I was just watching The Godfather Part II(again) and something caught my eye this time in the scene where young Vito convinces the landlord to let the old Italian lady stay in her apartment("the dog stays"). As they stand outside the barbershop, there is a sign that says 'Black Eye Specialist' in the window.
It seems that barbershops back then also offered this service to men to cover the results of their drunken escapades from the night before, so they could look their best at their job(or looking for work) then next day.
It seems that barbershops back then also offered this service to men to cover the results of their drunken escapades from the night before, so they could look their best at their job(or looking for work) then next day.