Barbers in Havana, have been doing their bit to ease things for residents struggling amid Cuba’s economic crisis.
Faced with power outages and water shortages, personal hygiene has become a problem, especially for the vulnerable.
Armed with mirrors, electric shavers, and scissors, a group of barbers has been setting up in a city square every Thursday to cut hair and groom beards for free.
And at the same time, improve the skills of trainees.
Apprentice barber, Miguel Alexis Pedroso Valladare, said he sees it as a way to help the community while at the same time getting better at his job. “The main objective is to help the community,” said Andrés Talavera Calvo. He teaches about seven young apprentices the secrets of haircuts, shaves, and styling.
