Crazy Hair Day / Crazy Hair Salon
Crazy Hair Salon
Educators run a pretend salon creating crazy hairdos with clips, ties and coloured hairspray.
How to run it
- Set up a salon corner with chairs, mirrors and supplies.
- Show a 'menu' of crazy styles children can choose from.
- Style hair with clips, ties and, with family permission, temporary coloured spray.
- Finish with a hair parade or photo.
You will need
- hair clips
- hair ties
- temporary coloured hairspray
- combs
- mirrors
Make it easier or harderYounger children choose clips and ties; older children can style each other with supervision.
SafetyGain family permission for coloured spray, use it in a ventilated area away from faces, and use clean combs for each child.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1Choosing a crazy style supports self-expression and confidence.
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