reader Posted May 13 Posted May 13 From Thai PBS World Faced with modernity, makeshift barber shops along the streets of Vietnam are now dwindling in number. The few that remain, however, still continue to represent the old-world charm that regular habitués have come to love and enjoy. Along the streets in Saigon and Hanoi, many entrepreneurial barbers work day or night under the shade of a tree or an improvised canopy, snipping and shaving, often with little more than a few grooming tools, and a small mirror attached to the wall with a single rusty hook. They continue this trade that has, over the years, become part of a tradition which, by some accounts, dates back to many generations. These sidewalk barbers are not only experts in hair styling but also in entertaining their customers with their sense of humor. A haircut, both for men and women, are very important in Vietnamese culture. “Good grooming for us connotes having a nice and clean set of teeth, and a well-styled and nicely cut hair,” shared one local. Barbers operating in small makeshift salons along the streets of Vietnam are now a common sight where an assortment of daily activities happens – from eating and cooking to child rearing. In this part of the world, having a haircut out in the open is not something to be shy about. “It is part of the local tradition,” said Fritz, a long-time European customer, after having his haircut in one of these roadside salons. “I feel very relaxed, very comfortable. I keep coming back because they are my friends,” he said, referring to the barber and ladies selling foods and drinks nearby. He said that the people are very friendly and accommodating, providing relaxation and familiarity. “And the price is very affordable,” he added. Vietnam’s roadside barbershops, indeed, make up for the lack of the luxury and comfort offered in expensive salons with their friendliness and familiarity. In a spot where a lot of activities are happening, other services are also offered aside from cutting hair, such as nose hair trimming and ear waxing. Food and drinks are also available, along with the lively conversations with some locals and other customers. Continues with photos https://www.thaipbsworld.com/roadside-haircuts-and-other-street-side-treats/ tm_nyc and 10tazione 2 Quote
bkkmfj2648 Posted May 13 Posted May 13 I saw a couple of these when I was in Da Nang last month. They were usually on busy street corners and many people were waiting for their chance to have a street side haircut. reader 1 Quote
KeepItReal Posted May 13 Posted May 13 7 hours ago, reader said: From Thai PBS World Faced with modernity, makeshift barber shops along the streets of Vietnam are now dwindling in number. The few that remain, however, still continue to represent the old-world charm that regular habitués have come to love and enjoy. Along the streets in Saigon and Hanoi, many entrepreneurial barbers work day or night under the shade of a tree or an improvised canopy, snipping and shaving, often with little more than a few grooming tools, and a small mirror attached to the wall with a single rusty hook. They continue this trade that has, over the years, become part of a tradition which, by some accounts, dates back to many generations. These sidewalk barbers are not only experts in hair styling but also in entertaining their customers with their sense of humor. A haircut, both for men and women, are very important in Vietnamese culture. “Good grooming for us connotes having a nice and clean set of teeth, and a well-styled and nicely cut hair,” shared one local. Barbers operating in small makeshift salons along the streets of Vietnam are now a common sight where an assortment of daily activities happens – from eating and cooking to child rearing. In this part of the world, having a haircut out in the open is not something to be shy about. “It is part of the local tradition,” said Fritz, a long-time European customer, after having his haircut in one of these roadside salons. “I feel very relaxed, very comfortable. I keep coming back because they are my friends,” he said, referring to the barber and ladies selling foods and drinks nearby. He said that the people are very friendly and accommodating, providing relaxation and familiarity. “And the price is very affordable,” he added. Vietnam’s roadside barbershops, indeed, make up for the lack of the luxury and comfort offered in expensive salons with their friendliness and familiarity. In a spot where a lot of activities are happening, other services are also offered aside from cutting hair, such as nose hair trimming and ear waxing. Food and drinks are also available, along with the lively conversations with some locals and other customers. Continues with photos https://www.thaipbsworld.com/roadside-haircuts-and-other-street-side-treats/ With my luck? I can see the headline now: Tourist in intensive care with infected cuts received from side walk barber's rust hook. 😜 bkkmfj2648 1 Quote
