max808•3d ago

Old timer told me to use a neck strip on every client and I ignored him for 2 years

Guy who's been cutting hair since the 70s kept saying to grab a fresh neck strip before even starting the haircut. I thought it was just an old habit, not worth the extra 10 seconds. Then a client got a little piece of hair down his collar and had a rash for a week. Now I do it every time and haven't had a complaint since. Any other barbers skip this step and regret it later?

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butler.shane3d agoMost Upvoted

Yeah, I noticed that too. It's like when you don't wipe down the bar before someone sits down and then they complain about a sticky spot. It's those little things you think don't matter until they do. Most problems in life come from skipping the tiny steps that keep everything from going sideways. I see it all the time with people who rush through the boring stuff - they end up fixing bigger messes later. Same idea as checking your oil before a long drive or cleaning the lint trap every time. The 10 seconds you save by not doing it costs you way more in the long run.

jake_kelly243d ago

Grabbed a neck strip right away after my first week of this happening to a guy with a history of eczema. That little piece of hair got down his back and he was itchy for days, blamed me for not being careful. Now I just grab one before I even pick up my clippers, takes two seconds and saves me from that headache. Your mileage may vary but I'll never skip it again.