Barbering

/ˈbɑːr.bə.rɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The profession or practice of cutting hair, shaving, and grooming customers, or the act of doing these services.

Etymology

From 'barber' plus the gerund suffix '-ing,' creating a noun form that describes the profession or the activity itself.

Kelly Says

Barbering is experiencing a revival among young people—the 'barbershop culture' movement has turned haircuts into an art form and community gathering space, especially in urban Black communities where barber shops have always been cultural centers.

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