The phenomenon of "keeping a hand" among the older generation of traditional barbers and its impact on the shaving skills of modern barbers
In the barber industry, the inheritance of technology has always been an important topic. However, there is a phenomenon that cannot be ignored, that is, the older generation of traditional barbers often "keep one hand" when teaching the technique, and are unwilling to pass on all the skills to the next generation without reservation. This phenomenon is prevalent in many industries, but it is especially prominent in the barbering industry, and one of its effects is that today's barbers have a significant lack of shaving skills.
1. The reason why the older generation of traditional barbers "keep a hand".
1. Conservative industry traditions: The barbering industry has a long history and deep tradition, and many older barbers regard their skills as unique skills of their families or masters, and are reluctant to pass them on easily. This conservatism leads them to deliberately keep some key techniques or secrets when teaching techniques.
2. Financial considerations: In the barbering industry, barbers with unique skills tend to earn higher incomes and reputations. As a result, some older barbers are reluctant to pass on all their skills to their apprentices for the sake of economic interests in order to maintain their competitive edge in the industry.
3. Investigation and selection of apprentices: The older generation of barbers often conduct strict inspection and screening of apprentices when teaching techniques. They believe that only those who are truly gifted and have perseverance are worthy of imparting the full range of skills. Therefore, during the teaching process, they will observe the performance and attitude of the apprentices by "keeping a hand" to decide whether to continue to teach more advanced skills.
Second, the impact on the shaving skills of modern barbers
1. Fault lines in skill inheritance: Due to the "keep a hand" phenomenon of older barbers, many key shaving skills have not been effectively passed on. As a result, modern barbers have a significant deficiency in shaving skills to meet the needs of their customers.
2. Decline in customer satisfaction: Shaving is one of the important needs of many male customers when it comes to getting a haircut. However, due to the lack of shaving skills of modern barbers, they are often unable to meet customer expectations, resulting in a decline in customer satisfaction. This not only affects the reputation and reputation of the barbershop, but also restricts the development of the barber industry.
3. Lag in technological innovation: Due to the conservatism and monopoly of the older generation of barbers, the innovation and development of modern barbers in shaving skills is limited. They can often only use traditional techniques and methods, and lack the exploration and practice of new technologies and methods. This has led to a lack of innovation and competitiveness on the part of modern barbers in their shaving skills.
3. How to improve this phenomenon
1. Strengthen industry exchanges and cooperation: Promote technical exchange and experience sharing among different barbers by strengthening exchanges and cooperation within the industry. This helps to break the monopoly and conservative situation of technology and promote the overall progress and development of the barbering industry.
2. Establish a scientific training system: Establish a scientific and systematic training system to provide comprehensive technical training and guidance for barbers. During the training process, emphasis is placed on the teaching and practice of key skills such as shaving to ensure that barbers are able to master comprehensive techniques and methods.
3. Encourage technological innovation and R&D: Barbers are encouraged to carry out technological innovation and R&D, explore new techniques and methods, and improve the quality and efficiency of key skills such as shaving. At the same time, it provides necessary technical support and resource guarantee for barbers to promote the sustainable development of technological innovation and R&D.
4. Strengthen industry supervision and norms: Strengthen industry regulation and norms, and formulate unified industry standards and service specifications. Provide necessary training and guidance to barbers who are not skilled or have problems to ensure that they can provide quality service and meet the needs of customers.
In conclusion, the phenomenon of the older generation of traditional barbers "keeping a hand" has had a negative impact on the shaving skills of modern barbers. In order to improve this phenomenon and promote the healthy development of the barbering industry, it is necessary to strengthen industry exchanges and cooperation, establish a scientific training system, encourage technological innovation and research and development, and strengthen industry supervision and regulation.