Sensory Scissors is not a traditional salon service. All sessions take place in a neuroaffirming, sensory-friendly clinic designed to prioritize your child’s comfort and well-being. Every child experiences new environments differently, so session length and outcomes may vary based on your child’s sensory profile, needs, and comfort level. Our focus is not on achieving a perfect haircut, but on providing a safe, supportive space where your child can feel proud, practice coping skills, and have a positive, stress-free experience.
"We meet children where they are, whether that's standing up, seated with a caregiver, or taking breaks throughout the session."
Sensory Scissors is a specialized hair care service designed for neurodivergent children and youth, including those with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and anxiety. Our approach is slow, supportive, and fully attuned to each child's sensory profile.
From visual schedules to noise-reducing tools and familiar routines, we create a calm and compassionate experience, entirely on your child's terms.
Every session is built around comfort first. We take all the time your child needs, celebrate their courage, and make sure they leave feeling proud, not overwhelmed.
Whether your child is facing their first trim or recovering from past haircut struggles, Sensory Scissors offers a calm sanctuary of acceptance. We provide a patient, neuro-affirming environment designed to respect every child's unique sensory needs.
Every session is unhurried and fully adapted to your child. Choose the service that fits where your child is right now; you can always build from there.
30 Minutes · No Cut
$25
A no-cut, no-pressure visit where children can explore the tools, meet the stylist, and build comfort at their own pace. Ideal before a first haircut appointment and for children who've had difficult experiences in the past.
20–25 Minutes · Returning Clients
$35
For returning clients who are comfortable with the space and process. A quicker trim while maintaining all sensory accommodations, for children who are ready to move with more confidence.
30–40 Minutes · Full Service
$55
A calm and accommodating haircut experience tailored entirely to your child's sensory needs. Includes custom tools (e.g., quiet clippers, weighted cape), visual supports, and grounding strategies throughout.
Up to 45 Minutes · First Visit
$50
A slow-paced, supportive introduction to haircuts for children new to the experience. Includes sensory-friendly tools, breaks as needed throughout, and a keepsake lock of hair to celebrate the milestone.
In Your Home · Travel Fee Applies
$65
We bring the calm to you. Perfect for children who thrive best in their familiar home environment, where sensory regulation is already established. Includes our full sensory setup: tools, supports, and all the patience in the world.
Start with a Desensitization Prep Session, it's the perfect low-pressure first step for any child.
Sensory Scissors is one part of our wider wellness offering. Explore how else we support your family's wellbeing.
Planned, supported breaks for caregivers, giving you time to recharge while your child is in safe, nurturing hands with our experienced team.
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Compassionate, trauma-informed mental health support for children, youth, families, and adults available in-person and virtually across Ontario.
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Every child deserves to feel safe in their body, including during a haircut. Let's create that experience together, one gentle step at a time.
We get this a lot: "Is Second Nature a school? A therapy program? Childcare?" The answer is yes, a hybrid model where education and therapeutic support come together seamlessly.
Our Sensory Haircut Cut is 45 minutes and costs $50. We also offer a Desensitization & Play Prep Session for $20 (30 minutes), which is a great first step for children who need time to explore the space and build trust before any cutting begins. For families who prefer haircuts at home, our In-Home Haircut (Mobile Service) is 60 minutes and costs $80.
Yes! We offer an In-Home Haircut mobile service for families who feel their child would be more comfortable in a familiar environment. The session is 60 minutes and costs $80. Our stylist brings all the sensory-safe tools and follows the same child-led, patient approach we use in clinic.
Absolutely. Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay for the entire session. Many children feel calmer with a familiar person nearby, and some even sit on a caregiver's lap during the cut. We follow your child's lead on what feels safest for them.
Indyanna is a gentle-hearted instructor therapist and hairstylist with over 10 years of experience in hairstyling and a deep commitment to neurodiversity-affirming care.
She specializes in creating calm, respectful, and sensory-aware haircut experiences for neurodivergent children, including those with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and anxiety. Trained in trauma-informed care and sensory integration principles, her approach is slow, flexible, and deeply attuned to each child's comfort.
Whether that means cutting hair on the floor, allowing breaks, or simply starting with a hello and no scissors at all, Indyanna works from a place of patience and compassion. When she's not behind the scissors, you'll find her teaching in the Second Nature classroom, supporting families as a respite worker, or advocating for more inclusive services for neurodivergent kids.
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