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Barber gives free haircuts to Covid-19 frontliners<\/h2>\n
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With barbershops in most Vietnamese cities now closed due to Covid-19, getting a haircut has become a luxury these days. Every man right now can probably relate to the struggles of learning to care for their increasingly long hair, or trusting their families with a pair of scissors \u2013 sometimes with hilariously disastrous results.<\/p>\n

But while it\u2019s an inconvenience we learn to live with, the problem is much bigger for frontliners, who often have to wear protective gear all day long.<\/p>\n

A barber in Saigon has stepped up to their rescue. Bringing his tools out, he offers haircuts to frontliners for free<\/strong>. Here\u2019s his story.<\/p>\n

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He gives free haircuts to frontliners<\/h3>\n
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Ever since early August, frontliners in Saigon who find themselves in need of a trim have known to contact Nguy\u1ec5n Minh T\u00e2m \u2013 the owner of a hair salon in District 1.<\/p>\n

T\u00e2m got the idea in his free time following his shop\u2019s temporary closure at the city\u2019s social distancing order.<\/p>\n

\u201cI saw a lot of videos of people cutting their own hair online and thought, since I\u2019m free, I might as well offer my expertise to contribute. Hopefully, it can help spread some positivity,\u201d the 32-year-old man told Zing News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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So far, he\u2019s served nearly a hundred frontline workers completely for free. And while his makeshift outdoor stall is far from the usual salon experience, his \u201ccustomers\u201d seem happy.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s very thorough with his work, and getting a haircut makes it a lot more comfortable to wear protective gear,\u201d a Covid-19 frontline volunteer who received T\u00e2m\u2019s service said.<\/p>\n

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Everyone practices protective measures<\/h3>\n
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Needless to say, with Saigon still a Covid-19 epicenter, T\u00e2m and his customers all practice preventive measures to ensure everyone\u2019s safety. They wear masks throughout the entire haircut session and get themselves disinfected both before and after.<\/p>\n

Moving forward, T\u00e2m also plans to add face visors and protective suits on top of all that. Nobody seems to mind, however.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite the heat, everyone came to me with a cheerful attitude,\u201d T\u00e2m said, \u201ctheir stories give me a glimpse into the pressure frontline workers have to deal with.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s join hands to fend off the pandemic<\/h3>\n
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With daily Covid-19 caseloads sitting at thousands for several weeks now, the situation in Saigon is undeniably dire. However, it is during these difficult times that our social unity shines through.<\/p>\n

In a way, it\u2019s heartwarming to see folks providing help to the needy<\/a>, or in this case, giving free haircuts to frontliners. Their action might be small, but they sure add up to make a difference.<\/p>\n

We hope everyone can stay safe and pull through this ordeal together.<\/p>\n

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