Many years ago, when we were flying the Hajj, the barber in the hotel in Jeddah was called Ali Barber... We used to go for our down route haircuts and he always did the flaming ear thing.
So....
For many years, I frequented Ray's Mens Styling in Orlando, just up from the Florida Hotel, next to Home Despot. Ben Galletti was a proper barber - same age as me, had a quirky shop with all sorts of stuff around the place.
After the demise of TCX and my retirement I suddenly thought - I need a barber in the UK !
My buddy recommended these guys - Kurdish, but operating in the heart of the Jewish area of Leeds - Alwoodley !
Been for a couple of year now and they are superb.
The nose wax..... I pull out on count of 3 Mike.... 3 ! Doesn't hurt. The flaming ear balls are weird - you can hear the hairs frying - like spiders on the BBQ Pete
I add a little excitement, a little spice to your lives and all you do is complain - Q