Q&A CRAIG HENDERSON
Q &A
What made you decide to become a barber?
“I was studying science and math and I was stuck in what to do or where to go. One time I was on the bus on the way home from being in town with my friends and there was a paper with a job section. There was an advertisement in it for training to become a hairdresser. So, that was what I did. Over 10 years later, I’m still in the industry with my own business with my fantastic fiancée Sarah and I moved over to barbering.”
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Craig Henderson is the proud owner of Craig’s Barbershop in Bolton (UK) which offers barbering services for all lengths, genders and sexualities. He has a focus on working with adults and children with additional needs and wants to raise as much awareness as possible. He says: “We are a community service, so we need to serve our community and looking after clients from all walks of life. We are all gifted, talented individuals so be that incredible human being you are and make a difference.”
Why would you like to help specifically children and young adults with additional needs?
“I like helping these clients because they are no different to me or you apart from they may have a neurological condition or physical disability. So why can’t we do their hair? We are trained to cut hair, it may be more challenging but it so rewarding to see them smile, their parents / guardians smile, because you achieved the impossible how they feel.”
What does it take to cut them?
“It takes so much patience, understanding and adapting to certain situations as it is not your orthodox way of cutting hair. You need to think outside the box and be ready for what reaction is going to happen next, as they are so unpredictable.”