Professional Shave for license??

[bostonranger]

Hey everyone, great site!

I have a few questions. My wife is originally from canada and has a hairstyling license but in order to obtain her New Jersey license, they require that she do a straight razor shave on a real person. She has never done one before.

She needs to know where to get "face cream" and "shaving lotion", and "witch hazel."

She also needs powder and shaving cream which is standard but what the heck is the face cream, shaving lotion, and witch hazel for?

Can someone give me a quick run-through of when/how to use the face cream, shaving lotion, and witch hazel?

Thanks in advance!

[Alraz]

Wow it seems tough to get a hairstyling license. I am not sure that I can fully answer your question but let's start with what I know: Witch hazel is an astringent used by many as an aftershave. Shave lotions are used prior to shaving with an electric razors but in the context of wet shaving, probably refers to a lotion applied after the shave, I am not sure. Face cream is a form of hair remover designed for female users. I am sure others will chime in.

Al raz.

[thebigspendur]

That's really hard to believe considering most states do not allow the use of straight razors. That probably means using a disposable razor of one kind or another. Some states distinguish between a barbering license and a cosmetology license. The latter hair styling only and most states do not require using a straight for that type.

At any rate how will she obtain the practice she will need?

[coachmike]

That's really hard to believe considering most states do not allow the use of straight razors. That probably means using a disposable razor of one kind or another. Some states distinguish between a barbering license and a cosmetology license. The latter hair styling only and most states do not require using a straight for that type.

At any rate how will she obtain the practice she will need?

I'm from New Jersey and you can NOT get a straight razor shave ANYWHERE in the state. Must be a misunderstanding of some type.

[AFDavis11]

I'm sure he would be referring to a disposable blade straight edge . . .

Coach, is that illegal too?

Notice Q 11 that asks "why do I have to take a shaving test?

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/cosmetology/cosmoinfo.htm


Go to a beautician supply store, they may only sell to licensed patrons but they will have all the answers for you.

Those are all very old terms, not modern terms. You may want to purchase shaving oil instead of a lotion, again check with the supply store.

I don't think shaving powders or lotions have been used in a few years, but since its a school they may teach the very old traditional (cheap) stuff because barbering is not a lucritive business.

[coachmike]

Coach, is that illegal too?

Notice Q 11 that asks "why do I have to take a shaving test?

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling

No,,,just straight shaves are illegal...they are allowed to used disposables and even shavettes as long as they change the blade for every shave. Maybe that is what they are asking her for?

[jendeindustries]

I'm from New Jersey and you can NOT get a straight razor shave ANYWHERE in the state. Must be a misunderstanding of some type.

Try Pete's Barber Shop18 New St
Metuchen, NJ 08840-1814

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(732) 494-1055

Call to make sure, though. I got one there 2 years ago. It's not my original barber at this point, and the shave was acceptable, but no BBS.

[coachmike]

Pete must use a replaceable blade razor.(shavette)

[Jimg1775]

I'm from New Jersey and you can NOT get a straight razor shave ANYWHERE in the state. Must be a misunderstanding of some type.

I live in NJ and for the last 30 some odd years my barber has been giving straight razor shaves. Also there are barbers even in malls that give straight razor shaves. Most barbers telll you that bc they dont have the skill or they just dont want to give them out so they bs people and tell them its illegal in NJ. So if you want a great shave from an Italian barber try Louies in Union Beach

[svcaramia]

I think any qualified barber will shave you with your own razor. Mine will. And happy to do it too. $30 fee