10
Oct

1st Haircut

Kids do not sit still and getting them to take their first haircut, is in itself, a golden globe award. Elite Barber has won the award for being the best barbershop for kids in Virginia. Every child is different, and the staff are professionals who know how to deal with this. Most parents take a significantly longer time to get used to the idea of trusting an adult with a pair of scissors around their babies than it would take for the baby to actually have a haircut. Some children have their first haircut 2 months after birth while others have their first haircut at 2 years after birth.

As the best barbershop for kids in Virginia here are some tips for making your child’s 1st haircut as painless and fun as it should be.

Preparing an older kid BEFOREHAND:

Older children are very sensitive and may not take kindly to change. Here is what you should do so that your child can get used to the visiting best barbershop for kids in Virginia.

  • Take them with you when you are having your own haircut. This would get them use to the idea and you can even suggest that soon they would need to have their own hair done at their private barbershop made specifically for them.
  • Instead of booking an appointment over the phone or online, visit the salon with the child to book the appointment in person. This will let them see other children who are having their hair done and you can see their reactions to the environment.
  • Words matter. When discussing a haircut with your child, do not use the word “cut” as it can cause some fear. Instead, use words such as “trim” or “style” which are more positively appealing.

 

Haircut Appointment Day:

  • You may want to ensure that your child has taken a nap beforehand so that crankiness is eliminated.
  • Bring along something that works to keep them quiet such as a book, video game or toy. If you make an appointment at the best barbershop for kids in Virginia staff would know how to deal professionally with children so that they stay calm.
  • Some kids do not like wearing the haircut cape, so you may want to bring along an extra t-shirt for them to change into after the haircut is done. If kids experience discomfort from hair that has fallen and causes itchiness, they may never want to re-visit the barbershop for a second appointment.

At the best barbershop for kids in Virginia, we are prepared to deal with children of all temperaments but you as the parents, also have a part to play. As a keepsake and to make your child feel as though they have won a prize, you can honor them with a “My 1st Haircut” certificate which can be added to their baby albums along with a snippet of hair. You should check beforehand with your choice of saloon, to see if they do this for you.