The profession of the barber belongs to other times and it seems that the 21st century does not leave any room for it. However, it is such a pity that this ancient job disappears from our society., as it would take centuries of history away and delete an exceptional Italian tradition.
The first barbers appeared in Ancient Rome, when these “tonsor” working for the rich dealt with beard cuts and hair stylings. It was a solemn ritual that introduced teenagers to the adult age, but it soon developed some coiffure fashion trends which were followed by Emperor like Neron or Traian!
In the following centuries, the barber's figure started to affirm itself in Italian society, in which it worked as a hairstylist, barber, advisor, dentist, surgeon, psychologist, beautician and much more! His boutique's customers felt like home, as it was a relaxing and cozy place where they could chat with other gentlemen. These "men with razors" also diffused in England, especially in London, in Western Europe and even in the USA after the 19th century.
Thanks to some ingenious entrepreneurs who love Italian tradition, many modern "barberie" have been opened. One of these is the “Blues Barber Shop”, a store in Via Cimabue, 36 in Florence which is managed by a Sicilian family coming from Marsala. It is a spacious shop designed in a 1930/1940s style, decorated with white and green stripes and with wonderful black leather armchairs. The longtime experience in this field mixes with the passion for blues music, which is the background of your pleasant hair-styling, beard cuts and face treatments sessions with first-quality products by "Proraso".
Take care of yourself, discover this ancient tradition, book a session inside an Italian barbershop and make an amazing gift to your beloved gentleman in occasion of Father's Day!
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