Car crashes into El Paso sensory-friendly barbershop

EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — A local barbershop that provides sensory-friendly haircuts to autistic children was recently damaged after a car crashed into the business on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in far East El Paso.

At around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, a car crashed into the Gentleman’s Barbershop by Bissuett, located at 14701 Marvin Lane in far East El Paso, forcing the business to close its doors for a few days.

Barber Edgar Scissorhands says the barbershop provides a safe and comfortable place for autistic children and those with disabilities.

“I’ve cut hair here on the floor, outside. You know, on the patio. I do it, I’ve done it all. You know, everybody’s like, you have too much patience for these kids, and I’m just like, every kid deserves a haircut.”

Amy Phillips, a client who regularly takes her children to the barbershop says it has changed the way her children respond to getting their hair cut.

“Getting your haircut for anyone that has sensitivities, especially the autistic community, at any age, it can be really hard. And to find an inclusive, accommodating haircut place is so hard and it shouldn’t be. So when I met Edgar, it it just clicked,” Phillips said.

The community recently created a GoFundMe to help the business with repairs. To access that click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-the-gentlemans-barbershop-by-bissuett

To learn more about the Gentleman’s Barbershop by Bissuett, click here: The Gentleman’s Barbershop by Bissuett | Facebook Page .

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