Dementia Friendly Barbers: Dignity, Comfort, and Care in Every Haircut

About Dementia Friendly Barbers

Dementia Friendly Barbers was founded with a deeply compassionate mission, to deliver grooming services tailored specifically for individuals living with dementia. Their mobile team, now inclusive of skilled female hairdressers, is trained in dementia-sensitive techniques, delivering each service with gentleness, empathy, and respect.

Each appointment is more than a haircut, it’s crafted to maintain dignity, familiarity, and comfort, using reduced noise levels, calming scents, and visual cues to create a soothing atmosphere.

What They Offer – Tailored Grooming Services

• Mobile, in-home service across the UK, designed to meet diverse needs within dementia care homes.
• From classic trims and modern cuts to scalp treatments and hot towel shaves, every session blends personal grooming with therapeutic connection.
• Their approach is grounded in adaptability, respecting each individual's pace, calming anxiety, fostering reminiscence, and nurturing identity through familiar rituals.
  
  
  

Why We Partner with Them

We’re honoured to collaborate with Dementia Friendly Barbers because their values so deeply align with ours. Together, we believe:

• Every person deserves to feel seen and valued, regardless of cognitive challenges. A familiar grooming ritual can evoke treasured memories, restoring a sense of self.
• Grooming is emotional care, about more than appearance – it’s about connection, confidence, and preserving dignity.
• Small moments matter. Through this partnership, we’re enriching everyday routines, creating calm, uplifting environments that resonate both emotionally and socially.
  
  
  

The Impact You Can See

• At Salisbury Manor, a dementia care home, residents experienced the joy of a classic barbershop day – professional care, conversation, and reminiscence woven into each visit. One 92-year-old resident said: “I sat and chatted … it made me very happy.”
• Berkley Care Group recently implemented this service across all its homes, aiming to nurture emotional wellbeing and reinforce personal identity through grooming rituals rooted in care and respect.
• At Hampden Hall Care Centre, the atmosphere transformed: “the buzz around the home … residents were walking taller and prouder” after a dementia-friendly barber visit. Staff and family saw renewed smiles and confidence in residents.
  
  
  

Our Role & Support

• They choose Men Matter & Co grooming products for use in their sessions, helping enhance the overall experience for residents.
• We share our core message – Men Matter – to highlight the importance of men’s mental health and well-being, even in later stages of life.
• Through this partnership, we aim to not only improve grooming experiences but also spark conversations and awareness around self-care, dignity, and mental health for men.

Follow & Support Them

If you believe in the power of dignity, connection, and care, we encourage you to follow Dementia Friendly Barbers and help spread their incredible work. By following, sharing, and engaging with their posts, you’re helping raise awareness and make a real difference in the lives of those living with dementia.

📍 Website: dementiafriendlybarbers.co.uk
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