the commons barber

I think it’s time to rethink and apply a more stringent policy regarding children in the barber shop space.

After having done hundreds of children’s haircuts, I feel like I am in a good place to know what children are like in a barbershop space. I love kids. I think they’re hilarious and cute and far more intelligent than we give them credit for. Some are wonderful and sit so well in my chair, regardless of age. Others have a more difficult time, probably mostly due to their age. And while I don’t fault them for acting their age, in a pursuit to people please, I have let a lot of really crappy, stressful, and even potentially dangerous situations slide — mainly because as a parent, I know getting your kid a decent hair cut can be difficult and I want to leave grace and space for that.

However, I’ve come to a place where my willingness to let those things slide has ended. I just can’t handle it anymore. It’s stressful for everyone involved. It doesn’t get the job done. Often, due to a lack of cooperation, it pushes my next clients’ time slot back, which puts me behind for the foreseeable rest of the day. I just can’t. It’s a waste of everyone’s time and energy.

So… if your child is unable to sit at least moderately well in the chair, either on a booster or in your lap, I’m going to have to refuse the service then and there. It’s stressful, it’s dangerous, and, frankly, I just don’t want to deal with it anymore.

I’m sorry if that seems harsh, but that’s just where I am. If you have any comments or concerns, please feel free to DM me. Thanks.

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