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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mari Yamaguchi

Why a 108-year-old barber has no plans to retire anytime soon

Shitsui Hakoishi holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest female barber - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

At 108 years old, most people are enjoying a well-earned retirement. But Shitsui Hakoishi, a slender, white-haired Japanese woman, is not most people.

Ms Hakoishi, officially recognised this week by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest female barber, has no intention of hanging up her shears anytime soon.

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