Young children can often get bored and restless while waiting for mom to get her hair styled, a perm, or cut. They start getting into things they shouldn't or they go into areas that are off limits to customers. This, in turn, can cause the mother to become fidgety and stressed out, making it a negative experience for the customer and the beauty salon owner. There are many steps a salon owner can take to make her shop more kid-friendly and stress-free.

Designated Area for Children

Areas set aside specifically for children make them feel special and important. The use of a little white fence to section this area off from the rest of the salon could add nice decor to the salon. This area could be separated into three sections, one for toddlers, one for boys, and one for girls. The toddler areas could have toys and coloring books with big crayons. The boys section could have race cars and video games while the girls area could have dress-up clothes, make-up, and nail polish. A television could also be available for movies and TV shows. Additionally, consider having a chalk board painted on one entire wall with loads of colored chalk available for children to draw their masterpieces.

Snacks and Drinks

Having snacks available for the kids and adults gives them an extra special treat. This can be fun to do, especially around the holidays. Making festive holiday cookies and candies will give the salon a comfortable and welcoming feeling. Drinks could include coffee, bottled water, juice boxes, or Kool-Aid.

Convenient Restrooms

When a child has to go to the bathroom, you don't want to have to worry about the child locking himself in and then not be able to unlock the door. A folding door is great for young children as it doesn't require much effort in opening and closing. It is also important to have a step stool available for the children who cannot reach the sink and to have the soap and paper towels within easy reach for the child.