2yr old terrified of the hairdresser
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HELP!!!!
My nearly 2 year old son is absolutely terrified of the hairdresser. Does anyone have any suggestions on making it easier for him/us/ the hairdresser?
He's never been hurt by a hairdresser and this is the only one we've been to, every time he's kicked off big style with screaming, wriggling and generally being a sod. He's fine when we first get in there but as soon as he realises we're there for him, trouble starts.
Last time she suggested that she tries the clippers this time, nope that didn't work. Even when I cut my hair and the clippers come on, he looks perturbed by them, the same with my beard trimmer. We've tried getting him to touch the clippers etc and watch me cutting my own hair but he won't have any of it.
Mrs eybic is now getting upset as she's embarrassed but also understandably hates it when he gets upset. He's a very happy go lucky little boy 99% of the time and he doesn't really throw tantrums (yet) but every time we take him for a haircut, the world ends.
I thought of perhaps getting someone out to the house to do it so he's in familiar surroundings etc.
Any advice please?
My nearly 2 year old son is absolutely terrified of the hairdresser. Does anyone have any suggestions on making it easier for him/us/ the hairdresser?
He's never been hurt by a hairdresser and this is the only one we've been to, every time he's kicked off big style with screaming, wriggling and generally being a sod. He's fine when we first get in there but as soon as he realises we're there for him, trouble starts.
Last time she suggested that she tries the clippers this time, nope that didn't work. Even when I cut my hair and the clippers come on, he looks perturbed by them, the same with my beard trimmer. We've tried getting him to touch the clippers etc and watch me cutting my own hair but he won't have any of it.
Mrs eybic is now getting upset as she's embarrassed but also understandably hates it when he gets upset. He's a very happy go lucky little boy 99% of the time and he doesn't really throw tantrums (yet) but every time we take him for a haircut, the world ends.
I thought of perhaps getting someone out to the house to do it so he's in familiar surroundings etc.
Any advice please?
eybic said:
HELP!!!!
My nearly 2 year old son is absolutely terrified of the hairdresser. Does anyone have any suggestions on making it easier for him/us/ the hairdresser?
He's never been hurt by a hairdresser and this is the only one we've been to, every time he's kicked off big style with screaming, wriggling and generally being a sod. He's fine when we first get in there but as soon as he realises we're there for him, trouble starts.
Last time she suggested that she tries the clippers this time, nope that didn't work. Even when I cut my hair and the clippers come on, he looks perturbed by them, the same with my beard trimmer. We've tried getting him to touch the clippers etc and watch me cutting my own hair but he won't have any of it.
Mrs eybic is now getting upset as she's embarrassed but also understandably hates it when he gets upset. He's a very happy go lucky little boy 99% of the time and he doesn't really throw tantrums (yet) but every time we take him for a haircut, the world ends.
I thought of perhaps getting someone out to the house to do it so he's in familiar surroundings etc.
Any advice please?
I would say this is completely normal purely based on every time I go to get my hair cut theres a screaming child in the chair. Its like they know im coming.. My nearly 2 year old son is absolutely terrified of the hairdresser. Does anyone have any suggestions on making it easier for him/us/ the hairdresser?
He's never been hurt by a hairdresser and this is the only one we've been to, every time he's kicked off big style with screaming, wriggling and generally being a sod. He's fine when we first get in there but as soon as he realises we're there for him, trouble starts.
Last time she suggested that she tries the clippers this time, nope that didn't work. Even when I cut my hair and the clippers come on, he looks perturbed by them, the same with my beard trimmer. We've tried getting him to touch the clippers etc and watch me cutting my own hair but he won't have any of it.
Mrs eybic is now getting upset as she's embarrassed but also understandably hates it when he gets upset. He's a very happy go lucky little boy 99% of the time and he doesn't really throw tantrums (yet) but every time we take him for a haircut, the world ends.
I thought of perhaps getting someone out to the house to do it so he's in familiar surroundings etc.
Any advice please?
Ours was like that at age 2, he's much better now (aged 5) and has even asked to have his haircut in the past. We have taken to the hairdressers before but now he just gets a grade 4 with my clippers in the bath.
Just don't panda to them/make a fuss/play up to it and they'll soon realise that getting a haircut is a normal thing and doesn't hurt.
Just don't panda to them/make a fuss/play up to it and they'll soon realise that getting a haircut is a normal thing and doesn't hurt.
he's gonna stab you in the 'ed mate!
keep an eye out for a post entitled "My 2 year old cut off my ear" Mine was the same, would throw a tantrum as soon as he had to sit in the barbers chair, then I'd spend the whole haircut trying to keep him in said chair by various means (distraction, sweets, toys, cable ties (not really, but was tempted))...He just suddenly seemed to snap out of it after a while - No idea why, he just got used to it I guess.
It seemed like forever at the time, but was realistically was probably only 3 or 4 haircuts before he started to behave - Now we've found a hairdressers near us that is specifically for kids - they sit in little racing cars and have playstations etc that they can play while getting their haircut - Such a good idea, my little boy loves it
It seemed like forever at the time, but was realistically was probably only 3 or 4 haircuts before he started to behave - Now we've found a hairdressers near us that is specifically for kids - they sit in little racing cars and have playstations etc that they can play while getting their haircut - Such a good idea, my little boy loves it
OP, I see you are in Berkshire, try this place near me in Caversham, Reading.
http://jkjuniorscuts.com/
TBH I can't wait until PurpleTurtle Jnr has grown some hair so I can take him there and sit him in the little car!
The woman who owns it is great with kids (and drives an E36 M3 Cab, for some PH points). She also owns JK Barbers round the corner on Prospect St, where once he's graduated from the car he can go in there, where one of the Polish girls always rubs her boobs on your shoulder. £2 tip every time!
http://jkjuniorscuts.com/
TBH I can't wait until PurpleTurtle Jnr has grown some hair so I can take him there and sit him in the little car!
The woman who owns it is great with kids (and drives an E36 M3 Cab, for some PH points). She also owns JK Barbers round the corner on Prospect St, where once he's graduated from the car he can go in there, where one of the Polish girls always rubs her boobs on your shoulder. £2 tip every time!
Edited by PurpleTurtle on Friday 19th August 16:00
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