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Nicky’s First Salon Haircut

August 17, 2014 by heatherss 17 Comments

toddler-first-salon-haircutI was driving back one morning from dropping off my hubby when I was handed a pamphlet for “The Pear Tree”, a venue where you can get your hair and nails done while someone looks after your kids.

This appealed to me on a lot of levels. I only have the maid once a week on a Friday, and basically that is mostly taken up by the morning grocery shop (which Nicky joins me on while she vacuums). Then it’s nap time which I like to use to work, but I can also use that time to pop out. Once Nicky wakes up there really isn’t much time before she has to go again. Plus these days she isn’t that reliable (Friday she cancelled again).

So I was glad last Thursday to book appointments for both Nicky and myself without having to worry too much about childcare. For R50 they will look after your kid while you sit in their coffee shop or get your hair done. They also have fitness classes (pilates and yoga).

My hair was cut by the very capable Mavuso. He has a lot of experience and has worked for Gary Romm for two years as well. He has also cut a lot of kids hair. He is a father to three kids as well. I think this is the first time I’ve had my hair properly styled and it felt nice.

Nicky played very happily in both the indoor and outdoor playgrounds. He apparently spent a lot of time in the sandpit and got a bit sunburnt (oops I forgot to put sunscreen!). They even fed him. They took him to come have a look where I was as well.

Then his time came for his haircut. We have done our own thing twice before but he has been looking a bit unkept. At the start they strapped him into this high chair and he cried as Mavuso cut at the back. But TK gave him a lollipop pretty soon and that helped a lot.

At the end of the day it was a fun outing and we both looked much better.

This evening I cut hubby’s hair and now we are all looking good.

Here are some pics of us with out new haircuts:

heather-step.Nicky and HNicky-and-Heather

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  1. Shannon says

    August 17, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    What a great business idea! And both you and Nicky look fantastic 🙂

    Reply
  2. Momma Jo says

    August 18, 2014 at 3:30 am

    You look great! I’ve never heard of them, I’m going to have to make an appointment 🙂

    Reply
  3. Sula says

    August 18, 2014 at 5:32 am

    What a clever idea, I put off having my hair cut as 4 year old Acacia is always with me and she either sits on my lap, tries to help the hairdresser or practices her destructive powers. Neither a fun or relaxing time for me

    Reply
  4. MamaCat says

    August 18, 2014 at 5:45 am

    You look lovely…I really like the new hair. It is a brilliant way to get Mom to the salon. I have been exactly once since my little one came along. I have taken to cutting everyone’s hair, including my own because it is less stressful that way.

    Reply
  5. Nan Jolly says

    August 18, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    You both look terrific! What a brilliant idea for a hair salon!

    Reply
  6. heatherss says

    August 18, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    Thanks for all the kind compliments 🙂

    Reply
  7. Tk & Mavuso says

    August 19, 2014 at 8:28 am

    Heather it was only a pleasure hope to see you guys again soon. Mavuso says hi!!!

    Reply
  8. Rebekah says

    August 20, 2014 at 12:10 am

    What a cool salon! I need to get out and do something with my hair soon…You both look great! I love your bob. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Queenie says

    August 23, 2014 at 1:42 am

    You guys look great! We used a kid-friendly salon lately, and it was just the thing to help my haircut-phobic daughter get over her fears.

    Reply
  10. Jessica says

    August 23, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    I absolutely love that idea!
    I completely neglect my hair, it’s needed a cut and style for months but I keep putting it off.

    Mommyhood – where you never put yourself first.

    Reply
  11. Megan says

    August 24, 2014 at 4:52 am

    Super cute, both of you!

    Reply
  12. D says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Hi from ICLW!

    Wow what a fabulous business idea! I am going to have to check around to see if any such a place exists near me. It took me a year to get my haircut this past time. I actually have one coming up where I get my hair cut first and then it will be my LO’s first haircut. He can’t sit still for more than 3 seconds so that is going to be interesting. I am thinking a lollipop might be the way to go for us, too. You both look great!

    Reply
  13. Juanita says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    What a treat to get some pamper time for yourself. You both look gorgeous!

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    August 28, 2014 at 3:56 am

    How cute! I totally wish we had a place like that here…

    Reply

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