Berkeley Parents Network: Snips

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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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