In response to the article about Don and Steve's Barber Shop, I find it interesting that the audience to whom this applies has not responded. As an African-American male, a resident of Athens County for the past seven years and an OU alumnus, I find this to be a needed service. While it is true that any barber should be able to cut all types of hair, my son and I have personally gone into area salons and were informed that they do not cut our type of hair. It is also important to note that barbers should have a unique skill and ability to cut African-American hair. As a result of a barber using improper aseptic techniques, I have a keloid, or large scar, on the back of my head. Because of the coarseness and texture of African-American hair, black males are very prone to these types of scars. Therefore, because of the lack of a barbers skilled in African-American hair care, I either have to travel 60 miles for a haircut for my son and myself or cut our hair. My wife, also an African-American, has these same types of issues, but that's another letter. President McDavis, I applaud your efforts and commitment to bring a barber skilled in African-American hair care to Athens, Ohio. Terrence Brown is the chairman of the Allied Health Division at Columbus State Community College.He writes from The Plains.
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