A long way for a hair cut

I saw this article about families travelling long distances to get their kids hair cut at a sensory friendly hair-saloon.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyd9yzg46yo

Wouldn't it be nice if there were more good autism-friendly hairdressers. Maybe I could get mine cut then!

Parents
  • I wish this was a more common thing but it also needs to be regulated some how. I tried someone last year that advertised themselves as sensory, anxiety and autism friendly and she was absolutely clueless. She would chew gum, wear strong perfumes and talked non stop. It was the worst hair cutting experience I've ever had. I was so disappointed as she advertised she'd been on lots of courses etc so I'd have expected more understanding. I've found a little salon now which is quiet and that is suiting me much better. 

    I see you managed to get yours cut. Well done.

    Oh no - writing this reply has made me realise - I had an appointment this morning and I forgot to go!

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  • I wish this was a more common thing but it also needs to be regulated some how. I tried someone last year that advertised themselves as sensory, anxiety and autism friendly and she was absolutely clueless. She would chew gum, wear strong perfumes and talked non stop. It was the worst hair cutting experience I've ever had. I was so disappointed as she advertised she'd been on lots of courses etc so I'd have expected more understanding. I've found a little salon now which is quiet and that is suiting me much better. 

    I see you managed to get yours cut. Well done.

    Oh no - writing this reply has made me realise - I had an appointment this morning and I forgot to go!

Children