Hanoi's street barbers

78-year-old street barber Mr. Thuan, smokes a pipe as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, Vietnam, July 20, 2013. Thaun has been a street barber for over 30 years after serving in the Vietnamese military.

Hanoi's street barbers are a tradition that stretches back to the 18th century. On average a haircut will cost $1 to $4, depending on the fame of the barber and if you are a regular or not. Many of the barbers are ex-miltary personel, retired from service and looking to keep busy or to help cover weekly expenses for their families.

Mr. Khoi, 49, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Khoi has been a street barber for over 20 years.

Mr Lai, 62, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Mr Lai has been a street barber for over 20 years after retiring from the army.

Mr. Minh, 47, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Minh has been a street barber for over 10 years after working in a hotel.

Mr. Binh, 60, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Binh has been a street barber for over 10 years since retiring from the army after serving in the Vietnam war.

Mr. Quan, 22, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Quan has been a street barber for one year after completing service in the Vietnamese army.

Mr. Hung, 58, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Hung has been a street barber for over 27 years after retiring from his job with the Vietnamese government.

Mr. Giang, 29, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Giang has been a street barber for over 6 years after leaving school.

Mr. Quy, 34, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Quy has been a street barber for over 14 years.

Mr. Voi, 43, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Voi has been a street barber for over 20 years after retiring from the army.

Mr. Toan, 55, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Mr. Toan has been a street barber for over 30 years.

Mr. Khanh, 45, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Khanh has been a street barber for over 10 years after working as an electircal engineer.

Mr Hai, 44, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Hai has been a street barber for over 23 years.

Mr Kiem, 58, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Kiem is a retired school teacher and has only been a street barber for the last couple of years.

Mr. Tuan, 42, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Tuan has been a street barber for over 18 years.

Mr. Man, 80, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Man has been a street barber for over 30 years.

Mr Tuan, 33, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi, July 20, 2013. Tuan has been a street barber for over 7 years.

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