The Heart of Care Cuts: A Journey of Compassion

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Founded on March 20, 2023, Care Cuts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating an equitable, sensory-friendly haircare experience for individuals with autism and physical or developmental disabilities. We believe that grooming is a lifelong skill, not a "quick fix," and we are here to ensure that every individual feels safe, accepted, and loved.

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Our Story:

The mission of Care Cuts is deeply personal. For our founder, a career hairstylist and mother to a child with special needs, the drive to ease the fears associated with a simple hair trim is an extension of her own life’s work.

Early in her career, she discovered the unique challenges faced by clients with severe sensory sensitivities. She learned that for many, the sensation of a haircut can feel as intense as getting a tattoo. This reality hit home when her own son began to struggle with the same sensory demands. Amidst the journey of teaching him to walk, talk, and eat, she realized she had to transform grooming from a traumatic event into a non-threatening routine.

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Our Impact:

Today, her son knows he is safe, he is loved, and the process is brief (even if it still requires a few Skittles). Care Cuts was built to share this peace of mind with other families.

We provide specialized resources and techniques that can be used both in professional salons and in the comfort of home. By fostering safe spaces and community acceptance, we aim to eliminate the heartbreak and tears often associated with the salon chair, ensuring that every family can find comfort in the process of care.