My 2 year old son totally freaks out when we take him for a hair cut. Are there any recommendations for kid friendly places that cut hair??
My now 3.5-year old has freaked during hair cuts since his first one at 18 months. I tried everything from home hair cuts to several different shops - including one trip to a specialty children's salon with airplane seats and Dora DVDs that charged $22 for a boy's haircut - to no avail. Finally, I just started going to Great Clips or Cost Cutters (where the stylists are typically used to dealing with uncooperative little ones) when he was in the best possible mood, hoping for the best, dealing with the worst, and always trying to stay positive and upbeat with him until the ineveitable meltdown. Yesterday, victory at last! We went to Great Clips and he cooperated and was squirm-free until the very end when she has to use the little clippers to trim around his ears and the base of his neck. All in all, it was the best haircut experience we've had. I always hold his hands under the apron and his chin in my other hand, and that seems to help. I think some kids are just sensitive to being messed with that way; as a mom your best bet is to pull out all your best tricks (bribery, lots of smiles, etc.) and use whatever works until he's old enough to sit still on his own.
Good luck!
Janice
My sister took her little boy to a place called Lollipop in Urbandale. Behind Perkins on 86th. He did a great job considering my nephew was crying the entire time, however, it was a bit pricey $24. For my son, I've decided to let it grow long! No worries for me :)
diana
Hey Misty!
I actually am a stylist in Urbandale. I work at Alba Salon off Douglass and 100th. I used to work at a daycare for about 6 years before I became a stylist. Needless to say, I get many children in. I feel like I've dealt with kids from completely terrified to absolutely frozen still! I've learned many tricks to get the job done...fast! If you want to make an appointment there that would be awesome. I'm up for the challenge! 515.252.9978. There are a couple other really good ones there too, Toni and Alisha. They've got quite a bit of experience with children as well.