September 11, 2024

How Inclusive Salons Are Changing the Industry | EP. 165 | Profitable Salon Owner

32 minutes

Inclusive Salon Experience: The podcast focuses on how to curate a sensory-friendly and inclusive salon environment for clients with special needs or sensory sensitivities.
Host Introduction: Kayla Swanson introduces the episode, featuring Danielle Cherewyk, who shares her personal story of making her salon more inclusive.
Danielle’s Inspiration: Danielle’s journey started after her son was diagnosed with autism, leading her to make changes to accommodate clients with sensory issues.
Sensory-Friendly Haircuts: The salon offers “happy haircuts” for children on the autism spectrum, creating a calm and supportive environment with sensory-friendly tools and practices.
Private Room Setup: Danielle’s salon features a private room where clients can have a quieter, more controlled experience, away from the main salon.
Staff Training: The salon team receives training to handle sensory-sensitive clients, including strategies like starting a haircut so it looks good even if it’s unfinished.
Tools for Comfort: Sensory-friendly tools, like weighted capes and lap pillows, are used to help clients feel more comfortable during their haircut.
Community Support: The salon has become a community resource, offering a welcoming space for parents and individuals with sensory needs, which has strengthened its connection with the local community.
Paid Premium Service: While sensory haircuts require more time and attention, the salon charges based on the time needed to deliver the service, positioning it as a premium offering.
E-book for Sensory Haircuts: Danielle offers a free e-book, "Happy Haircuts," as a resource for other salons to implement sensory-friendly practices.

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By Jason Everett, Kayla Swanson

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September 11, 2024

How Inclusive Salons Are Changing the Industry | EP. 165 | Profitable Salon Owner

32 minutes

Inclusive Salon Experience: The podcast focuses on how to curate a sensory-friendly and inclusive salon environment for clients with special needs or sensory sensitivities.
Host Introduction: Kayla Swanson introduces the episode, featuring Danielle Cherewyk, who shares her personal story of making her salon more inclusive.
Danielle’s Inspiration: Danielle’s journey started after her son was diagnosed with autism, leading her to make changes to accommodate clients with sensory issues.
Sensory-Friendly Haircuts: The salon offers “happy haircuts” for children on the autism spectrum, creating a calm and supportive environment with sensory-friendly tools and practices.
Private Room Setup: Danielle’s salon features a private room where clients can have a quieter, more controlled experience, away from the main salon.
Staff Training: The salon team receives training to handle sensory-sensitive clients, including strategies like starting a haircut so it looks good even if it’s unfinished.
Tools for Comfort: Sensory-friendly tools, like weighted capes and lap pillows, are used to help clients feel more comfortable during their haircut.
Community Support: The salon has become a community resource, offering a welcoming space for parents and individuals with sensory needs, which has strengthened its connection with the local community.
Paid Premium Service: While sensory haircuts require more time and attention, the salon charges based on the time needed to deliver the service, positioning it as a premium offering.
E-book for Sensory Haircuts: Danielle offers a free e-book, "Happy Haircuts," as a resource for other salons to implement sensory-friendly practices.