In the heart of San Francisco, there's an old-school barbershop serving up a whole new vibe, and turning more than a few heads in the process.

Saba Parsa has spent years searching for a good short haircut. But in a world where salons cater to long hair and barbershops mostly serve men, people like Parsa often end up stuck between a clipper and a hard place.

"Not everybody knows how to cut short hair, so this was a dream spot," she said.

The Barb is a little shop in Bernal Heights, cutting gender norms down to size, catering to women, nonbinary people, and anyone who wants to go short.

Sheena Lister, owner of The Barb, said the concept grew from a simple gap she kept seeing in the industry.

"People are used to either getting a haircut at a salon or a barbershop," Lister said, "and we

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