The Year of JB's Hair

In the beginning there were locks of curls, and it was good!

Did I ever tell you about the time I took my kids for a hair cut? JB has had a few BAD hair experiences. The first one was not any one's fault, he was just a bit overwhelmed by all that comes with a hair cut. He was freaked out by the cape and did not trust the man with the scissors in his hands. I had to hold him in my lap, without the protective cape, and JB was very stressed. Oh, I forgot to say that HC was thrilled to be free, since I was tied down in the chair with JB. She was 3 at the time and was not as aware of our rules. She was climbing in and out of a vacant chair and spinning while giggling. Can anyone else feel my pain? It is funny NOW.

JB had a few additional bad hair experiences over the year and it became such a traumatic event that I began cutting his hair. This was not the best idea we've had as parents. But it did lessen the fear of the cape, scissors and razor for JB. The sight of these tools were no longer too much for him. So maybe some good DID come of my hair cuts. Since I cut JB's hair, HC HAD to have her hair cut too. It just wasn't right for JB to be pampered without HC getting in on the action.
(Excuse the condition of the kitchen, this was taken during the pre-blogging days and I didn't intend on sharing this photo. I didn't stage it properly! haha)
JB's June hair cut was so bad that JB knew it. I was left with the task of 'fixing' the mess. The lady CHOPPED scalped my son and JB felt awful. He kept touching his head and trying to pull at his hair. We were keeping his hair a little long and this lady would NOT listen to our instructions. We told her to stop and we left, mid-cut.
Yes! A "professional" did THIS to my baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can STILL feel the RAGE I felt when this happened. Grrrrr...!!! I have never wanted to hurt someone more than I did this day!
First of all, if you cut hair and do not listen to the people paying you - I hope you get fired! Second, if you are NOT patient with children, say you are incapable so we do not waste our time! Third, if the parents want the hair a wee bit longer than you like - do what the parents want. Our JB has a slight curl to his hair and short hair only reveals a few little unpleasant twists at the wrong spots. He needs a little length. (I would love to have his hair!)

So, back to our story. The next cut, after the scalping, was from a super nice lady. She was a dream!! Then it was HC's turn. She sat in the chair, proud and thrilled to be pampered. HC was giggling with glee. The lady began to cut and stopped. She looked at me and said, 'Your daughter's hair is crooked, it wasn't cut straight when it was cut before.' Well, everyone in the shop heard us when I shared the JB hair story nightmare and I could see the wonder in their eyes. 'Did this Mother have ANOTHER bad experience?' I then said, "I know, that was due to a free hair cut I gave her. I am the crooked hair stylist.' Everyone in the room burst into laughter. It was one of those moments you never forget. We've since had 2 great hair cuts and I think/hope JB is over his hair crisis. We are still trying to grow his hair out from his scalping, but we are on our way to cool hair now. I feel it!
After the scalping JB STILL has no hair!! We are on our way to a full head of hair again, it just takes time! Don't they both look pleased though?? My HC is such a girly girl. Sparkles, a hair cut and sitting in THE chair. She was in love with it all!