or finish to your hair, with something other than the hair styling product you’ve relied on for so long.

Our range of mens hair styling products has been developed over many years using the finest ingredients – ones that really work, and also smell great. And we’ve tried and tested them with the people that matter – our customers, to make sure that they definitely do what they say on the tin.

Whether you want a smooth slicked back look, like that of those Mad Men Don Draper and Peter Campbell, or maybe you prefer a more rugged, casual and messy style like Prince Harry likes to sport, then we’ll have just the right hair styling products for you.

Your barber will advise you and show how to use the product properly – we always suggest that you use a little bit first, warm it between your hands and then apply it. We’ve even created a load of videos to give you advice  on how to use them if you can’t call into our barber shops. Why not head over to the Pall Mall Barbers YouTube Channel and have a look.

Check out the full range of mens hair styling products, watch a few of the videos and then go ahead and order them online too.  What could be easier?

Shampoo for Men

Is shampoo for men really better than using just any old shampoo?

In our opinion, we would say yes, definitely.

 Pall Mall Barbers have been around a very long time - since 1896 in fact! So we have loads of experience in cutting men's hair and which products to use, and that includes shampoo for men - that means we really know what we're talking about.

We've even developed our own shampoo for men to apply all that knowledge and experience to produce a great product using the best ingredients to give men's hair the best treatment and to get it in the most amazing condition possible,

Using a shampoo for men that has been designed specifically for the needs to men is really the best type of shampoo to use.  Men's hair is different to womens, so a shampoo for men will make a difference to your hair.  Even more so if you use a shampoo that is then tailored to your particular hair type - like dry or oil..

At Pall Mall Barbers, we have developed two types of shampoo for men - one with Argan Oil and one with Tea Tree Oil.  But which is best for you? The Argan Oil one that is great for drier hair and one with Tea Tree Oil that is more suited to guys with a slightly greasier scalp or hair.

Pall Mall Barbers Argan Oil shampoo for men is a luxurious and powerful Argan enriched conditioner for vitality and lustre. This shampoo for men is recommended to be used on a daily basis and it was designed especially to improve shine and strength of the hair.

The main ingredient is Argan Oil that is rich in Vitamin E and comes from a natural plant oil produced from the kernels of the Argan tree that is endemic to Morocco. T

With Pall Mall Barbers Luxury Tea Tree shampoo for men you can benefit from the soothing properties of tea tree and eucalyptus oils. Ideal for itchy and flaking scalps, but also suitable for all hair types.

Both shampoo for men come in 250ml pump dispensers and are available online on Pall Mall Barbers men's shampoo and conditioners  page or in any of our Central London barbers shops.

Beard Advice

Beard advice.... you can never have too much.  Everyone's facial hair grows differently, looks different and will need to be styled differently so any beard advice or tips tend to be fairly generic.  Read them all and then take the bits that apply to you - that's what we'd suggest.

This article is the New York Times is full of beard advice and how to tame yours.  There are various products like beard oil, balm and cleanser mentioned for general beard maintenance. But if you're looking for a great all round product to keep your beard in great condition and great shape, then you can't go far wrong with Pall Mall Barbers Beard Oil.

Scented with the masculine and luxurious sandalwood and clove, this beard oil not only conditions the hairs on your face but also the skin underneath it.

One common complaint we hear from men as they start to grown their beards, is how itchy it can get. It can become really annoying, so much so that some men just decide to shave it off again. But our beard advice would be to use conditioner on it. Just as you shampoo and condition your hair, do your beard at the same time.  It will soften the hair so that it doesn't feel so scratchy.  And remember, the itchy phase does pass!

At our barber shops in Central London, we offer a range of beard maintenance services - beard trims, beard shaping and cutting in.  We can also offer loads of beard advice on the best way to care for your beard.  Why not book an appointment with one of our beard experts! You can book it online.  Not only will they get your beard looking in the best shape possible but they'll share their beard advice and tips with you that are tailored to your particular facial hair type and the look you're going for.

We've now got 3 barber shops in London and have extended opening hours, so pick a location and a time to suit yourself.

Hair Conditioner for Men

Is hair conditioner for men really worth using?

That's a question we get asked a lot.  And our answer is always yes.

As experts in men's hair and men's hairdressing, we know what we're talking about. At Pall Mall Barbers, we are one of the oldest and most respected barber shops in Central London. We have been cutting and styling mens hair for a very long time - in fact, our barber shops have been around since 1896. So if there is one thing we know a lot about, it's definitely men's hair! That's why we developed our own range of hair conditioner for men because we wanted to apply that expertise and create the very best products we could.

If you do use a conditioner, you may well just be using whatever your partner does. We know how easy it is to  grab the bottle in the shower without giving it much consideration. But honestly, if you use a hair conditioner for men that has been developed specifically for the needs of men's hair and for your particular hair type, you really will see the difference. That's why we always advise our customers to use a hair conditioner for men.

At Pall Mall Barbers, we have spent years developing our own men's shampoos and conditioners. We have an Argan Oil one that is great for drier hair and one with Tea Tree Oil that is more suited to guys with a slightly greasier scalp or hair.

So which hair conditioner for men would be best for you?

Pall Mall Barbers Argan Oil Hair Conditioner for men is a luxurious and powerful Argan enriched conditioner for vitality and lustre. This conditioner is recommended to be used on a daily basis and it was designed especially to improve shine and strength of the hair.

The main ingredient is Argan Oil that is rich in Vitamin E and comes from a natural plant oil produced from the kernels of the Argan tree that is endemic to Morocco. To use our Argan Oil hair conditioner for men after washing, apply a small amount to your wet hair. Apply from root to tip. Rinse. For an intensive conditioning leave in for up to 5 minutes before rinsing.

With Pall Mall Barbers Luxury Tea Tree Hair Conditioner for men you can benefit from the soothing properties of tea tree and eucalyptus oils. Ideal for itchy and flaking scalps, but also suitable for all hair types.

To use Tea Tree hair conditioner for men after washing, apply a small amount to your wet hair. Apple from root to tip. Rinse. For an intensive conditioning leave it for up to 2 minutes before rinsing. .

Both hair conditioners for men come in 250ml pump dispensers and are available online on Pall Mall Barbers men's shampoo and conditioners  page or in any of our Central London barbers shops.

Men's Conditioner

We often get asked, is it really necessary for men to use conditioner?

Well, yes. In our opinion, it is. And as experts in men's hair and men's hairdressing, we know what we're talking about.  At Pall Mall Barbers, we are one of the oldest and most respected barber shops in Central London.  We have been cutting and styling mens hair for a very long time - in fact, our barber shops have been around since 1896.  So if there is one thing we know a lot about, it's definitely men's hair! That's why we developed our own range of men's conditioners because we wanted to apply that expertise and create the very best range of products we could.

If you do use a conditioner, you may well just be using whatever your partner does. It's easy to grab the bottle in the shower without giving it much consideration.  But honestly, if you use a men's conditioner that has been developed specifically for the needs of men's hair and for your particular hair type, you really will see the difference.  That's why we always advise our customers to use a men's conditioner.

At Pall Mall Barbers, we have spent years developing our own men's shampoo and conditioners.  We have an Argan Oil one that is great for drier hair and one with Tea Tree Oil that is more suited to guys with a slightly greasier scalp or hair.

So which men's conditioner would be best for you?

Pall Mall Barbers Argan Oil Men's Conditioner is a luxurious and powerful Argan enriched conditioner for vitality and lustre. This men's conditioner is recommended to be used on a daily basis and it was designed especially to improve shine and strength of the hair.

The main ingredient is Argan Oil that is rich in Vitamin E and comes from a natural plant oil produced from the kernels of the Argan tree that is endemic to Morocco. To use Argan Men's Conditioner after washing, apply a small amount to your wet hair. Apply from root to tip. Rinse. For an intensive conditioning treatment leave in for up to 5 minutes before rinsing.

With Pall Mall Barbers Luxury Tea Tree Men's Conditioner you can benefit from the soothing properties of tea tree and eucalyptus oils. Ideal for itchy and flaking scalps, but also suitable for all hair types.

To use Tea Tree Men's Conditioner after washing, apply a small amount to your wet hair. Apply from root to tip. Rinse. For an intensive conditioning treatment leave it for up to 2 minutes before rinsing. .

Both men's conditioners come in 250ml pump dispensers and are available online at Pall Mall Barbers or in any of our Central London barbers shops.

Men's Shampoo

It's always better to use a shampoo designed for your specific type of hair.  That's we always advise our customers to use a men's shampoo.

Men and women have very different hair and therefore should use different hair products.  We know how easy it is to just pick up whatever bottle of shampoo your other half uses, when your hair needs washing, but honestly, use one designed for your hair type and you really will see the benefit.

At Pall Mall Barbers, we have spent years developing our own men's shampoo and conditioners.  We have an Argan Oil one that is great for drier hair and one with Tea Tree Oil that is more suited to guys with a slightly greasier scalp or hair.

At our barber shops in Central London, we have been cutting and styling mens hair for a very long time - in fact, our barber shops have been around since 1896.  So if there is one thing we know a lot about, it's definitely men's hair! That's why we developed our own range of men's shampoo because we wanted to apply that expertise and create the very best range of products we could.

So which men's shampoo would be best for you?

Pall Mall Barbers Luxury Argan Oil Men's Shampoo is a deep nourishing treatment with vitamin E, Argan oil and essential fatty acids. This men's shampoo is recommended for daily use to help blitz dandruff and itchy scalp. It also helps to repair split ends.

The main ingredient is Argon Oil that comes from a natural plant oil produced from the kernels of the Argan tree that is endemic to Morocco.  To use Argan Oil Men's Shampoo, rinse hair in warm water. Apply shampoo and slowly work into a ‘tingling’ rich lather whilst massaging scalp. Leave for 30 seconds and rinse completely. Repeat if required and finish with conditioner for best results.

Pall Mall Barbers Luxury Tea Tree Men's Shampoo is a more stimulating and invigorating shampoo for men infused with organic tea tree and eucalyptus oils and is suitable for all hair types. It is ideal for problem scalps and it is both mild and effective with regular use.

To use Tea Tree Men's Shampoo rinse hair in warm water. Apply shampoo and slowly work into a ‘tingling’ rich lather whilst massaging scalp. Leave for 30 seconds and rinse completely. Repeat if required and finish with conditioner for best results.

Both men's shampoo come in 250ml pump dispensers and are available online at Pall Mall Barbers or in any of our Central London barbers shops.