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Haircut tip of the day!! ARGHHH!!!!

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genieinabottle · 29/09/2010 14:28

Don't know whether to laugh or cry about it! Confused

Chatting about the kids to the hairdresser i usually go to, i told her i cut DS's hair myself and it's hard work as he has autism.
She says i should try bringing him here to the salon. So i replied i don't know how he'd cope with the new smells, the hairdryer noises,...because of his sensory problems.
The gem she came out with: oh no worries we'll give him a lolly, it works well with children that are scared.

Biscuit was my answer.

I really think they should promote autism awareness more.

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TheLifeOfRiley · 29/09/2010 14:36

The NAS magazine had a page in it about hairdressing issues that you can give to your local hairdresser/ salon.

Last time I took DS the hairdresser had bangles on and as they clucnked towrds DS's ear he jumped and she took a chunk out of her knuckle with her scissors! Shock

And people ask why his hair is long. Hmm He has declared he doesn't like his new short haircut and TBH I can't face another bloodbath.

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genieinabottle · 29/09/2010 14:43

"Last time I took DS the hairdresser had bangles on and as they clucnked towrds DS's ear he jumped and she took a chunk out of her knuckle with her scissors! "

LofR, sorry not fummy when it must have happened but i had a giggle at this, and i could just about imagine my DS doing the same thing Grin

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genieinabottle · 29/09/2010 14:44

ooops ...funny.

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cansu · 29/09/2010 18:17

Hmm, Yes, a lolly. I haven't checked recently, but that is probably on the list of ten thousand foods that ds doesn't eat! This reminds me a bit of dentist who after keeping me and ds waiting for fifteen minutes in waiting room, came out and asked me to fill in questionnnaire and paperwork before we came in!! Not a clue.

TheArsenicCupCake · 29/09/2010 18:48

Well if I had known a lollipop would sort the hair cut issues out!
Duh! ( in the words of 15 year old ds1)

anyway that logic is flawed.. Because ds2 would freak that he may get hair on his lolly

Spinkle · 29/09/2010 20:26

I cut ds' hair. Take 2 weeks of me sneaking up behind him and snipping bits off. The inbetween days are erm, not a good look.

I did take him twice to the hairdresser. The first time he kicked the hairdresser and sprayed the entire mirror with water. When we went back the boss had all the staff clear the entire side of the salon. We didn't feel very welcome and so we didn't go back.

So now it hair by Crazy Meg of Bedlam Fashions Grin

tallwivglasses · 29/09/2010 20:59

Nice thread Smile
We find with ds that two brave people to hold him still, one expert on the clippers (the type of guy who could win one of those Aussie sheep-shearing contests) and a fourth to feed sweets and do an amusing little dance, produces the best results.

Now the NAILS are another matter...

5inthebed · 29/09/2010 21:28

DS2 has been to the barbers twice. The first time I explained to the man that DS2 has autism, touch sensitive especially around his neck and didn't like water on his hair. This man was amazing, spent over 30 minutes gently cutting DS2's hair. DS2 was ok, cried a bit nd got flappy but got the job done.

The next time we went, that man wasn't in, but his son who was there last time was, so I repeated myself again and said how his dad did it. Stupid idiot went straight in with the clippers. Never seen a grown man panic as much as this bloke did. And DS2 was hysterical.

We've never been able to take him again because he panics at the very mention of them. DH now cuts his hair with cordless clippers as they are the quickest and least noisy way to do it.

borderslass · 29/09/2010 21:32

I used to take ds to the hairdressers and he was really patient with him but I eventually found some really quiet clippers recommended by another hairdresser.He still hates his hair being cut now and it takes a lot longer than it should same with his nails.

DJAngel · 29/09/2010 23:32

We used to cut dd's hair when she was asleep but she used to look very lopsided and often woke up and that was a bit dangerous!

We have found a nice woman who will come to our house and now dd sits on my lap eating fave snacks and watching dvd's on portable dvd player on the table. But hairdresser has to cut very fast before dd works out what is happening!

But - nails and brushing teeth.. Nightmare..

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genieinabottle · 30/09/2010 00:05

I leave the nails task to DH now Grin
last time i tried DS kept trying to grab the small scissors from me, and was rubbing the tips of his fingers furiously for ages afterwards while crying.
DH uses nail clippers which are quicker, but i'm useless with them.

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tallwivglasses · 30/09/2010 00:14

I heard about a sn boy who had to be sedated for dental treatment. His mum took advantage of him being under and gave him a fabulous haircut and manicure!

And if ever ds is in that situation I will do the same.

madsadlibrarian · 30/09/2010 00:14

That must be one super-fast hairdresser, Angel!

I used to imagine that my technique was like sheep shearing too, tallwiveglasses - but I've just looked on youtube and I'm afraid to say the sheep were a great disappointment to me. They don't actually run around the room shouting "no no no you can't - I hate it, you MUMMY". Nor do they cover their heads with their hooves once you do catch up with them or even try to kick like bucking bronco or bite.

Sheeps, it would seem, are easy prey.

tallwivglasses · 30/09/2010 00:24

Grin You're probably right. Sheep - piece of piss!

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