But when the customers did come, Jasmin treated them playfully and humorously.

He was as lively as any Figaro; and he became such a favourite, that when his customers were shaved or had their hair dressed, they invariably returned, as well as recommended others to patronize the new coiffeur.
His little shop, which was at first nearly empty, soon became fuller and fuller of customers.

People took pleasure in coming to the hair-dresser's shop, and hearing him recite his verses.

He sang, he declaimed, while plying his razor or his scissors.

But the chins and tresses of his sitters were in no danger from his skipping about, for he deftly used his hands as well as his head.