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.
First, he would apply a warm towel to his face. This would soften the hair on his face and open his pores, making it easier for him to shave. Next, he used a brush to apply soap foam or shaving foam to the face to reduce the irritation of the razor to the skin. Then, the hairdresser held a razor and began to carefully shave off the hair on his beard, mouth, eyebrows, ears, and other parts of his face. During the shaving process, if the razor was not sharp enough, it might be sharpened with a razor cloth from time to time. Finally, the soap foam or shaving foam on the face was washed off. Some of them might also be followed up with care, such as applying moisturizer.
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.
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.
There was a story about a woman named Tingting. She had a complicated relationship with her family and her life was not smooth. Tingting did not have a good relationship with her husband and in-laws. She also suffered from delusions and was in a bad mental state. She was also criticized by the people around her. Her condition fluctuated between good and bad. That summer, she went to the barbershop and shaved her head bald. She still had her long hair in her hand. Her daughter felt that it was embarrassing for her mother to shave her head, so she didn't let her go during the parent-teacher meeting. The mother and daughter fought on the road. Later on, her eldest daughter graduated from junior high school and did not get into high school. The family returned to the village, and no one knew what happened after that. This was the story of a girl who shaved her head in an old-fashioned barbershop. Another example was Guo Yan, a craftsman who worked in an old-fashioned barbershop. She insisted on shaving her customers with her old skills. Although she did not directly tell the story of the girl shaving her head in her shop, it reflected the existence of the old-fashioned barbershop and its traditional shaving skills. In addition, there were also some scattered descriptions of the old barbershop girl shaving her head, such as the 1.6-meter-long braid shaving her head, but there was a lack of complete storytelling.
Before using an old-fashioned shaving knife, hold the knife in your right hand, hold the lighter with your thumb and index finger, open the lighter with the blade down, and spray the flame of the lighter with alcohol to disinfect it. When using it, first sharpen the knife on the cloth to make the knife sharper, and then you can carry out the shaving operation, such as shaving the beard, trimming the stubble, trimming the dead skin and cutin, relaxing the face and massaging the face. The shaving process might also include hot compress, blocking knives, foaming, cleansing, and other steps.
Old-fashioned hair salon shaving chairs were usually tall and heavy. The chairs could be reclined, and there was often a cloth behind them to sharpen the razor. There were chairs with similar functions on the market now. For example, the popular hair salon chair in Luohe City cost 305.24 yuan, the hair salon chair in Foshan City cost 1580 yuan, and the multi-functional hair salon chair in Foshan, Guangdong Province cost 478 yuan. These chairs could meet the needs of shaving and shaving, and they had functions such as reclining, similar to the old-fashioned shaving chair.
In the reference materials, there was a video about " Big Brother from the Netherlands, Shaving the Emperor Set " that mentioned foreign men shaving their faces in domestic barbershops. In this video, a man from the Netherlands chose the " Shaving King Set " service, which included shaving, shaving, and nose hair plucking. The video showed the entire process, including professional techniques and meticulous service. However, there was no video of a foreign barbershop shaving.
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.
In Xingguo County, there was an old-fashioned barbershop called Dongfeng Barber Shop, which retained the traditional shaving techniques and shop appearance. Wang Yongmei, a 45-year-old hairdresser, worked here. The sixth generation of hairdressing masters in the shop inherited traditional skills. In this 30-square-meter long and narrow shop, there were rusty cast iron hairdressing chairs and hairdressing tools on the workbench. The biggest difference between the old-fashioned barbershops and modern hairdressing was the traditional event of shaving. When shaving, the master would lower the back of the old-fashioned hairdresser's chair, let the guest lie down, stir a hot towel on the guest's face to soften the beard, and then tilt the razor straight up along the skin of the neck. Pay attention to the stability of the hand and the speed of the knife. The blade would touch the face all the way, and the guest's face would show an expression of enjoyment. Moreover, the face must be smooth and not rough. In order to master this skill, the masters needed to practice a lot when they were apprentices, such as practicing with their own legs and arms, and practicing with their fellow disciples. Almost all the customers in this shop were elderly people, and shaving was an essential part of entering the shop. The old barbershops in Yudu also retained their traditional craftsmanship. There were old-fashioned iron barberchairs in the shop, and the shaving tools on the table were quite old. There were many cracks on the face. The old barbers here would use the most ancient technique, covering the customer's face with a hot towel and then shaving. The old customers were used to this traditional hairdressing method. The old barbershops were more affordable. Uncle's shop only charged 5 yuan per session. The service attitude was good. Most of the people who came here were the elderly and children. There was no high-end shampoo or conditioner here, only ordinary shampoo and skilled traditional craftsmanship. Although this old barbershop was not large and the facilities were not luxurious, it carried the characteristics of warmth and convenience, continuing the hairdressing culture and memories of generations.