$5 Chinese Shave and Head Massage in NYC (Extremely Relaxing)

Today I got an extremely relaxing (and extremely thorough) full shave in NYC Chinatown for just $5. Then I followed it up with a really amazing Chinese head wash and head massage in the barbershop for an additional $7. This is my favorite barbershop in NYC, amazing prices and amazing experience. This video is mostly a no talking ASMR shave and massage. If you live around New York City and want to check it out you can go to:
Mei Shing Barber Shop
109 Hester St, New York, NY 10002
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[@danielvickers1095]

I couldn't stop laughing at the facial expressions during that massage, shit got intense and he was trying hard to control himself after his indian head massage display hahaha

[@Jade-5713]

Lol

[@kikopsan]

He just really let it all out there, we're in a cool down period before the next one

[@ronstallworth9421]

Lmfao.

[@ENFPerspectives]

No pain no gain I guess

[@iceswallow7717]

2:23: barber tries to reshave a spot but realizes it’s a pimple/mole lol

[@lukec.9819]

Only $7??? I think I would go EVERY day for that kind of service! He's really thorough!!! 😊👍👍👍

[@taoyang8088]

7RMB，about 1 dollar

[@AmeliaIslandSilverSearcher]

@@taoyang8088 $45 RMB / $ 7 US

[@andrewg.t9714]

No, $5 was shave then additional $7 for head massage, so total was $12!!

[@Thisyoboii]

@@andrewg.t9714 $12

[@trollbaby8795]

@@andrewg.t9714 shouldn’t have skipped maths classes

[@markeasley6149]

Barber: have you ever had so good a massage? Xiaoma: *flashback to Indian head massage Also Xiaoma: No, only here

[@222ritsu]

lmao

[@vitriolveio]

He was probably just being polite

[@alpha_man417]

Every country has their unique style of massages and they all seems to be relaxing...yeah we can say that Indian/pakistan massages are cheap

[@fcf777]

No is the default answer when the guy asking has a very sharp razor.

[@glockwhore]

The one where he puts that machine thing on his hand and shoves his finger in his ear haha Pretty sad that we know this stuff

[@alekseidmitrievpro]

“A lot of” has now gained a completely new meaning for me.

[@joshboy7288]

Same! lol.

[@Anonymous_Roblox]

I don’t get it

[@alekseidmitrievpro]

@@Anonymous_Roblox Read it again, until you do :)

[@Anonymous_Roblox]

@@alekseidmitrievpro ahhh now i get it

[@alekseidmitrievpro]

@@Anonymous_Roblox 🤣

[@ernestturner915]

Best shave I've ever had was in a back alley neighborhood barbershop in Kathmandu, Nepal.They massage your face for 10 minutes with creams and then use a straight razor. I also got a haircut and you get a scalp massage & neck massage before the trim. Both were only 200 Rupiyas= $2 Dollars US!!!

[@Jade-5713]

Wow that’s insane !

[@m3ga13]

dang i want that, it sounds relaxing

[@Viralityoflife]

I’d go there and do it and give them a $5 tip.

[@cynicseason]

im from Nepal but currently i live in Texas. i know exactly what you are talking about and honestly, i really miss it. there was something special about those massages that u can't get here.

[@PierreMiniggio]

That level of service for that price is unheard of xD

[@HandbagDiva]

Especially in New York!

[@jaymiejustice9708]

He was just putting on for the camera 📸 so people will come

[@Prolificx]

​@@jaymiejustice9708 He was making it more presentable for the camera so people can come fore sure but I can confirm from experience that the service is fairly the same for the low price.

[@TommyT_]

Its literally the basics

[@daniely.7749]

@@jaymiejustice9708 I mean you have to be dumb asf if you aren’t putting in a little extra work when there’s an opportunity to present and promote what you can do in front of a camera

[@RunTowardsDanger]

It never occurred to me that with a mist bottle and a little shampoo you could do such a good head wash without making a big runny mess. I'm impressed.

[@LaGrandeBayou]

How to be Clean when Homeless tip #17

[@justarandomperson150]

This guy honestly makes my day

[@tberkoff]

This man was a master. I hope you tipped him well.

[@corporalclegg914]

I’ve seem Xiaoma tip $5k before on a Take-Out order, so I’d bet it was well worth this dude’s effort & time

[@tka1528]

At least in China there is no tipping. I pay $8.50 for hair washed with back & head massage, shave and hair cut and a second hair washing after cut

[@lovestoned6139]

@@corporalclegg914his is doing the efforts and giving time because it's his job ?? Why to give extra money ?? I don't understand this American logic of tipping.

[@Jabalabaxd]

@@lovestoned6139 because they put it at very cheap price for a good service, if it was a fine price then I wouldn’t tip but this one is good

[@SisyphusJP]

@@lovestoned6139 it’s a system of reward given to workers of a business. It enables the customer to provide direct evidence of the quality of the job. Satisfied give extra unsatisfied give less etc.

[@PeaceeGalaxy]

Xiaoma takes self care to the next level

[@a_for_akum5644]

This guy literally having the best massagism😂

[@cuibin1636]

This kind of massage is very common in Chinese barbershops, as long as you come into the shop to have a shave, haircut or shampoo, there will be massage service, and the price is very low!

[@wokest]

The head massage is infallible when the car alarm bleating in the background like a sick goat has no impact on the bliss of Xiaoma... what a master of his craft Liu Ying is!

[@danielmelo8598]

cause it wasn't his car's alarm

[@polkadotpoptart1]

When you live in NYC for awhile, you get used to all the noises lol

[@tonyg_fgc8152]

@@danielmelo8598 hahaha lmao

[@sardi114]

That shave was basically dermaplaning. For us women at a spa, they would cost close to $100. You got it for $5! I need to find a Chinese barber!

[@alondor8157]

100$ For a close shave? Geez.

[@Viralityoflife]

Dermsplaning haha. Fancy close skin shave. Always look younger after that. Skin looks cleaner.

[@replayslayerl2345]

I am happy to say this video is moan free no need for headphones anymore 😃

[@zevgoldman6769]

That is the first time I have seen a razor shave without the use of a brush and lather. Good video, and he styled your hair well.

[@superiorgundam]

Same, I was surprised there was no shave oil at the very least.

[@robertp7209]

Hot towel softened everything up. His hair may not be thick, as well.

[@chadcognac5626]

Hopefully it’s the last time you see it. Some nicks and burn in there. 😬

[@overthewebb]

@@robertp7209 You still need shaving soap, even with a hot towel

[@robertp7209]

@@overthewebb I agree, the barber does my hair line in the back, shaving cream always, sometimes very warm.

[@TacoStacks]

That looks like a good shave

[@BSGSV]

Does Salsa watch Xiaomanyc with you?

[@chadcognac5626]

Yikes. Remind me to skip 5 dollar shaves.

[@feilin0423]

Dude you are everywhere

[@jpwhataboutit]

Love your content Taco!

[@eismndmsoaidhndmsm]

@AmpEdition lmao i was looking for the comment cuz i was thinkin too this did not sound or look like a good shave, man went against the grain with a dry neck that shit must’ve hurt

[@fizzypop1249]

Hair looks better now he’s done it like that. Keep it that way 💥

[@FuzzyFoot58]

Its incredible how the human sense of empathy is so strong that just by watching someone else become so relaxed from a shave/massage, we can feel relaxed as well taking on some procentage of what was actually felt in that moment in the video.

[@torch777]

these massage/shave/hairstyle videos you make are so relaxing, i love it

[@countduckula9977]

Wow! The shave looked incredible, I even tuned out the background noise; this video was so calming. I wasn't sure about the head massage, but if you felt better for it who am I to argue. Thank you for posting this video.

[@pokepokerus]

When he's getting a "hair wash".....i wanna feel what he feels, just looking at it makes me feel relaxed

[@anthonyC214]

I love getting a haircut plus a shampoo in Chinatown. Interesting no shave cream was used, just a hot towel and maybe an oil.

[@collin833]

it’s better for experienced shavers so they can see the symmetry

[@sirbear4962]

You have the best KZbin channel ever. Make everyone’s day so much better

[@connor-nv8mi]

I didn't realize till now that this video was released 8 months ago. I come back to it so much, I love this video. I hope one day I can stop here and get that exact head massage, very relaxing!

[@Travel_8]

He’s an artist ! It’s like he’s creating a masterpiece ☺️

[@D4rkX5h4d0]

That was actually super relaxing to watch. ❤️

[@RevanBC]

It's ASMR

[@no834]

I'm kinda nervous when I see a straight blade to someones throat

[@sy2see]

He is so accurate. This is so relaxing.

[@marieevelyndunlap]

The restaurant videos are good but these "service" videos are great. This video and the Indian Head Massage video are my favourites! So good.

[@MrHollow]

That massage was so good I felt it over here... dang now i need one too :(

[@Noahsgigi15]

Same

[@trik1asdg]

we all need one

[@nicholasd1717]

Please do more of these they're so relaxing !!

[@sy2see]

Wow. He is so gentle. It is almost an art. The head massage is thorough.

[@joker3092]

A good,no talking ASMR shave and massage. And no moaning.

[@ibRebecca]

He did an excellent job!

[@dddlll2471]

that's a guy who knows how to do a shave.... the way he Streches the skin and takes his time is an art........ god job

[@cryotenngaming3884]

I gotta say I'm really liking the ASMR language learning cross-over stuff.

[@benjamariOW]

I think us and Xiaoma just got to know each other a whole lot better…

[@anthonygriffin1147]

Well it's not quite the royal shave from the UK but still looks good.

[@mikeokeefe5328]

lol

[@sillyjobbernowl]

12$ compared to 200$+ seems like quite the better deal.

[@anthonygriffin1147]

@@sillyjobbernowl based on the sounds that came out of him, I'm not sure I agree with that.

[@sillyjobbernowl]

@@anthonygriffin1147 Lol.. his sounds, go look at the Indian head message video instead of compare sounds with that one.🤣

[@anthonygriffin1147]

@@sillyjobbernowl yeah, I had to volume down that one. 🤣🤣

[@bulmachan1438]

His hair actually looks really good like that

[@Robin-hv5tv]

love that chinese barbershops always wash your hair after a haircut. I live in Sweden and the barbershops here just have me leave when theyre done while I have hair all over my face and neck

[@charleycox3944]

We just use talc on a brush to get rid of all the excess hair. In a busy barbershop environment you don't have time to wash every persons head. In our shop we charge an extra $10 for a wash after

[@chadcognac5626]

I don’t think he got a haircut.

[@DavidMartinez-np1xb]

In felt the massage through my screen. Head massages are heaven, like legit all the pressure points, the sinus points, damn damn damn I need go to NYC for this massage

[@RayHolland494]

Yeah, its basically ASMR.

[@OfficialBizman]

I hope they get lots of business and tips that looks like some awesome service!

[@zerohours.]

Barber shops and stylists are such a meditative place. Nothing like getting freshioned up.

[@Blubbstock]

I'm living with a chinese (and russian) native speaker as my wife for 10 years and i'm so bad at learning languages that the best i can do is five words in chinese. You have my full respect man.

[@DeeSnutts]

You just have to be a genius

[@booklover1510]

That looked so relaxing!

[@sueu6263]

I would like to get a hair massage like that! The guy did a great job!

[@MotleyStew]

Only $12 for all that? I hope you gave that man a nice tip. Like $20 at Least. That massage was intense. 👌🏽💯

[@misswildlife7905]

I concur..take into consideration the amount of time when you base what you tip..and the expertise, obviously.

[@babytiny5807]

Chinese don't actually care about tip culture, it's not something that really exists in China, but it might be different for Chinese working in New York

[@KM-cs1dy]

@@babytiny5807 I am sure they will very welcome the $20 tips :)

[@tonimariehurley]

I'd give $100 for that level of massage!

[@themadscientest]

Dude went in against the grain with only a hot towel prep and didn't leave you ripped apart. That is master-craft.

[@robertp7209]

Sharp blade 👍

[@chadcognac5626]

He had some nicks and a lil burn it looked like. I’d skip this place.

[@themadscientest]

@@chadcognac5626 I mean sometimes you have a bump that is impossible to avoid cutting no matter how mild the razor or shave.

[@chadcognac5626]

@@themadscientest I know. But you don’t know that was the case here. Plus, he got a lil burn out of this.

[@Thisyoboii]

@@chadcognac5626 you're commenting that on every other comment. stfu

[@kaiel5006]

I couldn't help but think of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd when he was really going to town on your head with the shampoo 😅

[@ironrobin]

same bro thats so funny

[@MarkGrayyson]

This is asmr if you felt relaxed it’s that asmr is working on u

[@oddshi]

Yes! Sm ppl look down on asmr yet watch stuff like this!

[@terrymcevilly6657]

The best part about the month is getting the hair cut, and the shave from the Turkish barbers, with the hot towel and the massage, is literally the best. Any guy who has not experienced a Turkish or Chinese barber... please... I urge you to treat yourself. Your life will never be the same again!!

[@kristeandreatujague7016]

Looked great at the end. The man did a very professional job. 💕

[@hectoralanescobedoflores9335]

i felt EVERYTHING!!! it was SO GOOD,REALLY!!!

[@Elcapulove]

Good evening family. I'm relaxing right now 😌 with that video 😊

[@GreggySorianoGreggysDigest]

Sheesh that was relaxing. I'd book a flight to NY just for that hairwash. Love you xiaoma!

[@jenn8165]

Enjoying the pampering videos! 🖒

[@christophersmith7422]

The lack of any lather or shaving cream is actually really stressing me out.

[@oddshi]

Same!

[@dand4139]

People with enough experience seem to prefer shaving dry because you can see what's been cut and have full view of the symmetry

[@GloriousOne99]

I shave around my beard dry with a single blade

[@dand4139]

@@GloriousOne99 I only dry shave and I haven't gotton razorburn besides when the razor is dull

[@TehWit]

I only shave dry with a 3 blades from Amazon Basics, works wonders and is perfectly good if you shave often enough or have a very sharp blade like this guy

[@pembrokeshiresspark]

So relaxing and looks great

[@evanlofranco]

you just had the best barber shop experience of my life

[@charlienelson2002]

Love your channel & clips.

[@calico4381]

Wow! That's superb service!

[@joyceedwards9652]

That looks like it feels so good!!

[@leannerodham5852]

Watching you get pampered is making me jealous, because in Sydney we are still in lockdown and I just miss the salon hair wash massage. 💆‍♀️

[@brainbutter3127]

Wow. That barber is pure gold. A genius.

[@deathrowbray7497]

Love your video’s!!! 👍🏼

[@openpage7940]

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[@misswildlife7905]

Love the "adult" gown they put on you..LOL LOL Next time just keep the goatee. The barber looked nervous a bit being filmed. Wow, he's not even looking at your head when he massaged it. How long was the entire process? Boy, he sure found the knots in your neck. Now, time for your nap! That beats the royal shave in England ten-fold!

[@chadcognac5626]

You think so? It’s a lot cheaper. But you can tell from the sounds he makes the royal shave was more enjoyable. He also had some nicks n burn as well.

[@ZombieMeow]

I'm a girl and I want this LOL. Looks so relaxing

[@40reveryoung]

looks so satisfying

[@marielg9143]

yes it looks good get it styled like that all the time

[@kaloyankrumov9918]

Great technik and clear shave

[@papichulo4223]

I like this one, it feels good.

[@DJ-nn6vg]

Had this video been released in the morning I would have driven into the city for that session today.

[@user-el9hx5ce5q]

好看👍 這家師傅手藝不錯😊

[@kzfingerprint]

Your hair looks great at the end!!!!

[@Phoenixx713]

okay but that end style looked so good!

[@OscarScheepstra_Artemis_]

I just had a shave there today. It was 10 dollars. Didn’t got the massage… but they did a great job anyway. One of the best shaves I ever had.

[@leviij8050]

That head massage looks soo good..

[@SAN26451]

Love this videos

[@2DevilliveD]

It's amazing how the suds seemingly disappear into the hair xD

[@chadcognac5626]

Cause there’s not enough water for lather. Seems like a mistake to me.

[@nestortayag7508]

I really love to experience that Barber shop place in New York 🇺🇸💙

[@Flyingdogturd]

Looked quite relaxing .

[@exarkunman4818]

I want to go to an authentic old time barber shop! 😩 The old 1900s interior woodwork, the handlebar mustaches! 😂 I want a nice haircut, a shave with a straight razor, a shampoo, a whole body massage with oil/head, scalp, face, shoulders, arms, upper back! 😩😩😩 A hot towel service and a facial! That is the dream!

[@TurkeyDart]

Legit service

[@networth00]

It almost put me to sleep watching the massage. I need one.

[@just_another_user]

Glad to see they recycle and use the same blade for many clients

[@ZePuffyFish]

I’m falling asleep watching this

[@omgazn1]

Lol I use to go to this barber before I left the city for work

[@PJP812]

im going to NY next month - im definitely heading here !

[@yanyang758]

The new haircut is so cool😀😀

[@supernova8838]

My favorite razor!

[@rileydj8764]

Lived in Tianjin for 5 years (2000-2005). Got that type massage every haircut. Great! Miss it.

[@Elssi]

I fall asleep watching stuff like this😂

[@shindra86]

I like these shaving videos

[@mrav8r]

The barber is shaving Xiaoma’s forehead hairs “this is a thorough shave.” Dry humor at its best.

[@simple_naildesigns]

That looked great

[@jamesgray143]

Supper jealous love these videos

[@emang4928]

More content like this plsss🥺

[@Jada452]

Haha the faces u make are so cute! U fined crazy places to go and do I am to my bucket list after watching all your videos LOL!

[@retrogrades6068]

they are really good

[@tico4940]

was going to add a smart ass comment before i watched,not the usual suprise the people with knowing the language,its a damm good shave,bar none,wow great shave,props to the artist.

[@iqbooda]

I love the kiddie cape they used on you. haha!