Monday, April 30, 2007

Iran ban on 'Western' hairstyles

Iranian police have warned barbers not to give men Western hairstyles or use make up on them.

The move is part of an unusually fierce crackdown on what is known locally as bad hijab, or un-Islamic clothing, that this year is also targeting men.

Hair stylists have been warned that they could lose their licences if they do not comply.

Police say that as well as avoiding Western hairstyles and make up, barbers should not pluck customers' eyebrows.

However, police have denied a report that they have ordered barbers not to serve customers wearing ties.

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