Shaving

Shiver me Timbers · Sep 15th, 2004, 23:03

Here's something that interests me - have any of you ever had a road-side shave in India? Is it hygenic? Only asking cause I read in some guide book not to trust this service.

lobo · Sep 15th, 2004, 23:31

I was tempted but I chose not to, apprently you ask them to use a new razor. Maybe watch a ccouple and make a choice its unlikley you will get cut (they wouldnt last long if they cut people)

Digital Drifter · Sep 15th, 2004, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conor M

Here's something that interests me - have any of you ever had a road-side shave in India? Is it hygenic? Only asking cause I read in some guide book not to trust this service.

& this travel book will lavish praise on the shave. you should be able to get it in your local lib.

'Bitten by the bullet' by Steve Krzystyniak. Adventures of a New Zealand couple on a Royal enfield bullet in India.

cheers,
Digital Drifter

Bryan · Sep 16th, 2004, 01:10

This is a nonsense
I've had shaves all over India at roadsides and they've always used a clean razor
I've been nicked once in 5 trips

And yes I've never had shaves so close as you get off the Indian barber

Ikuru · Sep 16th, 2004, 03:54

Im right there with u Bryan.
I had pleanty of shaves and Its basicly one of the Nicest things you can do in India. You have to hagle the price. I should be next to nothing (dont recall how much it is) and You have to see them take the new blade out of the box and take the paper off...

I havent done it on the road but in small shacks by the street.
Most of the time you get a bit of massage aswell and it all leaves your face Baby to baby smooth.

cyberhippie · Sep 16th, 2004, 04:37

One of the top 10 India experiences. Even if you only do this once conner do it!!!!
It will possibly be one of the most relaxing 20 minutes of your life!!
First the oil massaged into your face,
Then the best lather you've ever seen applied to the affected area,
Next a little pinch of skin and he's off, forget Mach3 this guy knows how to shave as he grabs your nose moves it gingerly out of the way to remove the stubble of your moustach.
Think your finished? No way, out comes the shaving brush and he applies a lather that puts the first to shame, and does the whole thing again.
After this appears a piece of ice to cool the face, ha but it isn't it's an Allum crystal, a natural solution to disinfecting the shaved area.
So do I take the apron off now? No there are still the condiments to be applied, this varies oils, powders it all depends on the barber's fetish.
Then, Then!!! The head and shoulder massage, they're going to add a few bob for this service but sit back, at this point money is no object as you tune in to the Bollywood track in the background and slowly sink into the chair.
Some light years later you'll come to and waltz out of the barber shop a new man!!!

Conner it's got to be done!!!

steven_ber · Sep 16th, 2004, 04:56

I agree with bryan, I've had one cut in 4 trips.

It's good to use the roadside places, they have got to make a living too.

The following is from an earlier thread: -

Quote:

On my first day of my first visit to India (Chennai) I went for a shave, the barber started off by making patterns with the shaving brush on my face for 10 minutes, then gives me the best shave I have ever had, then starts all over again, this time shaving under my nose without looking.

Some 10 minutes later he is sticking a sharp pair of scissors in my nose and shaving the outside of my ears ( I nearly 'legged-it' thinking he was sizing my ears up for some south indian delicacy), then without warning he starts 'beating' me around the head, then, as if to add insult to injury, he tries to take my head off by twisting my head as fast as he could in one direction and then the other, the sound of creaking coming from my neck was only drowned out by my insides screaming 'HELP'.

He eventualy took Rs15 from my hand (he could have took the lot, I would'nt have noticed) and I left wondering why the hell I always wanted to go to India.

When I eventualy stopped shaking I realised I felt good, relaxed and very clean, but I still shaved myself for the next week.

Now, I go for a shave every second day, probably the most relaxing part of the day.

Ikuru · Sep 16th, 2004, 05:04

Really funny post that one Steve

. Shaving is the Boss.

sgeneris · Sep 16th, 2004, 05:33

I think it is definitely quite a service that they offer. In most small towns you can pay Rs15 to get your haircut +shave+removal of growth from other parts. If your follicles work overtime like mine, it will be particulary rewarding to get the armpits done too. It is swift and clean-and anything that you may have achieved yourself pales in comparison.

I think Barbers in different countries is a topic by itself.

Shiver me Timbers · Sep 16th, 2004, 05:46

Ok, Ok, just shows what guide books know, eh. You guys sure make it sound great, I wouldn't mind one now!

Baldy · Sep 16th, 2004, 05:55

I have never taken a razor to India. Having someoine else perform shaving duties for you is a luxury and a cheap one. Usually about 25r.

timmy · Sep 16th, 2004, 08:40

What about electric clippers? I usually keep my hair at a #1 crop... should I lug my clippers around for three months, or will I be able to find someone to clip me wherever I go?

indiadreamn · Sep 16th, 2004, 09:17

And what about the ladies?! are there wonderful places to get legs etc waxed with flare?

Ikuru · Apr 10th, 2005, 17:49

I wouldnt mind one of thoes close shaves right now, they make you feel so fresh.

Rob_The_Pom · Apr 10th, 2005, 18:34

I think a visit to the Indian barber is one of the world's rare pleasures.
I'm normally a stubble-ridden mess (see my profile pic of me in China for proof), but not in India.
It is probably the only time when I actually happy to have rapid-growing facial hair!
I can go for a shave every morning! Which is fantastic!

I've never used an 'on the street' barber though, I've always gone into the barber shops.
I've only had one nick in probably a hundred plus shaves.

Sep 16th, 2004, 01:10	#4
Bryan Mega Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 638	This is a nonsense I've had shaves all over India at roadsides and they've always used a clean razor I've been nicked once in 5 trips And yes I've never had shaves so close as you get off the Indian barber __________________ Then let us pray that come it may (As come it will for a' that), That Sense and Worth o'er a' the earth, Shall bear the gree an a' that. For a' that, an a' that, It's coming yet for a' that, That man to man, the world, o'er Shall brithers be for a' that. - Burns

Sep 16th, 2004, 03:54	#5
Ikuru the only "end" is "you" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: infront of the screen Posts: 1,913	Im right there with u Bryan. I had pleanty of shaves and Its basicly one of the Nicest things you can do in India. You have to hagle the price. I should be next to nothing (dont recall how much it is) and You have to see them take the new blade out of the box and take the paper off... I havent done it on the road but in small shacks by the street. Most of the time you get a bit of massage aswell and it all leaves your face Baby to baby smooth. __________________ http://www.ikuru.se My art.

Sep 16th, 2004, 04:37	#6
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Go on spoil yourself!! One of the top 10 India experiences. Even if you only do this once conner do it!!!! It will possibly be one of the most relaxing 20 minutes of your life!! First the oil massaged into your face, Then the best lather you've ever seen applied to the affected area, Next a little pinch of skin and he's off, forget Mach3 this guy knows how to shave as he grabs your nose moves it gingerly out of the way to remove the stubble of your moustach. Think your finished? No way, out comes the shaving brush and he applies a lather that puts the first to shame, and does the whole thing again. After this appears a piece of ice to cool the face, ha but it isn't it's an Allum crystal, a natural solution to disinfecting the shaved area. So do I take the apron off now? No there are still the condiments to be applied, this varies oils, powders it all depends on the barber's fetish. Then, Then!!! The head and shoulder massage, they're going to add a few bob for this service but sit back, at this point money is no object as you tune in to the Bollywood track in the background and slowly sink into the chair. Some light years later you'll come to and waltz out of the barber shop a new man!!! Conner it's got to be done!!!

Sep 16th, 2004, 05:33	#9
sgeneris Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: usa Posts: 132	indian barbers.. I think it is definitely quite a service that they offer. In most small towns you can pay Rs15 to get your haircut +shave+removal of growth from other parts. If your follicles work overtime like mine, it will be particulary rewarding to get the armpits done too. It is swift and clean-and anything that you may have achieved yourself pales in comparison. I think Barbers in different countries is a topic by itself.

Sep 16th, 2004, 05:55	#11
Baldy gotta pee ... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Brisbane Posts: 187	Shaving I have never taken a razor to India. Having someoine else perform shaving duties for you is a luxury and a cheap one. Usually about 25r.

Sep 15th, 2004, 23:03	#1
Shiver me Timbers Colder than a well digger's ass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Atlantic Posts: 1,596	Shaving Here's something that interests me - have any of you ever had a road-side shave in India? Is it hygenic? Only asking cause I read in some guide book not to trust this service. __________________ Europe to India Overland / Andaman's Tips / Pakistan Tips / Flickr Photos / IM Photos

Sep 15th, 2004, 23:31	#2
lobo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: london Posts: 431	I was tempted but I chose not to, apprently you ask them to use a new razor. Maybe watch a ccouple and make a choice its unlikley you will get cut (they wouldnt last long if they cut people)

Sep 16th, 2004, 05:04	#8
Ikuru the only "end" is "you" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: infront of the screen Posts: 1,913	Really funny post that one Steve . Shaving is the Boss.

Sep 16th, 2004, 05:46	#10
Shiver me Timbers Colder than a well digger's ass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Atlantic Posts: 1,596	Ok, Ok, just shows what guide books know, eh. You guys sure make it sound great, I wouldn't mind one now!

Sep 16th, 2004, 08:40	#12
timmy Back in Australia Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 375	What about electric clippers? I usually keep my hair at a #1 crop... should I lug my clippers around for three months, or will I be able to find someone to clip me wherever I go?

Sep 16th, 2004, 09:17	#13
indiadreamn There's Waffle in em! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 98	And what about the ladies?! are there wonderful places to get legs etc waxed with flare?

Apr 10th, 2005, 17:49	#14
Ikuru the only "end" is "you" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: infront of the screen Posts: 1,913	I wouldnt mind one of thoes close shaves right now, they make you feel so fresh.

Apr 10th, 2005, 18:34	#15
Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,299	I think a visit to the Indian barber is one of the world's rare pleasures. I'm normally a stubble-ridden mess (see my profile pic of me in China for proof), but not in India. It is probably the only time when I actually happy to have rapid-growing facial hair! I can go for a shave every morning! Which is fantastic! I've never used an 'on the street' barber though, I've always gone into the barber shops. I've only had one nick in probably a hundred plus shaves. __________________ There is no God but Dawkins and Hitchens is his prophet.

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