Mind My Hair, Hear My Mind was conceptualised in 2015 when I was an in-house communications and community development worker at a youth mental health charity.
I conceived the idea and collaborated with a local photographer to initiate an
exploration into the relationship between barbers and their clients.
During this community project, we frequented several barbershops within the borough,
capturing moments and dialogues as we built relationships with the barbers. We heard that a
good trim often has the power to positively uplift moods, alleviate stress and boost spirits.
The initiative led to training sessions for barbers, health interventions in barbershops and free
back-to-school haircuts for young people in the community.
