Enhancing stubble? [No shave gel in F amenity kit]
Dec 27, 2019, 7:24 am
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Dec 27, 2019, 9:27 am
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I did notice they've been giving out the Elemis first class amenity kit shave gels in the arrivals lounge recently. But they're still using the pretty crappy razors.
Dec 27, 2019, 10:23 am
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Dec 27, 2019, 12:04 pm
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Experience has taught me (when occasionally I've forgotten my shave stick) that hair conditioner - as supplied in most hotels I use - seems to have a similar structure and moisturising effect as shave gel, and does a reasonably good job. But you're right, that in essence a whole industry is built on surfactants, and apart from the perfume content they aren't actually a lot different. But I do draw the line at shaving with washing-up liquid (on paper that should work fine).
Dec 27, 2019, 12:14 pm
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Since BA realised that anyone who wet shaves will carry their own anyway...and a decent razor.
i was really glad to see it and the razor go - the move saves huge amounts of unused plastic product going to landfill.
i was really glad to see it and the razor go - the move saves huge amounts of unused plastic product going to landfill.
Dec 27, 2019, 12:18 pm
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Experience has taught me (when occasionally I've forgotten my shave stick) that hair conditioner - as supplied in most hotels I use - seems to have a similar structure and moisturising effect as shave gel, and does a reasonably good job. But you're right, that in essence a whole industry is built on surfactants, and apart from the perfume content they aren't actually a lot different. But I do draw the line at shaving with washing-up liquid (on paper that should work fine).
Dec 27, 2019, 12:19 pm
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Rather than using the justification that "nobody uses our crappy razors anyway", I'd rather they replaced it with something decent - like LH - or stocked them in the toilets (like QR) and at least give people an option.
Dec 27, 2019, 12:32 pm
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LH F manages to include a decent disposable razor and a shaving gel. I quite liked the Elemis shaving gel in BA F.
Rather than using the justification that "nobody uses our crappy razors anyway", I'd rather they replaced it with something decent - like LH - or stocked them in the toilets (like QR) and at least give people an option.
Rather than using the justification that "nobody uses our crappy razors anyway", I'd rather they replaced it with something decent - like LH - or stocked them in the toilets (like QR) and at least give people an option.
If I really like a product I’ll go and buy it - like some of the JAL F stuff. But, I think it’s reckless to demand it is included in every amenities bag just so the odd few % can use it while the rest is hugely wasteful.
Well done BA for this change - and as pointed out earlier it sounds like it’s on request. I only wish they make more of the contents ‘on request’.
Dec 27, 2019, 12:39 pm
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But, I think it’s reckless to demand it is included in every amenities bag just so the odd few % can use it while the rest is hugely wasteful.
Dec 27, 2019, 12:42 pm
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yes. Much better idea. Think SQ do/did that also? To be honest it works with much of the contents of amenity bags. Of course, no doubt it would lead to pilfering and eBaying by some BA customers....
Dec 27, 2019, 12:56 pm
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