[Curiosities] What is the meaning of the tricolor post that is placed in many barbershops and hairdressers?

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Barbershops around the world are characterized by displaying the famous tricolor post on their facades. We tell you what its true meaning is

Curiosities: what is the meaning of the tricolor post that is placed in many barbershops and hairdressers? (Photo: Diffusion)

Barbershops have become a true phenomenon in our society. It is one of the most common businesses that we can see when walking through the streets and, in addition, it is one of the places preferred by men to improve their image. There are all types and prices, so it is a matter of looking for one that fits our requirements. However, they all have one thing in common: the famous tricolor post that identifies them. In the following lines we tell you his story.

Curiosities: what is the meaning of the tricolor post that is placed in many barbershops and hairdressers?
Based on the information collected by El Confidencial, this publication is the symbol that lets you know that you are in a barbershop and not in another type of business dedicated to personal aesthetics. It is probably like his personal stamp. However, have you ever wondered what its origin and its true meaning are? Next, we have that and more.

According to the History Channel, this post has a very rich historical value. It all began in the 12th century, when the barbers of that time had the job of not only taking care of their clients' hair and beards, they also made bloodletting.

 

That is to say, imitating what the clerics were already doing, the barbers of that time opened a vein with the aim of draining the blood. According to the studies carried out on this subject, their goal was to cope and counteract different pains and diseases such as the plague.

Another little-known facet of barbers is that they also acted as surgeons. In 1163, it was Pope Alexander III who gave the order that the task of performing bloodletting should belong exclusively to the barbers.

The doctors took this news in the best way. What's more, they have great confidence in the ability of barbers in this type of intervention, so they decide to give them the responsibility of performing simple tasks such as removing bones or teeth.

Then, because it is a job that was obtained by various services, these posts of different colors began to be used, which meant the following:

Red: represented the indentations

White: represented tourniquets and wound bandages

Blue: the veins of a person or nod to the American flag

What functions should a barber fulfill on a day-to-day basis?
.Cut, wash, dye, and style. Shave and trim the beard and mustache.

.Application of hair products and treatments.

-Place wigs and toupees, according to the taste of the client.

-Give appointments and organize appointments.

-Communicate new services and offers to customers.

-Charge services, with different payment methods.

-Manage technological tools for the collection of services.

 

What basic tools should a barber have?
-Scissors

-cutting scissors

-Thinning scissors

-sculpting scissors

-Cutting machines

-Clipper

-Trimmer or Patillera

-Brushes

-Combs

-Hand dryer

 

Link: https://elcomercio.pe/respuestas/curiosidades-cual-es-el-significado-del-poste-tricolor-que-se-coloca-en-muchas-barberias-y-peluquerias-historias-ec-revtli-noticia/