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A&L Haircutters Kids First Cut Staten Island 2025: Milestone Memories

The Long Island Beard: More Than a Trend

A child’s first haircut is a Staten Island rite — A&L Haircutters in St. George turns it into celebration with $18 gentle trim, photo, and keepsake certificate. As of 09:25 PM EEST on September 10, 2025, weekend family slots fill fast for toddlers from Todt Hill to South Beach.

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The Memory Maker Package: Gentle & Fun

Soft scissor trim around ears and neck, optional fun part or mini design, locket of hair saved. Takes 15 minutes.

  • Best for: Ages 1–5 starting preschool or family photos.
  • Cost: $18 (includes photo print + framed certificate).
  • AL’s Kid Tip: “Use cartoon cape — distraction = zero tears.”

Parent Jenna from Westerleigh: “Daughter’s curls in locket — cried happy tears. Certificate on fridge forever.”

Kid-Friendly Care Routine

  • Home Trim: Every 6–8 weeks at $18.
  • Wash: Tear-free bubbles ($6 add-on).
  • Style: Kid-safe pomade ($10) — light, rinse-out.
  • Fun Tool: Mini comb ($8) — they “style” themselves.

AL Family Bundle: First cut + sibling trim + parent coffee = $30 (save $8). Siblings sit together.

First Cut Styles for Island Kids

  • Soft Bob: Rounded, easy grow-out.
  • Little Gentleman: Tapered sides, volume top.
  • Design Fun: Heart or star ($5 extra) — preschool cool.

We use booster seats, tablets with Paw Patrol, praise every snip — happy kids, happy parents.

Staten Island Family Tips

  • Best Time: Saturday 10 AM–2 PM — post-ferry crowd gone.
  • Parking: Free with validation.
  • Milestone Sync: Time with baptism or birthday photos.

Why SI Parents Choose AL

Barbers trained in pediatric patience. Location: Near ferry playground. Hours: Weekend mornings. Vibe: Toys, balloons, zero rush.

Call to Action: Book first cut at alhaircutters.com. Use “FIRST18” for free locket. Capture the curl.