Here is a photo I took a few days ago of a local barber shop still operating! I had never been in one myself, so I may just pop my head in and say hello if I see it open when I'm in town again. Be nice to get the "story" of the business like others I've found on-line.
Here is part of a story from someone talking about their barber shop experience -- the rest is at his blog.
By Steve Phillips –
D'IBERVILLE, MS (WLOX) - I've been seeing a guy about every other month for the 21 years I've lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We have a good relationship and enjoy one another's company. He charges a fair rate for his services.
And before your mind starts racing, I should tell you I'm talking about my barber.
Yeah, that's right. I'm a haircut-from-a-barber kinda guy. Always have been.
Well, not always. When I was very young, my dad cut my hair. In fact, he cut quite a lot of hair in our basement. .... (click to read the rest of the story)
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I found this article on-line and want to share it with you. It will give you an idea of the current day barber shops.
Old-style barbershops keep tradition, heated debate going
The rare businesses are trying to stay open despite big chains and changing times
". . . . Cole comes from a time when a barber was more than someone who cut hair. The barber was a therapist, spiritual adviser, political activist and friend.
The neighborhood barbershop was a place where men would hang out for hours to talk politics, sports and relationships. Even if they didn't need a cut, they would relax in the shop, play checkers and swap stories. Nothing was off limits.
Now, these old-fashioned shops are hard to find. . . . . "
Read more at Jacksonville.com
Lastly, here is a photo of a barber shop circa 1920
Want to learn more? Go to Wikipedia, click here
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