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BARBER, THE ARTIST
Neev Ka Patthar Finding a good barber just like finding a good lawyer
you gotta go to the same guy.
– Romie Chieng
B a r b e r s o r o u r n ew a g e h a i r malls) enjoy full attention of their clients and
dressers/stylists are an essential part of our their instructions are seldom missed. Getting
society, known for their powers to transform to a barber is often a feel good factor and an
and carve personalities with their magical experience that not only changes mood but
tools. Barbers are irreplaceable, no matter also boosts confidence (with good hair-cuts)
how hard one tries to take care of personal and self belief.
grooming; getting a nice haircut is always
difficult unless attended to by a specialist. Barbers have played a very important
role in our present as well as our history. In
Barbers (irrespective of their place of ancient India, besides attending to personal
operation – be it road side or in swanky grooming of people, barbers were
t r a d i t i o n a l l y u s e d a s
messengers, mediators and
c o n fi d a n t e s , c o n c e r n i n g
themselves with the resolution of
issues/matters of the society.
They were even the eyes and ears
of the rulers filling them with vital
information on social issues,
feuds, gathering feedback on
policy implementation among
other things. Given their access
to knowledge and connections,
they were also approached for
their advice on family issues and
feuds. Even today their influence,
particularly in rural India is
undeniable where they continue
to advise, mediate and at times
become match makers.
With time things have changed,
barbers have become hair
d res s e rs / h a i r s t y l i s t s –
u p g ra d i n g t h e i r wa y s o f
o p e r a t i o n w i t h b e t t e r
infrastructure. However, the old
vibe and charm is still there and
one can still feel the chatterbox,
mood changer, massager and of
course the artist who can change
personality of the customer.
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