{"id":777,"date":"2026-09-30T08:32:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/anderson-sc\/?p=777"},"modified":"2026-10-22T20:39:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:39:37","slug":"how-to-prepare-autistic-child-for-haircut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/anderson-sc\/kids-haircuts\/how-to-prepare-autistic-child-for-haircut\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare an Autistic Child for a Haircut: A Parent\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"777\" class=\"elementor elementor-777\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f865aaa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f865aaa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d80e8d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d80e8d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To prepare an autistic child for a haircut, make the experience predictable, identify the sensations that may be difficult, and agree on a flexible plan with the stylist before the appointment. Practice the steps at home, bring familiar comfort items, and give your child permission to pause. The goal is to create a safe, manageable experience rather than complete a perfect haircut in one visit.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every autistic child is different. One child may dislike the sound of clippers, while another may be bothered by loose hair, a cape, bright lights, unfamiliar touch, or not knowing what will happen next. Starting with your child\u2019s individual preferences will be more helpful than following one routine for every child.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a6b783 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6a6b783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mytime.com\/express_checkout\/143441\/158966?parent=true&#038;version=v2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Kids\u2019 Haircut in Anderson<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450ed82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"450ed82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Can a Haircut Feel Difficult for an Autistic Child?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e81417 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e81417\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A haircut brings several sensations together at once: combing, water spray, scissors near the face, buzzing tools, hair touching the skin, and time in an unfamiliar chair. The experience may also involve transitions, close contact with another person, and uncertainty about how long the appointment will last. Even when each part seems small, the combination can become overwhelming.<\/p><p>A child may communicate discomfort by covering their ears, moving away, crying, becoming quiet, repeating a question, or trying to leave. These responses provide important information about what the child is experiencing. They are not bad behavior.<\/p><p>Parents, caregivers, and stylists can respond by slowing down, reducing difficult sensations, offering a break, or changing the plan. Recognizing these signals early can help prevent the experience from becoming more stressful.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57bff65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57bff65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Should You Prepare Before the Appointment?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df87f86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df87f86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA little autism haircut preparation can reduce surprises and help the child, caregiver, and stylist begin with the same expectations. Consider the following steps:\n<ul>\n \t<li><b>Identify likely triggers and preferences.<\/b> Think about how your child responds to hair washing, brushing, buzzing sounds, touch around the ears, capes, mirrors, and loose hair. Also note what usually helps, such as firm pressure, quiet, movement, a favorite show, or a short countdown.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Preview the haircut.<\/b> Show your child photos of the salon and explain the visit using simple, concrete language. A short visual schedule may include arriving, choosing a chair, putting on the cape, trimming the hair, taking a break if needed, and going home.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Practice without pressure.<\/b> At home, let your child sit in a chair while you gently comb their hair, mist the air nearby, or briefly hold a quiet electric toothbrush near their shoulder to introduce a buzzing sensation. Stop if the activity causes distress. The purpose is to build familiarity, not force tolerance.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Use a haircut story.<\/b> A children\u2019s story about getting a haircut can introduce the experience in a friendly, low-pressure way. Reading the same story several times may help your child recognize the salon tools, steps, and emotions involved.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Choose the appointment time carefully.<\/b> When possible, avoid times when your child is hungry, tired, or already managing a difficult transition. Ask the salon whether a quieter appointment time may be available.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Contact the salon in advance.<\/b> Share your child\u2019s preferred communication style, known triggers, helpful supports, and whether scissors or clippers are likely to be more manageable. You can also ask what flexibility the salon offers and whether a brief preview visit may be possible.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Define a realistic goal.<\/b> A successful first haircut for an autistic child may mean entering the salon, meeting the stylist, sitting briefly, or completing only one part of the cut. Smaller positive experiences can build familiarity and trust for future appointments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1176d28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1176d28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Should You Bring to a Sensory-Friendly Haircut?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bef04f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bef04f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bring supports your child already knows and accepts rather than introducing several new items on haircut day. Depending on your child\u2019s preferences, helpful options may include:<\/p><ul><li>A favorite comfort object, small fidget, or familiar toy<\/li><li>Headphones or ear defenders if your child regularly uses them<\/li><li>A charged tablet or phone with a favorite video, game, or playlist<\/li><li>A visual schedule, communication board, or other communication aid<\/li><li>A preferred snack or small reward for after the appointment, if appropriate<\/li><li>A clean shirt or soft towel in case loose hair feels uncomfortable<\/li><li>A photograph of the desired haircut, with permission to simplify the plan if needed<\/li><li>A familiar haircut story to read before or during the visit<\/li><\/ul><p>The most useful sensory-friendly haircut supports are those already associated with comfort and communication. Bringing too many unfamiliar tools can add another layer of uncertainty.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-095dc5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"095dc5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Should You Tell the Stylist?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b895f61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b895f61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Parents and caregivers know their child best. Before the haircut begins, give the stylist a short, practical summary. Explain what your child enjoys, what commonly causes discomfort, how they communicate that they need a break, and which words or gestures help them understand what will happen next.<\/p><p>For example, you might say: \u201cBuzzing near the ears is difficult, so please show the clippers before turning them on. Short directions work best. If they raise one hand, we need to pause.\u201d<\/p><p>This gives the stylist clear information they can use during the appointment.<\/p><p>It is also helpful to identify which parts of the haircut matter most. If your child can manage only a few minutes, trimming hair away from the eyes or completing one side may be the priority. A flexible plan allows the stylist and caregiver to respond to the child instead of rushing to complete every detail.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95ab67d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95ab67d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which Calming Strategies May Help?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a524a4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a524a4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Use strategies that already help your child in everyday situations. Some children settle with slow breathing, counting, a familiar song, firm pressure to the hands, or watching the same short video. Others need less talking, fewer people nearby, or the option to change position when it is safe to do so.<\/p><p>A countdown may make transitions easier. The stylist might explain, \u201cThree more snips, then we pause,\u201d or show the child when one section is nearly complete. Simple choices can also offer a sense of control, such as choosing between two chairs, selecting a video, or deciding whether the cape should remain on.<\/p><p>Watch for early signs of stress and respond promptly. A break may involve turning off the clippers, removing the cape, stepping away from the chair, or ending the appointment. Stopping when needed can protect the child\u2019s trust and make a future visit feel more manageable.<\/p><p>If your child works with an occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech-language pathologist, or another qualified professional, ask whether they can recommend individualized haircut tips for autistic children based on your child\u2019s sensory and communication needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3fa086 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3fa086\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Using the Be Brave Today Story to Prepare for a Haircut<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9e6a2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9e6a2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts created <a href=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/stylechat\/pigtails-crewcuts-publishes-first-childrens-book-be-brave-today\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Brave Today: Charlie\u2019s Haircut Day<\/span><\/a> to help children become more familiar with the haircut experience. The story follows Charlie as he works through his concerns about visiting the salon and learns what to expect along the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85ce512 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"85ce512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=vg6PbCY12Gs&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d60d8d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d60d8d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Can Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts in Anderson Support the Visit?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f84a9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f84a9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts in Anderson welcomes children with different needs and works with families to make each visit as comfortable and manageable as possible. Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts Anderson also uses consistent haircut pricing rather than changing the price according to whether an appointment takes up to 30 minutes. This can be especially reassuring for families whose children may need a slower pace, additional explanations, or brief pauses during the visit.\u00a0<\/p><p>Parents can focus on helping their child feel comfortable without worrying that taking a little more time will automatically increase the haircut price. Families can read more about planning a<a href=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/anderson-sc\/kids-haircuts\/sensory-friendly-kids-salon-anderson-sc\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sensory-friendly kids\u2019 haircut in Anderson, SC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87fa40a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87fa40a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The salon is located at:<\/p><p><strong>Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts Anderson<\/strong><br \/><strong>3321 N. Main St., Suite H<\/strong><br \/><strong>Anderson, SC 29621<\/strong><\/p><p><b>Phone:<\/b> <a href=\"tel:864-636-9866\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">864-636-9866<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Email:<\/b> <a href=\"mailto:andersonsc@pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">andersonsc@pigtailsandcrewcuts.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>The Anderson salon also welcomes families from Powdersville, Belton, Pendleton, Clemson, Williamston, Easley, Seneca, and surrounding Upstate South Carolina communities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bae577 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4bae577\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mytime.com\/express_checkout\/143441\/158966?parent=true&#038;version=v2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book an Anderson Kids\u2019 Haircut<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b066695 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b066695\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a4b7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"35a4b7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5620\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5620\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How Do I Prepare My Child for Their First Haircut if They Have Sensory Sensitivities? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5620\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3879d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c3879d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5620\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9607140 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9607140\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5698980 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5698980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Show your child what will happen using photographs, a simple visual schedule, a haircut story, or pretend play. Practice only the steps they can comfortably manage, tell the salon about known triggers in advance, and set a small goal. A successful first visit can be brief and does not need to end with a complete haircut.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5621\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5621\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What Should I Bring to a Haircut for an Autistic Child? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5621\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a07b8e2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a07b8e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b022ad6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b022ad6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bring familiar supports such as headphones, a comfort item, a favorite video, a communication aid, and a clean shirt or soft towel for loose hair. A familiar haircut story may also help reinforce what to expect. Choose items your child already uses instead of testing several new calming tools during the appointment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5622\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5622\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How Can I Calm an Autistic Child During a Haircut? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5622\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d141194 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d141194\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8239609 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8239609\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use strategies that already help your child, such as short directions, a countdown, music, a favorite video, or quiet breaks. Reduce difficult sensations when possible and pause when you notice early signs of stress. The right approach will depend on the child\u2019s individual sensory preferences and communication needs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5623\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5623\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What if My Child Cannot Sit Still for the Haircut? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5623\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66f3dda e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"66f3dda\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5b5592 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5b5592\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ask the stylist what safe flexibility is possible, such as taking short breaks or changing position. Focus on the most important part of the haircut and be willing to stop if needed. Movement may communicate discomfort, uncertainty, or a need for regulation, so safety should come before completing every detail.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5624\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5624\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are Scissors or Clippers Better for an Autistic Child? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5624\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8492112 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8492112\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f48d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24f48d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Neither option is best for every child. Clippers may complete some sections quickly but produce sound and vibration. Scissors are quieter but require repeated movement close to the head. Discuss your child\u2019s preferences with the stylist and, when practical, allow the child to see or hear the tool before it is used.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5625\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5625\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can We Visit the Salon Before the Haircut? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5625\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c396f4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c396f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55b9c1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55b9c1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A short preview visit may help some children become familiar with the salon without the pressure of receiving a haircut. Contact the Anderson salon in advance to ask what may be possible and when the environment is likely to be quieter. Even seeing the entrance, chairs, and stylist beforehand may reduce uncertainty.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5626\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5626\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does the Haircut Cost More if My Child Needs Additional Time? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5626\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c918308 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c918308\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45238ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45238ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts Anderson uses consistent haircut pricing rather than charging according to whether the haircut takes up to 30 minutes. This allows the stylist to work at a pace suited to the child, including brief pauses when needed, without the haircut price automatically increasing because the visit takes longer.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9113536 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9113536\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take the Next Step at Your Child\u2019s Pace<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55eebaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55eebaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Preparing an autistic child for a haircut is less about expecting them to tolerate every sensation and more about building predictability, communication, and trust. Visual preparation, familiar calming supports, a story such as <em>Be Brave Today<\/em>, and permission to pause can make the experience feel safer for both the child and caregiver.<\/p><p>Contact Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts Anderson at 864-636-9866 to discuss your child\u2019s needs before scheduling. 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