tonsurephobia
Tonsurephobia is the fear of getting a haircut.
Fear of getting haircut
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Sight of scissors or hair clippers
Sound of hair cutting tools
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Visualizing a positive haircut experience
Gradual exposure to haircut-related stimuli
risk factors
- • Traumatic haircut experiences
- • General anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from past negative experiences during haircuts or underlying anxiety issues.
related phobias
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