Barbershops beat pubs to become top men's hang-out

By Sarah Parsons | 7-Sep-2017
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Barbershops have overtaken pubs to become the most popular hang-out for men.

The Lions Barber Collective, a suicide prevention group, said 92% of British men visit their favorite barbershop at least once per month, but only

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