Every person deserves to feel safe, understood, and comfortable.

For some people, a trip to the hair salon isn't relaxing at all.

Bright lights, noise, conversation, being touched, unfamiliar smells, sitting still, having wet hair, the basin, the hairdryer — there can be a lot happening at once.

Charli understands this personally.

As a neurodivergent stylist, Charli understands that sensory needs, communication preferences and overwhelm can make a traditional salon appointment challenging. She's passionate about creating a hair experience where neurodivergent guests can feel comfortable being themselves — without needing to mask or push through an appointment that doesn't work for them.

Your appointment can be adapted to suit you.

That might mean quieter conversation or no conversation at all. Lower lighting. Explaining each step before it happens. Taking breaks. Adjusting how we wash or handle your hair. Minimising time at the basin or with the hairdryer. Giving you extra processing time when making decisions. Or simply knowing that you don't need to make eye contact or chat to be welcome here.

You can let us know what helps you feel comfortable when you book, or Charli can gently work it out with you when you arrive.

There isn't one "neurodivergent salon experience", because everyone's needs are different.

It's simply your hair appointment, adapted to work better for you.

Meet Charli

Charli is an emerging stylist at Purely You with a special interest in creating sensory-aware, neurodivergent-friendly salon experiences.

Her own lived experience gives her an understanding of some of the things that can make salon visits difficult — including sensory overload and the pressure to navigate a traditional salon environment.

Her goal is simple: beautiful hair, without expecting you to experience the salon the same way everyone else does.

What to Expect

✔ Exclusive use of the salon

✔ A quieter, calmer environment

✔ Extra time if needed

✔ A personalised approach

✔ Open communication with parents and carers

✔ No judgement, no pressure

These appointments are available:

Monday & Thursday Mornings from 7:30am - 10am

Tues 7.30 - 8.30

Tuesday & Thursday from 3:30pm – 5:00pm ( you will have exclusive use of the salon but not outside )

These appointments need to be booked in advance, as we specially arrange Charli's diary and the salon space to create a calm, low-stimulation environment just for you.

This is something new we are wanting to create so if you have any suggestions please let us know x