The loving hair salon

On the sidewalk of Ly Thai To Street, Vuon Lai Ward (formerly District 10, Ho Chi Minh City), many groups of young people regularly come to cut hair for free for the local residents.

Most of them are trainees undergoing practical training after completing the theoretical part, choosing this tree-shaded sidewalk as their "practical classroom." One group follows another, not only to hone their haircutting skills but also to share a little kindness with the community.

Free haircut service on Ly Thai To Street (Ho Chi Minh City)

Huynh Tan Phat (16 years old, from An Giang province) came to Ho Chi Minh City to study hairdressing at a shop in District 10 (formerly). After four months of diligently working on mannequin heads, Phat decided to offer free haircuts to people on the sidewalk.

Huynh Tan Phat (16 years old, from An Giang province) is cutting the hair of a "regular customer" among the young people here.

"I arrive around 10 a.m. and don't leave until 5 p.m. When customers compliment me on my work and the new hairstyle, I'm very happy. It makes me more confident and helps me cut better every day," Phat shared with a radiant smile.

Even though it's free, these young "technicians" treat customers like VIPs. They meticulously attend to every snip of the scissors, just like in a professional salon.

From midday to afternoon, the barbershop was crowded with customers of all ages.

Neat and short… these are the standards that the "customers" choose when getting a haircut at this place.

"It's satisfying and economical, so I come regularly. Sometimes I give the kids a little money for coffee, sometimes not, but they're still happy to get their hair cut," said Mr. Thanh (75 years old, 3 Tháng 2 Street), a regular customer here.

After waiting for his turn, the "summer vacation block" was given a haircut by the young barber.

With just basic tools, the young hairdressers here will create any hairstyle the customer requests, and it will look beautiful.

After completing a day of haircutting, the young barbers are always mindful of cleaning up before leaving.

A ride-hailing driver honestly said: "Although it's not as good as a taxi, it's neat, clean, and free. I save 50,000 dong a month, which is a great help."

Thus, these "charitable hair salons" on the sidewalks, or the free iced tea stands, free meals, and hanging noodle stalls... have become characteristic "specialties" of kindness and compassion in Ho Chi Minh City.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tiem-toc-yeu-thuong-185250702111552407.htm