Today the word 'barbershop' is on everyone's lips and it simply fascinates the strong half of the planet. But why? For those who are not yet in the know, we will reveal the secret. Barbershop is a territory closed for women, where true masters of their craft in a restrained atmosphere of austere interior conjure over the brutal style of their clients. No, this is not a magician or illusionist's salon, but a traditional barber shop for men. There is room only for spectacular haircuts, slightly careless styling and, of course, well-groomed beards and mustaches. We invite you to look into the very heart of barbershops. We will tell and show what they are like, what services they offer and how they differ from ordinary hairdressing salons. Trust me, this is what you really need.
Where did the barbershop come from?
Similar hairdressing salons for men appeared in Russia just a few years ago. But this experience is not an innovation for our country. Even before the 1917 revolution, there were barbershops in which a strong half of humanity put itself in order, while discussing world news and political trends. Then it was a kind of tradition.
Barber in the Russian Empire
However, in the Soviet period, hairdressing salons began to have a completely different structure. Gender segregation was implemented using separate rooms. And there were no more establishments where men would come not only to have their hair cut, but also to spend time in a pleasant company of their own kind. However, everything changes someday.
Modern barbershop – salon master
Fashion for barbershop came to us from the West. They have always been there, and a new wave of their popularity rolled over in the early 2000s. During this period, barbershops became a kind of protest of a strong half of humanity against the ubiquitous unisex and the fashionable tendency to blur gender characteristics in society.
Why do men choose a barbershop?
Brutal-looking men are far from always pleasant to look at a woman sitting next to her with her hair wrapped in film or foil, carelessly chirping about yesterday's successful pedicure, nail and eyelash extensions, and an acne remedy purchased from a store around the corner. And what can I say if your neighbor on the chair turns out to be a sweet-looking young man in a women's trouser suit. It is much more interesting to plunge into the atmosphere of strict restraint for a few minutes or hours (at a personal choice), where there is no tiring and annoying whining, lisping. The barbershop will come to your aid.
Traditional barbershop – from the street it is easy to recognize it by its white-red or blue-red-white lantern
Here you can meet pleasant acquaintances, acquire new business and social contacts, simply discuss serious topics with a regular client of the institution, in which the latter (oh, luck!) Turned out to be one of the best specialists in the country. And, of course, make yourself look proper for a stylish man. In terms of its atmosphere, the barbershop is more like a men's club of interests than a hairdresser. There are practically no women among administrators or foremen here.
Craftsmen in one of the barbershops – tattooed arms, well-groomed beards and mustaches
And don't be surprised if a stylishly dressed professional with a well-groomed and impressive beard and tattooed 'sleeves' will cut, style, and shave you. Moreover, there is no need to doubt the high level of skill of the salon specialists. Many of them are pre-trained in the West or at the British Royal Shaving School Truefitt & Hill, and also have the appropriate certificates and sufficient experience in the specialty. Everything is very serious here, because this is the territory of men!
The interior of the barbershop is classic, austere, even brutal 
Brutal masculine style can be traced in everything, even in salon accessories and craftsmen's tools 
Some barbershops have liquor, cosmetics and men's magazines available
The interior, traditional for such establishments, deserves special attention. Dark, neutral and restrained colors reign here, associated with the colors inherent in a business or casual men's suit. Furniture is more often designed in classic or minimalist style. Here you can be surrounded by wooden wall cladding, spectacular tiled floors, antique mirrors, lampshades and other interior items. The clients' leather armchairs are distinguished by their special monumentality and brutal appearance, which will not leave indifferent any man. The hall often has a TV and wireless Internet. They will allow you to keep abreast of the latest news in the world and always stay in touch. In addition, some barbershops offer men's perfumes, cosmetics for beard and hair, as well as billiards, magazines, and a bar. Why not take a choice of a cup of strong coffee, a glass of excellent whiskey, a refreshing fresh juice and look through a men's magazine while waiting for a free master or while you are being put in order? Everything here is created for the comfort of men who know the true value of time!
Available types of services
Standard services:
- Hair washing and styling;
- Steaming facial skin by wrapping in a hot and damp towel before shaving;
- Haircut;
- Shaving your head;
- Shaving your beard with a straight razor;
- Shaving with massage;
- Corrective haircut for beard, mustache, eyebrows;
- Camouflage of scalp, beard and mustache hair.
Shaving with a straight razor is considered to be more gentle on the skin than using a regular razor 
Hair cutting head 
The service of wrapping the face with a warm towel has a beneficial effect on the skin, facilitates the shaving procedure, enhances the effect of cosmetics
Cosmetic services:
- Manicure;
- Pedicure;
- Face cleaning;
- Use of cosmetics for hair, beard and facial skin care.
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Who goes to the barbershop?
Such salons offer services for males of different age categories and social status. But according to statistics, people from 25 to 50 years old most often go to barbershop.
Among them are men of a wide variety of interests and occupations: fashion-conscious students, fathers of respectable families, representatives of creative professions, successful businessmen, just dads who came to have their hair cut with their son. The popularity of such establishments is constantly growing. Are you already among the regulars of barbershops?
Men's haircuts from a barbershop – video
Finally
Barbershop is a special atmosphere in which every man feels at ease and comfortable. Any haircuts at the request of the client are available here, from the classic to the most creative. And if you shave your head or face, it will give you an extremely pleasant feeling. After all, specially trained masters work in such salons, and only professional, high-quality cosmetics are used.
As for the care of a beard and mustache, this is another story. In addition to the fact that vegetation can be modeled, adjusted and even camouflaged, many barbershops offer a range of services at once. Its list varies from one salon to another. But most often this includes a haircut and shave or a pair of 'hair camouflage + beard care', as well as some of the beauty services.
Tell us about your personal experience of visiting barbershops. How did you choose barbershop for yourself or your son? What have you faced? Your opinion is important to us. I look forward to comments from newcomers and regulars alike! See you soon on the blog!
