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The Dreaded Barber

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Home
Who's The Dreaded Barber?
Can a Haircut Change You?
What Is Peer Support?
It's Not Just Haircuts...
The Bus Schedule.
What Happens on the Bus?
Community Collaborators
How Can I Help?
What Are Folks Saying?
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  • Home
  • Who's The Dreaded Barber?
  • Can a Haircut Change You?
  • What Is Peer Support?
  • It's Not Just Haircuts...
  • The Bus Schedule.
  • What Happens on the Bus?
  • Community Collaborators
  • How Can I Help?
  • What Are Folks Saying?
  • Home
  • Who's The Dreaded Barber?
  • Can a Haircut Change You?
  • What Is Peer Support?
  • It's Not Just Haircuts...
  • The Bus Schedule.
  • What Happens on the Bus?
  • Community Collaborators
  • How Can I Help?
  • What Are Folks Saying?

Can a Haircut Change the World? Your World?

A Haircut Boosts Self Perception

A tremendous haircut can give you an instant confidence boost. When you look in the mirror and see a reflection that matches how you feel inside, your self-esteem soars. This enhanced confidence can positively impact various aspects of your life, from work to social interactions.

A Haircut Boosts Self Esteem & Confidence

The motto of Marvy, the maker of barber poles & the familiar blue sanitation liquid, puts it simply,, "Look good, feel good."

A Haircut Boosts Your Social Engagement & Sense of Community

The banter with a barber or other patrons gives folks an opportunity to feel a part of a community. It reminds them they are not alone. 

A Haircut Boosts Well Being

Getting a haircut can be connected to emotional well-being, and cutting it can provide a sense of control and release. For example, people may cut their hair after a breakup to symbolize letting go of the emotional labor of the relationship.

A Haircut Provides a Calming, Pampering, Safe, Nonjudgemental, & Trauma Free Environment

A barber's chair is comfortable & an oasis for people to put whatever chaos and drama they are dealing with in their daily life on hold. This is a time when hair care acts as self care.

A Haircut Reduces Anxiety & Stress

It's proven oxytocin is released during non-sexual touch, such as a haircut, massage, chiropractic visit,  or skin care. This release can cause a warm and fuzzy feeling, and can reduce stress and anxiety.

A Haircut Removes Dead Ends, Promotes Growth, & Shows Tangible Signs of Personal Change

This applies literally and can apply figuratively as people let go of the past with a whole new look and mindset.

A Haircut Leaves You Looking & Feeling Better

A haircut provides gentle scalp stimulation that causes the brain to release oxytocin


THE DREADED BARBER is an Arizona-based nonprofit 501(c)3  charity providing free haircuts, mental health awareness, peer support, opioid epidemic info, dignity, harm reduction, and hope in a confidential, innovative, licensed, nonjudgmental, safe, and trauma informed mobile unit.


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