Rant: A kid in my chair in Denver started having a seizure mid-fade

I was lining up a 14-year-old's skin fade last Tuesday when he just went stiff and started shaking. His mom was in the waiting area and I yelled for her while I eased him down to the floor, making sure he didn't hit the chair arm. She said it was his first one ever and called 911. I kept everyone calm and cleared space until the paramedics arrived about five minutes later. Has anyone else had a major medical emergency happen in their shop, and what's your plan for it?

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claire_hayes356mo ago

Wow, that's scary. I had a client pass out once and keeping them flat on the floor was the right call until help came.

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knight.drew6mo ago

My one fainting client woke up and asked if his haircut was done yet.

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patricia_wells5mo ago

Wait, so you just left them on the floor and they were cool with it? @claire_hayes35 at least they didn't wake up mid-trim asking about their bangs.

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