A Singaporean man known for giving free haircuts to people in need has touched thousands of hearts after visiting a family and giving free haircuts to 18-month-old twin boys with cerebral palsy.
Aidan James Loo, who regularly travels around Singapore offering haircuts at no charge, visited the twins and their mother, Irra, at their home. The emotional encounter was captured in a TikTok video posted by Loo on Oct. 2.
The video had accumulated more than 312,000 views, almost 40,000 likes and over 200 comments as of Oct. 5, with many viewers praising both Loo’s gesture and the mother’s strength.
Twins receive their first haircuts
In the video, Irra welcomes Loo into her home and explains that her 18-month-old sons are unable to sit upright on their own because of cerebral palsy.
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong neurological condition that can affect movement, muscle tone and posture. The severity and symptoms can vary from one person to another.
As one of the boys prepares for his haircut, Irra places a hairdressing cape around him and holds him on her lap.
She tells her son that it is his first haircut.
The toddler soon begins crying.
Loo attempts to make the experience less intimidating by spraying water into the air to distract him, before asking the child, “You like?”
Despite his efforts, the little boy continues crying during parts of the haircut.
Loo then turns his attention to the other twin, continuing the haircut while speaking with their mother.
Mother shares her experience raising the twins
During the visit, Loo asks Irra how she manages to remain strong while raising her two sons.
Her response was simple: “Cause I’m a mother.”
The conversation then moved to the challenges faced by parents after learning that their children have special needs.
Loo asked Irra what advice she would give parents who had recently received such a diagnosis.
She said parents should not be in denial.
Irra also spoke candidly about the difficult thoughts she has experienced while caring for her children.
She said she sometimes asks herself whether her sons would have been spared their difficulties if she had not brought them into the world.
But she said she has found strength through her faith and the people around her.
“I think this is something God wants me to go through,” she said, adding that when things become difficult, people should “always find your people.”
Her comments resonated with viewers, particularly parents and family members who have experience caring for people with disabilities.
The visit ends on a lighter note
After the haircuts were completed, the twins were bathed and dressed in fresh clothes.
Loo and members of his team were then seen spending time with the boys before preparing to leave.
As he walked out of the home, Loo remarked positively about the experience.
The interaction struck a chord with viewers, many of whom praised Irra for her openness about the challenges of raising children with special needs.
One viewer who has a daughter with autism said the video made her reflect on her own struggles.
Another commenter said they could not hold back their tears while watching the video, explaining that they had recently lost a brother who had cerebral palsy.
Other users sent messages of encouragement to Irra and praised Loo for taking the time to provide the family with his services.
Loo’s free haircut initiative
The visit is one of several acts of kindness by Loo, who has built a following through videos of himself providing free haircuts to people across Singapore.
His social initiative, Francesco’s Barber Club, describes itself as a social service.
His videos have featured him cutting the hair of people from different walks of life, including migrant workers, elderly residents and children.
Earlier videos showed Loo offering free haircuts at places such as HDB void decks, parks and near construction sites.
His approach is straightforward: rather than asking people to visit a conventional barbershop, he brings his equipment directly to people who may benefit from the service.
The initiative has previously attracted attention for similar gestures.
In December 2025, Loo spent several hours at an HDB void deck along Haig Road giving free haircuts to nine residents, many of them elderly. He used a plastic chair and a tarp and even switched from an electric clipper to scissors when one elderly resident was uncomfortable with the sound of the machine.
On another occasion in September 2026, he visited a family struggling with difficult circumstances and provided free haircuts to an elderly couple and their adult son, who has special needs. Loo declined payment when the father attempted to give him money.
A simple haircut becomes a meaningful gesture
For the twins and their mother, the latest visit was about more than simply getting a haircut.
The video offered a glimpse into the realities of caring for children with significant support needs, while also showing how a relatively small act of kindness can provide practical help and an opportunity for connection.
The twins’ mother used the visit to share a message with other parents facing similar circumstances: accepting the situation, seeking support and finding people who can help can be important parts of navigating the challenges ahead.
Meanwhile, Loo’s gesture has continued to draw attention online, with viewers praising him for using his skills to help families who may otherwise find ordinary services difficult to access.
AsiaOne has reached out to both Loo and Irra for more information.
