If your son is due for his first haircut, then it is important that you choose the right location to have it cut. A great option is to take him to a barbershop. A barbershop specializes in haircuts and other services for boys and men, making them well qualified to cut your child's hair. Here are three excellent reasons to take your son to the barbershop for his first haircut. 

It Will Be A Good First Experience 

When your son goes in for his very first haircut, it is crucial that he has a good experience. This first haircut will likely shape his opinion of getting a haircut for quite some time, and if it is bad, he will likely pitch a huge fit and have anxiety each time you take him in to get his hair cut after that. Thankfully, when you take your son to a barbershop for his first haircut, you can feel confident that he will have a good first experience. The barbers will be very patient with your child and will do their best to keep them happy throughout the experience. They will also work slowly at cutting their hair, and will stop if necessary to give your child a break. 

You Know The Haircut Will Look Good

All of the barbers that work at the barbershop are trained and skilled at cutting men's hair. Because of this, you can feel confident that your son will leave the barbershop with a great haircut. You get to choose whatever style you'd like for his haircut and the barber will work skillfully and carefully to give your child a great haircut. This can put your mind at ease because you don't have to worry about having someone who is inexperienced cut your son's hair, only to have it turn out looking terrible.  

You Can Get Your Hair Cut With Them

If you are also due for a haircut, then you can get your haircut at the barbershop as well. This is a great way to show your son that he has nothing to fear because "daddy" isn't scared to get his haircut at all. Your son can sit on your lap while you get your haircut and then he can stay sitting on your lap while he gets his haircut. This helps him to feel comforted throughout the process, and it can even turn into a fun father-son experience for the two of you. If you'd like, you could even make it a tradition for you and your son to go to the barbershop together each time that you need to get your hair cut. 

Contact a salon, like Manhattan Barbershop, for more help.