In our family we use a wide variety of different hair stylists. The kids get cuts from me--free except the cost of Dum Dum lollipops. The dog goes to a skilled groomer, which costs more than I'd like, but it's about more than just the haircut. (I really don't want to be the one to trim his nails and clean out his anal sacs.) The Engineer takes advantage of $12 Tuesdays at a local walk-in place.
She offers all the stuff any good stylist does--a great cut; styling I don't want to re-do as soon as I get home; and friendly, casual conversation. That might be enough for me to stick with her. But beyond that, there is one thing that puts April way above the crowd.
Her place is amazingly kid-friendly.
- She has an assistant who is happy to watch my kids while I get my hair cut. As April said the first time I called for an appointment and told her I'd have kids with me, "That's why I have an assistant!"
- Zoodle is going through a stranger anxiety mode, and it's fine with April if I hold my little guy on my lap while I get my locks shampooed, cut, and styled.
- The last two times we've been there, April has brought her little dog Devo with her. Apparently the dog doesn't always care for kids, but she and Chickie are somehow best buds. Chickie is in heaven playing fetch with Devo in a spare room, and Devo is just as happy.
And best of all...the dog is no longer getting the most expensive haircut in the family.
11 comments:
The haircut looks great. You are most definitely worth it.
I would pay any amount of money for a hair stylist who lets me bring my kids! April is a keeper!
Your hair and sanity is worth it! Don't let April go.
For years, I used to run to where-ever in what-ever mall when I needed a haircut. Half the time, it would be such an awful cut! I finally found a good hairdresser in town and now happily fork over $50 every other month.
Good haircuts are totally worth every penny (for you or the dog:). And it seems that people named April really give great haircuts...and tattoos. My best haircuts have been from Carrie's or April's and my best tattoo was from an April also. Tell the Engineer, if it's really bothering him, he can get his haircut from you, just like the kids.
That's awesome! I should find a place like this! AND yes- spend more money on cutting your hair than on the dog's hair...really! :)
I've finally given up on "cheap" haircuts for me. I figure as often as I go, I can afford to spend a little more. But for you to find somewhere that accommodates the kids so well is truly worth it!
Hilarious! That sounds so true around here too! Paul and Andrew are free - done by me. Mine is cheap! Used to pay a lot - then paid little, paid a lot, paid little. Can't find a good stylist! And the dog is the most expensive here too! Until just this week. I watched videos online and bought a set of snippers and voila - Bebe is now schnauzer cut by me. I say no to the anal sac cleaning though :)
Angie--Thank you! I remember you encouraging me to go to someone good--great advice!
Kara--I totally agree!
Erin--Yes, my cuts were definitely hit or miss for several years.
Heather--Ha! I actually told The Engineer I should start cutting his hair, when I cut the kids' last. He didn't love that idea. :)
Dani--I can't believe I did find a place like this--I hope you can too!
Call Me Cate--That's the thing, I don't go often either. So it's not too terrible on our budget.
Our Scoop--Good for you, learning to cut Bebe's hair! I've thought about that, but I think Hammer is just a little too high-strung. :)
As always, an interesting post about your life though perhaps a bit too much information about the grooming duties. Ugh.
I hope April sticks around for a while. Its hard to find a good one.
What a great find April is! And, a really well-done haircut can do so much for one's over-all happiness!
I LOVE the picture of you and the other hair "fashionista"!
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