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International Business Times
International Business Times
World
Claire DOYEN

On Kinshasa's Streets Hairdressers Make A Quick Buck

Kalume is one of thousands trying to make ends meet with an off-the-books job (Credit: AFP)

Standing in a makeshift salon on the side of a dusty backstreet in Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa Papy Kalume pulled a fresh razor out of his bag.

The 47-year-old barber placed the "Gillette" -- as it is commonly called by street hairdressers in the city -- against the back of a customer's head and began to shave.

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