Meloor (Thrissur): Can’t get football out of your head? Head straight for Meloor in Thrissur. Biju has the task cut out.
The hairstylist is the man to watch this World Cup season. He is sought out by die hard football fans who wants to carry the FIFA cup on their head!
Biju who runs the ‘Hair Port’ barber shop at Meloor specialises in trimming hair to the shape of the famed cup. He can even recreate your favourite player’s hair style on your head. Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo...you name it and Biju knows where to trim.
Biju said that most of the customers want to look like Neymar. The cup is the next big favourite.
Biju said that the skill was hard earned. He drew the shapes on paper several times before he perfected the art. He takes up to two hours to trim a cup on a head.
He said that the hairstylist and the customer had to be patient to get the best result. He charges Rs 500 for the cup.
Biju opened his barber shop at Meloor five year ago after he returned from abroad.
