The History of the Barber Pole

Did you know… 💈 The barber pole’s red and white stripes represent blood and bandages from when barbers also did surgery, and the spin symbolized blood flow. 💈 Elvis had a personal barber, Homer Gilleland, who traveled everywhere with him to keep his pompadour perfect. 💈 The word “barber” comes from the Latin barba — meaning beard — proving barbers have been beard specialists since day one. 💈 The world’s oldest barbershop is in Rome — Antica Barberia Colla, open since 1904, still using straig

The Disturbing Reason Barber Poles Are Blue, White, and Red