Mommy FTW

I am all about cutting Cameron’s hair myself – it’s free, and after all… when else in his life can I give him a really bad hair cut, and he won’t mind? But, after over a year of at home cuts Cameron’s hair was getting pretty out of control. I’ve never been really able to get a good cut around the ears or in the back. So I decided it was time to bite the bullet and call on the professionals.

In my neck of the woods, LuLu’s Cuts (48 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, (718) 832-3732)‎ is pretty much the place to go. I was able to get Cam a same day appointment. Unfortunately, although we showed up on time, they were running about 15 minutes behind schedule. I was stressing because we had to get home for Fresh Direct, but Cam was having a great time playing with the huge train set that is in the front of the store.

Once it was our turn, they put Cameron in a firetruck chair, which he thought was pretty cool – especially the bell on the front.  They gave me some options for videos to put on (Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, etc) that show on a little TV in front of the chair.  Cameron was having a grand ole time until the cutting began, and then he freaked out.  But, the stylist kept on going without batting an eyelash.  She was done in 10 minutes.  I did my best to keep Cameron calm, but it didn’t really help.  Once he got his balloon at the end, everything was honky dory again… and his hair looked great!  They also gave me an adorable little certificate with a lock of his hair commemorating the experience.

So, was it worth the $22 for a child’s cut?  I say yes.  Would I do it every time Cam needs a trim?  Most likely no – I think alternating between home hair cuts and professional would be just fine for now.

Cameron has always had quite a head of hair, and it grows like a weed.  I think we’ve cut it at least 6 times since his birth in November 08.  And, as much as getting a nice professional hair cut sounds appealing, frankly, I don’t see the point in spending the money.

Cam gets his hair cut

This past weekend my hubby and I gave Cam his most recent hair cut, and we developed a new strategy to contain the hair – and wash him off quickly afterward.  We cut his hair in the bath – pre bath time – then cleaned up as much as we could and put it in the trash, washed the tub out with the shower attachment, and then ran the bath so we could wash Cameron off.
It worked out pretty well – and the cut wasn’t half bad either.  I think the more times we do the cut, the better we get at it.  So don’t be afraid to try it at home and save yourself a few bucks!  After all, it grows back!