The barber is an important member of our society. The barber is a person whose trade is shaving and hair cutting. His is a specialized profession which goes by heredity. The barber earns his living by shaving and hair cutting. The members of society cannot do without him.
The barber is a familiar figure. He can be easily recognized. He moves with a box.His box contains a pair of scissors, razor, a shaving brush, a shaving soap and a looking glass. He keeps a small and old towel too. There are two types of barbers-country barbers and city barbers. Country barbers are generally very poor. They keep cheap tools. They move from house to house for shaving their customers. Barbers are generally very talkative. They talk while they are shaving their customers.
In cities we find saloons and beauty parlours. Saloons are shops for shaving and hair cutting. In beauty parlours ladies get their hair dressed. These are meant for people of means. There are comfortable chairs for customers.
Barbers play an important role in our social life. They shave us and cut our hair. They do useful work in social and religious functions. Barbers are required in marriages and other ceremonies. They deliver invitations to our friends and relations. It is said that barbers are wise people for marriage negotiations.
Now a days, the income of barbers has come down. The use of the safety razor has reduced their income. Many people shave beard with safety razor. Barbers are required only for head shaving and hair cutting. The opening of saloons and beauty parlour in cities and big towns have compelled many barbers to leave their native villages.
