Rediscover the barber profession

 

What does a barber do?

Barbers, as you already know, are able to shape and shave all types of facial hair. Their favorite tools are the razor, the clipper, the straight razor and the essential shaving brush. The barber, in addition to his talents as a creator-sculptor, is endowed with good interpersonal skills. In many cases, we can see the profession of hairdresser and barber combined to form the profession of hairdresser-barber . The barber must also adapt to the latest trends to provide the best possible service to customers.

What is the history of barbers?

In the Paleolithic era, barbers were the beings with the most authority. Barbers were considered priests due to the divine dimension that hair aroused. They were perceived as an accumulation of energies. Barbers were highly respected during the ancient period for the Greeks and Romans; going to have your beard trimmed rhymed with philosophy at that time. During the Middle Ages, barbers came to assist priests in their medical operations, it was the profession of barber surgeon . During the Renaissance, the barber profession was of high rank in the royal courts. After the revolution, the latter lost its prestigious title. It thus resembled, during the 19th century, the one we know today. We can also see nowadays a return to authenticity. The barber profession is making a comeback and barber shops have flourished in recent years.

How to become a barber? What is his salary?

First of all, to become a barber , you have to train. The profession requires technical and hygienic qualities. But above all, you need a real passion to get started. There is no training dedicated to the barber profession. However, by using a CAP hairdressing, it is possible through internships to learn to master shaving techniques. The median salary of a barber is 1700 euros per month. The salary varies from 17,880€ per year for beginners to 34,200€ for beard experts (source Neuvoo).

How to find your beard type?

• The 3-day beard is the most common and requires the least maintenance.

• The short beard, which grows in more than a week, is the most popular among women. It is particularly suitable for round faces.

• For square faces , adopt a short beard on the sides and a hairier beard on the chin, so the goatee and the beard will suit you perfectly.

• For rather elongated faces, you should plan for a thicker beard on the sides. You should therefore avoid the goatee which will elongate the face.

• If you have an oval face, the mustache is for you. An original mustache will do the trick. You can also leave a 3-day beard.

Discover other beard styles that you could adopt according to your desires.

Now, gentlemen, you will no longer have an excuse to take care of your beard and visit the barber .

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