Partnering with Barbershops and Salons to Engage Vulnerable Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This manuscript conveys the story of the health and economic challenges faced by a coalition of barbershops and salons in West Philadelphia. It is grounded in city and national data that illustrate the widening racial and class disparities during coronavirus disease 2019. Ultimately, it is a story of resilience that outlines a budding partnership between barbershop and salon owners, their community, and medical providers.