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Father & Son Afternoon at Milk & Cookies Kids Spa & Salon

June 17, 2017 by Lisa Leave a Comment

When offered the opportunity to visit Milk & Cookies Kids Spa & Salon I JUMPED at the chance.

While Joseph and Norrin received complimentary cuts, we tipped our stylists. As always, our experiences are honest and have not been influenced in any way.

Both Norrin and Joseph have long hair. Longer than mine at this point. And while everyone compliments Norrin’s long curly locks – it makes me a little crazy. Remember, Norrin is still a kid who needs help with grooming and bathing. I have to help him wash and brush his hair. Taking him for a hair cut is tricky too. He hates the barber and the clippers.

As for Joseph…he is determined to let his and Norrin’s hair grow. (sigh)

Father and Son Haircuts at Milk & Cookies Kids Spa Salon via Atypical Familia by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez

The last time Norrin had a hair cut was almost two years ago. And it was a STRUGGLE. So I was nervous about how Norrin would do at Milk & Cookies Kids Spa & Salon.

When we walked in, I was pleasantly surprised. The place was bright and cheerful, kid-friendly and sophisticated. While the music was a bit louder than Norrin liked, it was nothing he couldn’t handle.

Norrin was excited at the thought of getting milk and cookies and waited patiently for it to be his turn.

I was hesitant about having Norrin’s hair washed. “Just spray it with water.” I said to our stylist. But she gently convinced me that it could be done.

So I let her. Norrin kept his fingers in his ears most of the time to block out the noise but he didn’t fight or fidget getting his hair washed. He actually enjoyed it.

Father and Son Experience at Milk and Cookies Kids Spa and Salon via Atypical Familia by Lisa Quinones Fontanez

Norrin’s stylist was extremely patient and sweet with him. And I was grateful. It’s easily the kind of situation where I find myself apologizing. But she waved my concerns and worries away with a genuine smile.

Joseph and Norrin sat in the comfy red leather chairs in front of the bright bulb light mirrors and got their hair cut. I think it made Norrin more comfortable knowing his dad was close by, getting his hair cut too.

Looking for a fun Father & Son or Mother & Daughter spa experience? Milk & Cookies Kids Spa & Salon is the place!

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What I appreciated about Milk & Cookies Kids Spa & Salon was the diversity of the staff and their customers. Being a curly haired gal, I know how important a good cut is. Their staff was definitely knowledgable in catering to all hair types. And I loved how they catered to kids to give them a fun, spa-like experience in a kid-friendly way.

What Norrin loved most was getting his hair cut while snacking on milk and cookies.

When we left, I immediately called my best friend. I know she’s always looking for places, especially for her daughter, Olivia. A few weeks later they went. Olivia loved the experience.

Girls Curly Hair Cut at Milk and Cookies Kids Spa Salon via Atypical Familia by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez

As for Norrin, he recently asked me if he could go back to get a haircut with cookies.

About Milk & Cookies Kids Spa and Salon

A cousin collaboration, Jataon and Teychenne Whitley, have created a place where fun, beauty and delicious meet. The spa offers the ultimate experience for kids to get pampered, enjoy a delicious complimentary treat with each service. The 1100 sq. ft. space features four hair stations, three manicure stations, two pedicure stations. In addition to haircuts, up-dos and washes, the spa services includes mani, pedis and fun facials. Boys are not left off the list, as there is a “Cool Dudes” section designed especially for them. Temporary tattoos, “booger” soap and mud pie with worms painting will suit their boyish needs. Parent and child packages are also available. Milk & Cookies Kids Salon & Spa is ultimate destination for kids- a place where they can sit back, relax and have fun.

To learn more about Milk & Cookies Kids Spa & Salon, visit milkandcookieskidsspa.com.

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