Volunteer barbers give free haircuts to people on forefront of epidemic control

<p style="text-align: left;">Today is the second day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar. According to Chinese folk customs, this is a time for a new start. People celebrate by eating pancakes and noodles, and getting a haircut or an entirely new hairstyle. This tradition is known as “shaving the dragon’s head.”&nbsp; This is usually the beauty industry’s busiest day. But this year, with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, people are staying home.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Many barbers and hairstylists this year are taking their scissors and hairdryers to hospitals, police stations and housing complexes to contribute their skills to people in need.</p><p style="text-align: left;">This action contributes to their hometowns, but also supports the people of Wuhan in spirit.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(127, 127, 127);">(Video source: Xinhua, CCTV, CNS, Kwai, Pearvideo and Zhe Video)</span></p><p><br/></p>