To anyone following along with mom life over here…
This was a BIG one.
Both boys sat in the chair.
On their own.
No tears.
I’m not exaggerating when I say this felt like a top-tier mom win.
🏆 A “Small” Moment That Felt Huge
If you know, you know.
Haircuts with little kids aren’t always easy—especially when they’re not fans of the process.
We’ve had our share of:
• Wiggles
• Tears
• Quick exits
So the fact that both boys sat calmly and made it through?
Major milestone.
🏡 The Secret: Practice at Home
This didn’t happen overnight.
We actually stopped going in for a while and spent the fall and winter doing at-home practice cuts.
Nothing fancy—just getting them comfortable with:
• The clippers
• Sitting still
• The overall experience
And it paid off in the best way.
💇♂️ Back to the Salon (and Crushing It)
When we finally went back in, everything clicked.
We went to Great Clips in Circle Pines, and I truly think having the right environment made all the difference.
👉 https://salons.greatclips.com/us/mn/circle-pines/9147-s-highway-dr
They were:
• Patient
• Kind
• Efficient
• Totally used to working with kids
The boys were ready—but the team there helped seal the deal.
They sat.
They stayed calm.
They did AMAZING.
And as a mom… I was sitting there like 🥹😭🥰
🙌 Shoutout to the Stylists
Huge shoutout to the ladies who made this such a positive experience.
That kind of patience and energy matters more than anything—especially with younger kids.
We will absolutely be back.
💖 Real Mom Life Moment
Not to pat myself on the back too much… but I’m calling this one a win.
Sometimes parenting is just:
• Trying things
• Adjusting
• Practicing
• Celebrating the little victories
And this one felt BIG.
(Also… I may or may not have felt like I deserved a celebratory margarita after 😂)
📌 Pro Tip for Parents
If your kids struggle with haircuts:
👉 Try practicing at home first
👉 Keep it low-pressure
👉 Let them build confidence slowly
It can make a HUGE difference when you go back in.
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