A 27-year-old female barber, Lydia Williams, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her professional journey and why she opted for knife instead of clippers ...

“It’s not just getting a haircut. It’s about coming in here, and you could have a bad day, but you’re going to leave here feeling great,” said San Jose barber EddieRay… ...

In the face of this trend, Allan said that barbers should be upfront with customers about their expectations. "As a hairstylist, you have to stand your ground," he said, per the CBC .