Barbering Stories
Upsherin: The First Haircut
The Upsherin, a Jewish ritual marking a child’s first haircut at age three, is a powerful symbol of growth, learning, and spiritual awakening. Rooted in biblical teachings and rich in...
Upsherin: The First Haircut
The Upsherin, a Jewish ritual marking a child’s first haircut at age three, is a powerful symbol of growth, learning, and spiritual awakening. Rooted in biblical teachings and rich in...
Street Barbers…The Originals!
In Hanoi, Vietnam, street barbers are a beloved and familiar part of daily life. Many of them, often retired military men, set up shop along busy sidewalks—cutting hair not just...
Street Barbers…The Originals!
In Hanoi, Vietnam, street barbers are a beloved and familiar part of daily life. Many of them, often retired military men, set up shop along busy sidewalks—cutting hair not just...
The Cut of a Man: A Rite of Passage in Basha Miao
The tribe leader wets a sickle with water that was used to boil eggs, then begins to shave off all of the boy’s hair, leaving only the central section untouched....
The Cut of a Man: A Rite of Passage in Basha Miao
The tribe leader wets a sickle with water that was used to boil eggs, then begins to shave off all of the boy’s hair, leaving only the central section untouched....
The first haircut in China!
The baby’s hair is typically trimmed by a family member, then shaved, and the cut hair is tied with red ribbon or string and kept as a cherished keepsake. While...
The first haircut in China!
The baby’s hair is typically trimmed by a family member, then shaved, and the cut hair is tied with red ribbon or string and kept as a cherished keepsake. While...
Masai Male Grooming
They are the only group permitted to wear their hair long, as Masai women traditionally shave their heads. This distinction is a source of great pride, and the men dedicate...
Masai Male Grooming
They are the only group permitted to wear their hair long, as Masai women traditionally shave their heads. This distinction is a source of great pride, and the men dedicate...
Hindu Haircuts
For many, a haircut or shave is simply a way to unwind—an indulgence after a long week or a way to look sharp for a special occasion. But in Hinduism,...
Hindu Haircuts
For many, a haircut or shave is simply a way to unwind—an indulgence after a long week or a way to look sharp for a special occasion. But in Hinduism,...