Haircutting & ShavingQuestion 52 of 100
After each shave stroke, the razor should be:
a.Set down without cleaning
b.Reheated over a flame
c.Rinsed in the client's water glass
d.Wiped clean of lather and hair on a tissue or towel
Explanation
Removing accumulated lather and hair between strokes keeps the blade cutting cleanly and lets the barber see the area. The used tissue is discarded, and the blade itself is disinfected between clients.
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