JACKS SCHOOL OF SHAVES

1 March, 2018

If you prefer a hair free chin (or at least your girlfriend does!) as opposed to a wild, unruly beard, then I am almost certain you will at some point have cursed the chore that is shaving and the time consuming and sometimes unpleasant side effects that it brings. Well fear not, Jacks is here to offer up some simple but helpful hints…

1. Preparation is key

Blunt blades is your first big no no! Make sure you’re stocked up with all the right equipment before you start. Clean your blade after every use and replace after 3 shaves. Always shower before you shave as the heat will help to open the pores and soften the skin for a smoother more effective shave. If you suffer from in-grown hairs then use a suitable exfoliator product before you shave to soften up the bristles and help release any trapped hairs.

2. Take your time

It is most men’s routine to crawl out of bed, peer through a half steamed up mirror, stick on the first product that comes to hand, drag the disposable razor across their face and stifle a scream to finish when they slap on the aftershave! A good shave is never rushed and a little time and tender loving care in your shaving process will greatly improve the finished look and avoid those razor burn rashes and missed patches! Allow an extra 10 minutes and you could look like the hunk on that advert!

3. Brush up

It may seem old fashioned but investing in a good shaving brush can help you to achieve a superior shave. Brushing also helps remove dead skin cells from the surface of your face, ensures that the cream covers every part of the area to be shaved and if you use a circular movement it also lifts the beard away from the face, making it easier to cut and giving a closer shave. At Jacks we recommend men-u’s synthetic premier shaving brush. The bristles generate an amazing amount of lather, require less shaving cream, rinse easily and dry extremely fast, making it much more hygienic than animal hair.

4. Purchase from the professionals

Using the right products in the correct order can alter your routine and transform your shave. Always pick up your shave products from a professional outlet like Jacks of London so that you can get help and advice on the best products for your skin and schedule. It can be a minefield so why not make it simple for yourself! Jacks of London highly recommend the men-u shaving range as it caters for every skin type and offers a simple but effective routine.

5. Apply the finishing touches

Using an anti-bacterial face wash after you have shaved is one of our top tips. It will cleanse the pores and remove all the shaving residue to help avoid that dreaded shaving rash. Men-u’s healthy facial wash has a high concentration of tea tree oil and is ideal to help cleanse and protect from spots and shaving rash. Also included is witch hazel for it’s soothing, healing and astringent properties. Wash your face with cold water to help close the pores and finally don’t forget to moisturise! Keep your face young looking, wrinkle free and soft to the touch with this simple daily task. Men-u’s facial moisturiser lift soothes and moisturises post shave and has mint & menthol to cool and refresh.

6. Leave it to the experts

Don’t shave everyday; allow your skin to rest. And if you really want to treat yourself and get some shaving tips first hand along the way, then why not visit Jacks of London for a traditional cut-throat shave. Our experienced Barbers will indulge you with a 40 minute relaxing experience which includes hot and cold towels, soothing oils, mini facial massage and professional men’s product ranges that will leave you feeling silky smooth for days.

INTERNATIONAL BARBERING AWARDS FINAL

The relentless pursuit of excellence by the Jacks of London barbering crew has paid off massively. Few barbershops can boast the UK International Barber of the Year on their team, let alone one who was named third best barber overall worldwide at the 2018 International Barber Awards in Germany.

JACKS TAKES THE WIN ON 25TH YEAR

Earlier this week the Jacks of London team donned their glad rags (and dusted of their umbrellas!) to attend the Salon Business Awards evening...

HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR BARBER

Getting through to your barber is not always easy, as you’ll probably not know the technical jargon needed to emphasise precisely what you want. So we decided to put together a guide to help you let your barber know exactly what you want.

T's & C's

Our Returns Policy

We will only accept returns if the goods are unopened, unused and are in a resalable condition. By this we mean that all packaging and or cellophane wrapping and tamper resistant seals must be intact.

If this is not the case then the item cannot be returned. If the goods are faulty or damaged please contact us on customerservices@jacksoflondon.co.uk or 01428 717479 and we will advise you on the next step.

Customers would bear the full cost of returning the goods. Any damaged or defective items would be replaced without charge and the cost of return postage refunded. Please keep proof of postage. Jacks of London will replace any faulty items with the same product, however if the product is no longer available, will refund the original card used to make the purchase. Our returns policy is valid for 28 days from receipt of goods.

Credit card refunds would be to the card used for the original purchase. Allow at least 2 billing cycles for your credit to appear on your card statement.

Please wrap your return products in the same packaging in which you received it and enclose a brief explanatory note including your name, order no and reason for return. Return to: Returns Department, Jacks of London, Derwen, Star Hill, Churt, GU10 2HS United Kingdom

Shipping policy

We will dispatch your order on the day of receipt if we receive your order before our 2pm cut off time on weekdays, and if we have the order in stock. Weekend orders will ship on the following Monday unless it is a Bank Holiday.

If we do not have your order in stock, we will contact you by e-mail or telephone. We will inform you when we expect that part of the order to arrive and you will be given the opportunity to cancel that part of the order. Alternatively we may send your order in more than one package if some items are not in stock; however we will only charge you one postage fee.

Jacks of London uses Royal Mail as its shipping company. Please allow a total delivery time of 3-5 business days for UK addresses (although items are likely to arrive sooner) for all Royal Mail First Class packages.

For Next Day Delivery packages Jacks of London uses Royal Mail’s Next Day Service. Delivery is guaranteed next business day before 5:30PM. Your valid order must be with us before 2pm to guarantee dispatch on the day of your order.

At this time Jacks of London are only able to deliver to addresses within the UK and Ireland.

Getting in touch

If you have an issue with your order, a particular product, delivery or simply wish to get some advice on our product range then please get in touch with us in one of the following ways -

Post

Jacks of London
Derwen
Star Hill
Churt
Farnham
GU10 2HS

Email: customerservices@jacksoflondon.co.uk

Telephone: 01428 717 479

Our hours are 9am to 5pm

You can also visit our main Jacks of London website at www.jacksoflondon.co.uk which provides further information or our social media pages as per below -

Twitter - @jacksoflondonuk

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Ingredients found in Head Strong Defining Paste

Aqua (Water), Ceteareth-25, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Tapioca Starch, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pumice, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, VP/VA Copolymer, Glycerin, Lanolin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-12 Allyl Ether, PEG-12, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Galactoarabinan, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).

Ingredients found in Hold Tight High Shine Pomade

Aqua (Water), Ceteareth-25, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, VP/VA Copolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG-12 Allyl Ether, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-12, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol.

Ingredients found in Motion Hold Styling Cream

Aqua (Water), Ceteareth-25, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tapioca Starch, Cetyl Alcohol, Cera Alba (Beeswax), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, VP/VA Copolymer, Glycerin, Lanolin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Parfum (Fragrance), Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-12 Allyl Ether, PEG-12, Disodium EDTA, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Trideceth-7, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Citral, Citronellol.

Ingredients found in Urban Hold Sea Salt Spray

Aqua (Water), Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), Lactic Acid, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Limonene, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Linalool, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Citral, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Citronellol.

Ingredients found in Hassle Free Shampoo

Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Quaternium-80, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Polyquaternium-10, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Phytantriol, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Formic Acid, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, Lecithin, Citronellol, Citric Acid.

Ingredients found in Hassle Free Conditioner

Aqua (Water), Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycol Stearate, Cetyl Esters, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Lauryl Alcohol, Trideceth-12, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Phytantriol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, Lecithin, Citronellol.

Ingredients found in Bulk Up Thickening Shampoo

Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed wheat protein copolymer , Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Quaternium-80, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Polyimide-1, Potassium Sorbate, Polyquaternium-10, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Phytantriol, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Formic Acid, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, Lecithin, Citronellol, Citric Acid.

Robbie ColeRobbie Cole
11:02 04 Jul 23
An excellent hair cut by Gina. Always get exactly what you want. Great service and Hailee the labrador is a bonus. Can't recommend enough
Nicky BrookNicky Brook
14:01 28 Feb 23
As long as you have found a hairdresser that cuts well here - the results are great. Jeanie is excellent but only works a few days each week in which case you may need to book. Usually you can walk in off the street & not have to wait too long to be seen (but then it's luck of the draw). I can't say I've ever had a bad haircut here.
MMLZMMLZ
15:25 13 Feb 23
Was in surrey for the weekend and needed a quick haircut. I was happy with the experience, my barber was polite and easy to talk to and most importantly the cut was decent.Will definitely return if i'm in surrey again.
Dreamteam TravelDreamteam Travel
13:00 18 Jan 23
Recently had a fade cut at Jacks of London I was greeted by Ewan who welcomed me in and showed great hospitality during my visit. I had an amazing mid fade by the new barber Megan who was very skilled and attentive. The experience was definitely worth the price difference from regular barbers. Amazing barber shop talented barbers and most importantly an unreal cut.
Robert butlerRobert butler
16:27 13 Jan 23
Ewan is an exceptional young barber, his skill is well beyond his age, always a pleasure a pleasure to be around. Well deserving of being the manager.
Scott CScott C
16:09 08 Jan 23
Very good service. Haircuts by Gina are excellent always cut exactly as you ask. Shop Labrador also adds value! Couldn’t fault the place.
Chris CollinsChris Collins
15:32 06 Jan 23
Consistently great trims, fair price, relaxing environment with high attention to detail and customer satisfaction
Tom DownhamTom Downham
21:05 04 Jan 23
It’s very easy to book online and the service is always quick and friendly.I have been going to Ewan for quite a while now and I wouldn’t trust anyone else to cut my hair. He always manages to cut my hair the exact way I explain and I’m always satisfied with the outcome. Definitely worth it!
Brian CohenBrian Cohen
19:05 30 Nov 22
Probably the best barber in Guildford. Easy to book, always helpful and courteous, special Pensioners rates on certain days, clean , bright and do a very good cut, all round a very pleasant experience. Highly recommended!
Matt IMatt I
16:15 07 Nov 22
Fantastic hair cut by Ewan today, really listened to what I wanted and executed it To perfection, great conversation too.
Lucie WarrenLucie Warren
23:52 21 Oct 22
After recently shaving all my hair off (after having rather long curly hair) I knew I needed to find a barber I could attend when I needed it. I went to ‘Jacks’ today and I was very impressed with the service, the gentleman, Ewan, who cut my hair was really nice and did a great job! Would recommend to anyone who’s looking for a cut
Usama ARUsama AR
07:05 07 Oct 22
I am very particular abut my hair. I walked around Guildford for 30mins looking inside to see which barbers were young and would appear to listen to instructions.I decided to walk in here and explained the problem. The guy who cut my hair was a young chap and was A1 for professionalism and skill. He really took his time and it was a great customer experience.Was worth the £30 that i spent.
Jake RichardsonJake Richardson
10:44 30 Jun 22
Katie was great today cutting my hair for the first time, she did a brilliant job and was super lovely to chat to during it! Would recommend 😁
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Chris YoudChris Youd
16:49 02 Jul 23
Really enjoy this place. Katie my usual stylist is great and always a good cut
Gareth LastGareth Last
09:20 29 Apr 23
I have had my hair cut with Katie a few times now. Always a great service, nice atmosphere and friendly environment. Would highly recommend!
George WinfieldGeorge Winfield
07:59 15 Apr 23
I've been seeing Taylor here and he's been cutting my hair for a few months now. Very happy with the service, he's professional and easy to get along with. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a new barber
Nandos 3000Nandos 3000
11:53 12 Apr 23
Have been here at least once a week & always get a unreal trim. Can't believe Taylor is just a trainee, he smashes the skin fade every time. Have started to get beard shape up & always looks fantastic.Always get compliments for days afterwards.They also sell some great products. Suffered from horrible dandruff for years & after mentioning this to the team they recommend a shampoo that pretty much sorted it overnight.Highly recommended. Great service, great people & great trim. Would never go anywhere else!
Ella LeighElla Leigh
17:27 11 Apr 23
Had my hair cut but the amazing Lewis. 100/10 service, sharpest cut in the whole of London with lovely chat. Would not go to anyone else 👌🏻❤️
DD SaadDD Saad
19:21 28 Feb 23
They have a large sign in their window saying “walk-ins now welcome” I walked in on a morning which didn’t look busy. My son was excited and took his jacket off and as we were about to sit down, not 1, not 2, but THREE staff members who were stood behind the cash register chatting and laughing turned to us and said “do you have an appointment?” I replied that I didn’t. So they then said they were really busy and had bookings so couldn’t cut my sons hair. I then said but your sign says walk-ins welcome ? They laughed it off and said they were busy and the three of them proceeded to chat and laugh. There was only one person getting their hair cut at the time !! It was a humiliating experience for me and my son. Staff are rude and they don’t even honour their own sign - this is false advertisement Jacks of London Wimbledon. Instead it should say “walk-ins NOT welcome because our staff are too busy having a laughing and twiddling their thumbs”. NEVER AGAIN.
George AtkinsonGeorge Atkinson
14:02 21 Feb 23
Walked in Monday and luckily Lewis was free. He gave me a great hair cut. Very friendly and wicked cut.
Honestly had 3 cuts here and they did me dirtier each time. Kept changing where my neck line was on my beard when, barber had a mood on and rushed through everything. My first cut there was amazing but the lady was leaving to work somewhere else. Not worth premium price imo
Jack MJack M
11:04 14 Dec 22
Used multiple barbers in the area before I took the plunge and went to Jacks. Booksy App was simple to use and I booked with Kieran who is absolutely brilliant, explains why what you want might not be right for you, or explains that it’s a great idea. Either way , you’re treated well, given a great cut and he explained every single part of the cut to me. Clearly enjoys what he does and the music is always great and varied. Great experience !
Alex BorracciAlex Borracci
11:44 05 Nov 22
I went in for a hair cut and Michelle did an amazing job, but 29 pounds for a 10 mins ( half ) haircut it’s too much.
Tartine PrefereTartine Prefere
08:53 29 Oct 22
Wimbledon Branch - I booked an appointment with Skye and she was great - I love the way she cut my hair.I have hard time finding a place to cut my hair - but I will definitely be going back to Jack's
zane powellzane powell
18:20 19 Jul 22
Went in to get a previous bad hair cut fixed and i’m over the moon with the haircut Skye gave me!! She really took her time to understand what went wrong with the last cut before fixing it. As someone who has mixed race hair I’ve always struggled to find someone who can cut it well in London but Skye really went above and beyond - thanks! Highly recommend :)
Ciaran ConwayCiaran Conway
12:23 27 Jun 22
After months of searching for a barber I stumbled upon Kieran. Since then I've never looked back. Awesome service and delivers every time. Great cut, 100% would recommend!
Ethan CookEthan Cook
15:19 29 Jul 21
Had amazing service. I had initially planned to get my hair cut for The Little Princess Trust, but my ex manager gets his hair cut at the Wimbledon branch, so he recommended it to me. One lady, Katie I believe, she spent so much time looking after me. She was so sweet and kind, and made a huge impression on everyone else in the shop. She deserves everything there. Thank you ❤
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