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Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by valicious1(op): 6:24pm On Oct 13, 2024
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that barbers no longer sterilize their clippers nowadays.

Even those that have the sterilization machine, either the machine doesn’t work or they just don’t make any effort to use them anymore.

The ones that used to pour ethanol on their clippers then light it up node even do am again.
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by valicious1(op): 6:25pm On Oct 13, 2024
Abi dem node fear HIV again
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by illicit(m):
They just use lighter to burn the blade...

Please have your own clipper
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by Rexymania(m): 7:33pm On Oct 13, 2024
Na my wife be my barber for now....
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by earthrealm(m):
illicit:
They just use lighter to burn the blade...

Please have your own clipper
very ignorant practice....na heat dey kill bacteria...not flames...that lighter fire they use...doesn't even reach 100 deg C, the temp of boiling water...let lone 300 deg C, the temp to kill most common bacteria.
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by ArigatothankU: 8:45pm On Oct 13, 2024
helinues:
Do you want to kiss goodbye to this moniker like the one attached below?
After drinking cheap whiskey you will begin to hallucinate and mistak A from B
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by stewiepeter: 8:46pm On Oct 13, 2024
valicious1:
Abi dem node fear HIV again
Chances of you getting HIV with their clippers is very slim.
I am not saying what they are doing is right or you can’t get it with the clippers. But the probability is very low.
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by JimmySwaggart(m): 9:09pm On Oct 13, 2024
May be na for your area Sha.
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by Gjrich(m): 9:51pm On Oct 13, 2024
valicious1:
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that barbers no longer sterilize their clippers nowadays.

Even those that have the sterilization machine, either the machine doesn’t work or they just don’t make any effort to use them anymore.

The ones that used to pour ethanol on their clippers then light it up node even do am again.
Best solution.

Buy your own clipper.
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by RealityKings: 10:09pm On Oct 13, 2024
You should buy your own clipper just to be on a safer side
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by TheOldGods: 10:32pm On Oct 13, 2024
valicious1:
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that barbers no longer sterilize their clippers nowadays.

Even those that have the sterilization machine, either the machine doesn’t work or they just don’t make any effort to use them anymore.

The ones that used to pour ethanol on their clippers then light it up node even do am again.
lol. Bacteria can die by just exposing them to raw fire. We did this experiment in my final year in microbiology lab
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by trendy001: 10:32pm On Oct 13, 2024
The risk of contracting HIV from barber clippers is considered very low. HIV is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. Here are some key points to consider:

1. HIV Survival Outside the Body: HIV does not survive long outside the human body. It becomes inactive when exposed to air, which significantly reduces the risk of transmission.

2. Blood Exposure: For transmission to occur via barber clippers, there would need to be a significant amount of infected blood on the clippers and a way for that blood to enter the bloodstream of another person (e.g., through a cut or open wound). This scenario is very unlikely.

3. Hygiene Practices: Most barbers and salons adhere to strict hygiene and sterilization practices to prevent the spread of infections. This includes cleaning and disinfecting tools between clients.

4. Other Infections: While HIV transmission is unlikely, there are other infections that could potentially be transmitted through improperly cleaned clippers, such as hepatitis or bacterial infections.

In summary, while it is theoretically possible to contract HIV through barber clippers if specific conditions are met, the risk is extremely low if proper hygiene practices are followed.
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by stewiepeter: 10:49pm On Oct 13, 2024
TheOldGods:
lol. Bacteria can die by just exposing them to raw fire. We did this experiment in my final year in microbiology lab
I don’t know which is more scary, you being a microbiologist or you referring to HIV as a bacteria. Even from the name, that should give you an insight it’s not a bacteria.
Nigeria is in a mess.
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by Hmmmmm2024: 10:52pm On Oct 13, 2024
valicious1:
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that barbers no longer sterilize their clippers nowadays.

Even those that have the sterilization machine, either the machine doesn’t work or they just don’t make any effort to use them anymore.

The ones that used to pour ethanol on their clippers then light it up node even do am again.
First of all, clippers these days do not cut the flesh.
Secondly, recent research on the study of the HIV virus shows that the virus cannot survive up to 3 minutes outside the human body.
Thirdly, most barbars are illiterates and no laws to checkmate them.
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by wiseone28: 1:07am On Oct 14, 2024
Na those barbers wey dey collect N200 op dey use
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by RealityKings: 2:52am On Oct 14, 2024
earthrealm:
very ignorant practice....an heat dey kill bacteria...not flames...that lighter fire they use...doesn't even reach 100 deg C, the temp of boiling water...let lone 300 deg C, the temp to kill most common bacteria.
Barbers just want to shave and collect money. They don't care about your health
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by Difrent: 2:56am On Oct 14, 2024
valicious1:
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that barbers no longer sterilize their clippers nowadays.

Even those that have the sterilization machine, either the machine doesn’t work or they just don’t make any effort to use them anymore.

The ones that used to pour ethanol on their clippers then light it up node even do am again.
I pity you my brother if you still patronize that barber, na infection you dey play with so
Its better to increase the fees and do everything right than miss out a very important part of barbing.

On a lighter note, soon you will be seeing lots of full bushy unkempt hair, don't ask questions if you are not going to pay for a haircut
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by hakim24(m): 3:38am On Oct 14, 2024
Do you want to kiss goodbye to this moniker like the one attached below?
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by Hotexplorers: 4:58am On Oct 14, 2024
Yes of recent .. and I change it for the guy… omo Tpain happened to them o…

Every mallam to him own kettle
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by aylipple: 5:16am On Oct 14, 2024
You probably need to change your barber.
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by tanigororo: 5:18am On Oct 14, 2024
Buy Your Own Clipper
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by mu2sa2: 5:53am On Oct 14, 2024
tanigororo:
Buy Your Own Clipper
Hahahaha, how do you buy what is "your own"?
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by Urgent1Million: 6:01am On Oct 14, 2024
earthrealm:
very ignorant practice....an heat dey kill bacteria...not flames...that lighter fire they use...doesn't even reach 100 deg C, the temp of boiling water...let lone 300 deg C, the temp to kill most common bacteria.
This is a public forum.
Some people read things here and learn.
You may want to verify information before posting.
Lighter heat reaches temperatures of over 2,000°C.
A simple Google search could have helped you.
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by cpu2006(m): 6:07am On Oct 14, 2024
Don't tell me you don't have ur personal Clipper. If you don't, then u r playing with HIV disease
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by kingthreat(m): 6:20am On Oct 14, 2024
valicious1:
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that barbers no longer sterilize their clippers nowadays.

Even those that have the sterilization machine, either the machine doesn’t work or they just don’t make any effort to use them anymore.

The ones that used to pour ethanol on their clippers then light it up node even do am again.
Baba, dey go better barbing saloon.
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by tanigororo: 6:40am On Oct 14, 2024
mu2sa2:
Hahahaha, how do you buy what is "your own"?
Bad Child, Laffing @ English Teacher Grammar 😄😄😄
Semantically Correct, Syntactically left to you.
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by earthrealm(m): 7:01am On Oct 14, 2024
Urgent1Million:
This is a public forum.
Some people read things here and learn.
You may want to verify information before posting.
Lighter heat reaches temperatures of over 2,000°C.
A simple Google search could have helped you.
Hahahahahah...2000 deg C indeed...and the clipper doesnt melt. Do you know i can also put that lighter fire on my finger for few seconds..same as they do on the clipper..and nothing will happen to my finger...
The inflammable liquid they douse on the clipper has a better chance of killing microbes than that fire of 3 to 10secs

Its not everything we be shouting google upandan.u gotta use google with sense....

That u googled that lighter fire may reach temps of 2000 degrees..(wch is not even practical) doesnt translate to the clipper being exposed to that temperature..they could hv used matches or even candle fire to light up the clipper...
The main point is that .The fire/flame lasting barely 6secs cant do shit to kill any serious bacteria...that we are even having this convo makes me scared of what is being taught in schools and level of scientific knowledge the avg nigerian has..
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by BItt: 7:03am On Oct 14, 2024
This is true
Re: Has Anyone Else Noticed This About Barbers Nowadays? by ExudeLoveToAll: 7:41am On Oct 14, 2024
cry
Rexymania:
Na my wife be my barber for now....
I trust say na NBA U dey barb grin
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