Our Pick “Em Starter Set is a kit designed as a support for those that delight in 'extraction' & popping and/or struggle with picking & pulling hair out. Can be a support for those struggling with trichotillomania and skin picking. Those that have tried them in the sample phase have been surprised at how long & satisfying the 'extraction process' of pulling out the fibres & removal of the stones actually is! We have intentionally designed their size as a small, portable tool for anywhere use. The immersive experience involves focus, digging, resistance, satisfaction & (personally speaking) sheer delight. Warning: can be hard to stop once starting grin. See videos of it in action also. Hands get a good work out, so helpful to rest from time to time. Great for mindfulness, regulation and calming. Pick “Em Starter Set comes in a gorgeous window tin with 1. Thread pick ‘em disc - contains both polyester threads and Japanese nylon fishing line. Designed to mimic pulling out hair. The two materials give different levels of 'tug' or resistance when extracted. The polyester thread can fray and break) in the process, adding to the 'surgical like' procedure of getting it ALL out. The nylon fishing line feels like pulling an ingrown hair out. rubbing along the sides you can often feel the ends of the nylon, quite like hairs on a chin lol. 2. Stone pick ‘em disc - These polished natural stones can be popped out, picked out with nails or you can use the tweezers to extract. Can then be repurposed after they are out. Refill stacks are available separately and have additional materials also. Squishing the pad is quite satisfying both with stones still in and also when removed. (See note re Trypophobia below though) 3. 2 pairs of purpose designed, 403 chromium stainless steel tweezers (food grade, corrosion resistant, high strength & hardness rated)- pointy tip & pointed slanted tip. See safety information below. They are sharp & are for use with the pads to pull out fibres & stones. (valued at 29.95) 4. Teal Spikeyring silicone picking pad - flexible silicone with texture both sides for ongoing picking support and sensory input. Can be put on a keyring. (valued at 14.90) Total kit value $61.50 Each of the silicone discs contain items with purpose in mind. In addition to being pure JOY for many, there is a more serious side to this genuine sensory seeking behaviour. Picking skin & hair pulling can be a form of stimming sometimes referred to as body-focused repetitive behaviour & super common, especially for those, like me, that are neurodivergent. It can be a sensory self-regulation behaviour, stim or part of repetitive ‘loop’. It can lead to compromised skin, bald patches, risk of infection, scars, shame and distress. It can also be a challenge to stop, even when harmful. Which is why we have a focus on having a range of tools to assist in supporting this sensory need. Likely not to suit those that struggle with imperfection or sensory issues with holes, as once removed the threads & stones leave holes. Trypophobia is an aversion or repulsion to objects like honeycombs and sponges that have repetitive patterns or clusters of small holes. Once you work out preference for stones or threads, we have refill packs of each sold separately. The stones can be kept and re-purposed as a decorative feature in a bowl or scattered in the top of a candle, for example. Silicone Pad size: 60mm x 10mm Materials: Stainless Steel (tweezers) , Silicone, Stone, Nylon & Polyester. Contains small parts however we recommend those using this kit are 8+ years in developmental/intellectual age. Safety Information: Please note this kit is not a toy and should be used for the purposes intended. The tweezers are purpose built for this kit and quite sharp and should only be utilised by those that are able to safely use for its intended purpose. The silicone is single use and should not be reheated. Warning : age range 8+
