– Food is a great distraction!!! bring snacks for during the haircut, chips, raisins & crackers are good… sticky things like lollipops not so much!!!!(sticky hair everywhere can cause massive meltdowns). – Book your child in for a time when they are well rested (not due for a nap). -Bring a photo of length and style you would like. – Bring your boy in when dad or someone they know is having a haircut, so they can see it doesn’t hurt and is a fun experience. If the firetruck is free they are welcome to play in it (please just lift them in and out, and stay with them). A couple of helpful tips for first hair cuts are: – Book a Firetruck cut online and add a note with child’s age (this is for small children under the age of 5yrs). – Come in 5 to 10mins before your appointment to let your child play and get comfortable in the shop. Barber shop in the heart of Tauranga City. We offer a range of services including first haircuts in a vintage firetruck for boys under 5years old. We stock a wide range of fine mens grooming products and specialty shaving kits including: Frank & Flo, Layrite, JS Sloane, Proraso & Muhle We have lollipops, stickers and stamps in store for after the hair cut.The team at Bay Barbers is all about creating a great experience for your boys first cut. – Bring a spare top for your boy, as some children do not want to wear a cape and most don’t sit still, so end up with itchy hair everywhere.