A barber (from the Latin barba, "beard")'s someone whose occupation's to cut any type of hair, give shaves, and trim beards. In previous times, barbers also performed surgery and dentistry. In more recent times, with the development of safety razors and the decreasing prevalence of beards, most barbers primarily cut hair. Some hairdressers consider the term derogatory. Although many barbers may still deal with facial hair when requested, in American and Commonwealth culture most barbers special… (More on Barber)