The anniversary of our online shop, and a good moment to discover the collection
November holds a special place in the history of Antica Barbieria Colla. It is the month in which we opened our online shop, so that those unable to visit us in Milan could still come to know and use the products of the Bottega.
Since then, a shampoo discovered during a haircut in the Barbieria, or the aftershave chosen by one of our barbers at the end of a shave, can follow our clients home. At the same time, many people have first met our products through the online shop, and through it have come closer to Antica Barbieria Colla, our philosophy and the story of the Bottega.
It is this bond that we celebrate each November, with a special promotion set aside for this time of year.
This year the anniversary also marks the arrival of our new website, with a renewed design, new photography, stories from the Bottega and new pages devoted to the products.
Browse our online shop, discover the full Antica Barbieria Colla range and subscribe to the newsletter to stay up to date with news from the Bottega and be the first to know when this November’s promotion begins, and what it includes.
Our original range of hair, beard and skin care for men
In our historic barbershop in Milan, a product is never chosen in isolation. It belongs to a careful gesture that is part of the treatment itself: the washing of the hair, the massage of the scalp, the preparation of the skin for the shave.
Our collection lets you bring those gestures home.
Hair care: from the wash to the scalp massage
Regulars at the Bottega often recognise a treatment by its scent. So it is with the Egg&Rum Shampoo, which recalls zabaglione and a tradition of preparations for fragile, dull hair. The Almond Shampoo, the first created by Dino Colla in 1924, nourishes dry hair without weighing it down.
Cleansing follows the needs of each person. The Mallow Shampoo suits daily washing and every hair type; the Walnut Shampoo is made for oily hair, while the Algae Shampoo, with spirulina, is intended for hair prone to dandruff. The Herbal Conditioner completes the wash, helping to detangle and soften.
After shampooing, a few drops of Capsicum & Menthol Lotion accompany the scalp massage with a freshness that many clients associate with a visit to the Barbieria. Its formula grew out of an idea of Franco Bompieri.
Combing and styling bring the routine to a close: the Horn Comb, the Black Fig Hair Gel and the Extra-Strong Fixing Hair Wax.
The traditional shave: care begins before the razor
In the Italian-style shave, preparing the face matters as much as the pass of the blade. The Almond Oil & Aloe Pre-Shave Cream is massaged into the skin to soften the beard and help the razor glide. The Almond Oil Shaving Cream is then worked up with the brush into a rich lather.
For those who prefer a solid soap, the Hard Shaving Soaps in Almond Oil, Red Sandalwood and Green Tobacco come in three fragrances. The Natural Bristle Shaving Brush and the Shaving Bowl make it easy to build the lather at home.
After the shave, the Apricot Hull Aftershave and the Aftershave Milks in Almond Oil, Red Sandalwood and Green Tobacco accompany the final massage. The collection also includes the After Shaving Sun Cream SPF30, created for freshly shaved skin on the face and head when it is exposed to the sun.
Beard care: washing, styling and protection
Long and short beards ask for different attention. For both, washing with the Darkwood Beard Shampoo prepares the hair for what follows. The Jojoba Oil Beard Conditioner helps work out knots and restore softness: apply it to a damp beard and rinse after three minutes.
The Bitter Orange Beard Dry Oil adds shine without greasiness; the Polishing & Protective Beard Wax nourishes the hair and shields it from wind and cold. Warm the wax between the hands, then work it through with the fingertips. Finally, the Mustache Brush keeps moustache and beard neatly in order.
Eau de Cologne 1904: fragrances that become familiar
A fragrance can stay tied to a place or a person until it becomes a memory in its own right. Our 1904 colognes have four distinct characters: Cologne 1 brings together citrus and flowers, with bergamot and jasmine, while Cologne 9 speaks of the warmth of sandalwood, musk and vanilla.
Cologne 0 pairs bergamot with vetiver and woody notes, and Cologne 4 evokes the Mediterranean with lemon, rosemary and lavender.
Skin care: everyday attention
Caring for the face does not stop on the days when you do not shave. The Hyaluronic Acid&Caffeine Face Cream moisturises and tones, and sits easily in a daily routine.
For cleansing, the Hair & Body Cleansing brings hair and skin together in a single formula. Aloe and spirulina seaweed define this product, as they do the Alcohol-Free Deodorant Spray, which is also suited to sensitive skin.
Candle NOVE: a fragrance of the Bottega, for the rooms of your home
The Candle NOVE brings the fragrance of Cologne 9 into the home. Made with FM Lifestyle, it comes in a porcelain vessel decorated in Italy, in the ivory and burgundy of Antica Barbieria Colla.
It is a different way to rediscover a familiar scent, or to share it as a gift.
News from our Bottega, delivered to your door
If you would like to be the first to know what we have planned for November, with Black Friday in mind, we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter.
Subscribers will receive the dates and details of the promotion first. Throughout the year, the newsletter continues this conversation with news from the Bottega, insights into our products and stories from our history.