The old state-owned barbershop had unique characteristics in different aspects. In terms of service prices, the prices were relatively diverse. For example, some old state-owned barbershops could be free or half-price with the union's preferential ticket. Some old people were very popular in the state-owned barbershop after retirement. There were also new state-owned beauty shops that provided free haircuts for the elderly in the area. There were also state-owned barbershops that sold for about 15 - 20 yuan to serve the surrounding residents. In terms of the interior environment and atmosphere, some old state-owned barbershops had completely preserved the decorations of the 1990s. The staff would wear formal clothes to work, giving them a sense of age. For example, the first state-owned beauty brand store in Southwest China had an elegant and simple overall style. It even had a low-key fashion sense and an international style. In terms of hairdressing skills, some old state-owned hairdressing shops had skilled hairdressers. For example, the first state-owned hairdressing shop in Southwest China had hairdressers like Nie Feng, who had won the gold medal in the hairdressing event of the World Skills Competition and enjoyed the State Council's subsidy, as well as other excellent world competition coaches to serve customers. Moreover, the barbers in the old state-owned barbershop could patiently communicate with the residents and carefully cut their hair according to the customer's requirements. Overall, the old state-owned barbershop had its own characteristics in terms of price, environment, and service, and could meet the needs of different customer groups.
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.
The state-owned barbershops in the 1970s had the following characteristics: - ** Space and layout **: Some state-owned barbershops have larger spaces, such as some that are larger than the workshop. They are made of herringbone brick and wood. In terms of the layout of the shop, there were swivel chairs on three sides of the wall. There were two long rows along the wall and a short row facing the street. There were large mirrors on the wall, and there were wooden drawers and electrical sockets under the mirrors. There was a long row of ceramic basins and faucet on the inner wall. The faucet was connected to a soft tube for washing hair, and the water was at a uniform temperature. - ** Service staff and customers **: Usually there are many hairstylists, many of whom are female hairstylists. The customer could not appoint a master. It was the master's turn to provide services. The master would not have too much communication with the customer during the haircut. There was no promotion of cards, shampoo, and so on. There was also no shampoo girl. Apprentices were also regular employees who could receive wages. After becoming a regular employee, their wages would increase. - ** Service Price and Revenue **: The service provided is mainly for shaving. The price of cutting, washing and blowing is 35 cents per person. At that time, the salary of a state-owned barbershop was relatively high. The salary of a senior master could reach 49 yuan, while the monthly salary of a county party secretary was 80 yuan, and the monthly salary of an apprentice was about 25 yuan. After becoming a full-time employee, it was 35 yuan. - ** Tools and Business Status **: Some barbershops use traditional hairdressing tools, such as the double arrow electric hair clipper from Shanghai (requires alternating current conversion). In terms of operation, some state-owned barbershops had the same ownership since their opening, but the number of employees might be reduced, such as from more than 10 at the peak to only three (including retired employees).
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.
From the information provided, there was no direct mention of seeing his wife shave her head in the old barbershop. However, from the general information about the barbershop, it could be analyzed as follows: The old barbershop might have its own advantages. On the one hand, the price of the old barbershop may be relatively reasonable, just like the small barbershop on the street mentioned in the article. Although there is no luxurious environment, it can provide hairdressing services at a lower price. For example, a 15-yuan or even 10-yuan hairdressing service can also cut a satisfactory hairstyle. On the other hand, the barbers in the old barbershop may be experienced and skilled. They can give professional advice according to the customer's face shape and hair quality, and listen carefully to the customer's needs. However, the old barbershop could also have some shortcomings. For example, the environment might not be as comfortable as some high-end barbershops, and the equipment might not be advanced enough. Therefore, whether it was good to see his wife shave her head in an old barbershop depended on many factors, including the price, the effect of the haircut, and whether the environment could meet his expectations. If the daughter-in-law paid attention to cost-effectiveness and the experience of the hairdresser, the old hairdresser might be a good choice. If she cared more about the environment and advanced equipment, then the old hairdresser might not be the best choice.
The state-owned barbershop was a barbershop operated by the state. It had the following characteristics: - In terms of personnel, hairstylists often go through selection, training and assessment before taking up their posts. Some teachers who enjoy special subsidies from the State Council also serve as technical guidance, such as the beauty salon team of the state-owned hair salon in Chongqing. - In terms of services, it could provide a variety of services, such as hairdressing, beauty, bodycare, manicure, eyelashes, etc. It would also regulate the store environment, service process, transparent consumption, etc., aiming to become a benchmark model for the operation of the beauty industry market. - In terms of prices, the prices varied from time to time. In the past, the prices were relatively cheap. For example, in some places, it only cost a few cents to get a haircut when you were young. Now, there are also state-owned barbershops that are relatively affordable to the people, but there will be differences in prices due to geographical areas and service content. - In terms of business model, it might retain the traditional hairdressing skills and attract many "repeat customers". Even in the market competition, it still had its unique business advantages. For example, Huayi Hair Salon, which opened in Taiyuan in 1958, still retained the traditional hairdressing skills and had many customers.
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.
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.
Here are some examples of watching your wife shave her head in an old barbershop: ** 1. Humorous and teasing type ** 1. Accompanying his wife to the old barbershop for a shave felt like walking into a time tunnel. My wife sat on the chair as if she was about to be trimmed by the years. The atmosphere of the old barbershop was like a magic box full of stories. I wondered what my wife would look like when she came out of here. I was already prepared to laugh or be amazed. 2. When a daughter-in-law walked into the old barbershop, she was like a warrior walking into the battlefield. As I watched the old fader work on her hair, I thought to myself, will this old craftsmanship directly turn my wife into a beauty from the last century? No matter what, she's the one and only fashion queen in my heart, even if she has an old hairstyle. ** 2. Warmth type ** 1. In this old barbershop, watching his wife shave her head was an inexplicably heartwarming scene. Every time the scissors opened and closed, it was like cutting out the trivial troubles in our lives. His wife's focused side profile, under the dim light of the old barbershop, had a peaceful beauty, as if time had stopped for this moment. 2. Accompanying his wife in the old barbershop and watching her shave her head was like witnessing a unique transformation. There was no exaggerated decoration here, only a familiar atmosphere and skilled craftsmanship. His wife's hair fell, but it seemed to make our relationship even closer. This was a small fortune that belonged to our ordinary lives.