"We all like her. She has a good temper and a good personality. I want my cousin to learn more from her." On the afternoon of November 11, a reporter from the Xiaoxiang Morning News contacted Yi Aimin, the landlord of the hairstylist Xiaohua. The other party said that Xiaohua had

"We all like her. She has a good temper and a good personality. I want my cousin to learn more from her." On the afternoon of November 11, a reporter from the Xiaoxiang Morning News contacted Yi Aimin, the landlord of the hairstylist Xiaohua. The other party said that Xiaohua was already there. I have been cutting my hair for more than ten years in Changnipo Community in Huaihua, Hunan, and signed a 10-year contract with it. The rent is set at 1,400/month, with an increase of 100/month every three years.

Recently, Xiaohua, a female hairstylist who “understands words” has quickly become popular on the Internet and has become the “people’s hairdresser” in everyone’s mouth. With curiosity and respect for this legendary barber, Xiaoxiang Morning News reporter walked into Li Xiaohua's Liangdian Barber Shop to find out.

The warm smile of the "fat girl": a haircut legend in the community

In the early morning of November 11, when the reporter came to the Liangdian Barber Shop, there was already a long queue at the door. Customers and colleagues came here just to catch a glimpse of Xiaohua. style. Landlord Yi Aimin told reporters that everyone affectionately calls Li Xiaohua "Fat Girl" not only because of her slightly rounded figure, but also because of her warm and spring-like heart.

"Fat girl is a role model for our family," Yi Aimin said with a smile. "She is diligent and thrifty and manages the house. She smiles every day, which makes people feel good." In Yi Aimin's memory, Xiaohua has already been in this community. She has been cutting hair for 11 years. From the shop next door to the current Liangdian Barber Shop, she has witnessed the growth and persistence of the fat girl step by step.

"Our family also went to her shop to get haircuts," Yi Aimin added, "The craftsmanship is good and the price is affordable. The key is that the service attitude is good and they always understand what hairstyle we want."

When it comes to rent, Yi Aimin Aimin said that the contract she signed with Xiaohua was for 10 years, with a monthly salary of 1,400 yuan, and an increase of 100 yuan every three years. "Such a price is hard to find now, but the fat girl has been staying here and doesn't want to go up too much."

Sticking to it for eleven years: the warm years of the barbershop

Walking into the Liangdian Barber Shop, I felt a rush A warm breath hits my face. There are various pictures of hairstyles hanging on the wall, and Xiaohua is concentrating on trimming the customers' hair. Her technique is skillful and delicate, and every movement reveals her love and persistence for this profession.

"I have opened a store here for 11 years," Xiaohua told reporters with a smile. "I like this community and the customers here. They are like my friends."

When talking about the reasons for sticking to it, Xiaohua's eyes showed Full of determination: "I want to find someone as simple and sincere as me to pass on my skills." She said that she has always wanted to find an apprentice to pass on her love for hairdressing.

In order to meet the needs of more customers, Xiaohua Barber Shop has also changed the number-taking rules. "With the sudden popularity, it is too hard for many customers who come here to queue up all night," she explained. "Now we stipulate that at 10 o'clock in the evening on the first day, 30 numbers for the next day can be picked up in advance, so that everyone does not have to be so tired. ”

However, even so, Xiaohua’s life is still busy. She went to bed at three in the morning and had to get up at seven in the morning to send her children to school, but she always had that warm smile on her face, as if fatigue had never invaded her.

The barber’s charity sentiment: Warming the hearts of college students

Xiaohua’s barbering skills have not only won the love of community residents, but also attracted widespread attention from society. Recently, the Hecheng District Beauty and Hairdressing Association of Huaihua City announced that it would provide free haircut services to college students, and the news quickly spread across major campuses.

At 2:30 pm on November 11, 10 students from Huaihua College came to Xiaohua Barber Shop to participate in this free haircut experience.

"I want to get a super cool haircut!" Several sophomore students told reporters that they have been seeing hairstylist Xiaohua on the Internet recently. I heard that as long as you come and check in and bring your student ID, you can get such a haircut. Welfare, can’t wait to try it.

Among them, there are two foreign students - Andrei from Russia and Tian Wen from Sri Lanka. They sat in front of the mirror excitedly, looking forward to their new hairstyle.

"My hair hasn't been cut for a month." Andre said excitedly, "I heard that Chinese barbers are very good at their skills, so I signed up."

After some careful trimming, both Andre and Tian Wen gained something. Satisfied with the hairstyle. "Awesome!" They all exclaimed in unison, "The barber teacher is not only highly skilled, but also very attentive, which made us feel the enthusiasm of Huaihua people."

Dialogue with Xiaohua: The persistence behind the sudden popularity

Reporter: What do you want? Taking on an apprentice?

Xiaohua: Accepting a disciple? Of course I do! I have always wanted to find someone as simple and sincere as me to pass on this love for hairdressing. I think it is a very meaningful thing. Reporter

: What do you think of this internet popularity?

Xiaohua: It’s actually quite unexpected. I was just doing what I loved, and I didn’t expect it would attract so many people’s attention. But I will still maintain my original intention and continue to serve everyone well. Reporter

: Xiangtai Chen Lan publicly expressed the hope that you can give your son Xiang Zuo a haircut and create a hairstyle that suits him.

Xiaohua: Thank you for your recognition. I welcome Xiang Zuo to come to Huaihua and come to me for a haircut. My skills are limited, so I can’t talk about design. I should fix it for him, do my best, communicate with him well, and create a hairstyle for Xiang Zuo that is both fashionable and in line with his personal style.

Reporter: Do you have any plans for the future?

Xiaohua: I will still stick to this community and continue to cut hair for everyone. I hope that while you pay attention to me, you will also pay more attention to Huaihua’s food and intangible cultural heritage, and come to Huaihua more!

Xiaoxiang Morning News reporter Zhang Zixin and photographer Wu Linhong

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