Ahead of my son's first birthday, we decided it was time for him to get his first haircut. He had a bit of a mullet, and not in an adorable way. I knew there were places that specialized in giving little kids haircuts, but didn't know much more than that. After some cursory googling, I found Cookie Cutters at Norterra, with packages for first haircuts, and decided to make an appointment.
The appointment process itself was very straightforward. You have to download the Cookie Cutters app, and input some basic information. I then was able to select an available date and time, and select the package I wanted.
When haircut day came, we arrived a few minutes ahead of time in case anything else was required for us to check in (there wasn't). While we waited, there were lots of things to look at, as well as a small play structure to keep the little ones busy. When it was time for our son to get his hair cut, they brought us back to one of the many themed chairs, and selected a cartoon for him to watch on the small tv located at that station. He didn't notice or care for the cartoon at all, but the chair had a steering wheel that he was immediately enamored with.
Yvette is very obviously a seasoned professional when it comes to cutting hair on squirmy babies. If you look at the Google or Yelp ratings for the Norterra location, her name is mentioned over and over again. She took some "before" photos and asked if I had a preference between using scissors or a razor - she said using scissors is recommended for the first few cuts, so we went with that option.
Despite the fact that my son didn't sit still for more than 3 seconds, she managed to give him the most adorable haircut. He didn't cry or fuss a single time, and she even managed to get some cute "after" photos as well.
He was offered a balloon and a lollipop afterwards for being such a patient kiddo, and we were provided with a commemorative certificate and a baggy with a lock of his hair (all included with the first haircut package).
I'm not going to lie, pricing was a little more than I had anticipated at $37.95 but with their ability to give a stellar haircut to a kid who won't sit still, along with the certificate, lock of hair, before and after photos, and balloon/lollipop, I would say it is definitely worth it. I know if I tried to cut his hair it likely would've ended in tears, and not looked nearly as good, so I'm glad I left it in the hands of professionals.
Highlights
- Cute stations with different themes
- Well trained staff who are kind and patient with the kiddos
- Play area for kids to burn some energy while you wait
Final Verdict
- Pricey, but definitely worth it for baby's first haircut
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