What is the recommended practice for using a neck strip?

Using a neck strip is primarily recommended to protect the client's neck area during hair cutting or styling. This protective barrier serves several important functions. It helps to prevent direct contact between the cape or hair clippings and the client's skin, which can be particularly beneficial for those with sensitive skin or allergies. Additionally, the neck strip helps to keep hair clippings or foreign materials from irritating the client, ensuring a more comfortable experience during the service. This practice enhances hygiene and shows professionalism in maintaining client comfort and safety.

While keeping the cape clean, creating a stylish look, and measuring hair length might have their own relevance in a barbershop environment, they do not address the primary purpose of the neck strip as directly as the protection of the client's neck area does.