That time a kid lost it mid-haircut in my chair

I was at my shop in Portland about 3 years ago, doing a skin fade on a 6 year old. His mom said he was fine with haircuts, but halfway through the clipper pass over his ears, he just started screaming and thrashing. I set the clippers down fast and pulled out a lollipop I kept in my apron drawer. The kid calmed down enough for me to finish using scissors instead, but his mom was so embarrassed she tipped me $20 extra. Has anyone else had a kid totally flip during a cut and found a weird trick to save it?

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michael_coleman1020d ago

Oh man, I used to think a lollipop was just a bribe that would backfire somehow. Honestly this changed my mind, that's actually genius for saving the cut without drama!

nora11020d ago

Yep and honestly the sugar rush might even distract them long enough to get through bath time too.

the_richard19d ago

The lollipop trick is solid but just keep an eye on them while they're sucking on it, especially if they're under 4 or so. Choking hazard is real with those round ones.