Do they just sit nicely, enjoy the experience, watch what is going on with excitement?
or
Do they scream, cry, and act like the stylist is cutting off their head instead of their hair?
My children definitely do the latter.
Caleb used to be HORRIBLE.
The great thing about boys is that they can have super short hair. And since I've always LOOOOVED buzz cuts on guys of all ages, that's what my son gets.
We get comfy on the back porch and take care of it.
#3 on the top, #2 on the sides.
No problem.
Georgia though has been a different story.
Last year she did OK with her first few haircuts.
She would have to be held a little while they cut the back and she needed to look down.
Then in Dec. the haircut experience got worse.
We had a bad stylist (who had no tolerance for children) and it just ...well, did not go well.
So since then I have given her the option "Either you wear your hair in a ponytail or we go get it cut."
She's opted for the pony.
but
I'm tired of doing that every day.
With her super fine hair it is just another hassle on already busy mornings trying to get ready for school.
SO...I talked to a friend who recommended a salon and stylist.
A KIDS salon.
You know the ones.
The ones that have chairs shaped like fun things, TVs on the walls, etc.
We've tried some of those before but didn't have much better luck and the stylists didn't have tons of talent/ability either. Just patience with kids. Although the patience is a must, Georgia's haircut is one that does require some work too.
So I was thinking "yeah...probably not."
BUT I stopped in yesterday anyway.
The place was not only one with cool chairs and tvs, plus playstations, etc...it was also a store, a dress up room, and more.
I indeed was sucked in by thinking "Hmm...this might be just the right thing to distract Georgia enough to actually cut her hair."
Worth a try.
and
It worked.
It worked better than I could have EVER imagined.
I went prepared and armed with Leapsters, Leapster Games from a friend (so Georgia had never played them before and then therefore would be held captivated), stuffed animals, etc.
Didn't need em'.
The stylist was AMAZING.
Talented AND beyond wonderful with kids.
Even gave Georgia HER last donut hole.
Georgia just sat there and let her do her work.
I dare say she even SMILED a few times.
The Leapster was still great for all of the time Georgia had to "look down" (a lot for her type of hair cut) so that was helpful.
Truly though...
It was wonderful.
So, I took the bait,
Bit the hook and went for the over commercialized child salon.
And it was worth every penny.
(which wasn't too much either!)
YEA for Sharkeys and Miss Lisa!
:0)
(and yes, I'll post photos later...at least I posted finally!)
Looks awesome! How much does a cut run? We're about due for another and I'm still not sure how I feel about Cool Cuts.
Well, not sure exactly. I bought two toys too (some sort of ball thingy for caleb that was $5 and hmm...don't even remember Georgia's..) and my total was $25.
:0)
I'm glad you found something that works for y'all!! Yea!
Nt children are the same way. James begged not to go get his haircut this weekend. Although i found a kids place that I was thinking about trying, it's a bit far away and probably pricey, but I suppose if it gets them to LOVE haircuts, it might be worth it. I'm glad you found a place that works for you. hope ours is just as good =)