In this story, a mother realizes her kids, Noah and Emma, need haircuts for an upcoming school recital. With the salon closed, she arranges for a stylist, Carol, to come to their home. However, the new babysitter, Grace, is not only strict with the kids but also takes the money meant for the haircuts to buy drinks for herself. 

Left without funds, Noah and Emma decide to take matters into their own hands. Noah cuts Emma's hair, resulting in a less-than-perfect look. When Grace returns and learns about the situation, she leaves abruptly, further complicating things.

In the end, their mother arrives home to find the kids in a hair crisis. Despite the mishaps, she manages to style their hair for the recital, and they perform with a positive attitude, learning that sometimes, a good outlook can make the best of a bad situation.