My son's first haircut was more like a trim. It took us three years to get to that point. The three of us (my son, myself and my husband) have this thing about my son's hair. I can't really explain our collective attachment to it, but we sure do have one. Thankfully, we have a very patient stylist who specializes in cutting children's hair. Miss Michelle is the best.

We met Michelle Daus initially at the kid-friendly salon Scissors of Oz on Ballston Avenue, now the home of Swagger - a salon for men. Michelle recently refreshed her business with a big move to the east side of town. Now, across from Five Points Deli, Shear Magic is THE place for kids cuts in Saratoga Springs, NY. Our son enjoys getting his hair cut, and actually looks forward to the Saturday morning ritual once a month.

Last weekend we decided we'd consider a shorter haircut. This was a BIG step for us. Michelle worked her magic on what's now referred to as "The Bieber" in our household and kept Kenneth entertained like only a seasoned nanny or Mary Poppins could. "She's like a kid whisperer", I said to my husband as we watched her work her magic.

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