Barbershops brace for Eid rush as queues grow longer

TDT | Manama

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With Eid Al Fitr approaching, men’s barbershops across Bahrain are beginning to fill with customers eager to look their best for the celebrations.

In a survey conducted by The Daily Tribune in cooperation with several barbershops, owners said the rush began yesterday as families started bringing children for haircuts, while some adults also visited to tidy their beards using threading or waxing.

Barbers explained that most adult customers prefer to come a day or two before Eid. The reason, they say, is simple. When a beard is trimmed with clippers or a razor, hair usually begins to reappear gradually after around three days. Many therefore delay their visit so their grooming looks fresh on Eid morning.

Despite the growing crowds, barbers are advising residents not to leave their visit until the very last moment. Those who wish to avoid waiting for hours should come early in the morning or shortly after iftar, when the shops tend to be slightly quieter.

Some barbershops have also introduced a special system for this period by offering appointments. Customers can reserve a specific time slot either by visiting the shop in advance or by making a phone call, ensuring their haircut and grooming services without long delays.

Barbers say that during the final two days before Eid, the estimated waiting time for walk-in customers may range between two and a half to four hours, and sometimes even reach five or six hours. The queues grow longer as many customers add extra services such as facial cleansing with masks and creams along with their haircut and beard trim.

On the night before Eid, many barbershops plan to remain open until the early hours of Eid morning, working through the night so everyone can welcome the holiday looking their best.