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A Little Off the Top
Your Toddler's First Haircut By Mark Stackpole
Making It FunUpon hearing about a nephew's awful experience getting a haircut, Cozy Friedman of New York City, N.Y., had a brainstorm a salon that would not simply tolerate children, but would welcome them with open arms. She earned her barber's license and went into business as the founder of Cozy's Cuts for Kids. The styling chairs are shaped like little cars, and the kids get to choose a DVD to watch or a video game to play during their haircut.
Cozy's also has staff members blow bubbles and sing songs to entertain and distract the youngsters. (To say nothing of the attached toy salon, the hair care products specifically for kids and the opportunity to throw a birthday party at the salon.) Upon successful completion of the haircut, children receive a personalized diploma, complete with their name and a lock of hair to commemorate the occasion. "The biggest problem we have is that children don't want to leave when they are finished," Friedman says.
Despite the fun atmosphere, Friedman reminds parents that there are still some obstacles to getting a good haircut for their children. "Parents will want to properly plan for the experience," she says. "The hardest part of getting a child a haircut is that they squirm and move around a lot. That is why it is important to find an experienced stylist who ca work on a moving target. The stylist needs to make the child feel comfortable and must be able to relate to children."
