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Hairdressers vs Barbers: What’s the real difference – and is it still relevant?
Think about your parents, grandparents, or relatives - where did they go to get their hair done? What kind of styles did they wear? The places we visit for haircuts often say a lot about social norms, identity, and even history. Until the early 1900s in the UK, women couldn't receive professional hair services in public. That changed with the launch of the first women’s hair salon at Selfridges in London. Before that, hairdressing was often done in private homes. Barbershops,
Totem Hair
Apr 23, 20251 min read
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