How to Use a Hair Care & Straighteners Set for Pretend Play

Quick answer

Use the Hair Care & Straighteners Set to create a pretend salon at home. Follow these steps to set up stations, assign roles, and encourage imaginative hair styling roleplay.

5 steps to set up your pretend salon

1. Set up the salon station: Place a small table or mat in a clear area. Arrange the Hair Care & Straighteners Set pieces—straighteners, brush, comb, and any other accessories—so they are visible and easy to reach. Add a mirror (real or pretend) and a chair for the 'client'. Common mistake: overcrowding the space. Keep only the pieces from the set to avoid distractions.
2. Assign roles and explain the script: Decide who will be the stylist and who will be the client. The stylist uses the toy straighteners and brush to 'style' the client's hair (or a doll's hair). Encourage the client to describe what they want—like 'curly' or 'straight'—to build language and listening skills. Common mistake: skipping role negotiation. Let children swap roles after one round to practice both perspectives.
3. Demonstrate safe pretend use: Show how the toy straighteners are used gently on hair or a doll's hair. Explain that real straighteners get hot, but this toy is safe for pretend play. Let the child practice holding and moving the straighteners along a strand of hair without pulling. Common mistake: assuming children know how to mimic. A brief demo prevents rough handling and keeps play positive.
4. Add a 'wash and dry' step: Before styling, pretend to wash the client's hair using a bowl of water (or just miming). Use a towel (real or pretend) to dry it. This extends the play sequence and reinforces hygiene habits. Common mistake: skipping the prep step. Including washing and drying makes the roleplay feel more realistic and complete.
5. Encourage creative variations: Once the basic salon routine is familiar, suggest new scenarios: a 'fancy hair competition', a 'salon for dolls', or a 'morning routine' where the child gets ready for a pretend day out. Let the child invent their own rules and props. Common mistake: sticking to one script. Offering new ideas keeps the toy fresh and supports ongoing imaginative development.

Product spotlight

• Hair Care & Straighteners Set: Good hair days start here. This beautifully crafted hair styling set is perfect for little salon stars. Complete with realistic haircare accessories, it inspires creative roleplay, confidence and imaginative makeovers. The set includes everything needed for a complete salon experience—straighteners, brush, and more—so children can dive straight into pretend play without needing extra props.