Barber: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Some barbers have a special chair that goes up and down, so every customer can sit at just the right height.
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, people in many towns went to barbers not only for haircuts but also for shaves.
Tools of the trade
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Clipper
A clipper is a small buzzing machine. It trims hair short and makes neat lines on the sides.
A day in the job
- Finishing the cutThe barber brushes away the tiny hairs and shows the customer the new cut in the mirror. Smiles!
Words to know
- Shave
- A shave is when a barber makes a face or neck very smooth by cutting off hair that is too short to see.
Quiz time
A barber only cuts hair on the top of your head.