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How it all started...
Cartoon Cuts is a wonderful success story. Founders, Kathleen and Rick Perkal, saw a need for a hair salon that catered to children. Having two sons of their own at the time, a visit to a local salon proved challenging. Both boys were determined that they were not going to get a haircut that day. Kathleen convinced them that if they sat still they could be transformed into Batman and Superman. Well, that worked.Both Rick and Kathleen knew they were onto something promising. Relying on their strong entrepreneurial spirit, they began to research local salons and interview parents. They later found out what they had expected all along---they were not the only parents who dreaded taking their kids to get a haircut.Kathleen devised a business plan, raised the capital needed and launched the inaugural opening of their first salon in Fairfax, VA, in August of 1991. Since then, the company has added over 20 more salons located in Illinois, Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. While the salons have gone through several transformations since that opening day, they have maintained the original concept—providing an entertaining environment for kids and adults to enjoy while getting a haircut.Cartoon Cuts was designed primarily for children under the age of 12. Each salon features bright colors, video games in the waiting area and styling stations, non-stop videos and cartoons, and of course the famous “Ellie” the elephant wash. Where else can you lie down and have your hair washed by a large-as-life elephant trunk?But we have not forgotten about you Mom and Dad. Our salons are “family friendly” and cater to the needs of adults and children alike.

Management Bio
Richard L. PerkalChairman of the BoardMr. Perkal has been Chairman of the Board since the company’s inception in 1991. He provides financial expertise and strategic focus and has been instrumental in the development of Cartoon Cuts. He is a Senior Managing Director of Irving Place Capital. His areas of focus include retail, restaurants and consumer products. Prior to joining Irving Place Capital in 2000, Mr. Perkal headed the Washington, D.C. corporate practice of Kirkland & Ellis, where he served on the firm’s finance and operations committees. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he was an Editor of the Law Review.Mr. Perkal is a member of the Board of the following companies: CBK Holdings, LLC, Healthy Back Store, New York & Company, Inc., Pet Supplies “Plus” and Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc.Kathleen M. PerkalVice ChairmanTogether with Mr. Perkal, Ms. Perkal founded Cartoon Cuts in 1991. Ms. Perkal is the creative influence behind the concept and currently serves as the company’s Vice Chairman. Over its 20-year history, she has grown the company to 18 stores. From 1991 to 2000, Ms. Perkal served as the company’s president. Ms. Perkal continues to be involved in every aspect of the business, from store design to real estate to operations. Ms. Perkal also consults with entrepreneurs on start-up ventures. She is a member of the Fairchester Chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization as well as the Entrepreneurial Women’s Group of Westchester County. She has recently completed the High Performance Leadership Class at Columbia’s Business School, taught by esteemed executive coach, Michael Feiner.Ms. Perkal is the secretary of the Foundation Board of the Open Door Family Medical Centers, which has nine community health centers in Westchester County. She has co-chaired their primary fundraising efforts for the past four years, which have generated over $1M in revenue from the benefit concerts featuring Elvis Costello and the B-52’s.Karin AndersonPresidentKarin has over 13 years of experience in Operations, Finance and Accounting with large multi-national retail corporations including Blockbuster Entertainment, AutoNation USA, Alamo National Car Rental and Swisher Hygiene Franchise Corporation. In addition to her corporate history, she experienced retail from the ground up by acquiring a retail floral business, which she grew into a profitable operation and successfully sold. Karin started at Cartoon Cuts in 2008 as Director of Finance and was subsequently promoted to CEO.Jane AlfordDirector of OperationsEllen GiordanoGlamour Party / Customer ServiceJennifer KaczorAccountingJD CampProject DirectorWilma M. AcostaMarketing / IT

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Kids HaircutsBaby's First HaircutAdult HaircutsFamily PlanFeather Extension *Ear Piercing *BraidsUp-Do'sHighlights *Full Color Treatments *Foil Color Treatments *Deep Conditioning TreatmentClarifying Treatment Relaxer Treatment *Perms *Nail Polishing * *not available in all salons As soon as you step into one of our salons, the fun begins. We are an entertainment destination, with one main goal—making you happy. Your child will love our waiting area, complete with video games, toys, and art tables.Have you ever had your hair washed by an elephant? No? Well, you have to try it. Ellie the Elephant is waiting at our Trunk Wash bed to get your hair clean and ready for that cut. And just wait until you get into the stylist's chair—you get to choose from a wide selection of cartoons, movies, and games. Do you have a favorite video or movie you love to watch? Bring it with you. At Cartoon Cuts we understand how special it is to have your child’s haircut for the first time. When the time arrives to get the first cut, whether it is bangs or a full cut, you can have comfort knowing that the specialists at Cartoon Cuts will provide the best service. You will leave the salon with not only a wonderful cut, but will also have a First Hair Cut Certificate and a lock of hair to remember the occasion. We have not forgotten about you mom and dad. Don’t worry about running around town to visit several salons to take care of the family. Get the entire family done during your visit.

Programs
Take advantage of our Family Plan discounts. Each Plan includes one child and one adult and includes big savings off our already low prices. Bring the whole family, and save even more!!6-For-5 ProgramSpecial SavingsLocks of Love Cheaper by the Dozen 6-For-5 Program - This is a great pre-pay program. Simply pay for 5 haircuts in advance and we will give you one free. It is that easy. Locks of Love - Cartoon Cuts is dedicated to giving back to our community and to children in need. We have partnered with Locks of Love, a national non-for-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia, which unfortunately has no known cause or cure. The prostheses provided help restore self-esteem and confidence.Help us help these wonderful children with your donation of hair. When you donate 10" or more of hair at a local Cartoon Cuts, you will receive a free haircut (available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only). Your hair donation will be sent to Locks of Love and will be used to create a wonderful gift for a child.

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Choose from one of our themes, and we will make the "Magic" happen for your princess.

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Cartoon Cuts Glamour Party
INCLUDED IN PARTY:Hair StylingNails (Pastel colors)Make-UpGlittery Tattoo (take home)Handbag with Shimmery Pen (take home)ACTIVITIES:Karaoke singing ~ Dancing LimboCOST: $25 per guest

Cheerleader

Cheerleader Glamour Party
INCLUDED IN PARTY:Hair StylingRibbon for Hair - 15" long and 2 strands per child (take home)Nails (Glittery Bold colors)Make-UpHandbag with Cheerleader Pen (take home)Body Jewel Tattoo (take home)Shiny Pompoms (take home)ACTIVITIES:Karaoke Singing ~ DancingLimbo ~ Cheerin!COST:$30 per guest

Little Princess

Little Princess Glamour Party
INCLUDED IN PARTY:Hair StylingBirthday Girl Halo Halos for Guests (take home)Nails (Pastel colors)Make-UpHandbag (take home)Princess Tattoo (take home)Dress-Up (dress-up clothes & wand provided but not included in price*)ACTIVITIES:Karaoke singing ~ Dancing Red Carpet Beauty PageantCOST:$30 per guest

Rockin - Diva

Rockin' ~ Diva Glamour Party
INCLUDED IN PARTY:Hair StylingNeon Braid (take home)Nails (Bold colors - blues, purples)Glittery Make-UpDress-Up with Boas (take home)Bracelet and Ring (take home)Handbag (take home)
ACTIVITIES:Karaoke Singing ~ Dancing ~ Limbo COST:$30 per guest
ADD ONS:(per item per guest)Headset $6Hair Piece $6

Dancing Dolls

Dancing Dolls Glamour Party
INCLUDED IN PARTY:Hair StylingPony Tail Holder (take home)Nails (Pastel colors)Shimmery Make-UpHandbag (take home)Princess Tattoo (take home)Dress-Up TutuACTIVITIES:Karaoke singing ~ Dancing LimboCOST:$30 per guest

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Facebook "Like Us" ContestPRIZE = A year of FREE haircutsStep 1: Log onto FacebookStep 2: "Like" our Cartoon Cuts page The next drawer will be held when we reach 2000 likes.

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COF Organic

Circle of Friends' Organics

They are specially formulated for infants, children and adults with Eczema and Sensitive Skin. Circle of Friends uses only the finest, gentlest ingredients in all of its formulations, but for children with eczema or sensitive skin our yummy fragrances and fun colors can be irritating. We developed Organics without fragrances, dyes, or other common allergens.

COF Fun in the Sun

Circle of Friends' Fun in the Sun

Outdoor activities like swimming make summer a blast, but it also means you have to take extra precautions against hair and skin damage. With Circle of Friends products, we make it easy to have fun without the worry!

COF Styling

Circle of Friends' Styling Gels

These professional high performance products are perfect for cutting-edge hair styles. These refreshing, mint-scented, alcohol-free gels are perfect for icicle spiking, chilling slicking, or cool sculpting.

COF Lice

Circle of Friends' Lice Defense Kit

Have lice been spotted at school or in the neighborhood? Use Lice Defense prevention system before the lice come home. Lice Defense helps keep lice and other insects from your child's hair and scalp naturally with our unique blend of Tea Tree, Andiroba and Lavender oils. We also added Vitamin B-5 and glycerin to hydrate and soften the hair.

COF S C D

Circle of Friends'

Shampoo, Conditioner, and Detangler

A salon exclusive line complete with everything you need for shampoo, conditioning and styling your child's hair. These products are sulfate free and scented for bath time fun (root beer shampoo, anyone?).

FT Shampoo

Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel Shampoo

This is the first of its kind, a unique shampoo that uses organic rosemary, citronella, tea tree, anise, lavender and geranium oils to help repel lice and other insects from the hair.

FT Conditioner

Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel

Leave-in Conditoner Spray

This ground-breaking formula blends organic oils of rosemary, citronella, tea tree, lemongrass, peppermint, sage and others to help keep lice and other insects away.

FT Spray Shield

Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel

Spray & Shield Spray

This was created to help repel lice and other insects from the hair. This weightless, non-sticky spray blends pure oils of rosemary, citronella, tea tree and lavender oils to set a gentle "seal" on the hair.

FT Good-Bye Kit

Fairy Tales Lice Good-Bye Kit

This is the revolutionary new product to help remove lice and their eggs along with the number one metal nit removal comb.

Curly Q

Curly Q

These products are gently and formulated for curly hair kids with naturally curly, kinky, wavy, and/or natural-afro hair!

They are formulated with natural humectants, organic moisturizers, and curl enhancers. Your curly-haired angel's hair will never be the same!

Glop Glam

Glop & Glam

This products are safe for toddlers, children and young adults and most importantly, they are approved by mothers. Educational and support information is available for our customers, along with necessary assistance and guidance for our retail and salon partners.

PM Baby Don't Cry

Paul Mitchell Baby Don't Cry Shampoo

Soothes and cleanses skin and scalp. Gentle on the eyes. Excellent body wash. This naturally rich, conditioning formula is excellent for children of all ages. Contains the Activated Moisturizing Blend of Hawaiian Awapuhi. Suitable for daily use and color treated hair.

PM Taming Spray

Paul Mitchell Taming Spray

This is a leave-in detangling conditioner. Provides easy detangling on dry or damp hair. Penetrates quickly leaving hair fresh and full of body. Excellent for children.

Joico

Joico Spiker Gel

Temporary color. washes out with shampoo. All the hold of spiker with color. Vinyl and resin for lift and grip. Protects and maintains style with vitamins, catalysts and sea kelp. Milk and honey fragrance.

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Posted: 01/21/11 - My Hair's in Locks of Love
Posted: 01/13/11 - Dreaded Trip for Haircuts
Posted: 10/25/10 - First Haircut Picture
Posted: 09/13/10 - Isabella's First Haircut
Posted: 09/02/10 - Cut Curls
Posted: 06/26/10 - Making The Cut
Posted: 03/07/10 - Andrew's 1st Haircut

June 16, 2011

Cartoon Cuts own Vilma Duarte, South Florida Area Manager, was invited to appear on a segment on NBC6 about hair care for girls.

Posted: 02/13/10 - Bruce's First Big Boy Haircut
Posted: 02/01/10 - Emma's static-y, wispy baby hair

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What is the best way to shampoo and condition? Shampoo with cool or warm water, as hot water tends to dry the scalp. Apply a small amount (the size of a quarter) on the palm of your hand and rub together to evenly distribute the shampoo. You do not have to rinse and repeat unless your scalp is oily. Once a month, you might want to use a clarifying shampoo to get rid of shampoo build-up. However, using this product too often will dry out your hair. If you choose to condition, apply a small amount of conditioner in your hand, and evenly distribute from the middle of the hair shaft down to the ends. Do not massage into your scalp, unless it is dry. Comb the conditioner through your hair, leave it on for a few seconds, and rinse thoroughly. What is the best way to brush and comb my hair? Never brush hair when it is wet. Detangle your hair with your fingers or with a comb. Always comb your hair before brushing it. Comb from the bottom up, getting knots out a few inches at a time. Buy a good comb with wide teeth. Cheap plastic combs break the hair and cause static electricity. After combing your hair, run a brush through from the top down. What are lice and how do I find them? Lice are translucent parasites that cling to the hair shaft, predominantly around the ears and the nape of the neck. Nits, or lice eggs, look like grains of salt. Unlike dandruff, they cannot easily be brushed off. How do I get rid of lice? First, call your pediatrician. They might recommend an over-the-counter shampoo, like Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel Shampoo. Second, shampoo thoroughly. Then comb the hair with the Fairy Tales special fine-toothed comb. Some lice may have a resistance to over-the-counter shampoos. Your doctor may prescribe Lindane, which is for children over the age of ten. Again, shampoo and comb the hair. Are there oral medications my child can take to get rid of lice? Some oral medications may be used to kill lice that have developed a resistance to shampoos. These include Ivermectin and Bactrim. Again, you must get these from your physician. Are there any all-natural remedies I can use on my child's hair to get rid of lice? There are some natural and home remedies such as margarine, petroleum jelly, olive oil, mayonnaise or baby oil, that when applied, may work. Before bedtime, coat your child's hair with any of these, wear a shower cap overnight and shampoo the next morning. This should kill the lice but not the newly hatched nits. You should repeat this treat again after one week. How do I get chlorine out of my hair? The best way to prevent chlorine damage is to do something about it before entering the pool. Wet your hair, and apply a leave-in conditioner before going into the water. When you are finished swimming, rinse out the conditioner in the shower. If you do this you won't need a clarifying shampoo to remove the chlorine. Clarifying shampoos, used daily, may dry out the hair. How can I remove gum in my child's hair? Peanut butter, rubbed in the affected spot, is a great way to remove gum. The oil from the peanut butter will slide the gum right out. Be sure to wash the hair afterward. How can I get rid of static electricity? After the hair is dry, spray some hairspray on your hairbrush and brush it through from the roots to the ends. What type of hair do I have?Fine Hair - A short, blunt haircut will keep fine hair looking full. You should use a normalizing shampoo, as fine hair lacks protein. Coarse Hair - Coarse hair is at its best when left at a medium to long length. Too short, and the hair will stand up. You should use a moisturizing shampoo to soften the hair. Oily Hair - Oily hair should be shampooed daily with a normalizing shampoo. Do not use a conditioner after you shampoo. If you must, you can use a spray-in conditioner or detangler. Dry Hair - Dry hair is caused by blow-drying, chemicals and poor maintenance, among other things. If possible, do not completely blow-dry your hair. If you need to dry your hair completely, use the dryer at a lower setting. Shampoo every other day, and use a conditioner. If you must color your hair, use a low ammonia, low peroxide color.

Testimonials
I would say that Cartoon Cuts is amazing. The stylists are so nice and do a great job! I never feel like I've been treated like it was their job to be here. I've always felt welcomed and every stylist but 1 is great! GO GO GO! Its amazing.Heres a helpful hint go to... Abby Myrna Munaza BinhI LOVE THEM! I've only been to them 4 though! check it out :)C.Q. - Fair Oaks MallAfter an incident at another hair salon that did not want to cut our 1yr old son's hair, we came to Cartoon Cuts _ White Marsh Mall. It's all ready a hard decision for a first time mom to make to have your child's haircut for the first time. However, this salon really put me at ease and made me feel comfortable. It was a very rewarding experience and we will definately be returning customers for as long as our son needs hair cuts! Thank you so much for your time and patience! Thanks again,E.K. - White Marsh MallThanks to Velmora at Cartoon Cuts for doing a great job. Abby is watching Dora which explains that zombified look on her face! She even got to go home with two new barrettes! She was thrilled and did a great job...A.W. - The Mall at ColumbiaI am writing this email to express my gratitude and send a thank you to the staff at Cartoon Cuts in the Fair Oaks location, especially to Marta for her patient with my 5 years old autistic son. Not only she accommodated to his needs, but she even made the environment safer for his needs, by cutting his hair in the laundry room area, so my son would feel safe and away from all the noises of the blow dryer, and hair clipper machines, which is terrified of. I had been a customer of Cartoon cuts for 10 years and the place and friendliness there continues to impress me on each visit. Please continue to hire staff member like Marta, as it makes the customer to come back. As a mother of a kid with a disability it is very hard to find a place that would not only accommodate your childs needs, but also make you feel comfortable. Again thank so much.J.B. - Fair Oaks MallMy son had his first big boy haircut today. His locks had become more than at-home salon skills could handle, so we took him to Cartoon Cuts at Fair Oaks Mall for his first real trim. He did great! He sat on daddy's lap the whole time holding a Captain America doll they gave him and watching Elmo on his own private screen. It was tough for mama to see the baby curls go, but we left with them in a keepsake bag and an official First Haircut Certificate. He looks like such a little man now, sniff sniff...D.H. - Fair Oaks MallWe had a great experience here with our 18 mo old. The stylist was extremely patient and took her time with my squirmish and crying son. Everyone was really nice and its great that they have videos and toys to entertain you children. Love the fact that daddy can get a haircut there too, so baby can see and get used to it. We won't be going anywhere else but here from now on!M.A. - Pembroke Lakes MallI have always had a good experience here. My son screamed and cried terribly through his first 3 haircuts and the stylists couldn't have been nicer. Now he sits calmly and actually wants to get his hair cut! They have videos for them to watch, toys to play with while waiting and if you go during the week there usually isn't a long wait. Highly recommend for young kids!W.T. - The Esplanade in Coral SpringsThis is a good place for kids who are not big on getting their hair cut. The decor is all kid oriented and they watch a cartoon while they're getting done. The prices are average, not expensive at all.O.M. - Congressional PlazaMy nephew has been going to cartoon cuts since he was 2 years old....he is now 7. He absolutely loves this place..to keep the kids busy, they have videos that they can watch and when waiting they have video games!Y.D. - Pembroke Lakes MallAbby is great! I have been using CC Fair Oaks for my two young boys. She is so professional, nice and talented. My boys have tons of cowlicks and I never leave there with their hair sticking straight up when I use her. When she is not there, this has occurred! Again, she is usually hard to get so call ahead...she is worth the money!C.D. - Fair Oaks Mall

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Cartoon Cuts is always looking for talented, imaginative and self-motivated people. We provide an exciting and creative work environment and a variety of opportunities for professional as well as personal growth. If you have any questions please contact us at jobs_cartooncuts.com.

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