Thread: Babygirl Barber... Never trained in the Art of Shaving..... New Member

Hey all!! It's nice to meet you!! I found this website searching for techniques for the lefty, realizing that it doesn't quite matter. I am a licensed barber in the state of Hawaii, but I never learned the fine art of shaving. Being a female, I feel that if I could add this service to my repertoire, I would be a sensation. I mean what guy wouldn't want an incredibly close, amazing shave (with all the perks of facial massage, hot towels, and lotion) by an attractive capable woman? I was wondering if as veterans and connoisseurs of the staright razors... what tips, techniques, and tidbit can you offer me? I have been gifted 3 razors by an old skool barber who, unfortunately due to health & old age, can no longer shave, and moved away before he could mentor me.... SO!! I was left with these amazing blades, and no one to teach me. PLEASE HELP!!!! Thanks all!!!


<3 Megz

G'day Megz, and welcome. I would suggest, like the barbers in more modern times do, practicing shaving lather off a balloon without the balloon popping. that will give you an idea as to touch...But teaching someone else how to shave another human being is well outside my means as a Mentor. A good thing their are wiser people than me here who might be able to point you in the right direction.


Mick

Welcome Megz,

There's a few barbers on here that perform straight shaves, hopefully one of them will chime in and offer some advice. Personally I've never shaved someone else's face (haven't found a willing volunteer yet), but I know it's a little different then shaving ones own face.

I do know that it's probably going to be a good idea to have those razors of yours honed up proper by a pro and begin learning how to maintain and hone them on your own. There's a ton of info on that in the wiki here (located top of screen).

Good luck, I'm sure someone with more barber experience then me will come along soon and help out

~Z

I tried it once with a brave mate of mine. I didn't cut him, but it was the scariest bloody thing I had done for a long time! And the shave was basic. I do better on myself than other people.


Mick

Hi megz,
I think there are a few members in Hawaii, you can search by location I think. From memory jonnywhim or johnnywimm is in hawaii, along with one of two others, you might be able to meet up with someone who is there and watch what they do. Also there are quite a few you tube videos of barbers giving shaves and explaining what they are doing.
You will probably need to get the razors honed (sharpened) before use, but I can't tell you that for sure.
Good luck, and keep us informed as to hoe you get on.
All the best
Ed

Once you get them honed, and ready to shave, I would say try shaving your legs with them. I've tried convincing my wife to let me shave her legs, but I feel that the straight razor intimidates her a bit. I think once she lets me, she'll really like it. A lot of the guys here test their edges on the inside of their forearm, to see if the blade will pop hair easily. I know some of the guys even test on their legs too. I have.

Start in an easy spot and do a bit at a time. Do small areas to build up your confidence and do more and more once you start becoming more comfortable with the blade. If you can't shave yourself, how could you ever shave someone else???

Shaving someone else is a hell of a lot easier in my opinion then shaving ones own face as you can map and move quicker and more efficiently. I am not a barber but I like to dress as one.

Wellcome to SRP,Can you use traditional straight Razors legally in your state??

Welcome to SRP Meg, and good luck in your straight shave journey.

Welcome to the forum!

I'm not familiar with the laws of Hawaii, but wouldn't using a traditional straight potentially violate health rules? I know in my neck of the woods, barbers all use the shavettes, so either the blade is replaced for each customer, or it gets a minimum 10 minute swim in the old Barbicide. That old potential contact with blood thing....'-)

But yes, having a straight shave would be a great service to offer...I've heard of the practice on the balloon thing as well.

Cheers and welcome!