A barbershop is a unique place where people come to get haircuts, shaves, and other grooming services. It's more than just a place to get your hair cut; it's an experience. A good barbershop should have experienced and knowledgeable barbers who can provide quality service with attention to detail.

A barber's place of work is known as a barbershop or the barber's. Barbershops have been noted places of social interaction and public discourse since at least classical antiquity. In some instances, barbershops were also public forums.

While the profession has evolved over the centuries, its origin dates back to ancient Mesopotamia, where it is believed that the first barber in history performed his services. The first barber in history, as it is believed, lived in ancient Mesopotamia, in what is now Iraq, more than 5,000 years ago.

In the 1500's, a barbershop was called a "barbery," from the Latin barba, or "beard." A "barbershop quartet" is a four-person, harmonizing singing group.