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Best Straight Razor Shaves In OC

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If you need a little trim and clipping, where do you go when only the best will do? One possible solution is to head down to Orange County's best barber shops that specialize in offering the most concise and professional razor shaves. These shops have proven that a razor shave is a little more than just cutting, it's about a customer's satisfaction while assuring an improved look and feel. Here are the best places for straight razor shave in OC.

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Main Street Barber Shop
317 1/2 Main St.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 430-0236

For friendly customer service and a clean razor shave so good it will keep you coming back for more, Main Street Barber Shop is among the best in Orange County. Located in Seal Beach, Main Street Barber Shop is the local barber shop where Seal Beach residents frequent for satisfactory cuts with a little SoCal hospitality. The barbers at the shop tend to customers based on their immediate needs and personal requests. Backed by the barbers' wealth of experience in cutting, clipping and shaving, you can obtain a straight razor shave for a modest price. Walk-ins are welcome.

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El Catrin Barbershop
400 W. 4th St., Suite B
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-3948
www.barberiaecatrin.com

No need to stock up on razor blades when you have access to El Catrin Barbershop. Located in Santa Ana, El Catrin Barbershop helps you take the fuss and hassle out of managing a carefully groomed face. The shop offers a string of services including trims, clean shaves and straight razor shaves. With its gentleman-like decor, quality shaves and vibrant atmosphere, the place really comes alive on the weekend when the arrival of customers come in for their quick fix, all contributing to El Catrin's stake among best barber shops in Orange County.

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Golden Crown Barber Shop
28971 Golden Lantern St.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 481-5599
www.facebook.com/GoldenCrownBarberShop

For a straight razor shave without the messiness of nicks and cuts, you can count on the Golden Crown Barber Shop to get the job done. Located in Laguna Niguel, Golden Crown Barber Shop is a hometown shop with a vintage setting. The barbers handle their customers with care in providing standard and special request grooming services which include classic shaves, clipper cuts, scissor-style cuts and its area of expertise – straight razor shaves.

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The Parlor Barber Shop
7822 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 379-4400

Brush up on your appearance and keep your looks on the side of gentlemanly handsome with a straight razor shave at The Parlor Barber Shop. Located in Westminster, The Parlor Barber Shop offers a variety of hair and grooming services that include straight razor shaves. Open seven days a week, you can stop by for a straight razor shave along with other services given by barbers who specialize in this area of expertise. After you're done with your shave, you can relax by the lounge area or enjoy a little leisure activity by the pool table courtesy of the staff.

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In the Game Barber Shop
6916 Warner Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 848-0088
www.facebook.com/In-The-Game-Barber-Shop

Remedy rough edges, straight hairs and an overgrown beard with a straight razor shave at In the Game Barber Shop. Located in Huntington Beach, In the Game Barber Shop aims to please customers old and new with its attentive straight razor shaves that also include a talcum aftershave. Customers who frequent the shop cite its barbershop-like atmosphere as a reason for coming back. In addition to friendly service, expect complimentary snacks, access to video games and a majority of inexpensive cuts at this veteran shop.

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Barbara Akowuah is a freelance journalist based in Southern California. As a fashion examiner who is privy to style, Barbara loves to write about fashion and how it relates to the Los Angeles scene. Barbara loves to dish out the latest trends, style tips, and inside scoop. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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