Angelica
"Jelly"
Robinson


A passion for hairstyling was ingrained in me from a young age. Born to two hairstylists, I grew up in the salon, watching my parents do hair. 

Eventually, I started practicing doing braids and ponytails on other kids who would come into the salon, and my talents only grew from there.

Years later, when I enrolled in hair school, I was one of the only stylists who offered to cut children’s hair. The kids had a difficult time in the salon setting, sitting for long periods around sharp objects that scared them. I soon discovered that I had a natural gift for making kids feel more comfortable with haircuts.

I share a lot of the sensitivities kids have, and I wish they were understood more. So it’s not a chore for me to accommodate them. 

After graduating from hair school, I moved to Houston and started working in a children’s salon. 

As part of my training, I took a free one-hour training through Autism Speaks, a nonprofit dedicated to helping all people on the spectrum reach their full potential. 

I learned how being in a salon setting and receiving a haircut can be stressful for children with autism due to sensory sensitivities or anxiety about the process. I left the session feeling excited about how much more there was to learn.

I dove into a rabbit hole of researching books and articles and finding mom groups that could explain this type of sensitivity to me on a higher level.”

I then realized there was a wide community of families in need of specialized hairstyling services  and dreamed of opening up my own business—a mobile salon that predominantly focuses on families with children who need additional support when it comes to haircuts. That’s when Peace & Love Studios was born. 

Every day, I get into my trusty van I call Big Blue and travel to my client’s homes or classrooms to provide them with sensory-friendly haircuts in a joyful, safe environment.  

Building Big Blue is probably the best thing I ever accomplished in my life outside of the actual haircut experiences. The kids love it. They open all the cupboards, looking for candy, playdough, and stuff.

I meet my clients where they’re at, which provides a feeling of safety and connection. It feels like I am creating a bond that lasts much longer than the actual haircut. 

In many cases, I am able to build a years-long relationship with the kids, creating trust over time and opening the space for them to try new things.

I believe that Confident kids grow up to be confident adults. 

I have big dreams to launch a curriculum that I can teach to other hairstylists around the world, so that more families can access these specialized services. 

Before I take on a new client, I have them sign a "challenge accepted" form. The paperwork has no connection to me accepting the challenge but focuses on the information I need before meeting the family. 

This allows me to prepare appropriately and cater to the family's needs. Seeing how my work was benefiting those in my community, I decided to scale up my efforts to reach more people.

One of my moms was talking to me about where I want to take my business next. And I always come up with amazing ideas to help the community. My main thing was how do I do this without funding?

She recommended helping me launch a GoFundMe page so I could get funding for all the things I need for the kids but also to take the mission to the training level,"

I launched a GoFundMe to help make that a reality.

This money will be used for:

  • -curriculum development of training new barbers
  • -gas for blue truck
  • -upkeep and maintenance for truck
  • -toys, candy and sensory items for truck
  • -gifting free haircuts to people that can’t afford

I am so inspired by all the supportive people who continue to encourage me to make my dream come true for the sake of these AMAZING Children!


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