The evolution of human grooming habits and the technologies that support them is quite interesting, and barber shops & beauty shops are the pinnacle of that evolution. The origins of the barber shop are actually rather grim, with much of the barbers work involving not just the styling of hair but amateur medicine and medieval surgical procedures. But today, they are a staple of society and a symbol of human tidiness. These barber shop art designs are a celebration of the history & institution that is the barber shop.