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Originally Posted by Reaper
Back when I was having someone else cut my hair I was told repeatedly by my stylists that only barbers were legally allowed to use a straight razor in Alberta. I was going by the assumption that it was still the case.
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Unless something has changed I don't think that's the case in Alberta as long as you're using a disposable razor and buy the proper box to dispose the razors in. They don't train you how to use a straight razor in school so don't know how they would differentiate between a barber and hair stylist.
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I guess one could use clippers but it seems like it is half-a$$ed if a straight razor isn't used to clean up the part line. Kind of like shaving one's face with clippers without finishing up with a razor.
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Straight razors in Calgary are rare. Most barbers don't even have a straight razor on hand. They take too much time and effort to use and you'll lose out on a lot of customers who just want their hair cut quickly. I think there is a big market for it in Calgary though which is why a lot of the shops who offer straight razor shaves are so popular.