Picture Perfect Hair Salon (Nintendo DSi)
common sense media says
Fun to get a new look, but don't take it seriously.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this cute, fun hair salon simulation puts a heavy emphasis on beauty and looking good. Of course, this being a hair salon game, that could probably be assumed from the start. For some girls, that won't be a problem, and they will just see the game as a fun way to experiment with different looks. Other girls though, could have trouble with the mixed messages sent out by the game and wonder if they need makeovers in order to look good themselves. Parents should also be aware that the game allows players to take photos of themselves with the DSi's camera and place their own face on the virtual model to be styled. This is a fun gimmick for kids, but there is, of course, nothing to prevent the player from taking pictures of something other than her own face -- know your child and what she might do with this ability.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
Many of the clients who come to you to get their hair and makeup done appear to have poor self-images. They say things like, "I want to look beautiful. Can you do that?"
Ease of play:
There are no specific right or wrongs for any given assignment (although, of course, going drastically against a client's wishes will garner a negative review). The controls are simple, but require a precise and delicate touch. It can be tough, but in a way that works to recreate the actual task of haircutting and styling.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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BrailynIsMe
parent of 10 , and 11 , 14 year old
parent of 10 , and 11 , 14 year old
To parents,
There are is a slight issue in safety. Children can take pictures of there faces and then if someone near by has the same game and your child presses multiplayer the person on the other end can see your childs stylist. [this is not accesed though wifi]
The messages are fine but if your child gets addicted to the game that may have an effect cause some of the messages say something like i am so ugly i need to be beautiful can you do that???
To kids,
This is a great game but make sure you don't take pictures of something else.....besides your face like no private areas....If you follow this simple rule this game will be as fun as possible
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kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Good for any one older than 9
I think it is a very good game. I was disappointed that you cannot cut the back of their hair. And the clients express their feelings very strongly, saying, "I'm going to a different salon to get this mess fixed," when they don't like the cut. Also you can get wigs that really help your reputation,so it's not all on you to create the perfect style when it is impossible.People that will take what the clients say literally like "Please make me beautiful,"I would not recommend this game for. I did not like having my face in my avatar so I made my person a computerized face so that was not a problem for me. It was also disappointing because you can only do hair and makeup and go to one shop to get your supplies. There's not much variety. Besides that it is very fun and sometimes you just can't put it down.
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