Closing at 3 p.m. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

The  kids’ hair care experts here at Pigtails & Crewcuts aren’t the only ones who love Original Sprout. The product line was recently selected by Soleil Moon Frye (aka Punky Brewster) to feature on the Today Show as part of the “Great New Inventions from Moms and Dads Next Door” segment. It’s also been highlighted in dozens of renowned magazines and websites, and it’s deserving of the attention.

Original Sprout was started by a mom. After many fruitless searches for natural, healthy hair products for her little ones, she did what all mom-preneurs do: she created the hair products herself. All of the hair and skin care items in the line are biodegradable, 100 percent vegan and free of all of the things we at Pigtails & Crewcuts work to avoid in our hair regimen (namely phytoestrogens, soy, gluten, parabens, dixoanes from sulfates, phthalates and formaldehyde.)

Pigtails & Crewcuts stylists love the shampoo and conditioner because it leaves the hair feeling light, clean, healthy and moisturized. We also love the line because we’re always happy to support a small business, and because we think the world of the products. Find out why at our Mt. Prospect salon.

Fun trivia note: Original Sprout products are famous! They’ve been used on the movie sets of True Blood, Water for Elephants, Secretariat, The Descendants, Dolphin Tale 3D and the list goes on.

At Pigtails & Crewcuts, we’re surrounded with brightness and cheer year round, and we want to help spread the glow. This year, we’ve adopted a family in need through the organization Children’s Home + Aid, which serves nearly 40,000 families throughout Illinois. This family recently moved to Illinois from Mexico and is struggling to make ends meet. Dad has two jobs and mom is looking for a job, while also caring for their two children, a 7-month-old girl and a 4-year-old boy.

We’re determined to help this family get on their feet and stay warm through the winter, and we’d love your help between now and Dec. 10. Here’s their wish list:

The family needs:

• Pillows

•   A queen-size comforter

The family wishes for:

• AA and AAA batteries
• A gift certificate for food from Aldi.

Maria Ann, who is 7 months and loves orange, needs:

• Winter clothes (size 6 – 12 months)
• A snow suit (size 6 – 12 months)

Maria Ann wishes for:

• Toys that play music
• A wire/bead roller coaster toy.

Raul, who is 4, and loves blue, needs:

• Winter clothes (5/6T)
• Snow pants

Raul wishes:

• A Leap Frog Reading System
• Large Lego blocks.

Any help is much appreciated, including donations of gift cards to Target, to help us make all of the purchases. If you would like to purchase any of the above gifts, please bring them to the salon unwrapped. We’ll update the list as gifts come in. Thanks and happy holidays!

• Pigtails & Crewcuts will be closing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 21.
• We will be closed Thanksgiving day.
• We will re-open Friday and return to normal hours.

We look forward to watching the Black Friday bustle. Be careful out there!

Items needed: 
Canned Fruit & Fruit Cups                Pasta Roni / Hamburger Helper
Canned Ravioli, Spaghetti,etc.          Popcorn
Canned Refried Beans                        Potatoes (Boxed or canned)
Coffee / Tea                                          Pudding & Pudding Cups
Condiments                                          Rice
Crackers                                                Sloppy Joe Mix
Dried Pinto Beans                               Stuffing Mix
Jam & Jelly                                          Paper Napkins or Towels
Pancake Mix                                        Toilet Paper
Pancake Syrup                                     Baby Diapers – Sizes 4, 5, & 6

PLEASE NO:
–CANNED FOODS OVER 32 oz. OR PACKAGES OVER 5 lbs.
–HOMEMADE FOODS.
–OPENED CONTAINERS OF FOOD.
–PASSED EXPIRATION DATES

Please see the Mount Prospect website for more information or call 847/870-5680.

We recently offered a deal for our Randhurst/Mt Prospect salon through Living Social. Following that deal, Living Social asked our customers for feedback, and our fans have spoken! We received 84 positive reviews–that translates to 99 percent “thumbs up!”

Here are a few notes that customers left:

- Absolutely my favorite place to take my kids for a hair cut. Without a doubt we will be going there for a long time.

- The people there were VERY nice! I took my twins the last day of the voucher and they made sure to fit us in on a very busy day. The woman who took care of my daughter (who didn’t want to get a hair cut) was very nice and was very gentle with my daughter’s tangles. I highly recommend this place and will definitely return.

- Cool place for kids. My son didn’t want to leave because he wanted to play with their toys and train set. Great haircut, too. Mom was very happy with it.

- My three girls got great hair cuts! We will definitely go back again!

- This is SUCH an inviting place to bring kids, and siblings who are waiting!!! The staff at Randhurst is so friendly, and professional. My boys and I love it there!

- Nice staff; good haircut!

- Who doesn’t love a kid’s haircut at a great price! But there’s more. The salon was clean and inviting. The staff was friendly and very good–gentle and calm. They turned the TVs and the vehicles my girls were sitting in so they could have a great view. We will definitely be coming back!

- I have been to both locations at the Glen and in Randhurst. Staff is awesome at both!

- Very nice people and great kids’ cuts!

- Was a great party! Thank you for all you did!

- The staff is great with kids and unbelievably patient.

- Theresa Lamb is so good with children. Our sons look so handsome!

- Both of my children received WONDERFUL haircuts. They were fast, yet thorough. We also loved all the treats, prizes, movie playing, fun chairs, etc. It was a terrific experience! We will definitely return!

- Friendly staff made for a really good experience for my little ones and for me.

- We really liked it, the place was very clean and the people were very friendly. They listened to what kind of haircut we wanted for our son and did a nice job. I liked that they had the same movie on all TV’s so that it would not be too many different things going on (good idea), but the only problem I can see with that, is if your kid does not like what is on, it will not keep their attention which can make for a difficult cut. I also like that they don’t sell toys. I don’t want my child to think that he should get a toy every time he gets his haircut.

- Service was fantastic, no wait, they were fantastic with my kids, who are normally very difficult, place was super clean, definitely recommend.

- I loved the decor, the courteousness of the staff, and the play areas. It was a refreshing change from places that overwhelm you and your kids with toys to buy. This was a great spot, and my son’s haircut was perfect!

- Really pleasant and helpful staff/owner! Great haircut, too. Very nice environment. Loved that it wasn’t a toy store, too. Will absolutely be going back!

- We had a very positive experience at Pigtails and Crewcuts. The stylists were great with my son and they cut his hair exactly how we wanted. My son is not even 2 yet and he was very shy. The stylist had him sit on my lap and she talked to him the whole time so he felt comfortable. We will definitely continue going to Pigtails and Crewcuts!

We understand that kids react differently to the hair-cutting experience, and our trained stylists work with your child accordingly. Our salon doubles as a playroom—it’s fully stocked with toys, books, movies and video games. Throughout the visit, kids are encouraged to be themselves. And before they leave, we make sure that they pay a visit to our exciting treasure chest.

At Pigtails & Crewcuts, our job is to make all kids smile, whether they’re enjoying a haircut or celebrating in our spacious birthday party room. Stop by and see why Pigtails & Crewcuts has been named a top franchise for five consecutive years by Entrepreneur Magazine, and why Parents Magazine named Pigtails & Crewcuts one of the Top 10 Chains for Kid Birthday Parties.