How to Use Pick 'Em Hair Pulling Discs
By Sensory Assist | Published: 2026-10-27
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use the Pick 'Em Starter Set as a sensory fidget for hair pulling. Step-by-step guide with practical tips for redirecting urges.
Quick answer
Use the Pick 'Em Starter Set as a tactile replacement for hair pulling by keeping the discs within arm's reach and engaging in short, focused picking sessions whenever the urge strikes.
Why extraction-style fidgets help with hair pulling
Hair pulling often involves a strong sensory urge that builds until you pull. Extraction-style fidgets like the Pick 'Em discs give your hands a similar repetitive motion—grip, pull, release—without the harm. The key is to replace the behavior, not just distract from it.
The Pick 'Em Starter Set includes two discs (stone and fibre) plus two stainless steel tweezers, which mimic the precision of selecting individual hairs. The bonus silicone picking pad adds another texture for variety, so you can switch things up when one surface loses its appeal.
How to use the Pick 'Em Starter Set for hair pulling
- Set up your picking station: Keep the Pick 'Em Starter Set in a spot where you usually pull—next to the couch, by your desk, or on your nightstand. Open the discs and lay out the tweezers so they're ready to use. If the kit is out of sight, you'll forget it. Make it as visible as your phone.
- Match the disc to your urge: When you feel the urge to pull, choose the stone disc for a firmer, more resistive pick or the fibre disc for a softer, more delicate feel. If you need extra tactile input, use the silicone pad instead. Pay attention to whether you want pressure or gentleness—that tells you which disc to use.
- Pick with the tweezers: Use the stainless steel tweezers to extract pieces from the disc, just like you would select a hair. Focus on the sensation of the grip and the release. If you find yourself rushing, slow down and take three deliberate picks.
- Set a picking session timer: Give yourself 2–5 minutes of focused picking when the urge is strong. When the timer ends, check in with yourself: if the urge is gone, move on; if not, do another short session. Short, timed sessions prevent the fidget from becoming a new compulsive habit.
- Rotate surfaces to keep it fresh: Switch between the stone disc, fibre disc, and silicone pad each day or each session. This prevents sensory habituation, where the same texture stops feeling satisfying. If a disc starts to feel boring, it's time to rotate—not to abandon the kit.
Product facts
- Pick 'Em Starter Set: The Pick 'Em Starter Set includes two Pick 'Em discs (stone + fibre), two stainless steel tweezers, and a bonus silicone picking pad. The variety of textures and tools lets you match the sensory input to your current urge, making it easier to stick with the replacement behavior.
Pick 'Em Starter Set
