1/9/2024 Update
Below is the procedures manual for the Nampa location of Chrome Comb Barbershop (AFX Manual coming soon). I/We ask that each step be completed for the haircut to be considered commissionable. Please note, ALL CUTS INCLUDE A WASH/DRY WITH HOT TOWEL AND STRAIGHT-RAZOR NECK SHAVE. These are not barber optional services. This type of attention to detail is part of offering a high-end barber experience. Without them, we are nothing more than an overpriced shop competing with the 10 (very competent) shops located near by, all looking to take our business.

Starting Monday, January 15th, I will be doing quality checks to ensure our customers are getting the best experience possible.
If you need help, please contact Cody or Ryan.

Haircut (AKA The Wig Chop)

We believe every haircut, classic to custom, should include a wash, style, and hot/cold towel.
Procedure:

1. Greet client.
   
2. Drape client.
   
3. Perform consultation. Here is where we get details about the client’s needs for the haircut. Questions should relate to: 
   
   1. How they style their haircut,
      
   2. When was their last haircut,
      
   3. What they like/didn’t like about their last haircut and/or hair in general,
      
   4. Ask questions, this is where we gather information about the client, be patient and listen.
      
   5. Seek clarity. Just because a customer verbalizes wanting a 'High and Tight', doesn't always mean that is what he/she wants. In their mind, a 'High and Tight' could be closer to a 'Mid-Fade.'
      
4. Perform the haircut, cross-check and comb into the desired style.
   
5. Finish the haircut by making sure all blending and edges are clean.
   
6. Periodically clean access hair off the client, also at the end of the service. 
   
7. Shave the neck.
   
8. Wash, condition and dry hair wash.
   
9. Style hair if desired, discuss style needs. This will determine the type of product used.
   
10. Massage neck and shoulders.

​Straight-Razor Shave (AKA The Harlem Sunset)

This 21-point shave was taught to Head Barber Ryan by his grandfather 25 yrs ago.
Procedure:

1. Perform consultation. Here is where we get details about the client’s needs for the shave and facial hair. Questions should relate to: 
   
   1. ​How they style their facial hair,
      
   2. When was their last facial hair trim,
      
   3. What they like/didn’t like about their last facial hair trim and/or facial hair in general,
      
   4. ​Ask questions, this is where we gather information about the client, be patient and listen.
2. Trim facial hair, if applicable, to the client’s needs. 
3. Using trimmers, remove any and all hair present, not in the client’s styling preferences and needs.
4. Using a foil razor, remove any and all stubble, not in the client’s styling preferences and needs.
5. Periodically clean access hair off the client.
6. Place the headrest in the barber chair. Ask the client to lean back with you, flip the footrest to the cushion side of the rest.
7. In a chevron pattern lay a dry towel upon the client's chest, covering any clothing if need be.
8. Remove a hot towel from the hot towel cabinet, test the heat both on your wrist and a hairless, facial location on the client. 
9. Ask if the temperature is acceptable. If too hot, repeat this process until acceptable, use the desired temperature towels henceforth.
10. Place the towel on the face in a diamond motion, leaving the nose exposed to air.
11. Allow the towel to rest upon the face for between 30-60 seconds.
12. Remove the towel, set aside, open, on a clean surface. These will become your cold towels.
13. Using the Tea Tree conditioner, cleanse and massage the face. Massage techniques can be taught upon request and should include the face, neck, ears and head.
14. Repeat steps 8 - 11.
15. Using the Awapuhi and Wild Ginger treatment oil (about a quarter size amount) rub in the palm of your fingers and palms. Once evenly dispersed, perform the massage.
16. Repeat steps 8 - 11.
17. Using the Barberstation Amber Beard Balm and Conditioner (about a nickel-size amount) rub in the palm of your fingers and palms. Once evenly dispersed, perform the massage.
18. Repeat steps 8, 9 and 10.
19. When removing the towel, in a gentle wiping motion, remove any excess product and discard the dirty towel in an appropriate receptacle.
20. If desired, additional balm, pre-shave oil and/or shaving cream may be applied
21. Ask the client to close their eyes and cover their eyes with your hand. 
22. Spray the H14 Pre-shave by spritzing their face and neck.
23. Make sure your razor and razor blade is clean and perform the shave. Use the clean, dry towel to clean off the razor and razor blade between each pass.
24. Repeat steps 8 - 10  as desired until the shave is complete.
25. Repeat steps 8 - 10 and 18 to finish the shave portion.
26. Inform the client that the next series of towels will be cooler / cold towels.
27. Using the cold towel from step 11 repeat steps 9, 10 and 18.
28. Using the Prospectors Aftershave Lotion (about a nickel-size amount) rub in the palm of your fingers and palms. Once evenly dispersed, perform the massage.
29. Using the cold towel from step 13 repeat steps 9, 10 and 18.
30. Ask the client to close their eyes and cover their eyes with your hand. 
31. Spray the Barberstation Devil’s Water, or applicable aftershave. To do this spray above the client and allow the aftershave to fall upon their face. DO NOT spray their face directly!
32. Using the cold towel from step 15, grab both ends of the towel and firmly fan teh face ( about 4-6 inches) above the client to dry the face.
33. Remove the dry towel upon the client’s chest and place in the appropriate receptacle. 
34. Inform the client to sit up with you and raise the chair.
35. Restyle the hair, facial hair and apply any product if applicable.

​Kid's Cut (AKA The Strange Cat)

A custom haircut, wash, style, and faux shave ​for a young gentleman 13 and under. 

1. Refer to the haircut procedure. ​
2. Finish with a faux (fake) straight-razor shave. No razor blades. Should take 3-5 minutes tops.
   

​Beard Trim (The Tightwire)

Tighten up that jawline and nix the food-stache. A beard trim above the rest.
Procedure:

1. Perform consultation. Here is where we get details about the client’s needs for their facial hair. Questions should relate to: 
   
   1. ​How they style their facial hair,
      
   2. When was their last facial hair trim,
      
   3. What they like/didn’t like about their last facial hair trim and/or facial hair in general,
      
   4. ​Ask questions, this is where we gather information about the client, be patient and listen.
      
2. Trim facial hair  to the client’s needs. 
   
3. Using trimmers, remove any and all hair present, not in the client’s styling preferences and needs.
   
4. Using a foil razor, remove any and all stubble, not in the client’s styling preferences and needs.
   
5. Periodically clean access hair off the client.
   
6. Apply any product as needed and desired.

​Between Cuts Trim (AKA The Scratcher)

Great for a 'between cuts refresher'. This taper and neck shave give that "fresh" haircut look.
Procedure:

1. Greet client.
   
2. Drape client.
   
3. Perform consultation. Here is where we get details about the client’s needs for the haircut. Questions should relate to: 
   
   1. ​How they style their haircut,
      
   2. When was their last haircut,
      
   3. What they like/didn’t like about their last haircut and/or hair in general,
      
   4. ​Ask questions, this is where we gather information about the client, be patient and listen.
      
4. Perform the scratcher, this is a taper, cleaning up the sideburns, blend as necessary and thin as needed. The scratcher is not a full haircut service.  
   
5. Finish the Scratcher by making sure all blending and edges are clean.
   
6. Periodically clean access hair off the client, also at the end of the service. 
   
7. Shave the neck if desired.
   
8. Ask if they want a hair wash. Perform if desired.
   
9. Style hair if desired, discuss style needs. This will determine the type of product used.
   
10. Massage neck and shoulders.

​Barber's Facial (The High pillow)

​A 7-step treatment to restore humanity. Massage, towel treatment and essential oils.
Procedure:

1. Place the headrest in the barber chair. Ask the client to lean back with you, flip the footrest to the cushion side of the rest.
   
2. Remove a hot towel from the hot towel cabinet, test the heat both on your wrist and a hairless, facial location on the client. 
   
3. Ask if the temperature is acceptable. If too hot, repeat this process until acceptable, use the desired temperature towels henceforth.
   
4. Place the towel on the face in a diamond motion, leaving the nose exposed to air.
   
5. Allow the towel to rest upon the face for between thirty seconds and one minute.
   
6. Remove the towel, set aside, open, on a clean surface. These will become your cold towels.
   
7. Using the Awapuhi and Wild Ginger treatment oil (about a quarter size amount) rub in the palm of your fingers and palms. Once evenly dispersed, perform the massage.
   
8. Repeat steps 2 - 5.
   
9. Using the Prospectors Aftershave Lotion (about a nickel-size amount) rub in the palm of your fingers and palms. Once evenly dispersed, perform the massage.
   
10. Repeat steps 2 - 4.
    
11. When removing the towel, in a gentle wiping motion, remove any excess product and discard the dirty towel in an appropriate receptacle.
    
12. Inform the client that the next series of towels will be cooler / cold towels.
    
13. Using the cold towel from step 5 repeat steps 3, 4 and 10.
    
14. Using the Prospectors Aftershave Lotion (about a nickel-size amount) rub in the palm of your fingers and palms. Once evenly dispersed, perform the massage.
    
15. Using the cold towel from step 7 repeat steps 3, 4 and 10
    
16. Ask the client to close their eyes and cover their eyes with your hand. 
    
17. Spray the Barberstation Devil’s Water, or applicable aftershave. To do this spray above the client and allow the aftershave to fall upon their face. DO NOT spray their face directly!
    
18. Inform the client to sit up with you and raise the chair.
    
19. Spray the H14 Hair tonic into their hair. 
    
20. Massage the head and scalp.
    
21. Restyle the hair, facial hair and apply any product if applicable.

​Luxury Barber Facial (AKA The Fat City)

A manly face treatment with lotions, tonics, oils, hot and cold towels, massage and pure bliss.
Procedure:

1. Place the headrest in the barber chair. Ask the client to lean back with you, flip the footrest to the cushion side of the rest.
   
2. Remove a hot towel from the hot towel cabinet, test the heat both on your wrist and a hairless, facial location on the client. 
   
3. Ask if the temperature is acceptable. If too hot, repeat this process until acceptable, use the desired temperature towels henceforth.
   
4. Place the towel on the face in a diamond motion, leaving the nose exposed to air.
   
5. Allow the towel to rest upon the face for between thirty seconds and one minute.
   
6. Remove the towel, set aside, open, on a clean surface. These will become your cold towels.
   
7. Using the Tea Tree conditioner, cleanse and massage the face. Massage techniques can be taught upon request and should include the face, neck, ears and head.
   
8. Repeat steps 2 - 6
   
9. Using the Awapuhi and Wild Ginger treatment oil (about a quarter size amount) rub in the palm of your fingers and palms. Once evenly dispersed, perform the massage.
   
10. Repeat steps 2 - 6
    
11. Using the Barberstation Amber Beard Balm and Conditioner (about a nickel-size amount) rub in the palm of your fingers and palms. Once evenly dispersed, perform the massage.
    
12. Repeat steps 3 and 4.
    
13. When removing the towel, in a gentle wiping motion, remove any excess product and discard the dirty towel in an appropriate receptacle.
    
14. If desired, additional balm, oil and/or cream may be applied
    
15. Inform the client that the next series of towels will be cooler / cold towels.
    
16. Using the cold towel from step 7 repeat steps 3, 4 and 12.
    
17. Using the Prospectors Aftershave Lotion (about a nickel-size amount) rub in the palm of your fingers and palms. Once evenly dispersed, perform the massage.
    
18. Using the cold towel from step 9 repeat steps 3, 4 and 12
    
19. Ask the client to close their eyes and cover their eyes with your hand. 
    
20. Spray the Barberstation Devil’s Water, or applicable aftershave. To do this spray above the client and allow the aftershave to fall upon their face. DO NOT spray their face directly!
    
21. Remove the dry towel upon the client’s chest and place in the appropriate receptacle. 
    
22. Inform the client to sit up with you and raise the chair.
    
23. Restyle the hair, facial hair and apply any product if applicable.