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Many of us must have some fond He further added, “No matter how
memories about barbers and their abilities many customers are waiting in que, we never
to imitate hair style of our favourite movie do hair cut in hurry because we know a small
actors for us. Their dedication and ability to error may cost us just one customer – but for
learn and replicate hair styles with finesse him the loss may be beyond repairs for
makes them – real artists. atleast a month taking away his smile and
confidence”. Never expected such lovely
Take example of Mr. Prabhakar, Mr. Rajesh thoughts from him and for me, he definitely
and their colleagues at 7 Star Salon. They left an unmissable mark with his dedication
trim, cut and groom hairs of their customers towards his profession.
so sophisticatedly like artists as if they are
perfecting some painting or sculptures. Initially, the profession used to pass on from
one generation to the other in the family,
Intrigued by their passion, once I had however, with passage of time, this has
asked that why do they take so much time in become a sought after profession with
hair cutting, Mr. Prabhakar replied "Sir, hair people willing to take this up with formal
cutting is not just livelihood but a training from reputed artists. Movies like
responsibility along with passion. When a 'Billu', serials like 'Kante Lal & Sons', and
customer smiles post haircut, it is not just a artists like Javed Habib, Adhuna Bhabani,
smile but a reflection of his appreciation for Aalim Hakim, Savio Pereira, Sapna Bhavnani
us as well. A good haircut always brings joy and Sylvie has further glamourized this
which in turn prompt us to work more profession and taken to a different level all
sincerely and work towards achieving together.
perfection in our profession. After all, we are
artist for them and artist doesn't leave any of So this brings an important question – when
his work in midway".
you are planning to meet your barber,
next?
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