While barbering can be a rewarding career, it can also be physically and mentally demanding. Long hours of standing, high levels of concentration, and dealing with difficult customers can lead to stress and burnout. Some barbers may quit due to these challenges, or because they want to pursue different career paths.

Working as a barber must have been an interesting job, to say the least. The red and white stripes of the barber pole originated from a practice known as bloodletting. One of the nastier aspects of barber history, this practice involved drawing blood from the patient, in an attempt to cure them of disease or infection.

In Europe, barber poles traditionally are red and white, while in America, the poles are red, white and blue. One theory holds that blue is symbolic of the veins cut during bloodletting, while another interpretation suggests blue was added to the pole as a show of patriotism and a nod to the nation's flag.

While there isn't a specific haircut called a ``Turkish haircut,'' Turkish barbers are known for their expertise in using techniques such as straight razor shaving, precise scissor work, and meticulous attention to detail when it comes to shaping and styling men's hair.