Practical Things:
Hairdressers…
(For the NAS link Preparing for the Hairdressers click here)
Going to the hairdressers for those on the Autism Spectrum can be…difficult?!
When we take into account even SOME of the issues of being in a hairdressers;
- Noisy hairdryers/music/chatter/sinks
- Smelly hair products/hairdressers
- Sharp shiny objects
- Sitting in a chair we don’t know
- Someone touching us
- Not knowing what’s happening next
- Wearing that cape thing?!
- Staring at ourselves in the mirror
- Someone cutting our hair!
It sounds like a nightmare!!!
Fortunately we’ve heard tales of lovely hairdressers all over Bridport....
Some of the young people from Mountjoy School use the Barber in South Street
‘The Gent’s Salon’ 01308 427 487
Others have said that Steve’s Hairdressers 01308 423739 have been good too.
In the past we’ve been to Colours Hair Studio on St Andrew’s Road 01308 425 714 and been really pleased with the cut and the service received there – they’re great.
However, we have recently struck upon GOLD in the form of Allison – a mobile hairdresser! Yes! She comes TO YOU and cuts your (or more importantly your child with ASD!!) hair in an environment they’re comfortable in, without all the hair salon mania!! (if only everything in life was that simple!)
Not only is she a great hairdresser – Allison is really lovely to boot!!
Whilst she was cutting our child’s hair Allison told him when she was going to cut the hair, when she was going to spray him with the water etc etc – it was fantastic and a breath of fresh air!
It’s nice to have the opportunity to explain to someone about your child’s needs, and for them to listen!
We would definitely recommend Allison as an excellent hairdresser and as an ASD friendly person!!
Allison is a local (to Bridport) mobile hairdresser who can come to your home for a minimum charge of £10 and cut your and your children’s hair!
Her rates are very reasonable. Prices of cuts for women start at £12, Men £7, and children dependant on age/gender £1.50 - a snip at half the price! (...sorry)
Allison tells us she has 24 years experience in hairdressing and is fully qualified and reliable, she is a State Registered Senior Hairdresser; Membership Number 941578
Contact her on 07732803528 or 01305 420293