This Day, That Year

Item from Dec 11, 1988, in China Daily: Private barbers and hairdressers are clipping away in Beijing to become quick money earners. Hairstyles are becoming more varied and attractive.

China's hairdressing industry has witnessed rapid growth over recent decades, and now offers a variety of services and trendy styles to customers.

There are more than 2 million hair and beauty salons across the country, with about 20 million people working in the sector, according to a guideline released in October by the Institute of Industrial and Technological Economics of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research.