First hair cut ceremony?

[OTMomma]

Years ago I remember reading on MDC about someone who made a big deal of a son's first haircut and did it when the child turned 3- it sounded like some kind of ceremony. At the time, I only had a dd, so I didn't make note of the details, but now I have a ds who will be 3 in June and has never had a hair cut and I really like the idea of making it special. Ds was very slow to grow hair, and only just now really needs a hair cut to get the hair out of his eyes, when we've talked about getting his hair cut, he's not in favor, but dh and I feel it needs done. I'm sure ds has picked up from me my own reluctance to cut his hair- it will mean cutting off his sweet baby curls and having him look like a big boy, so I guess I need to get myself excited too.

Also- I stink at cutting hair- I can trim the ends for my dd, but the few times in the past I've tried to cut dh's hair he needed a hat for months- so I can't do this myself.

TIA,

[averlee]

I've been thinking my daughter will need her first haircut soon, too. There's not enough to clip back but it's always in her eyes. I wonder if there are any kid salons near you? There's one here that has carousel animals instead of barber chairs, and they do a first haircut package, with your child's photo and a lock of hair in a keepsake frame. They also provide snacks!

[ecoteat]

DD will be 4 next month and I think I want her first haircut to be on or around her birthday. I've been thinking about making it special, too, but I don't know how. We don't have any fancy kids' salons around here, but if we did I think that would be fun for her.

[OTMomma]

That's a good idea- there is a children's salon near here I can call about their "First Haircut" deal, I've never been there, so not sure what they do, but will look into that.

I'd love to hear any other ideas.