Thread: shaved by a barber?

when i had mine done it was $35 for a shave and a hair cut which i thought it was reasonable

I'm going to school for barbering here in Detroit and Michigan law says its okay to use a traditional straight razor for shaving customers as long as it is sterile.

Upon graduation I plan to offer traditional straight razor shaves with a traditional straight razor.

I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by detroyt

I'm going to school for barbering here in Detroit and Michigan law says its okay to use a traditional straight razor for shaving customers as long as it is sterile.

Upon graduation I plan to offer traditional straight razor shaves with a traditional straight razor.

I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad I'm not the only one detroyt! Glad to hear it

If you haven't looked into it, there are some awesome UV sterilizing boxes as opposed to heating them to sterilize them. Looks like me may not be able to get around the lather machines, unless you use a synthetic brush and sterilize that as well, which pretty much sucks Might be worthwhile for you to check them out if you have your own shop

Look forward to hearing how it goes for you! How much longer do you have in school?

Originally Posted by avatar1999

Glad I'm not the only one detroyt! Glad to hear it

If you haven't looked into it, there are some awesome UV sterilizing boxes as opposed to heating them to sterilize them. Looks like me may not be able to get around the lather machines, unless you use a synthetic brush and sterilize that as well, which pretty much sucks Might be worthwhile for you to check them out if you have your own shop

Look forward to hearing how it goes for you! How much longer do you have in school?

From my understanding I don't think that you can use UV boxes to sterilize I think that they just maintain a sterile environment.

I was thinking for repeat customers I would rent them a small locker and inside there would be their own personal brush, scuttle, soap and razor, not sure if it will be possible to do yet I haven't worked out all the logistics. I'm afraid there might be no way around having to use a latherizer.

I have also seen really inexpensive brushes at Meijer I imagine that they would be even cheaper wholesale and at that price they are pretty much disposable.

I still have a lot of time to think about it I still have about a year to go fortunately for me my teacher actually wrote the state exam.

Originally Posted by detroyt

From my understanding I don't think that you can use UV boxes to sterilize I think that they just maintain a sterile environment.

I was thinking for repeat customers I would rent them a small locker and inside there would be their own personal brush, scuttle, soap and razor, not sure if it will be possible to do yet I haven't worked out all the logistics. I'm afraid there might be no way around having to use a latherizer.

I have also seen really inexpensive brushes at Meijer I imagine that they would be even cheaper wholesale and at that price they are pretty much disposable.

I still have a lot of time to think about it I still have about a year to go fortunately for me my teacher actually wrote the state exam.

Things are so different state to state, but the only thing I could find online was for Texas. you might not have to clave them...soaking just the blade in Barbicide should be satisfactory, and if you soak them, and then put then in the UV cabinet, it should be enough, but obviously ask the Board in your state first.

As far as brushes are concerned, if it can be sanitized, then you could use it. Synthetic brushes would be ok, but I don't know how well they would work, and I don't think I've ever seen one. Like you said though, rent a "locker" for the guys that would like straight shaves, and just get a VDH Boar brush from your local drug store or Walmart.

I'm still working on the details, but I WILL find a way to make it work. I think everyone deserves a good shave

If they're willing, I'd be glad to do the shaves as "a friend" and not a charged service, but recommend they leave a tip/gratuity

I plan on working from home if I can, so I'm sure there's ways to get around the BS.

Originally Posted by detroyt

I'm going to school for barbering here in Detroit and Michigan law says its okay to use a traditional straight razor for shaving customers as long as it is sterile.

Upon graduation I plan to offer traditional straight razor shaves with a traditional straight razor.

I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!

and when you get your own shop you can have an assortment of diff straights and the customer can pick the razor of his choice for the shave,like a wedge from the 1850's or a dubl duck from the 50's , what do you think??

anybody know of barbers offering str8 shaves in the northern california(sacto) area? Intriqued by the idea

Originally Posted by nessmuck

and when you get your own shop you can have an assortment of diff straights and the customer can pick the razor of his choice for the shave,like a wedge from the 1850's or a dubl duck from the 50's , what do you think??

As long as I am able to sanitize everything without damaging it I don't foresee any problems, But considering the amount of time conventional straights require I might charge more to use them or I would have a stash available for the people whom rent lockers or are regulars.

I'm not really sure how it will work just yet I still have much to learn. I do know that I would prefer to use traditional straights even if it means replacing scales with stainless and getting an autoclave.

Originally Posted by detroyt

As long as I am able to sanitize everything without damaging it I don't foresee any problems, But considering the amount of time conventional straights require I might charge more to use them or I would have a stash available for the people whom rent lockers or are regulars.

I'm not really sure how it will work just yet I still have much to learn. I do know that I would prefer to use traditional straights even if it means replacing scales with stainless and getting an autoclave.

I'm wondering if the sterilization process would ruin the blade's termpering. What are your thoughts on this?
MikeB

Originally Posted by sdsquarepoint

I'm wondering if the sterilization process would ruin the blade's termpering. What are your thoughts on this?
MikeB

I don't think so. Most are only around 125 F. Not enough to ruin the temper.