Kids Haircut

Written and reviewed by Abigail Cabral, a stylist whose whole approach is creating calm in the chaos.

Updated September 3, 2026

How We Run a Kids Appointment

Slowly, and at their pace. Your stylist will talk to your child rather than over their head, show them the scissors and the cape before using either, and let them sit on a lap or a booster if that is what makes it work. If they need a break halfway through, they get one.

Nothing about this appointment is rushed, and nothing about it is a lecture. A first haircut that goes well is why a child is not nervous about the next twenty.

Bringing Your Child In

A few things genuinely help the appointment go smoothly:

• Book earlier in the day if you can. Most children have more patience in the morning.
• Tell them what is happening beforehand. A haircut is far less alarming when it was not a surprise.
• Bring a tablet or a favorite toy. Whatever holds their attention for fifteen minutes is fair game.
• Let them wear their own clothes. We will cape them properly, so there is no need to change into anything.
• Come with a rough idea rather than a precise plan. Your stylist will tell you what will actually sit well on their hair.

First Haircuts

Tell us when you book that it is a first haircut. It changes nothing about the price and everything about how the appointment is handled: more time, more patience, and a stylist who will stop the moment your child needs a minute. Bring your phone. Parents almost always want the photo and they almost always forget to take it.

Mommy and Daughter Appointments

Booking two appointments back to back, or side by side where the schedule allows, is one of the nicest things you can do in this salon. If you are having a color service and your child is having a trim, mention it when you book so the timing can be arranged around your processing time. Have a look at the Lavish Experiences if you want to make your half of it a proper break.

Older Kids and Teenagers

At some point a kids cut becomes an adult cut, and that is about the hair rather than the birthday. Longer hair, layered shapes, curly cuts and anything involving color take adult time, so book a standard haircut for those. If you are not sure which one to book, call us on (774) 319-5666 and we will tell you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is a kids haircut for?

Our youngest guests through to pre teens. Once the hair needs adult time, layers, real length or anything with color, book a standard haircut instead. Ask us if you are unsure.

How long does it take?

It is a shorter appointment than an adult cut. Durations are on the Service Menu, and we always allow a little more for a first haircut.

My child is nervous about haircuts. Can you work with that?

Yes, and it is more common than you think. Tell us when you book so the appointment is set up for it. Your stylist will go at their pace and stop whenever they need to.

Can my child sit on my lap?

Absolutely. Lap, booster seat, or their own chair if they want to feel grown up. Whatever works.

Can we book at the same time as my appointment?

Often yes, and it works especially well if you are having a color service. Mention it when you book so the schedule can be arranged around it.

Do you do first haircuts?

We love them. Let us know when you book so extra time is allowed, and bring your phone for the photo.