Haircuts - or lack thereof

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Wow never realized that haircuts was an aspie thing, I mean seriously it never even occured to me.

Anyhow I've had maybe 15 paid haircuts in my life.

I detest letting a stranger touch my scalp. Up until I was 15 my mom would have my head for me, I always preferred a buzz cut. Than in my angsty high school years I let it grow out, I thought it was just some teenage rebellion I thought it was typically nt.

After 18, I kept my hair short but would only get paid cuts every 3-6 months, after 21 I started shaving it all the way to the skin and that was 4 years ago.

He might be comfy with his hair that way. I would think if he wanted his hair differently he might change it.
I tend to have a ratsnest look to mine a lot, so i put it in braids

I have to say too, if my cat ate my hair I would view it as a nice constant reminder of the cat's love and would not think about cutting it off, nor would I push him off if cought doing it. Same goes for claw holes and fur on clothes, everyone who I care about knows about my cats so whats the problem with a few holes and fur?

I can't remember the last time I had a professional haircut. I usually only have my hair cut maybe once a year, although it's going on two years since. I get my mom or husband to do it for me. I can't justify spending money on something like that, plus the whole "stranger touching me" thing is not very comfortable and all the smells. Of course sometimes I don't even brush my hair for a day or two (I used to be much worse). I usually keep it in a braid so I don't have to think about it.

I have had one hair cut in the last three years. That isn't because of rebellion, or even because I dislike haircuts, but because I look much better with longer hair.
Spot the Aspie!
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That's one with my hair in extraordinarily bad condition though. This is what it usually looks like:
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I don't mind professional cuts. I hated it when my mum did them. Shivering topless in my bathroom whilst the wire from the clipper was dragged across my back, the clipper constantly getting caught in my hair... eurgh.

I really wasn't taking care of it that week because I was doing charity work in the Brecon Beacons. Not a good advert for not cutting your hair!

I hate getting my hair cut, too. It's just incredibly awkward, and I can tell the hairdresser hates me for not chit-chatting in the right way but I don't know how. I have usually cut my own hair instead, and since reading this:
http://www.anorak.co.uk/343356/news/san ... -boy.html/

I will never go to a hairdresser again!

It sounds like he might not be paying much attention to it, though, and not realizing how bad it looks. He might need reminders, and maybe the tools to trim it (I don't know what kind of products you get him) and having it brought to his attention regularly until he gets into the habit. That's if he's open to the idea. If it's just a young adult rebellion thing, well, there's not much you can do about that.

I could spot the aspie, hes the one that looks like me only my hair falls more/ not as fuzzy.

Another thing I tought of is anyone think long hair(covering ears) may assist in blocking auditory sensory issues, just trying to think of diffrent reasons why some of us may not want it cut, even subcon ones. I know if I pull mine back the computer fan(white noise) gets louder.

Just got my hair cut, it had been over a year and was really long almost to my waist. For me, when I can no longer get a brush through it no matter how much conditioner I put in there, then I feel forced to go to a salon. It is embarrassing, uncomfortable and I hate it, but I tell them ahead of time I have "sensory" issues, to not put anything smelly in my hair, and ask for an appointment at a quiet time. It's so difficult that this time I kept walking right past the door and started to turn back and give up. but I was proud of myself I did it. anyways, always have it so the rest of that day is free for me to unwind and just be at home. Kind of keeps me on track and gets me in the door if I know that when I'm done I can go straight to my house.

in my opinion, it's his hair, whether you like how he's wearing it or caring for it or not. my son likes his hair short. i've always liked it very long. the first time he insisted on getting it cut, i nearly was ill, but i learned to accept that it is how he wants to wear it for whatever reason, whether it be comfort, fashion or not wanting to be bothered with it.
in the end, it is his choice. he's exercising his independence and self-expression.... unless it's a harm to himself or a signal to you that he's neglecting himself in more serious ways, let him realize for himself when it's time for a giant bottle of shampoo plus conditioner.

Going to salons was stressful for me too. I always got crappy haircuts, it always cost more than I expected, I never knew how much to tip, and I don't like the physical contact it involves. I've been cutting my own hair for almost 13 years now. It's not a GREAT haircut, but it works for me and if it DOES turn out crappy, at least it was free.

maybe he's like me and hates having my requests for a specific type of haircut second-guessed by sometimes high-handed beauticians who think they know best in all situations.