{"id":203,"date":"2025-12-16T19:26:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/buford-ga\/?p=203"},"modified":"2026-09-24T20:30:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T20:30:36","slug":"meet-kids-haircut-salon-owner-isela-velasco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/buford-ga\/kids-haircuts\/meet-kids-haircut-salon-owner-isela-velasco\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I Bought Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts \u2013 Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"203\" class=\"elementor elementor-203\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28a2c263 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"28a2c263\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11b1482c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11b1482c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When my family moved from Las Vegas to Georgia, my plan was simple: be a stay-at-home mom. That was the dream. But once we settled in, I realized I had too much time on my hands. I felt like I was going a little crazy being at home. I knew I needed something for myself.<\/p><p>That\u2019s when my journey began \u2014 to owning <a href=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/buford-ga\/\">Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts \u2013 Mall of Georgia in Buford, Georgia<\/a> \u2014 even though I didn\u2019t realize it then.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc6abfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc6abfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">From Stay-at-Home Mom to Kids\u2019 Haircut Stylist<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4126ff7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4126ff7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With extra time and a lot of nervous energy, I changed careers by going to cosmetology school. But even after graduation and having my license, I was scared. It took about six months to feel comfortable enough to touch someone\u2019s hair with scissors.<\/p><p>Then a friend from school invited me to come work at Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts. At first, I thought, \u201c<em>Kids? I don\u2019t know\u2026<\/em>\u201d But I also saw something important that I wanted:<\/p><ul><li>A chance to grow<\/li><li>A chance to learn<\/li><li>A chance to become more comfortable as a stylist without feeling judged the way adults sometimes judge<\/li><\/ul><p>Kids are honest, but they\u2019re not harsh, which made it easier to get started. I learned to cut hair professionally while working at Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts, and the experience turned into so much more than just a job.<\/p><h2>Falling in Love With Kids\u2019 Haircuts in Buford, Georgia<\/h2><p>Somebody told me recently, \u201cIt was meant to be. The universe put you in the right place at the right time.\u201d And that\u2019s how it feels. I didn\u2019t grow up thinking, \u201c<em>One day I\u2019ll own a <a href=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/buford-ga\/\">kids\u2019 salon near the Mall of Georgia<\/a><\/em>.\u201d<\/p><p>But I fell in love with:<\/p><ul><li>The energy of the kids\u2014so sweet, raw, and genuine<\/li><li>Their little blue and brown eyes staring up at me while I\u2019m cutting<\/li><li>The way they remember my name and ask, \u201c<em>Where\u2019s my stylist?<\/em>\u201d<\/li><li>The random hugs and silly little noises we make together during a haircut<\/li><\/ul><p>Those moments fill my heart. <a href=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/buford-ga\/kids-haircuts\/babys-first-haircut\/\">Babies came in for their first haircut<\/a> and, years later, those same kids walk in talking, laughing, and telling me about school, dance recitals, and holiday events. It\u2019s beautiful to watch them grow up in my chair.<\/p><h2>Why I Bought a Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts Franchise<\/h2><p>As a second-generation Mexican American, the idea of owning a business always felt like a dream that was \u201ctoo far away.\u201d Any time you say,\u00a0<em>\u201cI want to open something,\u201d<\/em> people around you often respond with:<\/p><ul><li><em>\u201cIt\u2019s too expensive.\u201d<\/em><\/li><li><em>\u201cIt\u2019s too hard.\u201d<\/em><\/li><li><em>\u201cIt will never happen.\u201d<\/em><\/li><\/ul><p>So, I never imagined I\u2019d own a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com\/\">Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts franchise in Buford, GA<\/a>.<\/p><p>I started as a stylist, then became the lead stylist, and finally became the manager. I was always there \u2014 showing up, helping when someone called in, holding down the salon when it got busy. Over time, I ran the salon day-to-day.<\/p><p>When I learned the salon was for sale, I didn\u2019t imagine I could be the buyer. But the prior owner challenged me.<\/p><p>I went home to think about it, but didn\u2019t know how to make it happen. The franchise team explained there were ways to find funding. I learned I had what I needed \u2014 good credit, a house, motivation \u2014 and step by step, it came together.<\/p><p>Even now, two years later, I still have moments where I think, <em>\u201cWow, we\u2019re really doing this. The lights are on, the bills are paid, the team is here, and families keep coming back.\u201d<\/em><\/p><h2>Why the Mall of Georgia Area Is the Perfect Spot for a Kids Haircut Salon<\/h2><p>The Mall of Georgia area in Buford is growing quickly. It\u2019s the heart of Gwinnett County. When nearby malls started closing, more families began coming to the Mall of Georgia area.<\/p><p>Around us you\u2019ll find:<\/p><ul><li>The Mall of Georgia<\/li><li>Target, Costco, Ross, Marshalls<\/li><li>New apartment communities and neighborhoods<\/li><\/ul><p>Families come from all over to shop, eat, and run errands. They drive right past our building, and when they leave the mall, they see the back of our salon. That constant traffic means more parents finding us.<\/p><p>With so many new apartments and homes nearby, there are hundreds of kids who need regular haircuts \u2014 babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kids up to age 12.<\/p><p>Being in this location at this time seems like the universe lined things up.<\/p><h2>A Welcoming, Sensory-Friendly Space for Every Child<\/h2><p>My dream for Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts \u2013 Mall of Georgia is simple: I want every family to feel welcome.<\/p><p>That includes:<\/p><ul><li>Kids who <em>love<\/em> haircuts<\/li><li>Kids who <em>fear<\/em> haircuts<\/li><li>Kids with sensory challenges who might not like the feel or sound of clippers<\/li><li>First-time parents who are nervous about their <a href=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/buford-ga\/kids-haircuts\/babys-first-haircut\/\">baby\u2019s first haircut<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>I\u2019ve built relationships with families over the years. I\u2019ve seen their babies turn into big kids. I know their stories, and they know mine. I want parents to walk out feeling supported, and kids to leave with a great haircut, a big smile, and the feeling that this is \u201ctheir\u201d place.<\/p><p>I have no script \u2014 just genuine connection and care.<\/p><h2>Why Being Present in the Salon Matters<\/h2><p>If someone asked me for advice about buying a kids\u2019 haircut franchise, I\u2019d tell them they have to care about serving people, and they have to be present.<\/p><p>Before I became the owner, I realized how important it is for owners to be involved \u2014 especially on those days when:<\/p><ul><li>The schedule was full<\/li><li>A stylist called out<\/li><li>The phone wouldn\u2019t stop ringing<\/li><li>And one person was juggling everything<\/li><\/ul><p>That experience shaped how I run my salon. I work alongside my team. When they see that I\u2019m willing to work as hard as they do, they believe in the dream with me.<\/p><h2>Come Visit Us at Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts \u2013 Mall of Georgia<\/h2><p>While I didn\u2019t plan on owning a <a href=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/buford-ga\/kids-haircuts\/\">kids\u2019 hair salon in Buford, Georgia<\/a>, I\u2019m grateful that life brought me here.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re looking for:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/buford-ga\/kids-haircuts\/babys-first-haircut\/\">A gentle baby\u2019s first haircut experience<\/a><\/li><li>A patient stylist for an anxious toddler<\/li><li>A fun, kid-focused salon near the Mall of Georgia<\/li><li>Or just a place where your child is seen and welcomed<\/li><\/ul><p>\u2026I\u2019d love to meet your family.<\/p><p>Come visit Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts \u2013 Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA, and let\u2019s make haircut day something your child looks forward to.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51312001 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51312001\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20e20aa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"20e20aa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/hvvSsa7o-Pk?si=9EMm09FDFOXxMYX8&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a8e878e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1a8e878e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d30446b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d30446b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f0c154e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7f0c154e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/buford-ga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/10\/placeholder-8.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a64a0de e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a64a0de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68832465 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68832465\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/buford-ga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/10\/placeholder-9.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1394ce95 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1394ce95\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e4bb3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68e4bb3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/buford-ga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/10\/placeholder-10.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When my family moved from Las Vegas to Georgia, my plan was simple: be a stay-at-home mom. 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