A new kind of salon is replacing a longstanding Buckhead barber shop. Sit Still, a new-to-market salon geared towards babies, toddlers, kids, and teens, will later this spring open its first salon in Atlanta in Peachtree Battle Shopping Center (2333 Peachtree Road) in Buckhead.
Sit Still, the brainchild of Nhu Vo, first opened in Portland, Oregon in 2007. Vo, who according to her LinkedIn, has experience as a visual merchandiser with GAP as well as footwear marketing with Nike, calls Sit Still "a modern kids hair salon." The salon has expanded via franchising to 26 salons in twelve states with several new stores in three new markets, including Atlanta, opening soon.
Although we have yet to visit one, photos of existing sit still salons suggest it's more "J. Crew" and less "Justice" than typical kids' salons. Sit Still was clearly created with millennial moms in mind, those looking for clean lines, clean spaces, and an elevated experience.
If you have lived in Atlanta long enough, or grew up in the burbs, you may recall Cartoon Cuts, a kids-oriented salon that once had a few locations around town including one at Northlake Mall in Tucker.
Today's options for kids' salons include Pigtails & Crewcuts, an Atlanta-based franchise with several locations around town as well as Sharkey's Cuts for Kids, a Westport, Connecticut-based franchise, also with a handful of locations in metro Atlanta.
Sit Still Atlanta is being opened by Atlanta-native and nearby resident Eleni Morris. Morris, a millennial mother of two herself, called the space in Peachtree Battle her "dream location." At just 504 square feet, the salon will be the smallest Sit Still in the network to date.
The Publix-anchored Peachtree Battle shopping center is already home to a host of popular tenants including Whitehall Tavern, Cafe Lapin, Jalisco, Roshambo, Onward Reserve, and Ace Hardware. Sit Still will be located between the recently reopened Baskin-Robbins and Cava, a few doors down from the upcoming Nothing Bundt Cakes.
Morris, who has worked in public relations and other fields previously, currently works for Meta where she sells advertising. Coincidentally, it was an Instagram ad that piqued her interest in Sit Still.
Despite its size, Morris tells ToNeTo Atlanta she still plans to offer a curated selection of products as well as be available for kid's parties with offerings like styles, mini manicures, and glitter tattoos. She also plans to offer beverages and other treats for kids and parents alike.
If all goes well, Morris hopes to be open in May.
What's your favorite barber shop in Atlanta? Are you excited for the opening of Sit Still in Peachtree Battle? If you're the parent of a young child, what products would you like to see offered at Sit Still?
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4 comments:
I went to Peachtree Battle Barber Shop for years. Chris's very vocal attitude towards his customers was appalling. (He did not take ownership in 1997, but sometime around 2016-17) After Wayne sold the business, the old time charm began to quickly disappear, and the price rise. The attitude became more surly and the hours shorter, and clearly a lot of customers left. Anyway, truly trendy millennial moms take their kids to Van Michael or Carter Vu.
Where am I going to go for reading porno mags now ? 🤷
Bring some from home
Being a road warrior for many years I was able to locate a dry cleaner, quick oil change and a barber out of town.
When my son was of the age to get a haircut, I took him to a local shop that I had started using Merchants Exchange.
Owned by two barbers, they both provided excellent haircuts. They have since retired and sold out.
Stewart one of the barbers was excellent in recalling customers names and other items.
One Saturday morning, Stewart cut my dad's hair, mine and my son.
Super shop and service. Current magazines to read along with the AJC.
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