Personalised book for first haircut: your child's salon story

What happens in your child's Very First Haircut

1. Your child spots the salon on the high street.
2. They choose a special chair that rises up high.
3. Your child picks a bright cape and settles in.
4. The stylist snips carefully while your child makes a brave face.
5. Your child sees their new haircut in the mirror.

How the first page could read

This morning, your child spots a stripey salon sign at the end of the high street. Inside, there are chairs that go up and down, bright capes and a mirror waiting. “Which chair shall we choose?” asks Mum. Your child takes a careful look, then points to the tallest one.

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

At two to five, a haircut can feel unfamiliar: a new room, a cape around the neck, scissors snipping nearby and a reflection in the mirror. This personalised book for first haircut gives your child a gentle, practical way to go through the sequence at home. They choose a chair and cape, meet the friendly stylist, hear the snip-snip sound and see the finished cut in the mirror. Because the child stars in the pictures, parents can include little details that matter to their own visit, such as curls, a favourite colour or whether your child will sit on a grown-up’s lap. The story ends with a small, proud look at the new haircut.

Reading it together

• Read the story a few times before the appointment and pause to let your child choose their favourite chair and cape.
• Use the snip-snip page to talk simply about what scissors do and where your child will sit.
• After the haircut, revisit the final mirror scene and add your own details about what happened.

Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour

Soft watercolour keeps the busy salon setting warm and familiar while showing your child's features gently. A sidekick idea: a cheerful comb called Comet. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.