Feet vo Se, jo” | The first ; haircut needn't be scary By Lisa Lundgard Contributing Writer A child’s first visit to a Hairstyling Salon can be "a very Scary experience, & not to mention the par- ‘ent’s frustration. Fortunately there are now mm ..several salons that cater only to, _ or almost exclusively to, chil- dren on the North Shore. They B provide a non threatening envi- /Tonment with entertainment and things to occupy the s youngsters while waiting and while having their hair done. How old should a child be “for their first haircut? Well, that depends on how a much hair your baby has. - Either way, there comes a point where the first strong growth of hair will have grown quite _ long. ‘You can prepare children M for their first visit to a hair salon. Talk to them about it, s show them pictures of some- one having a hair cut, make up a story about a child “just like y them,” going to a salon fora a hair cut. If it’s at all possible, bring, your child to the salon you intend to visic the day fore the actual appointment Mand introduce them to the syi- ist and allow him or her to look around. If the prospect of the experience still seems to intimi- B date your little one, promise — ther a small treat or reward on “your next visit to the salon after he hair appointment is success- . : “Oh, and don’t forget to save m a lock of hair for the baby album. . Lesa Lundgard is a cosmetol- ist and hairstylist at Snippers Kéds in West Vancouver. | “New Arrivals” apcagal CONLORS| Lydlaelyolyblasda | OF EUROPE Children's Wear 926-8828 4 SNIPPERS for Kids’ Lisa Lundgard has made a living of giving kids their first hair- cut. Following the experience, she 7ominds Parents to save a lock or two NEWS photo Mike Wakefield North Shore Scouts Invite youth and adults to join in the fun of scouting. Piease contact your local district fcr early registration information: Capiliano District « John Haley 980-6810 Seymour District *« Micheal Howey 528-1691 West Vancouver ° Bob Heaslip Vancouver Coast Region Office Easy slip-on but never olip-off design Hand made in North Vancouver N Safe, skid resistant soles 602-3742 879-5721 BUH LEA No laces to come undone Large selection of han rs and styles Made of soft breathable leather ' e Off any pair of Robeez™: Footwear Priced from $24.99 (Offer valid only with Coupon until May 31/97, vatid only at retailers Isited below) Kuddel Muddel Kids 4367 Gallant Ave. North Vaneouver 829-2924 Sizes Newborn - 4 years old a Colors of Europe 4120-1425 Marine Br. West Vaneouver 428-2828 Sunday, Aprit 27, 1997 — North Shore News — 35 q