Haircuts can be tough for a lot of kids, but for children with sensory sensitivities or autism, the experience can be overwhelming.

But a North Texas barber is changing the barber shop experience.

On an August afternoon, Dallas barber Henry Amoloja showed CBS News Texas around his shop, but this isn't your typical barbershop.

"I have these quiet clippers… turn them on. They're very quiet. I got the little talcum powder, this helps dry out their skin, so when hair falls on them it doesn't stick," said Amoloja. "That's the weighted cape, it goes around you, and it feels really good. These are fidgets, so like this has some little spikes, just to help them squeeze and reduce some pressure."

Amoloja is describing the sensory-friendly experience he's created for his clients.

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