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Where to Get a Shave and a Haircut

Vacation season. For you, that means the South of France with your A-list counterpart. <i>Hangover-</i>esque scruff will not suffice. Thankfully, there are blade experts close by to groom you to Cary Grant-ian levels. We took the liberty of breaking them down for you.

FOR THE OLD-SCHOOLER

The South End Classic

What You Want: A classic cut followed by a straight-edge razor, hot-lather neck shave via the blonde female owner.
When to Get It: You’ve just clocked out, and need to shape up your poker face before meeting the fellas at the local North End speakeasy.

FOR THE FEAR AND LOATHER

Gonzo-ish Barbering, Venezuelan-Style

What You Want: A facial shave and cut while being serenaded by timbales, sipping a cordial and reading the history of Che.
When to Get It: Before your date with that Latina swimsuit model. Rum. Tito Puente. Rehashed mafia stories. Your pregame triple threat.

FOR THE ADAM LEVINE TYPE

Careful Upkeep of the High and Tight

What You Want: A tight haircut complete with a fade and maybe a design or two by a barber named Christmas who used to take care of Manny Ramirez’s braids.
When to Get It: When the Sox go on a four-game win streak, and you want to get a picture of Pedroia etched in your head.

FOR THE SOUTHIE FAN

Catching the Game with a Shave

What You Want: Classic hot-towel facial shave and hair color blending (we hear frosting may be making a comeback) while sitting in leather, looking up at your own private flat-screen.
When to Get It: When you want to catch the game and listen to a barrage of Southie stories from Cliffy the barber. Please, no Whitey questions.

FOR THE LOUNGER

VIP Head Maintenance. And Billiards.

What You Want: An all-access VIP pass for unlimited cuts, scalp massages, shoe shines, cocktails and games of pool, all year round.
When to Get It: After your vacation to Antigua, when you need many hands primping you before hitting the billiards table. They don’t call you Massachusetts Fats for nothing.