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CONSULTATION

• Every service begins with the
• client consultation. Use this time to
• evaluate to make sure it is safe for
• you and the client to perform the
• service the client desires.

DRAPING

• Place clean towel around clients
• neck making sure to protect
• the clients skin from the cape.
• Loosely place cape over client to
• protect his clothing.

RECLINE

• Once client is properly draped,
• carefully recline barber chair and
• LOCK into place. Place another
• towel over the clients chest for extra
• protection.

PREPARE FACIAL HAIR

• Use a pre shave oil (optional)
• and/or a shaving cream and
• cover the area to be shaved
• completely. Wrap face and neck
• with hot towels.

PREPARE FOR SHAVE

• While facial hair is softening
• under hot towels, get a bowl of
• hot water, an extra towel or two,
• a new razor, and the shave cream
• to be used during the shave ready.

BEGIN SHAVE

• Remove hot towels from face.
• Keep clients eyes covered.
• Start at the neck, apply shave cream
• and begin by shaving with the grain.
• Continue on the rest of face.

TWICE OVER?

• Some clients may want you to
• shave the face against the grain
• for a smoother shave. Make sure
• to ask the client if their skin can
• handle the twice over shave.

STAY SHARP!!

• Be sure to change blades
• at anytime during a shave
• if necessary. Dull razors can
• be painful to the client and
• cause skin to become irritated.

COOL IT DOWN.

• When the shave is complete,
• wrap the face and neck with a cool
• towel and gently apply pressure.
• Dab any excess shave cream with
• the cool towel. Do not wipe face!

FEEL THE BURN!

• Applying after shave is the final
• step in the straight razor shave.
• many prefer the after shave with
• alcohol which may sting a little.
• Others prefer non alcoholic.

CLEAN AND SANITIZE

• Clean work area thoroughly
• and sanitize utensils. Dispose of
• razor blades in sharps container.
• Place dirty towels in the bin to be
• washed. Sanitize chair and wash hands.