Best Kids Haircuts in Chicago

Here are parents' favorite places for kids haircuts around Chicago and the suburbs!

We are featuring a mix of local hair salons that cater to children and families along with a handful of other parent-recommended salons that do a spectacular job cutting kids hair even while serving a broader clientele.

Many of these kid friendly hair salons feature play areas, video screens and more, and all star expert stylists who are great with kids. These spots could be great options for your baby's first haircut, too.

Parents, support your favorite local salon for kids by voting and commenting with your reviews!


 

    Floyds 99 Barbershop

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     (761.7 mi)

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    Kids cuts $26.00

    Floyd's is not the first place many think of for a kid's haircut, but if you want something done really well, in a more modern and hip style than many traditional kiddie salons offer, Floyd's is the place to go. Their seasoned barbers and stylists offer kids cuts at competitive prices in styles that cater to a more modern aesthetic. Their numerous Chicago locations make this a convenient choice!

    KidSnips

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     (764.5 mi)

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    Trendy Kids Cuts $23-$25

    Shila:  KidSnips prides itself on offering quality haircuts by highly trained professionals. They offer the latest trends, stylish haircuts and video games to play. Their stylists are always ready to service kids, teens, and even mom and dad. Kids love the car-shaped chairs, watching kids videos, and playing video games– all kid-friendly distractions to help them hold still for a great style!

    Lilies & Spikes

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     (773.8 mi)

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    Kids haircuts $18-$28

    Shila:  Lilies & Spikes offers salon services and products dedicated to kids and teens! Offering a range of hair and beauty services such as haircuts and color, hair treatments, make-up, manicures, pedicures, and more! They even offer birthday parties!

    Jack and Jill

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     (778.0 mi)

    Lisa R:  In addition to great haircuts, Jack and Jill Children’s Salon is a full-service hair salon for kids and tweens! Kids love their fun styling options that include feathers, braids, and colored tinsel. If you're looking for a kids birthday that can pack in as much glitz, glimmer and pampering as possible, then you'll definitely want to check out their themed party packages.

    Pigtails & Crewcuts

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     (779.0 mi)

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    Kids haircut $21.95

    Brigitte Nohra Miller:  This kids' hair salon offers a range of services: haircutting and styling, parties, kid-centric hair products, fun gifts and more. And if it is your child’s first haircut, make sure you don't miss their First Haircut Package that includes a souvenir card with your child’s name, the date of the haircut, a lock of hair and a photo to take home!

    Sport Clips Haircuts of Arlington Heights Town Square

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     (789.3 mi)

    Alexandra F.:  Although Sports Clips specializes in men and boys haircuts and not exclusively kids', at least this location in Arlington Heights is incredibly child-friendly, and has been my favorite place to take my little guy for his hair cuts since I discovered it when he was four years old. The hair stylists are friendly and quite adept at working with even young boys, and do a great job with a wide variety of boys' hair cuts and styles.

    Snips Snips Haircuts For Kids

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     (797.4 mi)

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    Kids haircut $19.95

    Shila:  Snips Snips provides a fun setting for your child's next haircut, complete with a climbing gym and slide! They pride themselves on offering haircuts and styles for any occasion.

    Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids

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     (814.5 mi)

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    Kids cut $19.95

    Lisa R:  This national chain of kid-focused salons has everything you need to keep a squirmy kid distracted during a quick cut, including TVs, car-shaped chairs, bubbles, balloons, and other treats. The waiting room, equipped with an entire indoor playground, will have kids begging to come back long before their last cut has grown out.

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