Ep 15: The Weighted Cape and Sensory Friendly Haircuts: Success in the Barbers Chair

Getting a haircut is something many of us take for granted—but for neurodivergent individuals, it can be overwhelming and stressful. In this episode, Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Henry Tribes, a Dallas-based barber and the inventor of The Weighted Cape, to explore how one simple idea is transforming the haircutting experience.

Henry shares how his role as a father inspired his patience and compassion, why he created a sensory-friendly cape modeled after a weighted blanket, and how his barbershop has become a safe space for families seeking inclusive care. From bubble parties to fidget tools, his approach is about building trust, easing anxiety, and creating long-term comfort in the chair.

You’ll also hear Henry’s vision for the future—including providing free sensory-friendly haircuts in 2026 and his hopes to expand this inclusive model nationwide.

Tune in to discover how innovation, empathy, and community can change something as simple as a haircut into an act of inclusion.