Everyone wants to be well groomed. The average African man gets a haircut at least once a month. Many do so once a week. In most African cities, there’s at least one barber’s shop on every street. Some barber’s shops are indoors while others are out on the street. Most barbers learn on the job via an apprenticeship. In some parts of the world, barbering schools actually exist and you could get a cheap haircut if you go to one.

There is an increasing concern that barbering procedures could increase the risk of transmitting infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis. However, little is known about barbers’ practices in Africa with respect to infection prevention. Before you read on, why don’t you try to answer these questions about your own barber?

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