Getting a quality haircut in Iqaluit is easier than ever thanks to the opening of Blue Ice Barbershop.

The citySA国际影视传媒檚 newest barbershop, which is situated behind the Legion, officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 11.

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Osman and his colleagues, all experienced barbers, decided to open their new shop in response to growing demand for haircuts in Iqaluit.

There are now roughly 8,000 people living in the Nunavut capital, but until recently, there were only a few places to get a haircut in the city.

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Blue Ice Barbershop opened with all new equipment on site, and specializes in all hair types, according to Osman. He and his colleagues will even offer free cuts to residents who canSA国际影视传媒檛 afford to pay.

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The shopSA国际影视传媒檚 founders also intend to offer training to local young people.

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The shopSA国际影视传媒檚 community-minded ethos is reflected in the outreach Osman, Mattews and Asres did ahead of their grand opening.

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the trio delivered dozens of meals to needy Iqalummiut as a way of thanking the city for allowing them to open their new business.

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