Barber With Tourettes Tells His Clients To F*** Off! | BORN DIFFERENT

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28-YEAR-OLD Josh, also known as 'The Tourette's Barber', was 14 years old when his life changed forever. On a ski trip with his school, he had a "minor fall" which triggered his first ever "tic attack" out of the blue. Josh told Truly: "I started convulsing, involuntary movements, I couldn't control my arms or legs... I felt scared, I felt angry at myself, I felt guilty, I felt confused." And Josh remembers how his family at the time were "just completely gobsmacked with what was actually going on... I also had family and friends asking, 'Can you not just stop?'" But it soon became clear that he couldn't and within 6 months, Josh had been formally diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome. Josh's early tics were more physical, so his future career prospects were unclear - but when he "made a big decision" to leave the family business and set himself up as a barber, Josh had no idea that would lead him to where he is today. 3 years ago, Josh set up his own barber shop and began building a loyal, local client base - then, about a year ago, his fiancée, Lucy, suggested that he record his haircuts and post them to his TikTok. Josh has now gained a huge following on social media, where he posts clips of his tics whilst cutting hair and answers questions from followers about his condition. His content receives a huge amount of love and support but has also attracted negativity: "people have accused me of faking it." But the one thing that Josh says "really gets me going" is seeing that his videos are reaching other young people coming to terms with Tourette's syndrome. Josh witnessed how much of a "toll" it took on his family in the early years and hopes to prove to others going through similar circumstances that "you can be successful with Tourette's and be a well-rounded person". With the support of Lucy, Josh's sister and fellow barber, Mia, and her partner Caolan, the success of Josh's barber shop is just the start - as he told Truly: "I'm not done yet."
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Videographer: Tayo Yusuff
Producers: Hannah Beaugeard, Tom Buckman, Georgia Embling
Editor: Jonny Poole
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00:00 Intro
0:38 Meet Josh
2:45 What Triggered Josh's Tourettes
4:36 How Tourettes Affects Josh Being A Barber
5:28 Josh Goes Viral!
6:13 Josh And Lucy's Love Story
7:26 Meet Josh's Family
8:45 Outro

[@mokaLARE]

He does a great job. Hopefully he doesn’t hurt any of his clients.

[@mokaLARE]

@@state2statestreetedition453yep, more likely to happen.

[@rafftune]

@@state2statestreetedition453 everyone has about the same chance of hurting a client then. Since he hasnt closed after being open for a long time.

[@tobias.florian_]

​@@state2statestreetedition453that's not true lol

[@tsrottweilers]

Awwwww he's a sweetie! Super brave and down-to-earth guy, who is handling his condition with grace, levity and humour! Kudos to you, Josh!! Good barber too.

[@sarasgambati8495]

I would want to take my children to his shop because firstly he seems like a decent hardworking guy that deserves support in his small business but secondly I think it’s important for my kids to see the differences in the world and a little bit of swearing really is nothing compared to teaching children kindness and compassion, my eldest is autistic and would probably love having this guy as his barber, although it’s two completely different things I think he would feel safe in an environment where he could be himself just like this guy ❤❤xx

[@trulypoppy88]

I was friends with someone that had mild Tourette’s and like most things people who don’t understand or haven’t met anyone with tics can be rude and inconsiderate. He’s a top bloke and good on him for having his own business ! That’s impressive Tourette’s or not !

[@Labyrinth22]

All of you people commenting about the barber accidentally hurting clients act like that never happens with stylists that DON’T have tourettes. I’ve been burnt with curling wands on tips of the ear, singed by a flat irons, blasted by dryers that are too hot, pricked while getting sew-ins, nicked while having my neck shaved, scalp burnt with relaxers, all by different very qualified and talented stylists WITHOUT tourettes. This barber would have no more accidents than the usual stylist would, so stop being prejudiced.

[@seansponge101]

That MF part💯💯💯💯

[@MommyCassReborns]

I have a neuro condition where I stugle getting haircuts. having someone who understands that you have something you can't help like him, would be good.

[@jenniferhalstead3680]

I think your awesome, putting yourself out there and trying to help people understand what you have and what you go through and the families too. I think it's great, good luck and God bless you!

[@arrowverselover100]

I feel bad for people who have tics when still in school. I know how that feels and kids can be really cruel. They know you can't help it, but they mock you anyway.

[@Phoenix56801]

He's actually a good barber

[@sweetafr7820]

I'm glad that he has his own business. And I'm glad that people come to get their haircuts from him.

[@Cutbyluxe]

Truly inspiring! Great video ✂️🙌

[@whispermcgaughy7251]

I'm fortunate to have grown up with many kids who were the outcasts,so i have had friends with all kinds of disabilities my whole life.. My friends with tourettes were the best because they can liven any dull moments 🤣 We used to pretend we all had it and we'd go to the mall..🤣🤣 People always assumed we were from a group home 🤣 I wish him nothing but the best,he is a good barber 💈

[@molliepatterson3143]

You're not alone. Many of God's beautiful souls of Light are disabled and are made stronger by the responses we get from the insensitive and the curious. We have compassion for them. If a person has not learned the merits of walking in the shoes of those who are different, it's their loss.

[@Ms.D-loves-minis3]

Bravo to an amazing artist who has found what he loves and overcame his difficulties. 🎉🎉🎉 And an extra shout out to Lewis for looking freaking AMAZINGLY ADORABLE with his incredible eyebrows 🤩🤩🤩 and those little touches of vitiligo. Bro is rockin’ it 😉😉😉

[@amenwalton]

This man should be proud of himself! What a great story of overcoming difficulties! Subscribed!

[@laurenschenck5355]

He is a brilliant barber and so sweet and have a nice personality and does a great job and happy he is sharing his story and appreciate it him sharing his story ❤

[@josephparry]

Well done mate, good on you. I know what it feels like to change overnight. Played guitar for 20 years and had a motorcycle accident where I caused severe spinal/nerve damage and lost the use of my left side from chest through to back including left shoulder through to fingers. Now my arm dangles unusable and I look really strange. Before that I was in the gym leg pressing 400kg etc. A big dude. Now I’m 17 months post accident and just starting to get to grips with it. I get looked at strangely as well. Just gotta crack on.

[@JenZ727]

I think it’s incredible that with that diagnosis, he never three in the towel. I think he became accustomed to having it and deciding not to let it hold him back. Persistence is key!

[@asthecrowflies737]

OMG what a fantastic fellow!

[@PonyExpressway]

seems like a really cool decent guy that is nicer and more aware than most!

[@jamisonfawkes8537]

i constantly rock back and forth, so haircuts and sitting still is something i have to actively think about. makes my body feel like it’s filled with bees. i would definitely let him cut my hair. we can both understand each other’s struggles, even if they’re very different.

[@user-hd2cs4sg9y]

Josh, I think you’re great & I love watching your videos. You’re a great role model for youngsters 👍

[@jenniegreening4697]

Good for you Josh! take on the world, and do what you want!

[@skaterlover1999]

I think he's mad cool and freaking HILARIOUS! nah, I hope he continues IF possible and learns how to love himself more and more each day.

[@jmmm1381]

11 years!!! Bro, marry the girl already 💍😊

[@Sheila74]

I love this guy. Him accepting his condition and embracing it, makes him a better man. Personally I’d hang out with him everyday, he is a ray of sunshine. ✊🏼 ❤ EDIT-too bad you have no KZbin, I’d follow your story. I don’t use any other platform, except KZbin

[@Jesussavedme]

I know I Hate tic tok lol but he seems very cool 😎

[@movieedge7370]

This guy is awesome I would totally get a haircut from him. 👍🏻

[@foreverpatus]

respect❤

[@laurieb3703]

He seems like a blast. Funny as hell 😂

[@mybrokenmindddd]

No one genuinely understands about tourette's unless you have tics or tourettes. You don't know what it's like to live this way I went miss diagnosed for 10 plus years. Got told all the time it was anxiety. Tics when IT WASN'T It was tourette's the entire time and at 30 I got diagnosed with tourette's when I should have been diagnosed at 25 until I Saw new specialist that knew what the hell me and my dad were talking about. They said all the evidence was clear that it was tourette's not just tics I was suffering. He really is so strong for handling his tourette's so well and people accepting including KIDS accept his tourette's and that's the most important thing people with tourette's or tics We just want to be supported and accepted like everyone else. We just have a brain function and our brain that we cannot help or control

[@boomashka]

I'd definitely get a 💇🏻‍♀️ from him. As 4 ppl commenting that he might b dangerous with razor or ✂, I'm pretty sure with tourettes u can't stop tics but u can feel em coming..

[@DarcyLennie]

Can we give a shoutout to Lewis aswell pls, he absolutely slayed

[@paul7day]

I remember when he 1st opened his shop & I decided to give it a go... Local lad, local business & all that jazz. His opening gambit to me was to say he had "Tourettes" & would I still be comfortable going ahead with the haircut. Speaks volumes that 4 years later, you need to book him 4 weeks advance & both my boys get their hair done by him too. Forget the Tourettes, he's a bloody nice fella with a great family/team around him, a bit of a pillar of the community & wish the shop every success. My favourite Josh tourettes moment was when he'd abuse people walking by on the street & they have to pull the shop blinds down🤣 Top man !!

[@redbloodedbutterfly]

It'd be scary for me if I couldn't control my own body and had uncontrolled movements and verbalizations. It's bad enough that I can't control my own mood/thoughts sometimes due to my mental illness. Many Kudos to Josh for embracing his differences and starting his own business, on his own terms, and for being able to take off when he needs to. I hope he's successful and happy.

[@Jesussavedme]

Right I have bipolar an when I'm having mania it's like everything is great an I feel like I'll never be depressed again and how could I ever be depressed lol then when the depression kicks in I feel like i can't go on anymore 😔 its really horrible.. I think people misunderstand bipolar illness an think it's just a constant mood switch like every few hours 😂 or that the person is crazy an capable of murder 😒 just nuts lol hope your doing well God bless you 🙏 ❤️

[@jessiekalff]

You are Such a cool person!!! 🌼🌼🌼

[@ugoneatchocornbread]

Imagine getting cut and all the sudden he says FUUUKKKK

[@christinedevine5115]

Love him

[@freespirit2594]

I had a classmate in 7th grade that had the same condition. Her clear his throat constantly

[@a.j.marcantonio153]

How sad.

[@ugoneatchocornbread]

LMFAOOOOO ahem ahem

[@ambarrose]

Cutting hair, being that he loves, must also be very relaxing.

[@scarlettwitman2028]

Serious question, doesn’t he ever mess up their haircuts with his movements?

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

❤❤❤

[@Rogueviewer1]

I don’t find his Tourette’s offensive at all! If anything, it’s like he has this cool in-built Migos ad libbing going on! His ticks punctuate what he’s saying. I’m glad he found his lane and positive coping for his condition.

[@arrowverselover100]

The interesting thing is a person isn't born knowing curse words, so that was learned. Movements aren't learned. So I think if people in this world stop cursing in every sentence they say, people with Tourette's would never repeat them. But clearly, that is not possible.

[@rob_star9690]

Yes coz you are born with tourettes if you have it but it doesn't come out until anytime really in life mine came out when I was in year 6 school I nearly head butted a teacher x

[@friendlyfire4178]

He doesn't have tourette's, he's from the UK.

[@soulsecrets7930]

How u know he doesn’t?

[@Phoenix56801]

😅😅😅👏

[@mokaLARE]

@@soulsecrets7930he’s obviously making a joke.

[@soulsecrets7930]

@@mokaLARE oh so ppl from the uk swear a lot? I’m from the uk and can’t see that connection, but ok 👌

[@HeroInTheSun]

Swear words coming from a dirty mind.

[@darleenodell974]

My sister has it also

[@nethvirusenanayake4161]

Omg😮

[@Kales0505]

My youngest brother & I are both autistic. One of my twin brothers has Tourette’s. The other twin as far as I know is the only “normal” child🤷🏻‍♂️

[@shealinbanta4169]

I am never going to that barber because he would mess up my hair

[@trinimaphupa5008]

He's so handsome and manly.

[@Lalou14]

❤

[@XxforevercandygirlXx]

He is cute ❤

[@bannedmann4469]

Oh hell no, I wanna live.

[@jamescooper5247]

If he can control himself during the haircuts,he good.

[@m3r3dith]

Badabing Badaboom 💀

[@CarputingYT]

I have tourettes own it hell yeah lol

[@artkid9279]

This guy seems cool ,he should try rapping lol

[@thetachyon456]

I can't help but think of Cartman in that one episode

[@ujayet]

I’d go get a haircut just to hear the tics, don’t care what y’all think.

[@user-ym5hz5wf4v]

Thank gosh this ain't the 1850s

[@khonkhosilelihle7414]

It's rare to see guys with Tourettes.

[@pianogirl4037]

I’m just wondering why those weird white patches don’t trigger him. I couldn’t concentrate on the actual point of the video because of them.

[@mizzhllywd]

11 years is too long to not be married.

[@kendurham5684]

Pray to Jesus that these evil spirits will leave your body

[@kendurham5684]

Let your yes be yes and your no be no anything else is from the devil

[@TheNecessaryEvil]

Who cares what he says? I don’t need Twitchy slashing with razors and scissors 😂

[@jenniferhalstead3680]

I think your awesome, putting yourself out there and trying to help people understand what you have and what you go through and the families too. I think it's great, good luck and God bless you!

[@mizzhllywd]

Good job cutting hair. Hopefully he won't cut himself. I'm happy he has loyal customers.

[@jenniferhalstead3680]

I think your awesome, putting yourself out there and trying to help people understand what you have and what you go through and the families too. I think it's great, good luck and God bless you!