Overview

• News outlets publish commemorative pieces today recognizing hairdressers on August 25 in Argentina and other countries.
• The tradition is tied to 13th‑century France, where King Louis IX elevated his barber’s status, later linked to his canonization as Saint Louis.
• In Argentina, a 1877 celebration organized by Domingo Guillén at the Teatro Coliseo spurred the creation of the Sociedad de Barberos y Peluqueros.
• Reports note that a 1940 Congress of Peluqueros in Pergamino set August 25 as the profession’s official date in the country.
• Coverage underscores the profession’s evolution, distinguishing stylists focused on overall image from barbers specializing in hair and beard care.