KUTZTOWN, Pa. - The buzzing of clippers, men's laughter and the sound of TV sports echo off the walls of City Cuts.At first, it seems like a typical barber shop. But listen closely, and you'll hear snippets of poetry or lines from "Diaries of a Wimpy Kid."Behind these barber's chairs stand men committed to helping kids build self-esteem through reading.
A creative new program aims to train barbers in black barbershops to talk to their clients about colon cancer.
Providing blood pressure monitoring and health services in black-owned barbershops resulted in significant blood pressure reductions among customers, according to a new study.
Having been a barber for 36 years, cutting hair has become a serious part of Frank Gabriel’s life.
"I think most of us would be surprised at the reaction if we did open up more.”
"Can I sell joints as part of my haircutting service?"
South Bend participates in Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative
During the golden age for barber shops,the barber shop was a weekly habit, not only for a haircut and a perfect shave, but also to fraternize with friends.
The barbershop is not only a place for a fresh haircut and conversation, but also a place where heart health can become a priority.
Longtime farm-to-table pioneer Dan Barber is venturing into fast-food territory, but this is no typical burger-with-fries affair.