DC Health Link at Beauty and Barber Shop Day
Barber shops and Beauty salons in African American communities are more than a place to get haircut, shaved, and curled, braids, and other grooming services. They are also a gathering sanctum where men and women meet and enjoy camaraderie, share stories about life events and get the latest information about community happenings. In recent years, barber shops and beauty hair salons have become a setting where health promotion and studies take place.