'Something for the weekend, sir'? Northampton barbershop revives free condom trend
As well as a short back and sides, Jake Hillery, owner of The Gentleman's Quatres in St James has now decided to start handing out free condoms to clients, who might feel a little awkward about popping into a chemist before a romantic weekend rendezvous.
The owner, who has been cutting hair in St James since April 2016, said he thought it would be a great idea to promote safe sex.
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Hide AdHe said: "It might sound odd, however, we have had a lot of young clients come in over time joking but also feeling ashamed about a visit to the clinic, being treated for Chlamydia and other STDs.
"So I thought it would be a great idea to hand condoms out for free to promote safe sex.
"Apparently, all of the old barber shops used to do this so we all thought it would be a great idea.Back in March, The Gentleman's Quarters in both Northampton and Wellingborough was told to stop handing out beer to their customers - as an alternative to a hot drink - by environmental health.
Now, in a turn of events, Jake has decided that instead of handing out beer, that the barbershop would hand out condoms to punters instead.