A first haircut
First cuts
A first cut is a short visit at your child's pace, with you holding on if that helps.
Most first cuts are a few snips around the ears and neckline and a tidy of the front. We spend as long on meeting the tools as on the cut, and we're happy to book a second short visit if the first one was only looking.
What to know
A parent stays in the chair or on the bench
The clipper is switched off until your child says yes
Bring a favorite toy, a book or a snack for after
Prices are shown when you book
In the chair
What happens at a first cut
About 20 to 30 minutes in the chair.
- 015 min
Meet the stylist
Your stylist says hello at your child's height and shows the cape, the comb and the clipper while it is off.
- 025 min
Settle in
A booster seat or your lap. A song or a book if it helps.
- 0315 min
A few snips
Short, calm stretches of cutting, with breaks. We stop at the first no.
- 045 min
Done
A brush down, a look in the mirror and a plan for the next visit.
Questions about this visit
Is my child too young?
A baby with a little hair can have a trim, and a toddler can have a first cut. If you're not sure, ask us and we'll tell you honestly.
What if the cut doesn't happen?
That's fine. Many first visits are a look around and a few snips, and we'll book another when your child is ready.
What should my child wear?
A top that's easy to cover with a cape and nothing with a high collar.
Ready when your child is
Book a haircut, or send us a question first. We'll find a time that suits your family.