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It's time to celebrate World Barber Day on September 16! For over 5,000 years barbers have been providing haircuts and styling services to men and women alike. This day is a special occasion created to recognize the artistry and skill of barbers around the world. From traditional cuts, to modern styles, to creative designs and more – there are endless ways for you to express yourself through your hair. So take some time out of your day to show appreciation for all the hard-working barbers that bring us unique hairstyles every day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>3000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Recorded Barber Services</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first written evidence of barbers comes from Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, showing barbers performing their craft using tools made from oyster shells or sharpened flint.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Middle Ages</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Barbers Surge in Europe</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the Middle Ages, barbers in Europe began providing additional services such as extracting teeth and medical leeching, in addition to haircuts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Barber Shops Become Social Hubs</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the United States during the 1800s, barber shops became social hubs where men would gather for social interaction in addition to grooming services.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Female Barbers</div><div class='timeline-text'>After World War II, more women entered the barber profession, breaking down traditional gender roles and introducing new styles.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Barber Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first World Barber Day is celebrated on September 16, as a global initiative launched by the Bluebeards Revenge male grooming brand and the Lions Barber Collective charity.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a barber shop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the day to visit a local barber shop and get a new cut or beard trim. Talk to the barber and learn more about their craft. You might even make some new friends.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Give a gift</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Buy your favorite barber a gift to show your appreciation. A nice pair of clippers, a gift card to their favorite store, or a nice bottle of cologne are all great options.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your appreciation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write a review or post on social media about your favorite barber and how much you appreciate them. Spread the word and encourage others to support local barbers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite local barbers to your home for drinks and snacks, or rent out a local hall and throw a party in their honor. This is a great way to bring everyone together and celebrate the profession.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a course</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you're feeling adventurous, sign up for a barbering course and learn the ropes from experienced professionals. You'll come away with new skills and knowledge that will help elevate your craft.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates an important profession</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Barbers play a key role in both men and women’s grooming, and their talents shouldn't go unrecognized. By celebrating World Barber Day, we honor their craft, ensuring that their voices are heard loud and clear!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings awareness to the industry</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By recognizing World Barber Day, more people become aware of the barbering profession and all that it entails. It also allows for greater opportunities for barbers to share their skills and expertise with others interested in learning more about the art of cutting hair.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages people to support local businesses</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Finally, celebrating World Barber Day is a great way to show your support for local businesses – especially those who employ skilled barbers. Visiting your nearby barber shop instead of a chain salon can help boost the economy within your community!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Barbers Used to Perform Surgeries</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the Middle Ages, barbers also practiced minor surgery, dentistry, and bloodletting. They were called 'barber-surgeons' and played a crucial role in early medicine.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Barber Poles Have Historical Significance</h3><p class='facts-content'>Its red and white stripes symbolize blood and bandages—remnants from the time when barbers also performed surgeries.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The First Barber School Was Opened in the 1890s</h3><p class='facts-content'>The first barber school in the United States was opened in Chicago in 1893 by A. B. Moler.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Barbershops were African American Community Centers in Early 20th Century</h3><p class='facts-content'>During the periods of racial segregation and civil rights movements in the U.S., black barbershops served as community hubs, places for political conversations, and organizing space for African American men.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Nelson Mandela was a Barber Before He Became President</h3><p class='facts-content'>Before his integral role in ending apartheid in South Africa and serving as the country's first Black head of state, Nelson Mandela ran a small barber shop during his university days.</p></div></div>
World Barber Day is celebrated on September 16 every year. In 2024, World Barber Day will occur on a Monday.
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