[PHOTOS] Malaysian Photographer Captures The Charm Of Old Barber Shops Around The World
So cantik!
By Nandini Balakrishnan — 22 Nov 2017, 06:55 PM
Malaysian engineer-cum-photographer, Enig Hui, certainly has an eye for all things unique and beautiful
Driven by the nostalgic memories of going to barber shops with his dad in the past, Hui recently took photos of authentic vintage barber shops in countries like Myanmar and Korea and they look straight out of an old album!
"I am particularly intrigued by the vintage barber shops which are rare in modern cities nowadays. It reminded me of my childhood days - going to the old school barber shops with my father in a small town in Borneo."
Hui even got haircuts from some of the barbers during his travels!
"Once, I was taking a photo of a vintage barber shop in Kashgar, China. The Uyghur barber was extremely friendly, playing the traditional instruments for us and eventually I got my first virgin haircut in Kashgar!"
Hui's photos evoke a sense of old-world charm as traditional barber shops are slowly becoming a thing of the past
Old-fashioned barber shops in Kuala Lumpur, Sabah, and Penang that will certainly bring back memories for many
With trendy hipster barber shops gaining popularity now, Hui hopes that the authentic experience of going to the vintage ones can be preserved for the younger generation
