Old West Barber Shop Haircuts BA HAIRCUTSBA HAIRCUTS BA HAIRCUTSBA HAIRCUTS Videos I shared in previous articles in this blog series (about Victorian-American and Old West Barber Shops ) showed barbers using steamed, hot towels . Are you half as surprised as I am that barbers found an ingenious way to manage steamed towels and a hot water dispenser –heated by gas–in the nineteenth century? VINTAGE BARBER SHOP CHAIRS In his book titled Barber Instructor and Toilet Manual (published 1900 and now in public domain), Frank C. Bridgeford explains the necessity of a good, up-to-date barber’s chair in making a good first impression (note: transcription is precisely as it appears in the original text with typos, 19th-century spellings, a missing period at the end of a sentence and all) : General impressions go along way in this world. A man may have some particular hobby and imagine, for instance, that he is not being properly shaved if the razor is not held in a certain position, or travels in a specified direction, or is not stropped a certain number of times between the first and second goings over.

He may have some particular idea upon some particular subject which he uses as a guage of the grade of barber shop he is in, but such a man is the exception and not the rule. The average man has a guage which he applies, but you will find that nine times out of ten his eye rests first upon the barber’s chair. If he sees an old fashioned, uncomfortable chair, a general feeling of dis satisfaction creeps over him  He begins to feel that the soap you use is not good, that your razors pull and that your after-shaving preparation is not pleasant. All this before he puth himself under your care. The sight of the old fashioned chair starts him off in a critical, dissatisfied frame of mind. But if he sees a modern, up-to-date, bright, comfortable looking chair, the result is just the opposite. He does not look for trouble as not in a criticising mood. Of course the soap is good, of course the razor is perfect, and the after-shaving lotion just suits him. He starts in on the right tract and there’s everything in the start one gets always.

~ Barber Instructor and Toilet Manual (published 1900) by Frank C. Bridgeford When fancy-dancy newly tooled Barber Shop Chairs weren’t available, barbers apparently offered a pedestal to allow their clients to recline on a standard chair. HIS HAIR AT HOME HIS HAIR AT HOME HIS HAIR AT HOME HIS HAIR AT HOME Barber shops existed in well-established towns and even in the Old West…in town. But what about the isolated frontiersman? Or the rancher who lived far out of town? baby bath chair hong kongHaircuts became less than necessary, and men often grew their hair overlong. disposable chair covers for salePioneers were nothing if not resourceful, and though mother had no formal barber training, she’d do what needed doing (or Pa would) and cut the boys’ hair. used baby high chair malaysia

Someone would return the favor and cut Pa’s hair. Scissors, barber combs, and barber clippers were for sale in the late 19th Century mail-order catalogs. Scissors would be sharpened with a whetstone, same as knives, and with care, would last a good long while. Mothers have always been targeted by marketers…and haircuts for their children are no exception. Copyright © 2016 Kristin Holt LCThis slideshow requires JavaScript. Owners, Kathy and Andrea share a love for Vintage Collectibles. clear plastic chair nzIn fact, that they both already owned antique barber chairs prior to Vintage Barber Company’s opening! plastic chair mat canadaThis common interest  made way for an exciting, new partnership between Kathy and Andrea;  buy pushchair

and a refreshing atmosphere with vintage charm and modern style to provide barbering services for their clients. The art of barbering has a rich history in men’s grooming. The classic barber shop was and continues to be a place for men to not only get their hair and skin groomed, but also a place to socialize and relax. At the Vintage Barber Company, we aim to provide the best barbering and men’s grooming services, in a relaxing, and nostalgic atmosphere. No lines, no numbers, just make an appointment or stop by our barber shop, and we would be happy to help you achieve your next best look. 1813 Greenbrier Parkway Suite D, Chesapeake, VA 23320Used Wholesale Salon Equipment At Wholesale Salon Equipment you can also find used equipment that is in great shape. When we get the used equipment, our staff goes through it and fixes or repairs items as needed. We have a very large selection of used chairs, stations, backwash units, whatever you might need. Check with us often, because our inventory changes almost daily.

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