Leslie Loves Faux Hawks!

Faux Hawks are still in style!

Use kid-friendly products from The Salon at Kids Club to get your kid's hair to

ROCK THE HAWK!

It's a really fun style for boys, young and old.

Surf's Up Wax is great because you can re-mold it throughout the day. So when your little man gets up from a nap, just run your fingers through his hair, and it will perk right back up! For rock star status add a little color to your finished faux hawk with Joico Spikers Gel!

-Leslie

My favorite product for spiking up hair is:

Surf's Up Texturizing Wax

Don't forget!

A super cool style is always included as part of your child's hair cut at The Salon at Kids Club! Get braids and sparkles or a spiked up faux hawk the next time you come in!

Mompreneur Spotlight: Anna-Aliza Rosenbaum

Mompreneur Spotlight will be an on-going blog topic

featuring businesses run by, who else? Moms!

Mompreneur is a combination of the words "mom" and "entrepreneur".

This term is used to describe women who balance the demands of being a full time, stay at home parent and running their own business.

The Salon at Kids Club is owned and operated by Karla Easton, our very own mompreneur!

I just spoke with Anna on the phone and here's what she had to say about Moo G Clips:

Q: When was Moo G Clips born?

A: 2007

Q: Where do you make all of your clips and headbands?

A: I have a small space carved out for myself at home.

Q: Do you make everything yourself or do you have help?

A: Mostly by myself, sometimes I have help with really large orders.

Q: How did you come up with your non-slip clips?

They really work!

A: When I was working on making the clips I walked around my house feeling different textures trying to find the perfect thing to use on the inside of the clip. I came across my son's craft supplies box and found some craft foam. I put a little bit inside a clip and it worked!

Q: How did you get the word out about your accessories?

A: I started just simply by putting them in my daughter's hair. I started to get comments from my friends and other moms. I made a batch, put them in packaging, and bought a stand and sold them from home whenever someone would ask.

Q: What is your favorite clip or headband right now?

A: Tough choice, probably the new skinny bands felt flowers (seen on left) and chiffon flowers.

Q: Have you ever made a custom clip for a customer that you liked so much you added it to the collection?

A: Yes, that's how the Special Occasions line started.

Q: There are lots of celebrity babies being spotted wearing Moo G Clips. Who has been your favorite celeb baby spotted in your clips?

A: Hallie Berry's daughter Nahla

First two photos courtesy of Leah Islinger Photography

Last photo courtesy of celebritybabyscoop.com

Rachel's Rewarding Clients

"I answered the phone one day, about 8 years ago. I was new to the salon. The woman on the other end of the phone explained to me that she had been in the store with her grandson a week or so earlier and that he must have taken notice of one of the hair stylists 'She had pink hair,' she said, 'I found him in his room today trying to color his hair with a pink crayon.' She explained that her grandson had never had a haircut in a salon before. She had always done his haircuts herself, at home, because of his autism she had always thought that the experience would be too overwhelming. For some reason he had taken an interest in the stylist with pink hair, and she thought she would take a chance and come in. They made an appointment with me. Since they had seen me last I had changed my hair color, but for the day of the appointment I used a temporary spray-on color to make my hair pink again, just like he remembered. The first haircut lasted about 10 minutes, and I only did a quick trim around the back and up and over the ears. I worked calmly and quietly, and he sat silent. They booked another appointment with me about 4 or 5 weeks later. The second haircut went a little better than the first, I was able to get a good trim all over. When they arrived for the third haircut I heard 'Hi Rachel,' which was such a great surprise! He is now 14 and has been getting regular haircuts from me ever since. It has been a great pleasure to see him blossom over the years. We now have conversations while he is getting his hair cut, he asks me how I've been and what's new, and tells me what's going on at school. I will gladly cut his hair until he is an old man, if he wants me to."

-Rachel

Since this first, fateful, client Rachel has built many request clients of varying special needs and has received many referrals from the parents of her current clients when their friends are looking for someone to cut their child's' hair. She is able to sense each child's personal level of comfort and her calm approach helps ease each child into the routine of getting a haircut.

It's a gift, talent, or blessing... whatever you want to call it Rachel has it, and we are glad to have her at The Salon at Kids Club!

Helpful tips for kids haircuts!

Here are a few helpful tips for the day of your child's haircut from the stylists at The Salon at Kids Club:

• Before your child's first haircut introduce him/her to a hair dryer and spray bottle at home to get them familiar with these objects so that they don't seem scary on the day of the haircut.

• Have dad show your little guy how his beard trimmer works and insure them that it doesn't hurt. The day of the haircut avoid saying that the trimmers 'tickle,' it makes kids scrunch up their neck, in anticipation of feeling something tickle them, and makes trimming the back of their neck difficult.

• Oh no! You forgot your camera on the day of your child's first haircut! Don't worry, we always take a photo of your child and save a locket of hair in a keepsake card for you to take home. If you would like a few more photos taken of the process we will try our best. Just let us know how we can help.

• If your little one has a favorite toy or blanket that they never leave behind, be sure to bring it. We, of course, have lots of toys and books for them to choose from here as well.

• Bring you child's favorite snack in a spill-proof container, like a Snack Trap, to divert his/her attention during the haircut. We have lollipops, fruit snacks, temporary tattoos, and balloons for a job well done after the haircut.

• Keep your child's daily routine in-mind when scheduling his/her next haircut and pick a time of day when they are usually at their most calm and relaxed. If they are usually cranky right after nap time, or tired when you pick them up from school try to avoid scheduling a hair appointment for those times. We want their haircut to be a fun experience for each child to look forward to.

• Most importantly, Stay calm. If you are relaxed, your child is much more likely to be relaxed too.

Don't get silly on me!

Most everyone has heard of Silly Bandz, but before Silly Bandz there was 'Silly Spray.' Silly Spray has been around The Salon at Kids Club for about 2 years now, however Silly Spray is not for sale. It's my little invention to make kids feel more at ease when I am spraying their hair with water before I begin to cut it. Silly Spray is simply the water in our spray bottles. If kids think that you are spraying them with water, often times they will get upset or scared and it turns what is supposed to be a fun experience into something not fun at all. My solution? I say to them, 'This isn't really water! This is my silly spray - I hope it doesn't make you too silly!!!' This usually brings a smile to their face and then they aren't afraid of the water bottle. All of the other stylists make fun of me but, hey it works!
-Jody

New Haircut, New Outfit Deal!

Scheduling a haircut at The Salon at Kid's Club? Don't forget that you can receive 20% off any clothing purchase at Kid's Club or 20% off any pair of shoes at Sole Food on the same day as your service! Just present your receipt from the Salon at either location. Who doesn't love a new outfit or shoes to go along with a new hair do!?

Doctor T's SUPERGOOP!

Need a new sunscreen?


You should try Doctor T's Supergoop!

It's Paraben, Oxybenzone, and Fragrance free!

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They are proud to announce that all ingredients are TOXIN-FREE, including possible carcinogens such as oxybenzone and paraben endocrine disruptors. We are also FREE OF SULFATES, PHTHALATES, SYNTHETIC DYES, FRAGRANCES, PROPLYENE GLYCOL, NANO-PARTICLES, AND PADIMATE.









SPF 30+ Everyday UV Body Moisturizing Sun Protection Lotion

Moisturizing and paraben-free, this very water and sweat resistant SPF 30 delivers powerful daily UV protection while keeping skin soft, moisturized and hydrated. PA++.











SPF 30+ Everyday UV Protection Spray 5 oz

Moisturizing and paraben-free, this very water and sweat resistant SPF 30 delivers powerful daily UV protection while keeping skin soft, moisturized and hydrated. PA++.

SPF 30+ Quickstick with Vitamin C for Face & Hands .55 oz


Water resistant and paraben-free, this 100% natural sun protection stick for face & hands protects from UV damage and photoaging in a non-greasy formulation.




SPF 30+ Sunscreen Swipes with Zinc for Sensitive Skin 40 COUNT

Formulated to calm, soothe and protect, these soft pre-moistened, paraben-free, water-resistant wipes deliver powerful SPF 30 protection for the face & body.



We also carry travel size wipes and lip balm!