Who Said You Need Scissors For a Haircut? This Barber Uses Fire

Ali claims to be the only barber in India who uses chemicals for this ‘hot’ haircut.

Now there’s a hot haircut. (Photo: AP)

An Indian barber named Nazim Ali, 48, has invented a unique technique for haircuts – he uses fire instead of scissors. Ali, who runs the Sahib & Sahiba Salon in New Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar, has been in the business for the last 27 years.

He begins the haircut by pouring flammable powder and an unknown liquid on the customer's hair, before setting it on fire with a lighter. While the customer's hair is still ablaze, the savvy stylist then uses a comb to style the locks into shape.

Ali' technique draws a large crowd to his salon but only 12 to 15 people get the haircut every day for which he charges at least Rs 300. Ali isn’t the only barber who uses fire to cut hair, but he claims to be the only barber in India who uses chemicals instead of a candle for the act.

(With inputs from AP)

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