Children's Hairstyles

No matter what the reason, whether your child does not like to get their haircut or you are thinking about getting your baby's first haircut your first step should be to come to Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids where haircuts are fun!

All of our stylist are well trained to deal with nervous or scared children. Many children do good for their first haircut but the closer they get to age two the more likely it is they will not always be willing to sit down. Either the child is afraid of getting their haircut or they just do not like sitting for any length of time.

Just remember your child will not be the first to cry. Do not be embarrassed. There are some days at Cookie Cutters where it seems like no child wants their haircut and we do not mind working with the child through the experience.  Also remember as adults we all know that it does not hurt to get your haircut, but a small child does not know this.

At Cookie Cutters we are prepared for children that have the wiggles or can't stop crying. We have televisions at all stations and will try to find their favorite program. We also have bubbles to play with while they get their hair cut. These things usually work at distracting and calming the child, but even if these distractions don't work we will get the haircuts done with your help.

Don't forget to come prepared. It is a good idea to bring toys or snacks for your child. Crackers, cereal, suckers, fruit snacks seem to work great. This will keep your child occupied and keep their mind off of what the stylist is doing.

It is a great idea to bring an extra shirt for your child. Most children do not like to keep the cape on while they get their haircut. If they do keep the cape on they can still feel itchy after the haircut and this can make their experience even less enjoyable.

After the haircut your child can get their balloon and go on the slide where all of their worries will disappear!

Don't worry this stage will soon pass. One day they will surprise you and love to get their haircut. Then don't be surprised if they cry when it is time to leave the salon!

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for kids is the number one place to come for children's haircuts.  Our professionally trained stylists specialize in working with children of all ages. There is no age requirement, we provide haircuts for kids from newborn to adults.

Our staff is well trained in children's hairstyles and many have been working for Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids cutting children's hair for many years. Our salons are kid friendly and mother approved. There is even a slide and television in the lobby to occupy the children while they wait.

Each Cookie Cutters salon has a unique variety of fantasy chairs for children to sit on while getting their haircut. The children get to choose which one they like, and selections range from horse saddles, race cars, elephants and hippos. We also have youth size chairs for bigger kids where they can play video games. Don't forget we even have a adult chairs for Mom's and Dad's to sit in while getting your hair cut.
 
So weather or not your child likes to get their hair cut, bring them to Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids where they can feel at ease and have lots of fun while getting a great, quality haircut.  While there we are sure you will Discover How Much Fun A Haircut Can Be!

Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids stylists specialize in haircuts for all types of hair.  No matter the texture of your hair, whether it is caucasian, asian or black children hairstyles you are looking for our trained stylist will be sure you receive the haircut you desire and that your child will Discover How Much Fun A Haircut Can Be!
 

• When going to get your child's haircut for the first time, one thing to consider is the time of day your child is in the best mood.  Getting a haircut at lunch time or nap time is not typically the best time of day, as young children tend to be a little cranky and not want to be touched.
• Avoid planning your visit to the salon right after a doctors or dentist appointment.  It is not usually a good time unless your child likes the doctor.
• If they like to eat a certain snack, by all means it with you for them to eat during the haircut. 
• Bring their favorite toy or we do have bubbles at some of our salons.  These can be used to help distract and entertain the child.
• If there is a certain show on TV they love to watch, try to come when that show is on. 
• Bring an extra set of clothes.  Some children do not like to wear the cape because it feel confining and if they refuse we don't make them wear it.  The only drawback is your child will have hair on their clothes and will be itchy.  By bringing a change of clothes you can avoid an unhappy child for the car ride home.
• If you have a long drive and your child falls asleep on drives, give them some time to wake up before having someone they don't know interacts with them.

Your baby's hair is changing. It's growing longer and thicker. His newborn hair (if he had any!) might even have been replaced by hair of a completely different color. As his hair gets longer and thicker and he begins to experiment with finger foods, you'll notice that a lot of his dinner ends up in his hair. Which makes now a perfect time for your baby's first haircut.

Try the Professionals!

Whether you choose to go to a salon or do it yourself, your baby's first haircut is a momentous occasion. If you wish to go to a hairdresser or barber, try one who specializes in cutting hair for children. He or she will know how to work quickly so your baby is in and out of the chair in as little time as possible! Although you may think your baby doesn't have enough hair to warrant a "professional" cut, there is a distinct advantage to starting early: if your baby gets used to the experience now, you may be able to avoid the potential frenzy that often accompanies toddlers' trips to the hair salon or barber.

It will help if you hold your baby in your lap. Salons often have fun, themed chairs for children as well as age-appropriate video tapes to distract your baby from the scissors snipping around his ears!

Children's hairstyles and children's haircuts are accompanied by an appearance of a little insect that makes all of us a little squeamish.  When one of our haircuts for kids salon's has a client with this little pest we hope everyone is informed of exactly what it means, and what to do.  The following FAQs may help.

Q.  What are head lice?

A.       Head lice are small six-legged wingless insects with translucent, almost gray or grayish-white bodies.  They cause itching and sores in the scalp, especially at the base of the neck.  Their white eggs, called nits, are attached to hairs and hatch in about one week.

Q.  How can I as a parent identify head lice on my child?

A.           Lice are not always visible, but nits are detectable on the hairs, most commonly on the back of the head or above the ears.  Some parents mistake dandruff for nits.  Nits are firmly attached to the hair shaft and cannot be moved along or knocked off the hair shaft with the finder.  Dandruff, on the other hand, can easily be shaken off.

Q.  How are lice transferred from person to person?

A.  Head lice are most commonly acquired by personal, head to head, contact.         They can also be transferred by contact with upholstered chairs, the use of infected combs or brushes, shared hats or headsets such as those used with cassette players.

Q.  What are some preventative steps I can take to protect my child from getting head lice?

A.  Your child should avoid sharing combs, brushes or hats with other children who may have head lice.  Once a child is treated for head lice he should no longer be contagious and may return to school

Q.  How do you treat head lice?

A.  The preferred treatment is permethrin one percent cream rinse (NIX) applied      to the hair for 10 minutes.  After rinsing the hair, a fine toothed comb should be used to remove the nits from the hair shaft.  Re-treatment may be necessary one week after the first application to kill lice that have hatched from viable nits not removed initially.  All household members who are infected must be treated at the same time.  Alternative treatments include non-prescription shampoos which also kill moth lice and nits but are probably less effective.

Q.  What are some precautions we should take to ensure it does not spread to other family members?

A.  Lice cannot live over 72 hours off the human body.  Your child’s room should be vacuumed or wet mopped during infection.  Clothing and bed linens should also be washed in very hot water.  Brushes or combs should be discarded or coated with NIX, the cream rinse, for 15 minutes and then thoroughly cleaned in boiling water.

Dr. Freeman is a board certified pediatrician with Pediatric Associates of Fishers, St. Vincent Primary Care Network.  She works out of St. Vincent Hospitals and the Women’s Hospital.  She graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Riley Hospital for Children.