Would you get your haircut by an ex convict?

[Chloe9]

Would you get your haircut by an ex convict? You don't get to know what they were convicted of, only that they spent time in prison and are fully trained and have been rehabilitated into society.

[PralineCookie]

So long as their name isn't Sweeney Todd then yes.

[Dhalandchips]

If they're adequately trained, I don't see why not.

[Ilovetolurk]

Are you worried about ending up with a grade one?

[CheerfulMuddler]

Sure.

[BrassTactical]

Privately in my home? No.

In a shop, yes why not? I would find it unusual to even know their history?

[Cockw0mble]

Yes...?

[jelly79]

Yes. I'd trust in whatever process or support they had been through

[Lwmommy]

How would I even know they were an ex convict? I don't usually ask for DBS checks on my hairdressers.

[Soola]

No

[lljkk]

1/3 of men & 1/4 of women have a criminal record. It's probably already happened to me.

[RunsForGummyBears]

Why not? I've probably been served by ex-offenders and been none the wiser.

[Chloe9]

Like if it was a company who were public about employing ex offenders and run a hairdressing business

[RolytheRhino]

Not if they have been convicted of any violent offences. If you can guarantee that, then yes. Otherwise, I'll pass.

[Dangerfloof]

In a salon yes, in my home no.

[TwattingDog]

Unless they were Sweeney Todd in a previous life, it wouldn't bother me. I'm much more interested in their competence as a hairdresser.

[Chloe9]

Oh I am quite sure most of us have all had at least one haircut by somebody with a criminal record and NOT known about it, but would it change your opinion if you did know?

[BNSY]

nope

[BNSY]

I mean unless it's a terrible haircut...

[CampingItUp]

at PralineCookie

For all I know I do get my hair cut by an ex convict.

But as a PP said not in my own home.

[Iliketeaagain]

In a shop, yes.
In my home, I'd probably be a bit more wary.

To be fair, I get my keys cut at Timpson and they are well known for supporting people to get back in to work.

I'm also sure there are many people who we interact with every day in routine environments who have a criminal record.

[Slomi]

My DP gets his hair cut by a guy who was sentenced years ago for assault. He owns the place and seems to have completely turned his life around. Can't see why it would be an issue if they are rehabilitated.

[WickedLemon]

I’d need to know the crime. If all you could tell me was they’re an ex convict, then I’m going elsewhere for my haircut.

I don’t want my hair cut by rapists, paedophiles, or violent offenders.

[Carrie7899]

Yes. I can't see an issue with it. People need a second chance

[bbciiu]

Of course. Rehabilitated and full qualified/trained hairdresser. Why not?!

[Chloe9]

@Iliketeaagain

Timpsons have opened some barbershops which is what made me think of it. I get my keys cut in there and stuff and don't really think about it, but wondered if I'd feel differently if they had scissors near my head! I'd be ok with it, with almost any crime, because I believe in rehabilitation, but I wasn't sure if I was going against the grain feeling that way or not