Carter's First Hair Cut

Carter's hair had been pretty wild the past few months. After saying I was going to make him a hair cut appointment I finally did. My parents warned that he would scream and hate it and joked that we should bring ear plugs for the other customers. Boy were they wrong! Carter didn't cry or fuss once! Not even for a second.

We went to a little shop here in Flagstaff and asked for the person who was the best with squirmy kids. We got Kristin and she was fantastic! She cut his hair so fast and did such a great job! He looks like a little boy now. It's so cute. For some reason after his hair cut his hair also looks a lot more blonde.

We walked into the shop and there were about 9 women there so it was pretty busy in the little shop. We were thankful for this since Carter loves to people watch and loves commotion. There was also a little chihuahua puppy. Score! Carter loves daas (dogs) and was smiling at the tiny puppy from across the salon. Carter's chair was right next to the puppy too! Perfect!

We got there a little early and let Carter walk around. Here are his official before pictures. (sorry for the blurry spot, I forgot to clean the smudge off the lens. boo!)

I thought they'd have Carter sit in my lap, but they actually had a little seat booster block for him to sit on. I looked at it and though "yeay right! He's going to be off of that in a second." He surprised me and sat on it no problem. Then the cape came out... He wasn't sure about having his hands covered but as soon as she uncovered his hands and handed him a squirt bottle he was good to go.

Then she took the squirt bottle and squirted his hair. He looked at her like "lady! what the hell are you doing that for?" After that she began cutting his hair. She was so quick it was amazing! Now, he didn't scream but he wasn't so sure about it either. He'd quick spin around to look at her or grab for her hands. Luckily there were a lot of distractions for him. The little puppy, raisins, little skunk and all the other ladies there talking to him. He was definitely the hit of the salon :)

haa I love this one! look at his face and the hair all over!

He started getting antsy to the puppy's owner brought it over for Carter to pet and hold. The puppy was tiny - only 3 months old. Carter loved petting him and touching his bell and pointing to his eyes, nose and ears... well pulling the ears too. Carter actually got to hold the puppy but I don't have pics of that :(

Finished product! And so over me sticking the camera in his face!

A short video of the experience.