China News Service, Wuhan, July 6th: "Silent Hair Salon" in Wuhan: Passing Love and Beauty with Skillful Hands

　　Author Wu Yili

　　"Just cut it short!" On the morning of the 6th, Ye Xueqing, a hairdresser in Wuhan, took the writing pad and marker from the client's hand with a smile, handed him tea, made an OK gesture, and started the day's work.

The picture shows Ye Xueqing (left) and Wang Zhuochao Zhang Chang

　　Ye Xueqing, 43 years old this year, is a hearing-impaired person who runs a "silent hair salon" in Shouyi Street, Wuchang District, Wuhan City.

She lost her hearing at the age of two and a half due to illness, and has always dreamed of opening a hair salon.

In 2017, she went to many places to learn the arts. In October 2018, she opened a 21-square-meter hair salon in Xudong, Wuhan.

　　Exquisite skills and attentive service, Ye Xueqing quickly established a reputation among the neighbors.

Now, she has moved the salon to Shouyi Street near the Yellow Crane Tower, expanding the area to more than 130 square meters, absorbing 5 deaf and dumb employees, and providing services such as hairdressing and manicure, with an average daily customer of about 200 people.

The picture shows the "Silent Hair Salon" in Wuhan communicates with guests through text, photographed by Zhang Chang

　　The reporter came to this "silent hair salon" on the 6th and saw that the store was clean and bright, and could not hear the "Welcome" greeting and loud music, but saw the staff greet customers with smiles and gestures to greet them to take their seats. , work in an orderly manner.

　　In order to facilitate communication with customers, the store has prepared a writing board with keywords such as water temperature, hairstyle, and color.

With the increasing number of customers, Ye Xueqing also established 3 customer WeChat groups for everyone to make appointments and communicate with.

The picture shows Ye Xueqing at work, photographed by Zhang Chang

　　23-year-old Wang Zhuochao is an employee of the "Silent Hair Salon". He went to Wuhan from Taiyuan in 2019 to learn his craft from Ye Xueqing, and has stayed in the shop since then.

Early in the morning, Wang Zhuochao was cutting hair for customer Zhang Ping'an.

"Or the same hairstyle?" He is the only employee in the store wearing a hearing aid, and can communicate with customers in simple words.

After carefully understanding the needs, he took scissors and a comb and flew between the hair strands, cutting, shampooing, blowing hair... A set of operations was smooth and smooth. After more than half an hour, a capable short hair styling was completed, Zhang Ping'an stood upright. Thumbs up.

　　Since Zhang Ping'an heard the story of "Silent Hair Salon", he has become a frequent visitor here.

"The technology is good, the price is low, and it is quiet. As disabled people, they need more effort to start a business. I am very moved by their willingness to endure hardship and unyielding spirit." She said.

The picture shows Wuhan "silent hair salon" photo by Zhang Chang

　　Ye Xuejing told reporters by typing that since its opening, "Silent Hair Salon" has received help and support from many people.

There are old customers who come here to get their haircuts from ten kilometers away. Some neighbors often share food with the clerk, and the street staff also take good care of the hair salon...

　　In order to repay the society, outside of work, Ye Xueqing and the shop staff also insist on volunteering and loving service.

During the epidemic in 2020, she and her employees went deep into many communities in Wuhan to voluntarily cut hair for residents.

"We hope to convey love and beauty in our own way." Ye Xueqing said.

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