Hairdresser post baby

TiptoeMushroom · 18-10-2019 11:42AM #1

Hi, I am currently on maternity leave and my husband is working all the hours possible (including Saturdays)

It’s been impossible to get a hair appointment.
We recently moved to county Wicklow and I don’t know anyone or any nearby hairdressers.
Even if I did - I would have my baby with me.

Am I missing a trick here?
How do other new mothers get their hair done ?
Do they all have someone to mind the baby?

Does anyone know of any hairdresser that could call to my house ? Or any site to find such a thing?
Willing to pay whatever it costs.

Living close to Roundwood in co. Wicklow

Digs · 18-10-2019 11:51AM

I’ve always gone in the evening time after my husband gets home or early morning at the weekend. Would you travel a bit?
I go to Toni and Guy in Dundrum, they open until 9pm weekdays. I get the last apt at 7 if I’m getting colour done. They also open Sundays 11-6 I think. Going to Dundrum is a nice excuse to get a half hour to myself for coffee and a browse beforehand, something I’d never usually do.

T&G is pricey enough but I only have to get highlights done 4 times a year and my poor hair has been through the ringer since having 3 kids, my colourist there has it back to normal thankfully, worth every penny.

I’m sure someone may have a good suggestion for somewhere closer to home!

lunamoon · 18-10-2019 12:53PM

I find local hairdressers never had a problem with me bringing baby with me during the day when it's quiet.

shesty · 18-10-2019 04:22PM

Lots of mums I know would bring the baby while it is small.Or go for a Thursday evening appointment, some open late.

jlm29 · 18-10-2019 06:05PM

I always bring my babies when they’re small. If you go at ten o clock on a Tuesday morning, there won’t be many people there. Someone will jiggle your baby around for a few minutes if it gets upset, but tbh, I’ve usually just fed baby before getting there and it would sleep away.

snoopy29 · 20-10-2019 06:42AM

I still bring my 2 yr old with me to the hairdresser. I bring lots of snacks, books, toys and obviously my phone for videos. It's not ideal but otherwise I'd never get it done!

lazygal · 20-10-2019 07:35AM

Can your husband not take any time off? How come he's working so much?

TiptoeMushroom · 30-10-2019 08:30PM

Hi all, many thanks for your replies.
I thought it might be a bit cheeky of me to suggest to a hairdresser if they wouldn’t mind me bringing my little one.

I did get an appointment to go solo (eventually!) as husband played a blinder and sorted work hours around it.

We got chatting and hairdresser said I was welcome to bring baby the next time ! How lovely ðŸ™ŒðŸ»

It’s one thing that makes me feel human again is getting my hair done so I’m delighted.

Thanks again for comments and suggestions.

Hairdresser post baby

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