February 19, 2010

Next In-Store Shave Days at Duane Reade

King of Shaves Master Barber, Diane Wood, will be at a select Duane Reade Store to offer shoppers the chance to experience the new revolutionary King of Shaves Azor razor with a free hot towel shave. Free samples of AlphaGel Natural will also be given out and King of Shaves Brand Ambassadors will be distributing coupons which can be used on all King of Shaves razors, blades, shaving gels and oils.


WHEN:
Sunday, February 21, 2010 from 12pm - 5pm
Monday, February 22, 2010 from 5pm - 9pm


WHERE:

131 8th Ave (btwn 16th and 17th St) New York, NY 10011


February 17, 2010

Equinox Anniversary Party

Last night Equinox gym at Columbus Circle celebrated their 6th Anniversary and we were there to offer free shaves to the members as part of their celebration. Members (and staff, that's you Mike!) were given the Royal KoS Treatment and free AlphaGel minis that fit perfectly in their gym bag compartments.

Clo Wine Bar + Shop was also at the event sampling some of their very yummy wine collection.

Cheers to another great event!

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February 12, 2010

Heat Things Up with King of Shaves by Shaving Your Lady's Legs

It's Valentine's Day weekend! Why not try something different this year? Skip the fancy dinner, over priced chocolates and stay at home and turn this ordinary task into an extraordinary, sexy affair that you can do together.

This luxurious leg shave should take about 30 minutes in total and I bet you find it much easier than shaving your own face. You will find that her leg hair is a lot softer than your facial hair and much easier to remove. One pass with the King of Shaves Azor is sufficient to leave her stems smooth and stubble free. Here are a couple tips and pointers to make this experience pleasurable for you both and leave her wanting you to do it for her more often.

Tip#1: Comfortable Positioning is Key - Have her sit somewhere where she is stable, without a slick surface, especially if you shave her legs right after she gets out of the shower. A wet bum sitting on the edge of the tub isn't the safest place when having someone else shave your legs. If you find the surface to be a little too slippery for comfort, spread out a bath towel on the floor and lay her down on top of it instead.

Tip #2: Lubricate the Shaving Surface - Only apply the shaving gel to the part of the leg you're shaving at the time. I would suggest using King of Shaves Pamper & Moisturise as the low-foam formula allows you to see exactly where you are shaving. Take some time to massage the shaving gel in to her legs. She will really enjoy it while the shaving gel does its work and prepares her legs to be shaved. As you complete each section of the shave, move to the next and re-apply more shaving gel to the next area.

Tip #3: Be Gentle with Her - Be VERY careful when shaving your partners legs and pay special attention around the kneecap. As long as you use a sharp and clean blade, it will leave her luscious limbs feeling smooth, no matter the direction you decide to shave her in. The only exception is the knee itself (if it needs to be shaved at all). A razor easily catches on the natural wrinkles around the kneecap. My advice would be to shave the knee from "east to west" instead of "north to south" (left to right or across, rather than up and down). Bending her knees when shaving the front side of the kneecap make all the difference.

In the diagram below, imagine the X is the kneecap, and the arrows illustrate my suggested shaving direction, away from the actual kneecap. Shaving toward, or into the kneecap is more likely to result in an unwanted nick or cut.
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Tip#4: Let Her Direct You - Listen to what she says to you throughout the shave. If she says "stop" then you should stop. If she's not comfortable with it, it won't be enjoyable for her. Try not to think about this as being an enjoyable experience for you; that comes later! Right now just concentrate on her enjoying it. Obviously there is a sense of fun shaving your significant other's legs, but make sure that she is the star of this show.

Tip #5: Cool Off - After you have finished shaving both her legs, rinse the freshly shaved areas with cool water to soothe the skin and close the pores. We wouldn't like a razor rash, would we? Son't skip the cool water rinse after shaving as it really helps with avoiding razor irritation. Dry her off by patting down (without rubbing) her legs with a soft towel.

Warning: Providing your woman with a personalized leg shave can lead to increased physical activity.

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February 10, 2010

Thrillist.com Really Knows How to Party!

Our friends at thrillist.com are known for throwing some of the coolest parties in New York City and their Super Bowl party last week was no exception!

Football fans packed the Bentley Hotel for a fun filled night of sports, wings, booze and of course King of Shaves pimped out bathrooms. Winners of the box pool scored awesome shaving kits which included our award winning AlphaGel and Azor.

To see more pictures from this event check out www.thrillist.com

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King of Shaves mention in March issue of Cosmopolitan

Shave tip for the ladies on page 104 of the March issue of Cosmo by King of Shaves Master Barber, Diane Wood.

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January 27, 2010

King of Shaves Master Barber, Diane Wood to Offer Free Shaves at Duane Reade

Here's the details!

WHAT:
Experience the new revolutionary King of Shaves Azor razor with a free hot towel shave from King of Shaves Master Barber at Duane Reade. Free samples of AlphaGel Natural will also be given out and King of Shaves Brand Ambassadors will be distributing coupons which can be used on all King of Shaves razors, blades, shaving gels and oils.


WHEN:
Thursday, February 11th; 11am - 3pm


WHO:
Diane Wood, Master Barber for King of Shaves, will be on hand to shave New York City men on their way to the office, on lunch breaks, or just shopping at their local drugstore, with tips on how to use the revolutionary new razor, the Azor! (Diane is the barber who appeared on-air to help David Letterman remove his writer's strike beard.)


WHERE:
51 West 51st Street at 6th Avenue (by Rockefeller Center)


HOW:
Sign up at Duane Reade on February 11th from 11am - 3pm - First Come, First Served


WHY:
The new Azor is now available at Duane Reade and King of Shaves wants to offer New York men a bit of British luxury with a free shave from Master Barber, Diane Wood, and free samples from King of Shaves.

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January 21, 2010

Attention Mark Sanchez: You and I have to set up a time for a shave!

Just in case you don't know who Mark Sanchez is here's a little information about him and my top 10 reasons why I think I should have the opportunity to shave him after the Jets season is over...

Sanchez is an extremely good looking football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft (fifth player overall, and the second quarterback overall) by the New York Jets. Prior to the 2009 NFL season he played college football for the University of Southern California (USC).

Sanchez stopped shaving about a month ago (after the Jets won a BIG GAME against the Colts back in December) and his new beard has stirred up the press and caused people to think he might be a little superstitious.

News around town is that he will not shave until the end of the season!

Here are the 10 reasons why I should be the barber to shave Sanchez:

1. I am HUGE Jets fan and to prove my loyalty I attend most of the games just to see him play.

2. King of Shaves is the authority in men's shaving and I am the official KoS Master Barber.

3. I have been blogging and posting comments on Facebook about his beard since he's been growing it.

4. Print and online news outlets have been writing about his beard and I am an official grooming expert to the press.

5. Sanchez's father is a firefighter and I have been working with a local firefighter charity in Brooklyn, NY.

6. I have shaved other celebs so he's in good hands - David Letterman, Danny Clark from the NY Giants, London Wasps Rugby team, John Terry UK football star just to name a few!

7. He plays for a NY team and I am a Master Barber based in NY. The shave could take place at my father's barbershop shop - the iconic upscale Paul Mole.

8. Sanchez and I have the same birthday - November 11.

9. King of Shaves would make a donation to a charity of his choice to make this happen.

10. I can shave Sanchez with the KoS Azor - which is now available in a NY retailer and he plays for a NY team.


So that's my list! Isn't it ironic that there are so many silly correlations between Sanchez and I?! I think if any barber should get the opportunity to shave Sanchez after the Superbowl it should definitely be me.

Pictures below are of me at Jets games this year. Yep, one is of me with Jets owner Woody Johnson. Wait a second... there's another correlation... My last name is Wood just like Woody Johnson! Ha!

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January 18, 2010

Superstitious Sanchez Grows a Beard

Mark Sanchez - star rookie QB of the NY Jets - is so superstitious that he said he will not shave his beard until he leads his team to the 2010 Super Bowl.

To vote if Sanchez looks better with or without a beard check out today's article online by visiting NYPost.com

My vote : Sanchez DEFINITELY looks better cleanly shaven!
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January 14, 2010

KoS in the Press

What's better than starting the New Year off with three great King of Shaves reviews?! Please take a couple minutes and check out the following to see what the press has to say about KoS in 2010.

Diane Wood is pictured and mentioned as Master Barber for King of Shaves on FeliciaSullivan.com in a grooming story titled "For the Gents: King of Shaves." The story is about the writer experience getting the Royal-Treatment from King of Shaves. Click here to read the full story.

Diane Wood is quoted as Master Barber for King of Shaves in the latest issue of The Desert Leaf in a grooming story titled, "From the Barber's Chair". The story discusses the history of barbers as well as modern barbershops. Pictures below will open in full size when you click on them.

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King of Shaves Woman Pamper and Moisturise Shaving Gel is featured and photographed in the February 2010 issue of Popstar! In a beauty story titled, "Quick Fix!" The story features beauty emergency essentials. Picture below will open in full size when you click on it.

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January 11, 2010

Late Night Shave Event Sponsored by King of Shaves

In celebration of Paul Mole Barbershop's new extended hours a late night shave party promoted by Thrillist.com was a huge hit! Hundreds of New York City guys packed the 97-year-old barbershop for two nights of complementary services, drinks and more.

The first 50 people that attend each night scored a King of Shaves gift pack filled with the latest and greatest shaving supplies!

Zohreh - one of New York's elite custom bespoke tailors was also at the event to offer their personalized expertise on what men should and should not wear in 2010.

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