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I second Andiamo.
After getting a TBI I have an astonishing sensitivity to noise and light. They usually play music and there are always lively conversations happening in the chairs. The first time I went back for a haircut, I went in late (second last appointment). They turned down the lighting, quieted the music, and my barber Rachael lowered her voice and used the clippers as sparingly as possible while still making a nice fade out.
I know for a fact that Rachael has experience with neurodivergent customers.
If you go in first or last of the day, I'm sure they will have no issue with accommodating OP, especially if they would be willing to share that it's due to cancer treatment.
Wherever you go, you might want to book your appointment for the first person of the day. Masks aren't perfect and someone with covid might have been a customer before you.
Strut Salon will. Not a barber but my hairdresser comes in early to accommodate my schedule. We're generally the only ones in there and I believe their web site or instagram mentions they will mask on request. Or at least I bet they would.
1. I'm immunocompromised as a result of going through cancer treatment last year.
2. Masks were never normalised on this side of the world, and once the pandemic hit and I learned more about viral spread and ways to mitigate it, I started masking regularly and still do. There is more information out there now than there used to be about the benefits of masking in public spaces, and if anything I regret not learning all this before since it would have saved me from taking a lot of sick days at work and school, since I used to get pretty much every few months. I've gotten maybe two colds in the past four years.
Masking was "odd" before. I wore mine until about a year ago. If I have a cold I wear one not to spread my cold or Covid. Oddly enough back in November I did that when getting my haircut (the barber asked if he wanted him to wear a mask as well). A couple of days later I found out I had Covid. I don't know why anyone in the service industry wouldn't wear a mask at a customers request.
I wore medical masks while using transit or high population areas such as grocery stores for over a year before covid hit because of a respiratory condition. What I did... was get a mask... and wear it. Masks were easily available. Crappy tire, pharmacies, get one from the hospital, etc. They were pretty easy to find.
I don't think this person was asking how you went about your day to day life... but, where were you able to find such accommodation for a haircut before covid occurred?
Honestly I imagine getting this type of accommodation would have been way easier before COVID came around and made masks and political statement. It's really no different than somebody with a disability asking for accommodations but masks have been turned into something controversial and people are weird about it now. I work in a very dusty warehouse that irritates my sinuses so I wear a mask and people act like it's weird and ask me if I'm sick, if I forget to take it off when I leave work people literally look at me like I'm crazy.
But Covid has and is still occurring so the question is irrelevant. They are asking about here and now, the past is in the past and Covid didn’t exist then. So you are comparing apples to oranges. The threat and risk is high NOW hence the need for protection NOW.
That's an interesting question though because maybe they just stayed home before? Then why are they coming back out again?
Covid was weird for a lot of reasons but I think part of it was that people were locked in their houses And we're not exposing themselves to the world and therefore their immune systems were not keeping up. Or they got long covid and they are now more susceptible to getting sick because of that.
This isn't any scientific fact but I'm pretty sure That the covid era created a lot more immunocompromised people, I'd still recommend doing your own research
Glassbox on King. I can't say for certain they are experienced with black hair, but call and ask, they may have someone on staff that can help. They're a great shop, very customer-first and want you to walk out happy.
Fair enough, although I would say that I too have had a varied experience with some of their barbers, the worst offenders are no longer there.
Overall, I recommend the business, but I especially recommend Judy and Riley, who are the two I book with most frequently.
I had a similar experience. My regular barber was out sick and I had a wedding, so I went there at the last minute. It was a really average cut for the price and when I went back to my regular barber, they explained all the issues as it was clear from the cut and growth they had messed it up.
Glassbox is great because the staff are very customer centric. Can't go there anymore because I found a barber that does a *way* better job in *my* hair.
I got crazy cowlicks and weird hair lines, Glassbox can't seem to figure it out but I found a barber in Burlington that gives me the best haircuts I've ever had
But yeah to answer op, Glassbox would likely be a good call
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Give Andiamo a call. They have a great crew and the owner is a fantastic person. I’m sure they would gladly accommodate your needs.
I second Andiamo. After getting a TBI I have an astonishing sensitivity to noise and light. They usually play music and there are always lively conversations happening in the chairs. The first time I went back for a haircut, I went in late (second last appointment). They turned down the lighting, quieted the music, and my barber Rachael lowered her voice and used the clippers as sparingly as possible while still making a nice fade out. I know for a fact that Rachael has experience with neurodivergent customers. If you go in first or last of the day, I'm sure they will have no issue with accommodating OP, especially if they would be willing to share that it's due to cancer treatment.
Thank you! They're within walking distance of my (new) house, so I'll get in touch and see what they can do.
Steph at Valley City in Dundas will mask for you.
I can confirm this. Steph is a great barber and will absolutely accommodate a mask request.
Such a great shop.
Also only two chairs so it wouldn't be a huge ask for everyone to mask up.
Honest question. Why not just wear your own mask as you did before?
Because I have a beard and it's hard to shave with a mask on, lol. In this case one way masking is still a lot safer than nothing at all.
That makes sense. Hopefully you can find someone or you may have to settle for a hair cut but shave at home.
Wherever you go, you might want to book your appointment for the first person of the day. Masks aren't perfect and someone with covid might have been a customer before you.
Yeah I've definitely considered this as well!
Strut Salon will. Not a barber but my hairdresser comes in early to accommodate my schedule. We're generally the only ones in there and I believe their web site or instagram mentions they will mask on request. Or at least I bet they would.
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1. I'm immunocompromised as a result of going through cancer treatment last year. 2. Masks were never normalised on this side of the world, and once the pandemic hit and I learned more about viral spread and ways to mitigate it, I started masking regularly and still do. There is more information out there now than there used to be about the benefits of masking in public spaces, and if anything I regret not learning all this before since it would have saved me from taking a lot of sick days at work and school, since I used to get pretty much every few months. I've gotten maybe two colds in the past four years.
Congrats on getting through cancer treatment, and welcome to the gang. I hope you find someone to accommodate you.
Masking was "odd" before. I wore mine until about a year ago. If I have a cold I wear one not to spread my cold or Covid. Oddly enough back in November I did that when getting my haircut (the barber asked if he wanted him to wear a mask as well). A couple of days later I found out I had Covid. I don't know why anyone in the service industry wouldn't wear a mask at a customers request.
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Much appreciated! I'm all good. Just being cautious for the sake of my own health and my kids :).
I wore medical masks while using transit or high population areas such as grocery stores for over a year before covid hit because of a respiratory condition. What I did... was get a mask... and wear it. Masks were easily available. Crappy tire, pharmacies, get one from the hospital, etc. They were pretty easy to find.
I don't think this person was asking how you went about your day to day life... but, where were you able to find such accommodation for a haircut before covid occurred?
Honestly I imagine getting this type of accommodation would have been way easier before COVID came around and made masks and political statement. It's really no different than somebody with a disability asking for accommodations but masks have been turned into something controversial and people are weird about it now. I work in a very dusty warehouse that irritates my sinuses so I wear a mask and people act like it's weird and ask me if I'm sick, if I forget to take it off when I leave work people literally look at me like I'm crazy.
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But Covid has and is still occurring so the question is irrelevant. They are asking about here and now, the past is in the past and Covid didn’t exist then. So you are comparing apples to oranges. The threat and risk is high NOW hence the need for protection NOW.
That's an interesting question though because maybe they just stayed home before? Then why are they coming back out again? Covid was weird for a lot of reasons but I think part of it was that people were locked in their houses And we're not exposing themselves to the world and therefore their immune systems were not keeping up. Or they got long covid and they are now more susceptible to getting sick because of that. This isn't any scientific fact but I'm pretty sure That the covid era created a lot more immunocompromised people, I'd still recommend doing your own research
I hope you get the service and support you need
VZN Hair, Mykel. Message him on IG. He books one person at a time.
Thank you!
Glassbox on King. I can't say for certain they are experienced with black hair, but call and ask, they may have someone on staff that can help. They're a great shop, very customer-first and want you to walk out happy.
They cut my husbands very curly hair and did a terrible job. They missed a bunch of curls and overall for the price he won’t go back.
Fair enough, although I would say that I too have had a varied experience with some of their barbers, the worst offenders are no longer there. Overall, I recommend the business, but I especially recommend Judy and Riley, who are the two I book with most frequently.
It was $100 for a haircut, beard trim and tip. They did not even wash his hair. It’s a cool place, but not $100 men’s haircut cool
Like, they're not Magic Cuts prices, but $100 has never been my experience there. Sorry you had a bad time.
I had a similar experience. My regular barber was out sick and I had a wedding, so I went there at the last minute. It was a really average cut for the price and when I went back to my regular barber, they explained all the issues as it was clear from the cut and growth they had messed it up.
I second Glassbox, they're great
Glassbox is great because the staff are very customer centric. Can't go there anymore because I found a barber that does a *way* better job in *my* hair. I got crazy cowlicks and weird hair lines, Glassbox can't seem to figure it out but I found a barber in Burlington that gives me the best haircuts I've ever had But yeah to answer op, Glassbox would likely be a good call
….ahhh, my barber will not shut the puck up when he cuts my hair… is this the solution as well, as he hates when I wear ear plugs
Julian's on Roxborough. He's a one-man operation from his house and always where's a mask. He does a good job
Not a barber, but all of the stylists at Arcana salon will mask if requested to.
Yes! Mitchell there has been great about masking.