The timeless short haircut: Karlheinz's 52-year-old hairdresser love!

The timeless short haircut: Karlheinz's 52-year-old hairdresser love!

What makes a hairdresser? For Karlheinz, who has been working in his family business for over 100 years, what is most important is the long-term relationships with his customers. For 52 years, he has been cutting the hair of a regular customer who opted for a short cut - a brave step for women in the 1970s. Such hairstyles are completely normal today, but Karlheinz remembers how special this look was back then. His customer has never changed her style, but is still completely satisfied with her haircut and is often asked where she gets her hair cut, as SWR reports.

Karlheinz himself experimented with longer hair and a full beard in his younger years. But this was not always viewed positively; many people described him as “neglectful” at the time. Today, however, he is a passionate hairdresser and attaches great importance to continuing his education. After his training, he learned new techniques abroad and brought them with him to Germany. An important aspect of his philosophy is the need to promote young talent in the hairdressing trade. His son Christian has now taken over the company, but Karlheinz continues to help selected regular customers like Margit.

The history of the hairdressing trade

To understand how Karlheinz got his career, it is worth taking a look at the history of the hairdressing trade. The profession has a long tradition that goes back to ancient times. In ancient Egypt, for example, wigs were a sign of social status, and in ancient Greece, hair also had a special meaning and symbolized beauty and strength. Various techniques and styles have developed over the centuries, always adapted to aesthetic, cultural and social needs. In prehistoric times, people used stone flakes and animal teeth to design their hairstyles, as Bezzia describes in detail.

In the Middle Ages, barbers took on many tasks, from grooming beards to healing wounds. But over time these tasks were divided into different professions and the hairdressing trade developed in a new direction. The title has changed from barber to hairdresser, and training in Germany now lasts three years. The hairdressing profession is now predominantly female. In 2010, only 7% of trainees were men, which impressively illustrates the changes in the industry.

Hair salons and their importance

In today's world, hair salons are multi-layered establishments that differentiate between different levels of service such as junior stylists, stylists and master stylists. This professionalism not only influences the way we work, but also the remuneration. Not only do master stylists enjoy prestige, but they can also achieve a higher standard of living. In order to be successful in the industry, many people strive to become self-employed or to train to become a master hairdresser, as can be read on Paradisi.

Hairdressing reflects contemporary culture and shows the importance of fulfilling customers' wishes. Whether short-term trends or timeless elegance – the hairdressing trade remains on the move and will continue to be an important part of social life in the future. Karlheinz and his team are no exception. With specialist knowledge, dedication and a good sense of trends, they design their customers' hairstyles and look to the future with optimism.