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AIBU?

To take my 3yo with me to the hairdressers?

149 replies

mangolover · 27/02/2019 02:51

Posting here because it's only just occurred to me I might be being really cheeky and I might turn up and piss them off.

I've got a hair appointment tomorrow. Cut, blow & foils so will be there a while. It's a new place I've not been to before. It's newly opened, went in today and door was locked (had to buzz to get in) and there was only one client & one hairdresser there. Nice waiting area close to chairs.

I've got a lot going on this week and tomorrow was the only day I could fit it in. I'm desperate for a tidy up.
Dd is 3, she will be 4 in April. She's really good, but I don't have anybody that could watch her in that time so I'd have to take her with me.
I'm thinking a little bag of snacks and an iPad for some games.

I'm being a cf aren't I?

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Michellebops · 27/02/2019 07:06

I take my 3 year old with me. She sometimes get a trim too.

I don't see why not, she's your child and you're best to know how she'll behave.

Enjoy, nothing better than a new hair do sometimes 💕

MoBiroBo · 27/02/2019 07:06

I switched to a mobile hairdresser as I didn't have any childcare (SAHM) so it meant whilst I sat having foils in my hair, my child had full access to their usual toys/tv etc

Made my life much easier. So they grew up seeing me have that done to my hair, also had their hair cut by my fantastic hairdresser and still have a mobile hairdresser to this day.

Carouselfish · 27/02/2019 07:07

Nasty little personal attack there @justa. Should we all wonder if people will trawl our post history when they disagree with us on a separate topic?
OP I think if you're like me and limit screen time to emergency entertainment, she'll be engrossed and not a hassle.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 27/02/2019 07:07

I would say no but I can’t imagine a quiet/ calm toddler.
My husband asked me once why I didn’t want to take our baby (she was around 1yr then) to the hairdressers...then he took her to his barbers..he’s never suggested it since.

EivissaE · 27/02/2019 07:26

Totally depends on the child, my nearly 5 yr old DD would’ve been fine a year a go, and behaved like you say yours will, sat on my lap quietly, played on tablet etc. My DS’s who are a bit older than her, not a chance in the world I’ve have taken them and still wouldn’t now!
The same as other posters have stated, I also go to the hairdressers to have a break, but not everyone has someone they can leave their children with and at least OP acknowledges that she might be being a cf and doesn’t sound like she’ll be the mother that sits and smiles whilst her child runs riot - as my boys would’ve done if I’d attempted to take them, I wouldn’t be smiling though!

anniehm · 27/02/2019 07:29

I would never have taken mine to an optional appointment like the hairdressers - drs is different you have no choice. You know your own kid though, good luck!

I would get pens and a new colouring book/magazine too

Catren · 27/02/2019 07:36

I'm sure it would be fine, although i see a trip to the hairdressers as a bit of a treat at from the dcs and wouldn't be too happy to have a child roaming around and potentially moaning and interrupting my relaxing me time. Probably selfish but it's how i feel, similarly when people take their young kids out for dinner after 8pm - I'm trying to have a night out with dh child free!

user1471426142 · 27/02/2019 07:40

I think it’s a bit unfair as lots of people go to the hairdresser to relax. Sometimes you really have no choice like the dr or dentist but I’d be reluctant with the hairdresser unless you’re v sure she’ll sit there quietly and not move.

Bathbombs · 27/02/2019 07:40

I groan inwardly when I see a small child in the hairdressers as it’s a time I like to enjoy without my own!
But if she’s good and quiet I’d think you’d be fine.

Drogosnextwife · 27/02/2019 07:44

Well it's not exact a child friendly environment, hot straighteners, tongs etc. Hair dye, bleach. So no you shouldn't take her. What you are going for will take at least 2 hours, it's too long for a child.

I will look forward to the these about the cf bringing her child to the hairdressers for 2 hours in a couple of days 😂

Drogosnextwife · 27/02/2019 07:44

The thread, not the these

Youvegotafriendinme · 27/02/2019 07:45

I had a cut and blow dry a few months back and I had to take DS with me as I also have no childcare. He wasn’t even 2 at the time and was really good but I couldn’t have pushed him to sit there while I have foils. It helps that I’ve been using the same woman for years and I asked in advance if she minded.

You know your own daughter and if you believe she will ok then take her but I would just ask them first, just in case

AuntieCJ · 27/02/2019 07:46

YABU. I I hate it when I go to get my hair done and there are bored kids there. My hairdresser hates it as well.

chocolatepudandchocolatesauce · 27/02/2019 07:47

I have always taken my child to the hairdressers with me. Everyone has always commented on how well behaved they have been. I take snacks, small toys etc and let them watch. I'd take her OP, going to the hairdressers is part of life, like going to the dentist, or getting on a train. My son is currently three and has been coming to the hairdresser with me for the past year.

Namechangeok · 27/02/2019 07:48

I might if it was for a quick cut but not for foils, they take ages. It annoys me when I get a sitter for mine and go to the hairdressers and there is a little one there, it is my child free time!
I wouldn't say anything obviously as they have every right to take them but I would sigh to myself.

Whereareyouspot · 27/02/2019 07:48

Cut and dry fine if you can trust she will be very well behaved

Colour no it’s far too long

FinallyHere · 27/02/2019 07:50

How will you feel if you open your eyes after having your hair washed and she has slipped out and no one has noticed ?

It wouldn't be anyone else' responsibility.

WoahThereMama · 27/02/2019 07:51

I’d check with the hairdressers as to whether or not they’d even allow this. None of the nice ones near me would.

Shoppingwithmother · 27/02/2019 07:55

No you should absolutely not take her

fargo123 · 27/02/2019 07:57

yabu

MiGi777 · 27/02/2019 07:57

I've taken my twins to the hairdressers with me. They're really good, they just sit there and chat to everyone. If they were naughty and caused chaos I'd never take them again but it's the hairdressers not a bar! Id take her with you and see how it goes. Like @TheGreenEye said. I would be exactly the same!! 😃

Mumshappy · 27/02/2019 08:01

Id take her. Have took mine since they were born. They are used to the expectations whilst there. They are never any bother. Dd8 us always asked to help out these days. Sweeps up tidies round then she gets her hair plaited by my hairdresser as a reward. Its not a fancy place family run. You could always check with them beforehand that its ok.

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soberfabulous · 27/02/2019 08:02

I'd hate it if someone brought their child to the hair salon. I have one myself and I leave her at home when I go.

It's not a church but it is genuinely a peaceful experience (bar the dryers) where I can read and work and zone out.

A child would upset that equilibrium for me.

Grandadwasthatyou · 27/02/2019 08:05

Mini...they may well chat to everyone but unfortunately many of the clients will secretly be thinking they had come to the hairdressers for some peace and quiet away from little ones. Not that they're going to say that to you of course.

Grandadwasthatyou · 27/02/2019 08:06

Above meant for migi not mini!

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