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My Haircut Story at Home
A gentle visual story about having a haircut at home, choosing tools and breaks, managing sounds and itchy hair clippings, speaking up, and caring for different kinds of hair.
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Page 1 My Haircut Story at Home: a gentle guide to clean, tidy, and comfy hair.
Page 2 My hair grows slowly every day. Sometimes my hair gets long. Sometimes my hair feels thick. Sometimes my hair feels messy. That is okay. Hair grows for everyone.
Page 3 When my hair gets too long, Mum may say, ‘It is time for a haircut.’ A haircut helps my hair feel neat. A haircut helps my hair feel easier to wash. A haircut helps me take care of my body.
Page 4 Mum cuts my hair at home. Home is a place I know. Mum is someone I know. Mum cuts my hair with care.
Page 5 I sit on a chair in front of the mirror. Mum puts a cape over my body. The cape helps catch the tiny hair pieces.
Page 6 Tiny hair pieces are called hair clippings. Hair clippings can feel itchy. The cape helps keep the hair off my clothes.
Page 7 Mum may use scissors. Scissors can be quiet. Scissors can go slowly. Snip. Snip. Snip. Mum may use clippers. Clippers can make a buzzing sound. Bzzzzzz. I may not like the sound. That is okay.
Page 8 Clippers can be faster. I can choose what helps me. I can choose scissors. I can choose clippers. I can choose a break. I can choose a song. I can choose to cover my ears. Choices can help my body feel calmer.
Page 9 If I want a special haircut, I can tell Mum. I can say, ‘Short on the sides,’ ‘Not too short,’ ‘Keep some curls,’ or ‘Trim only.’ Mum can listen. Mum can help me choose.
Page 10 When Mum cuts my hair, I try to keep my body still. Still head. Still shoulders. Still hands. Moving can make haircutting harder. Staying still helps Mum cut safely. Sometimes haircutting feels strange.
Page 11 Hair may tickle my neck. Hair clippings may itch. The clippers may sound loud. The scissors may feel close. These feelings can happen. They do not last forever.
Page 12 If I need help, I can use my words. I can say, ‘Pause, please,’ ‘That tickles,’ or ‘I need a break.’ Mum can stop for a little break.
Page 13 Haircuts are body care. Body care means taking care of my body. Washing hair is body care too. Brushing teeth is body care. Washing hands is body care. Cutting nails is body care.
Page 14 Washing my hair helps clean my scalp. Soap or shampoo can help wash away sweat, oil, and dirt. Clean hair can feel fresh, smell nice, and feel more comfortable. Cutting my hair can make it easier to wash, brush, dry, and care for. A haircut can help my hair look tidy and help the ends look neat. Afterward, Mum can brush away the clippings; I can wash my neck or put on clean clothes; and I can look in the mirror at my fresh haircut.
Page 15 Everyone’s hair is different. Some people have short hair. Some people have long hair. Some people have curly hair. Some people have straight hair. My hair is my hair. I can take care of it.
Page 16 After my haircut, Mum can help clean the hair clippings. I can shake the cape, wash my neck, or put on clean clothes. Then the itchy feeling can go away. When my haircut is done, I can look in the mirror. I may feel happy, or I may need time to get used to it. Both are okay. New hair can feel different at first. I can say, ‘All done!’ Mum may say, ‘Good job taking care of your hair.’ Getting my hair cut helps me stay clean, comfortable, and tidy.
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