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Nov 2007
Re: Kids Haircut near Rockridge?
I enthusiastically recommend Snips on College Ave. My son, who cried through his first
haircut elsewhere, actually told me he had a ''good great time'' at Snips. They were
fast, efficient, and the atmosphere was fun without being chaotic. And they really
listened to what we wanted (not too short, no buzzing near the ears) and had us in and
out in less than 20 minutes.
Happy Mom
Check out Snips on College, near the library.
Dan
I do not recommend Snips. They seem fun, with videos and toys and
lollipops, but I question their hygiene. My daughter had her hair cut
there, which necessitated wetting it with spray. Fine, she is watching
Nemo and all is good. But when finished, the stylist pulled a brush out of
a drawer, fired up the hairdryer, and gave her a blowout without asking
first. I didn't like the noise of the blowdryer, but moreso I was
concerned about the hairbrush - hair isn't washed there like at an adult
salon, so who knows how many kids' hair was on that brush. My daughter's
preschool had a lice scare a month ago so maybe I am sensitive to it. My
daughter never got lice, but there she was getting her hair brushed, who
knows how many kids would have come after her. I know combs go into that
blue stuff but the brush thing freaked me out.
So if you go there make sure combs only. Otherwise the haircut was not
terrible. Cool Tops was good once, bad twice. We didn't have a good
experience at Snippity Crickets on Solano either but I know a lot of
parents like it there.
My child is not the best client either which has probably not helped but I
never knew anyone could be so picky about trimming split ends until you
see it done badly. Repeatedly.
Accidental Kids Haircut Snob
Re: Haircut for African-American Boy's hair (Feb 2005)
We highly recommend Lee at Snips in Rockridge / 5335 College Ave
/ 547-7277. He's absolutely the best children's stylist we've
found anywhere in the Bay area. And our son admires him - he's
black, he's the owner, and he's a major character. Book ahead -
Lee is usually busy on weekends, before holidays, etc.
Re: Haircut for African-American Boy's hair (Feb 2005)
Snips (haircutting place for kids) on College Ave. in the
Rockridge district is a great place for getting your child's hair
cut; the owner, Lee, is an Afro-Americian and is very
experienced. If you get there early the Rockridge Public Library
could be an extra bonus for you & your child!
Get my hair cut there
Re: Hair Salon for 2yr old twin boys (May 2004)
Hi,
We've had good luck at Snips on College Ave. It caters to small
children, they have lots of toys to occupy curious hands and they have
monitors at each station and will show Disney videos if that works for
you. The stylist (Debbie) who cuts my 2yr old daughters hair is very
patient (our problem isn't being too active, she is hesitant and doesn't
want to get in the chair, etc.). Last time we were there, another sylist
was doing cuts for 2 small boys and it seemed to go very smoothly.
Worth a try I think. The cost was reasonable ($18 maybe?).
Good luck!
-Kristie
Re: Toddler daughter's first haircut (June 2003)
Try ''Snips''on College in Rockridge. Fast, excellent haircut for
my 4 y.o. boy with a helium balloon and toy afterward. They just
added small video screens at each chair which helped keep him
from squirming.
Sharon
Re: Haircut for squirmy toddler (Dec 2002)
Debbie at Snips (in Rockridge) did a great job on my toddler's
hair (while I tried to minimize his squirming). The second
time he sat perfectly still!
Ben
Re: Haircut for squirmy toddler (Dec 2002)
I have taken my son (when he was between 1 and 2 years old -- he's 2 now)
to two places -- Snips on College and Snippety Crickets on Solano. Both
have lots of toys to try to distract a toddler. Snips was very good both
times I went there. My son was squirmy and increasingly upset through both
hair cuts, and they did a very good job cutting quickly and accurately, all
the while trying to distract him with fun toys. They also gave him a little toy
to take home and a balloon.
I'd recommend Snips highly, but you need to make your appointment at least
a week in advance.
Susanna
Re: Haircut for squirmy toddler (Dec 2002)
We live in Oakland and had tried several places. Snips was
inconsisent in the quality of haircuts--it depended on the
person. We also had trouble getting appointments. [But
after a bad experience at another salon] we've gone back to Snips again.
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