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Changing trends in the business of cutting men’s hair

As you traverse the Eastern bypass, you might think you just saw a red truck parked along the highway. On closer look, however, you realise it is a barbershop. [Pkemoi Ng'enoh, Standard]

The front is an actual truck, but you imagine the inside could be a bustle of people cutting, trimming, polishing hair to perfection. You tell yourself that is one of the most creative exterior designs you’ve ever seen and therefore take a mental note to check it out one day to see if the interior matches it.

That is until you move a few meters ahead and see, The Boss barbershop built in the shape of a plane, so convincing you can’t tell if it’s an actual plane that has been repurposed into a barbershop or just very good architectural work. Your jaw drops. It is impressive. You will have to check that one out too.

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