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REGINA — A Regina barbershop that serves only men has become the target of threats and insults after refusing a woman who requested a “hard part” men’s haircut.

Ragged Ass Barbers, on its website, describes the shop as “providing exceptional grooming services for men in a unique atmosphere geared specifically to men.”

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After two years of operating and building a word of mouth reputation in Regina, the barbershop attracted the interest of Evie Ruddy, who told reporters she had requested a “hard part” traditional men’s haircut but was refused. Her rejection prompted about a dozen women to call the shop for appointments in protest.

“[Ms. Ruddy] has been wronged,” said Claire Carter, assistant professor of women’s and gender studies at the University of Regina.

“If she was coming in asking for what is traditionally known as a more feminine haircut, I think they would have more rational, [because] that’s not the service they provide. But she was asking for a service that they actually promote.