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Take care of your hair during swim season

Monday, June 29, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

If your child is swimming a lot this season they are probably going to have a lot of chlorine in their hair. If too much chlorine gets in your child's hair it will be extremely unmanageable, tangely, and always look stringy.

Here are a few helpful hints for prventing chlorine build up. Before your child jumps in the pool spray dry hair with Circle of Friends pre-swim conditioner. This will coat the hair and keep the chlorine from being absorbed into the hair. When your child gets out of the pool shampoo their hair with Circle of Friends swimmers shampoo. This will keep chlorine from staying in the hair.

If your child has too much chlorine in their hair it may have a green tint to it, feel slimy when wet, or straw like when dry, And be very hard to get a comb through it, especially long hairstyles. In this case call your local Cookie Cutters children's salon and make an appointment for a malibu treatment today!

Hair Care Products and Tips for Children

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

It is important to find the right hair care products for child because it will make taking care of their hair a whole lot easier.

First, start off with the right shampoo. At Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids we believe in the Circle Of Friends shampoo and for the older girl's the Fairy Tales shampoo line. The Circle of Friends line is tear free and has no sodium Laural sulfates. It comes in a variety of scents, including, orange, raspberry, and banana. We also carry Swimmers shampoo, it is a clarifying shampoo that is used after you get out of the pool. The Fairy Tales line is an all natural, organic product line and has several product to choose from such as a conditioning shampoo and a detangling shampoo.

Next, you can match the conditioner that goes with your shampoo. All of our conditioners leave your child's hair smooth and shiny. Conditioning your child's hair is very important. No matter how young your child is their hair can get dry and damaged. Conditioner will keep tangles and fly aways to a minimum. It will keep long hairstyles manageable and curly hair frizz free.

In some cases your child may need a detangler. Our Circle of Friends detangler comes in pineapple, banana, and raspberry scents and the Fairy Tales is a static free conditioning detangling. They are designed for all hair types. If your child has long or curly hair it is a good idea to use a rinse out conditioner when you are shampooing then a detangler when trying to comb out dry hair.
If your daughter has a curly hairstyle you want to use our Circle of Friends Mango Mousse. It is a light mousse with a hint of conditioner in it. It is great for defining curls and controlling frizz all day.

For special hairstyles when you need a little extra hold try Circle of Friends Vanilla Freeze hairspray. It has a light hold, is great for controlling fly aways, static, and keeping braids and buns nice and neat.

When you visit your local Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids salon our trained professional hairstylist can help you pick out the right products for your child's hair. And help you discover how much fun a haircut can be!

Fun Hair Facts

Thursday, June 18, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

Hey Mom's and Dad here are some fun hair facts from Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids that you can share with your children!

Did you know that hair and fingernails are made from the same thing, called keratin.

The very first hair dryer was actually a vacuum cleaner.

Humans have the same number of hair follicles as chimpanzees.

Hair is the fastest growing tissue on the human body.

The life span of a strand of hair is 5 years.

The average human head weighs 8 pounds.

The average human scalp has 100,000 hairs.

Most people shed 100 hairs per day.

If you have a cowlick , you were born with it!

We hope you enjoyed these fun hair facts and be sure to stop by your local Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids salon and Discover How Much Fun A Haircut Can Be!

Shirley Temple Manicures and Mock Shave Fun!

Thursday, June 18, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

At Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for kids we understand at times parents want to do something extra special for their children. For that reason we offer more than just childrens haircuts. Along with our standard haircuts, bang trims, and styles, we also offer Shirley Temple Manicures and Mock Shaves! A Shirley Temple Manicure is a child's version of a manicure. The child will get their old polish removed, nails filed and painted, and they will also receive a ring! Little girl's love this service, mostly because it makes them feel "grown up". For the little boys we have the Mock Shave. The child will sit in a fantasy chair and receive a "shave" just like daddy does! The stylist will apply shave cream to the face and with a tongue depressor pretend to shave all the hair from the child's face. Your son will also receive a fake tattoo with this service. Both of these services are a great treat after getting a cool kids haircut or even if you are just looking for some rainy day fun. So head in to your Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids hair salon where you will Discover How Much Fun A Haircut Can Be!!!

Up Dos For Special Occasions

Monday, June 15, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

At Cookie Cutters Haircuts for kids we not only specialize in childrens haircuts, we also do up do styles for any occasion! So if your little one is going to be a flower girl in a wedding, it's picture day, or it is their birthday, bring them in and let them experience their own salon day.

Our stylists can help you pick out a cute hairstyle that will fit the occasion. Feel free to bring any accessories that you already have to work with the hairstyle. For instance, a head piece for a flower girl.

Call your local Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids and make an appointment for your special occasion today!

A parents guide to a stress free hair cut

Thursday, June 11, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

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!

Why visit Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids???

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

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!

Baby's First Haircut Certificate

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

At Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids we know what a special occasion your Baby's First Haircut can be! Since we specialize in childrens haircuts and working with children, Cookie Cutters is the choice salon for parents. To make your childs first haircut extra special, we offer a special keepsake for parents. Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids salons offer a Baby's First Haircut Package which includes the haircut and a photo certificate with the child's picture and lock of hair.

For more information call or stop by your local Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids salon and Discover How Much Fun A Haircut Can Be!

Summer Is A Great Time To Grow Into a New Style!!

Friday, June 5, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

Have you been wanting your child to grow out a certain hairstyle or part of their hair? If so summer is a great time to begin!

If your daughter has bangs, but has been looking at girl hair styles that have longer or no bangs this is a great opportunity to begin working your way to the new hairstyle. It does take a lot of patience to grow bangs out. It seems to be easier in the summer so you don't have to worry about her not being able to see the chalk board.

A great thing to use when growing out a style is headbands. Headbands seem to work a lot better than hair barrettes. Hair barrettes fall out easier and your child usually can't put them in by themselves. Another tip when growing out a hair style is to keep your child's hair parted on either side never down the middle. This also makes it much easier to keep the bangs out of their eyes.

If you need help deciding what hairstyle will work best for your daughter stop by your local Cookie Cutters, Haircuts For Kids salon and ask one of our stylist for suggestions. Also, if you have pictures of kids hairstyles you like bring them with you to help show your stylist the hairstyle you are working toward.

Tips For Keeping Hair Healty This Summer

Thursday, June 4, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

Now that summer is here, your children will probably be spending a lot of time in the pool. It doesn't matter whether children have long hairstyles or short hairstyles, a girl haircut or boy hair ut, chlorine will damage the hair just the same. Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids would like to give you a few reminders on how to keep your child's hair healthy and chlorine free. Remember, it is easier to prevent chlorine build up than is to get ride of it, so follow these recommendations before diving into the water.

Before your child hits the water be sure to spray down their hair with Circle of Friends Pre-Swim conditioner. This will coat the hair and block the chlorine from being absorbed.
Always shampoo hair after swimming with our Circle of Friends Swimmers shampoo. This will remove any chlorine in the hair.
Follow up with our Circle of Friends orange or raspberry conditioner to keep hair moisturized and prevent drying.

If your child's hair feels slimy when wet or has a green tint to it call your local Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids salon and make an appointment for a Malibu Treatment. This is a treatment that is put on the hair for 20-40 minutes and will strip away any chlorine build up. It is suggested you do this at the end of summer before you get your new Back to School hairstyle.

For more healthy hair tips be sure to ask your stylist for suggestions on your next visit!

A Children's Salon The Whole Family Will Enjoy!!!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

Are you looking for a salon where kids can act like kids and no one minds? Or a cool kids salon that caters to your child's needs and specializes in the latest hairstyles for children? If so, then Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids is the perfect place for your family! At Cookie Cutters there is an indoor play to keep the kids busy while they wait, TVs and video games at the stations and in the wait area so children can watch TV or play games during their haircut, and best of all a variety of "fantasy" chairs for the children to sit!! Stop in your local Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids salon today and Discover How Much Fun A Haircut Can Be! Not only will your child love the salon, but you will also love the professional hairstyle your child receives!

Head Lice Prevention

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

Hey Moms and Dads do your children play sports that require helmets that they may be sharing with other children? Are your kids going to camp this Summer? If so we want you to be prepared for those pesky little critters. Here at Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids we offer an All Natural, Organic Lice Prevention by Fairy Tales.

The Rosemary Repel Line offers shampoos,conditioners, detanglers and styling products to keep your hairstyle protected. What makes these products work you ask? These products are made of a unique blend of pure rosemary oils, lavender and tea tree extracts that detour lice and other insects from the hair. For more information stop by your local Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids salon and ask you stylist for more information on the Rosemary Repel haircare procucts and Discover How Much Fun A Haircut Can Be!!!

How to Do A French Braid

Friday, May 15, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

Are you looking for a cute hairstyle to keep your daughter's long hair pulled up and out of her face for the summer? A french braid is a great choice. Here are the steps to help you style your daughters hair into a french braid. If you still have trouble getting the style completed, stop by your local Cookie Cutters Haircuts for kids salon and have one of our professionally trained stylist help. While you are there be sure to check out our books full of pictures of kids hairstyles you can try out!

How To Do A French Braid

***A french braid can be done on dry or damp hair, but may be tighter and last longer if done on slightly damp hair.

***Begin by brushing all tangles out of hair.

***Grasp a section of hair with your fingers just above the forehead or right above the bangs that is 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.

***Divide the section into three even smaller sections. Hold the left section between the index finger and the thumb, and let the middle section lay flat against the head. Pull the section on the right over the middle section and put it between the left index and middle fingers. This will start to form the braid.

***Using the right middle finger, cut a 1 inch wide section of hair straight across the head, starting at the outer hairline and moving toward the middle section. Collect the middle section and pull the hair tight.

***Twist your left hand clockwise and move the section between your left index and middle finger to our right index and middle fingers. Pull the sections in your right hand and let the section in your left hand go

***Using the left middle finger, cut a 1 inch wide section of hair straight across the head staring at the outer hairline and moving toward the dangling section. Scoop up the dangling section and pull this now bigger section to the left, hooking it with your middle finger. Be to make sure each section of your french braid is smooth and that you are holding each section tight for a uniform look to each side of the braid.

***Twist your right hand counterclockwise. Take the left index finger and hook the section of hair between the right index and middle fingers. Pull it to the left and let the section in our right hand fall.

***Continue the process until the entire french braid is complete. Remember to use the index and middle fingers to hook the hair, not the thumb and index finger.

***When you reach the nape of the neck you can either time the hair there with a rubber-band or continue to braid the tail to the end and tie off then. To dress up the style add a bow.

Cookie Book Special

Thursday, May 14, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

Hey Moms and Dads do you have more than one child or are you just looking for a great deal for your childrens haircuts? Several Cookie Cutters Haircut For Kids locations sell Cookie Book's. What is a Cookie Book you ask? It is a book of haircut certificates purchased at a discounted price. If you have several children or just one child who gets a haircut often, then this would be a great deal for you! To find out more information on the Cookie's Books contact a salon nearest you. If your child is ready for a cool kids haircut then stop by your favorite Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids location today and Discover How Much Fun A Haircut Can Be!

Hair Bows and Headbands

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

Are you looking for that extra special accessory to complete a special hairstyle. Do you have pictures coming up? Then stop by and check out out spectacular selection of bows and headbands from Bows and Bobbies. We have sizes for everyone and every hairstyle, from babies to pre-teen, short hairstyles to long hairstyles. All bows and headbands are available in a variety of colors and sizes. Stop by your favorite Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids to check out our selection of Bows and Bobbies and find whats right for you. Bows and Bobbies sold exclusively at Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids salons.

Specials at Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids

Monday, May 11, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

Hey Moms and Dads are you looking for a salon that specializes in childrens haircuts and offers the best deals in town? Well, look no further because you just found it! Here at Cookie Cutters, Haircuts For Kids, we offer many different haircut specials! If your children need cool kids haircuts for the Summer, be sure to check with your favorite Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids location to find out their specials!

Discover How Much Fun A Haircut Can Be!

Haircuts For Girls

Monday, May 11, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

Does your daughter have long all one length hairstyle?
Are you ready for a change, but don't want to lose any length?

Here at Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids we have many options available for long hairstyles. If your daughters hairstyle has no bangs, maybe try a side swoop bang. You could also frame her face a little and angle the hair around the sides, from about the chin down (depending if you need to pull hair up or not). Something else you might try is layering the hair, adding long layers can add a lot of body and bounce to the hair, especially with curls. There are many options to choose from and we have books with pictures of kids hairstyles to look at. So if you are looking to get a cute kids haircut at a cool kids salon stop by your local Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids today and

Discover How Much Fun A Haircut Can Be!

Summertime Swimming

Monday, May 4, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

Hey Moms and Dads is your child going to be swimming this summer? Then we want you to be covered. Here at Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids we offer a variety of products to protect your child's hair from chlorine damage and product build up.

Let me tell you a little about the products we offer:

First we have our Fairy Tales line, in this line there are 3 products to help you out this sumer. These products are All Natural and Organic.

* Lifeguard Clarifying Shampoo:
This shampoo is designed for avid swimmers and beach goers too! Gently removes any chlorine and salt water residue.

*Lemon-Aid Conditioner:
An amazing conditioner to help keep the chlorine green away.

*CoCo Cabana Leave-in Sun Spray:
This spray builds a barrier around the hair to prevent dry,brittle and sun-damaged hair.

Our second product line we offer is Circle of Friends and they offer 2 swimming products.

*Kylie's Pre-Swim Conditioner:
This leave-in spray is to be used before swimming to protect hair from chlorine and salt water.

*George's Swimmers' Shampoo:
This is a tearless clarifying shampoo to help remove chlorine and product build up.

A few helpful hints:

*Always brush hair out before swimming

*keep hair pulled back in pony or braid(won't get as tangled)

*get hair wet before swimming(once hair is wet it won't absorb as much of the chlorine filled water )

* keep hair trimmed on a regular basis

I hope this information has helped you out! Always please remember to use a swimmers shampoo followed by a good conditioner to help keep the green away and your hair healthy this summer! If you have any questions or concerns please contact your local Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids salon.

MOHAWK VS. FAUXHAWK

Thursday, April 30, 2009 by Stylist Blogger

Hey Moms and Dads, is your son ready for a cool new boys hair cut? Summer is fast approaching and the mohawk hairstyles are in high demand! I'm gonna let my friend Chewy(who would also like to try a mohawk haircut, but his hair is too short) fill you in.....

Chewy here, just stopping by to fill all you curious moms and dads in on the definition of this boys haircut, called a Mohawk.

* The hair is usually shaved very low all around the sides, leaving a longer strip of hair going through the center of the head from the top to the very bottom at the nape of the neck.

If your not quite ready for the mohawk hairstyle, then maybe the fauxhawk haircut is the way to go!

* The Fauxhawk is a regular haircut (short on sides and back, longer through the top) that can be spiked up in a mohawk hairstyle. The length of the haircut can vary for this hairstyle, depending on the customers preference. Since this Fauxhawk haircut can be worn either way, you get two cool kids haircuts in one.

Moms and Dads if your still unsure and and cannot commit to either of these hairstyles, then don't worry we offer a wide variety of hairstyles for children. Just ask one of our professionally trained hairstylists for more ideas on other haircuts for kids.

Stop by your local Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids Salon today and Discover How Much Fun A Kids Cut Can Be!

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