Title: Demonstrate basic shaving techniques.
Course: Master Barber II (Three-year Program) (19002-II) > Section: Shaving and Performing Other Skin Care Procedures

Demonstration should include

- safety precautions for shaving
- the four strokes of shaving (i.e., freehand, backhand, reverse freehand, reverse backhand)
- directions of strokes
- body position
- hand positions
- 14 shaving areas of the face
- neck shaving.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why do we lather the face?
- What are common reasons clients find fault in a shave service?
- How many sections are the face broken down into when shaving? Why?
- What safety precautions should be use when working with hair removal?
- When might it be wise to refrain from removing hair?