Barber's Pole

A barber's pole is a traditional symbol used to identify barbershops, featuring a rotating spiral of red and white stripes. Historically, the red represented blood, the white symbolized bandages, and the movement was linked to bloodletting practices. Today, the pole's design persist as an icon of the profession, with the rotating effect creating an optical illusion of a helical stripe, drawing attention to the shop. It serves as both a historical marker and a recognizable visual cue for grooming services.