Barber shop

The barber shop is the designated area aboard a ship or station where personnel get their hair cut and styled, among other cosmetological treatments. Barber shops typically incorporate elements of a salon, employing specialists (usually civilian) skilled in manicures/pedicures, cosmetics, skin care, and the like of many different species. Barber shops contain both advanced machinery (such as those that automatically dye hair and color nails) and old-fashioned tools, such as scissors, brushes, and combs. They are designed to provide comfort and relaxation to its customers, with large cushioned chairs, soft lighting, and pleasing wall decorations. The number of customers that can be served at once depends on the room alloted for the shop, and the number of barbers available.

Only larger ships and stations typically have a barber shop embarked.

Barber shops can develop into a social network center, where friends and shipmates often meet to unwind, swap stories, etc. They also have a reputation as a place to hear the latest rumors and gossip (or "scuttlebutt" in naval jargon).