In the past, barber shops served as not only places for haircuts and shaves, but also as social gathering places and centers for news and gossip. They also offered a variety of other services such as:Bloodletting: Barbers were trained to perform medical procedures, including bloodletting which was believed to cure illnesses.Tooth extraction: Barbers also pulled teeth, using pliers and other tools.Wound care: They treated wounds and sores, often using leeches for bloodletting.Shampooing: In ancie