Editing Barber (section)

== Names ==
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[[File:2018-04-21-12-25-25-IMG 7258 (46219375424).jpg|thumb|A barber shop along the Ruoholahdenkatu street in [[Kamppi]], [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]]]
[[File:Haircut practice - Tokyo area - 2013 1 30.webm|thumb|A barber practicing a haircut in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]]]
[[File:A Barber.jpg|alt=At Wunti market Bauchi, Bauchi State Nigeria|thumb|A traditional [[Hausa people|Hausa]] barber ([[Wanzami]])]]
In modern times, the term "barber" is used both as a professional title and to refer to [[hairdresser]]s who specialize in men's hair. Historically, all hairdressers were considered barbers. In the 20th century, the profession of [[cosmetology]] branched off from barbering, and today hairdressers may be licensed as either barbers or cosmetologists. Barbers differ with respect to where they work, which services they are licensed to provide, and what name they use to refer to themselves. Part of this terminology difference depends on the regulations in a given location.

In the early 1900s, an alternative word for barber, "chirotonsor", came into use in the U.S.<ref>{{Cite web|title=On this day in Florida history - June 21, 1926 - Miami barbers don't want to be called 'chirotonsors'|url=http://www.floridahistorynetwork.com/june-21-1926---miami-barbers-dont-want-to-be-called-chirotonsors.html|access-date=2020-12-07|website=Florida History Network}}</ref>

Different states in the US vary on their labor and licensing laws. For example, in Maryland and Pennsylvania, a cosmetologist cannot use a [[straight razor]], strictly reserved for barbers. In contrast, in New Jersey both are regulated by the State Board of Cosmetology and there is no longer a legal difference in barbers and cosmetologists, as they are issued the same license and can practice both the art of straight razor shaving, coloring, other chemical work and haircutting if they choose.{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}}

In Australia, during the mid to late 20th century, the official term for a barber was ''men's hairdresser''; ''barber'' was only a popular title for men's hairdressers. During this time, most would work in either a ''barbershop'' or ''hairdressing salon''.