Don’t Let Your Child’s Hair be a Scare! 

If there is one thing we hear every day is Moms asking us what to do with their tended headed children who hate to have their tangles brushed! Well, we know the solution. No, it isn’t to simply chopped the child’s hair as short as you can (although you know we love kids’ haircuts!). The secret is the combination of one of our terrific  Circle of Friends Detanglers and the Knot Genie!

Combined these two items will streamline your child’s morning hair routine and take the frustration right out of. Time and time again, Moms who follow our advise will write us to say: “Why did I wait so long!??”.  You don’t have to wait any longer.

This week only we have a special combo offer for you. Purchase a Circle of Friend Detangler and a Knot Genie (we also call it the Magic Brush because it does the trick!) and get 10% off the set. This offer is only valid from 10/16/12 to 10/19/12 or while supplies last.

Our Circle of Friends Detanglers come in Banana, Raspberry or Pineapple. You may also try our own private label, No No Knots our the all organic and natural line Original Sprouts Miracle Detangler. No matter what fragrance you prefer, we know you will love our detanglers and come Halloween you will be experiencing all treats and no tricks when it comes to your child’s hair care!

Pigtails & Crewcuts is a franchise. Often people think of franchises as ‘big chains’, but Pigtails & Crewcuts is far from a ‘big chain’. The way that a franchise such as Pigtails & Crewcuts works is someone comes up with the idea, they copyright the idea and then people like myself who see there is a need in the community buy the right to use their idea and you pay they a monthly fee off your sales as a loyalty.

YOUR local Pigtails & Crewcuts, in this case Pigtails & Crewcuts West Cobb…is really a small business. Yes, we look like any other Pigtails & Crewcuts, but we operate to serve OUR community. The staff that we employ lives here, the owner lives here, we support our local schools, we donate to local charities, we go to your child’s spring flings and fall festivals and we serve YOU.

A few weeks ago, the franchise asked to film a commercial at our location! We were so excited that they asked for me to reach out to our customers to ‘star’ on said commercial for use nationwide and we were more than happy to say YES!

This is part of the email describing what it took to produce this video to represent what we do every day:

As proud as we are of the new campaign we’re just as thrilled to introduce our new video titled “Beyond Great Haircuts”. Over 45 total hours of work went into crating the final product – 6 hours of script writing & editing, 10 hours of onsite footage, and 20 hours of video editing. As of last night, it’s now available for the world to see. Take a look! Pigtails & Crewcuts – Haircuts for Kids: “Beyond Great Haircuts”

It is our hope that you will see that Beyond Great Haircuts, we are a business that cares about your child. We know your child, we watch them grow and we get joy every time we see their sweet smiles.

Here is the end result: We hope you love it and share it with your friends!

Did you see a friend or someone you know?

If you are finding us for the first time, come in and experience Pigtails & Crewcuts: Beyond Great Haircuts!

We look forward to meeting you!

We’re excited to introduce a new line at the salon called Original Sprout. Made with free and clean formulas, the hair products are created from oh-so-gentle organic botanicals to keep you and your children smelling and feeling naturally amazing. In fact, Original Sprout’s shampoos and body wash have the same pH as pure water, making them gentle to eyes, hair and skin.

We also love that a mom founded the company. Soon after Inga Tritt, a master stylist with professional experience, gave birth to her daughter, Maya, she committed to using only the safest, most natural baby shampoos and bath products on Maya’s soft skin and beautiful, thick hair. But she quickly learned that “natural” doesn’t always mean gentle, and was in a quandary about what products to purchase for her sensitive daughter.

A true entrepreneur, she decided to create her own ultra moisturizing bath and styling products. The line took off, and the rest is history.

We took a few minutes to speak with Original Sprout’s Mariela DeSantiago, and got the inside scoop on organics and the company’s wonderful line of products.

Why is organic important?

Organic is important largely in part because it’s free of pesticides, and, commonly, sustainable. That not only helps our farmers, but our future generations in preserving certain plant varieties that have amazing benefits.

Why should I change to an organic shampoo for my family?

As parents, we want to use only the safest products on our family. These products are free of pesticides, growth hormones, dairy and gluten to name a few ingredients, found in many cosmetics.

Beyond Great Haircuts for Kids! We are the hair experts!

This morning I was at the store getting ready for the busy day ahead and the phone rung. Although it was early (8am) , I answered and the Mom on the phone asked: “Are you going to be busy today at 4 pm?”. I answered: “I hope so! Yes, ma’am the Friday before Thanksgivng many people will be getting their children’s haircut before the head out of town!”. To which, Mom replied: ” I have too much to do to wait!”.

We get it. It’s a crazy time of the year. So much to do, so little time. Let us help you with a few hints to minimize your wait at the store, or at least to get you mentally prepared for there is a wait and you need  you child’s hair cut!

1. Please take a look on the left menu under “Who is working today?” to see the stylists’ schedule if your child has a favorite stylist;
2. Take advantage of our ‘call ahead’ feature; which means you can call up to 30 minutes prior to your plan arrival and we will put your child(ren)’s name down on the list to help with the wait if we have any;
3. When you arrive, IF you have called ahead look for your child(ren)’s name on the list and check the “arrived” column. Do NOT write your name down again upon arrival, we will not know you had called ahead.
4. Know that ‘call aheads’ are working into the flow of the stylists cutting hair, it does not guarantee no wait, it helps reduce the wait.
5. Please know that requesting a particular stylist the wait may be longer.
6. Try a new stylist, bring a picture of your child haircut when you loved it and she will be able to do it just the same way.
7. If you need to come in an out, arrive when we first open 9: 30 am M/F & 9 am on Saturday.
8. On Saturdays, avoid the 10 am to 2 pm rush hour.
9. Grab a cup of coffee and/or a good book and let your child play while you enjoy your treat…being always on the go can be exhausting! Make the wait time, YOUR time to relax and catch up on that book that you love!

We can help you get your child picture ready! We can also help you stuff those stockings, with all the fun little things your little guys or gal asks for thru the year! Finally, we have the largest selections of hair accessories for your little girl…may items are made locally, so we can custom make something for you if you don’t see just the right accessory…

This Season of giving Thanks…we are so thankful for you, for your support and for the smiles that your child brings every time they come to see us!

New “blooms” have arrived to our store…these unique new pieces have been exclusively created and handcrafted for Pigtails & Crewcuts West Cobb. They are simply exquisit! Here they are featured in the work of our very own and talented Lisa Rappa…Think hair accessory, think pinned to your favorite sweater this fall…on a headband or on the side of a low ponytail…gorgeous!

Come in and check out all the beautiful little girls hair accessories to compliment your beautiful little girl’s haircut!  We are a kid’s hair salon and your ultimate destination for the latest trend in hair accessories! These won’t last long…

Photo Credit: Lissa Rappa Photography – For more information please visit www.lisarappaphotography.com – Lisa Rappa is a client at Pigtails & Crewcuts and if you like her work, there are a still a few spots available for the mini-sessions available and offers specially to our customers!

Is your sweet girl needing to be pampered? Would she like a new girl do! Wether your Princess or Diva wants a new girls haircut or simply a change, we are THE place! We are excited to announce that the new and hottest trend is now at Pigtails & Crewcuts West Cobb! We have Feather Extensions and they are the highest quality of course!

Our Feather Extensions will last 4 to 6 weeks and you can curl them, straighten them, wash them and be hip is no time! The trend is hot for Moms as well…make it a Mom-Daughter day or give your sweet girl’s play date an upgrade by getting extensions for a friend as well!

We have all the hot colors and neutral colors as well. This summer, fun and trendy is in! No appointment needed!

http://www.29secrets.com/sections/beauty/beauty-review-feather-hair-extensions

People believe that it’s the chlorine in a pool that turns hair green. That’s not true. Fair hair turns green in a pool for the same reason the Statue of Liberty turns green: copper.

Long summer months in the pool often have an unpleasant side effect on fair-haired people. Notice we say people and not just children. If you have fair hair, then you too are at risk of ending up with greenish hair! After a certain number of long dips in the pool, they acquire a green tinge to their hair. Most often this is attributed to the chlorine in the pool water, but that’s not the case. Chlorine doesn’t turn hair green. Chlorine dries your hair and makes it harder to manage, this happens whether you have blonde hair or dark hair!

It’s not the hair that turns green in the pool, it’s metal. Specifically, it’s copper. Over time, and with exposure to oxygen, copper oxidizes, transforming from a shiny yellow-brown to a dull green. Copper is already suspended in water, especially hose and well water. One or two parts per million of oxidized copper can give hair a green tint. Once copper is oxidized, it tends to bind to certain proteins. Some of those proteins are found in hair. (Other exposed body tissues are sloughed off too consistently to make the green tint a problem.) Summer months make the green tint more noticeable, since the sun bleaches hair. To be fair, chlorine does speed the oxidation process, but a more common culprit is the algaecides that people add to their pool to keep it clear. These contain copper and make the greening process more intense.

There are special shampoos that strip the oxidized copper off of hair, and people can prevent the copper from latching on at all by covering their hair in conditioner. At Pigtails and Crewcuts we have both, our Summertime Scrub, which is our private label, tear free shampoo with the ingredients that child friendly and will leave your hair green free! We also carry a leave in spray conditioner by Circle Friends Pre-Swim.

Our Pre-Swim Conditioner has an exclusive blend of polymers, emollients and Vitamin B5 helps protect hair from turning green, breaking and overall drying caused by pool chemicals or salt water. It coats and seals the hair follicle, shields hair shaft, and hydrates hair with non-greasy “oil-free” conditioning.

Get your summertime do at Pigtails & Crewcuts West Cobb and receive $2.00 OFF a haircut with the purchase of our Summertime Scrubb or Pre-Swim Conditioner!

Do you dislike having to brush your child’s hair because this tasks brings about a lot of whining and tears? We have the perfect solution, the Knot Genie, this amazing brush will make combing your child’s hair a breeze.

As a Children’s Hair Salon, we see lots of tangles all day long and we know how frustrating it can be,  your daughter wants a long hair style, but she doesn’t want you to brush it because it hurts! No more tears with this fantastic brush.  For best results combine this fantastic brush with one of our detangler and keep your child’s hair tangle free and free from dryness every day!

On their website it retails for $19.99, but we retail it for $13.50, always bringing incredible value and sharing our best finds with our Pigtails & Crewcuts West Cobb family members!

http://www.knotgenie.com/store.php

Give it a try! You will love it! We promise