Mani-pedi with that juice box?
Filed under: Cosmetics, Kids and Babies
When I read this article in the New York Times I almost fell into an "When I was your age" rant. The article is called 'Never Too Young for that Pedicure.' Really, never too young? I beg to differ. There is a new trend emerging among 5 to 11 years olds that I like to call "dressing up like a little tramp" and salons are ready to capitalize on that.
A salon in Texas called Sweet & Sassy caters to children who want to be "ready for their close up." The salon not only gives tiny tots manicures and pedicures, they also offer pink limo service which runs about $150 a ride. If pink limos aren't enough for your teeny diva, get them started drinking early with a virgin Cosmo served in a martini glass. They can sip it while flipping through the pages of US Weekly -- no kidding!
Am I the only one here flipping out here?! This is insane. I don't even like children and I think this is wrong. Dressing up a 5 year old like a 25 year old, painting her nails pink and giving her a virgin cocktail is not okay. I blame Hannah Montana, don't ask me why but I do. Would you let your children visit an upscale kiddie salon?
