In an old-fashioned barbershop, a woman washing her hair might have a different experience from a modern barbershop. Old-fashioned barbershops often had a strong sense of age, and the furnishings in the shop might be relatively simple, such as old-fashioned hair washing pools. Most of the services provided were the traditional "full service" of hairdressing, shaving, and washing hair. The process of washing hair might not be as much of a marketing process as modern barbershops. It was more done with simple tools and skillful techniques. However, there was not much detailed description of the women washing their hair in the old-fashioned barbershop. It could only be speculated that the general atmosphere was consistent with the traditional style of the old-fashioned barbershop as a whole.
Here are some of the expressions that wives might use when they go to an old-fashioned barbershop to get their hair cut: ** 1. Express your needs ** 1. ** Hairstyle ** - If the wife wanted a particular traditional hairstyle, she could say,"Sir, I want to have an old-fashioned ear-length hairstyle, like the hairstyle that female students used to have, with a little bangs in the front." - If he wanted a retro style curly hair, he said,"Master, can you give me a small curly hair in the old Shanghai style? I don't want it to be too curly. I want it to be very charming." 2. ** Hair length ** - For those who had a clear length requirement: "Master, I want to cut my hair to shoulder length. I don't want it to be too long." - She just wanted to trim the ends of her hair."Master, just help me trim the ends of my hair a little. Cut about half an inch off." 3. ** Special Request ** - If the hair was coarse, he hoped that it would be handled during the hair-cutting process."Master, my hair is quite coarse. Can you make it a little thinner when you cut it so that my hair looks smoother?" - She wanted to maintain a certain hairstyle."Master, my current hairstyle is a little flat. When you cut it, can you give me a little layering and make it look fluffy?" ** 2. About the special services of the old-fashioned barbershop ** 1. If the daughter-in-law wants to experience shaving (if the barbershop has this service and is suitable for women):"Master, I heard that you have a shaving service here. I want to try it. Can I shave the fur on my face?" 2. "Sir, I think you guys are quite traditional here. Can you help me clean my ears after I'm done with the haircut?"
The old-fashioned barbershop had a unique traditional skill and cultural meaning. In old-fashioned barbershops, the tools used to shave one's head were more traditional, such as a razor and a razor. The traditional hairdresser was skilled and experienced. For example, some old masters would hold a brand new silver hair clipper. When their fingers extended and retracted, the clipper would make a "click, click" sound as they cut their hair. The use of the razor was even more particular. Every cut had to be stable and accurate. For example, Guo Yanguang, a female craftsman in Xingtai, needed 72 and a half cuts to shave her face. She had been a hairdresser apprentice since she was 13 years old and insisted on shaving, shaving, and cutting hair with her old skills for 25 years. There was also the old man who remembered how he shaved his head. When he used the shaving knife on his head, sometimes it was like a whirlwind, and sometimes it was as slow as a thread. He carefully picked the knife in the corner of his eyes and ears. The back of the knife was decorated with a scraper by his eyelids and nostrils, and the back of his neck jumped like a horse. The shaving technique was taught by his teacher to be 36 and a half cuts (zero cuts were not counted). Starting from the left forehead, six cuts were made on the forehead, six cuts were made on the lower jaw, six cuts were made on the eyes, six cuts were made on the nose, six cuts were made on the ears, six cuts were made on the face, and the last half of the cut was rotated at the center of the forehead. The environment of the old-fashioned barbershop was also quite old. There were old tools in the shop, such as hair scissors, razors, beard brushes, etc., which might be placed in the faded organizing box. The chairs and counters were simple. Some old-fashioned iron barberchairs were rusty and had countless cracks on their faces. The whole shop exuded a nostalgic atmosphere. Most of the customers in these old-fashioned barbershops were the elderly and children. Because their craftsmanship was more traditional, it was in line with the aesthetic standards of the previous generation. The main requirement was to cut their hair short and other basic requirements. It was different from the modern hairdressing shops that paid attention to fashion. Moreover, the old-fashioned barbershop's fees were relatively low, reflecting a traditional and friendly business style. It also carried the nostalgic feelings of the older generation.
The old-fashioned barbershop had a unique charm. In an old-fashioned barbershop, there might be experienced hairstylists. They usually used the traditional hairdressing method, such as a simple and practical combination of a pair of scissors and a pair of scissors, and the price was often relatively reasonable. The master might be able to complete the entire process of cutting and blowing by himself. In an old-fashioned barbershop, there was no complicated marketing routine like modern barbershops, so people would not worry about being fooled into applying for a card. For example, there was an old-fashioned state-owned barbershop in Shanghai. The interior of the barbershop was completely preserved. The master wore formal clothes to work. This kind of environment could let people experience the retro atmosphere. For example, in some old-fashioned community barbershops, the skills of the masters were practiced for many years. Some of them were even skills passed down from their families. Cutting hair in such a shop could give people a warm feeling of returning to the past. Perhaps it would be a very pleasant and comfortable hairdressing experience.
Shaving in an old-fashioned barbershop was probably to pursue smooth and delicate skin. The shaving service of the old-fashioned barbershop had a unique process. The master might first lower the back of the old-fashioned barbershop chair, let the customer lie down, stir a hot towel and apply it on the customer's face to soften the hair and cutin. Then, he would use related tools, such as a brush dipped in foam, to hit the facial hair area, and then use a sharp scraper to quickly move around to clean the facial hair. After shaving, he would feel very slippery when he touched his face with his hands. This method of shaving could remove the fine hair on the face, making the skin smooth and delicate, and improving the problem of makeup powder. Moreover, shaving twice a week could also remove the horniness, making the skin transparent and bright.
The shaving service in the old-fashioned barbershops was usually mainly for men, but if a beautiful woman had a need, she could also shave in the old-fashioned barbershops. When shaving, the master would have a series of operations, such as checking the hair condition first, then applying a hot towel to the face to soften the beard or fine hair, and then shaving the face with a scraper to shave off the fine hair, dry dead skin, and beard (if there was any). Shaving in old-fashioned barbershops was a traditional skill. Some old-fashioned barbershops still retained this service, but the number of skilled people engaged in this traditional shaving service had gradually decreased.
The following is a rough tutorial for shaving a bald head in an old-fashioned barbershop: 1. "Pre-preparation: Prepare electric hair clipper, razor, lotion, aftershave, and other tools and care products. 2. Hair Pretreatment: - If the hair is long, first use scissors to cut the hair to a suitable length, then use the electric hair clipper to push it short. First, use the matching long comb to push it short, and finally use the shortest scale of the blade (such as 0.5mm) to push the hair to the shortest. - Wash your hair with hot water to make it soft. You can also cover your scalp with a hot towel for a few minutes. 3. Shaving Operation: - He let his hair retain a certain amount of moisture, then applied the lotion on his head, and then shaved it in the direction of the hair growth for the first time (straight shave). The first shave did not require it to be particularly clean. - Once again, apply the lotion and shave against the direction of hair growth (reverse shaving). This way, you can shave more cleanly. However, if the scalp is easy to bleed, you can try "side shaving". If the side shaving is also easy to bleed, you can continue to shave. - If necessary, you can shave a third time. For parts of the scalp that have uneven growth directions, shave in different directions a few more times until it is shaved clean. 4. Follow-up: - He washed his hair, wiped it dry, and applied aftershave.
An old-fashioned barbershop might have an advantage when it came to shaving heads. Old-fashioned barbershops often retained traditional shaving techniques, such as some experienced masters who were skilled. Having a deep foundation in traditional skills such as shaving may help to deal with the hair around the scalp more carefully during the shaving process. Moreover, old-fashioned barbershops might be more focused on simple hairdressing services, unlike modern barbershops that had more marketing routines and might be more focused on shaving their heads. However, old-fashioned barbershops may not be as advanced as modern barbershops in terms of equipment, and the hygiene conditions may be uneven. But overall, if you could find a reliable, old-fashioned barbershop with good craftsmanship, shaving your head would be a good choice.
The old-fashioned hair-washing brush was a traditional hair-washing tool, such as an old-fashioned hair-washing artifact in a hair salon, a hair-grabbing brush in a barbershop, a plastic hard-tooth hair-washing brush, a massage hair-scratching comb, and so on. It was relatively cheap and came in a variety of colors, such as yellow, blue, pink, green, and so on. Some even provided combinations. This hair-washing brush could clean and massage the scalp, making the scalp comfortable and clean. It could alleviate the problem of itchy scalp to a certain extent and was suitable for men, women, young and old.
The old-fashioned hair shears were a common hairdressing tool in the past. In the past, barbers used hand shears to cut their customers 'hair. For example, in China in the 1980s and 1990s, the Soviet-era hair shears were widely used. Using the old-fashioned hand shears to cut hair required a certain amount of skill, because the hand shears would become blunt after being used for a long time. It was easy to clip the hair but could not cut it. At this time, the hairdresser would pull it, causing the customer to feel pain. In the past hairdressing scenes, like in some rural areas, the hairdresser might use the eight-square table as the tool place and the five-foot stool as the customer seat at the gate or under the eaves. They would start to cut hair with their hands without the assistance of modern mirrors, hair dryers, and other equipment. With the development of the times, the appearance of the charging type of hair clippers was flexible and convenient to use. There might even be educational videos from merchants. In contrast, the old-fashioned hair clippers were gradually eliminated, but they carried the memories of a specific era.
The old-fashioned hair-washing basin had a wall-hanging type, such as the old-fashioned hair-washing bucket, which was made of iron sheet and had a copper faucet. This kind of bucket contained about 18 pounds or 32 pounds of water. Some were sold without accessories, and the price was about 53.50 - 71.00 yuan. There were also plastic materials, such as Jingping's old-fashioned wall-hanging hair-washing bucket, which was priced at 75.24 yuan, and there was a full discount. In addition, there were now laid-back hair-washing basins specially designed for the elderly, pregnant women, and bedridden patients. They could easily wash their hair while lying on the bed or sofa. They did not need to bend over, which was convenient and energy-saving. It was suitable for people with mobility difficulties. They rinsed and washed while running water. After washing, they could hang it up for convenience.