RemoveStressSalon for children
How can I help my child overcome the stress of going to the hair salon?
Like many other parents, I love cutting and styling my little one’s hair, but he is scared of the salon. What should I do? For a young child who has never been to a salon, it can be a fairly anxious experience. Therefore, it’s important that their first visit is a good experience. However, you can’t skip the haircut, so you need to approach it in a proper and suitable way.
Help children overcome their fear of the salon
Practical tips forTaking your child to the salon
When is the right time for the first haircut?
There is no specific time for the first haircut; it depends on you and your child. How much hair do they have? What hairstyle do you have in mind? If your child has thick hair, you can prepare them for a haircut as soon as they are 8 months old. For babies with fine and thin hair, it isn’t necessary to rush into a haircut, and this can be postponed until they start walking.
How can I make my child’s first haircut a positive experience?
The key is preparation! While we might see going to the salon as a fun and easy experience, your little one might not view it the same way. Therefore, being prepared is the solution to this issue. Being in a strange room with a stranger coming at them with scissors can only end in tears.
Let your little one see you get your hair cut, read some storybooks about it at home, or play hairdresser (minus the scissors). By introducing the right concepts, you can make that big day feel less scary.
Mr. Steven Kamsel, a fashion expert, has had many good and bad experiences over the years and believes that preparation is indeed the most important key to a stress-free salon experience. Here are five ways to make your child’s visit to the salon enjoyable:
Eradicating children’s fear of the salon
Look for a good salon with an experienced stylist:
Ask others who have had this experience to recommend a good children’s stylist in your area.
Choose the right timing:
The timing of the day for your child’s first salon experience is very important. If your child is very tired or hungry, it will make the experience stressful for them. The best time is around 10 AM, when your little one is likely at their best.
Create a positive experience:
It’s important that your child wants to go back to the salon, so make it a fun experience; bringing their favorite toy can help soothe and comfort them.
Toddlers may want to bring their favorite toy or book to show the stylist, which can encourage them to engage with the person who will cut their hair. Even if it is a simple trim, it’s the experience that matters.
Be realistic:
If your child has a lot of energy and finds it hard to sit still for long, opt for a simple haircut style rather than a challenging one until they grow older and can sit longer.
Reducing children’s stress
Routine and normalcy are key to solving the problem:
It is important to have a regular stylist who helps build your child’s trust and comfort. This way, your little one is likely to want to stay with the stylist as much as possible.
Remember to be patient with your child. Getting a haircut is essential and might involve a few tears, but by following these methods and making the experience as fun as possible, your child will become interested in going back to the salon time and time again.
