Where to Get Kids Haircuts Around Grand Rapids
It’s almost time for going back to school and that means getting haircuts.
Stylists who cut kids’ hair, especially little kids’ hair, are saints in my book.
My little kids are often squirmy, chatty, and just can’t keep their heads in one position during a haircut.
My older kids have style ideas that they can’t exactly describe – leaving the stylist to interpret their interesting descriptions.
Luckily, there are some amazing people around town who are great with kids and teens and can handle the few extra challenges thrown at them during these kids haircuts.
Want to make a day of it?
Go out for ice cream afterward or book a mommy-and-me pedicure and make it a mini spa day!
Top Voted Kids Haircuts Salons Grand Rapids
Earlier this year parents voted on Grandtastic Awards – naming the Best Of for everything in Grand Rapids – including the best places to get a kids haircut.
Here’s where you can find hairdressers that are fantastic with kids:
#1: Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids
1. Knapp’s Corners – 2090 Celebration Drive NE, Ste 118, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
2. Cascade Location – 5121 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
3. Grandville – 4693 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418
Cookie Cutters is full of color and kid fun.
Each station has its own unique chair and tv to watch while they get their new do.
Plus, there’s a playset in the waiting area and the staff is trained to make every haircut a positive experience, even for kids that don’t like haircuts.
4 – Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
2359 Health Dr SW Ste 130, Wyoming, MI 49519
This newer hair salon in Wyoming only offers kids’ haircuts. All haircuts come with a wash, cut, blow-dry, fun cars or gaming stations, choice of videos, mini-cures, lollipops, and a balloon.
5 – The Parlour 616
1331 Lake Dr SE. suite 110 Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
More than a grooming destination, it’s a place of inclusivity and self care. The owner invites individuals to embrace their unique identities and leave feeling celebrated.
6 – Kings Room Barbershop – Caledonia
3950 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
7 – Great Clips – Leonard Street
1235 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
With so many locations, there’s likely a Great Clips near you. They offer evening and weekend scheduling, making it easy for busy families to come in and their pricing is usually on the affordable side.
Honorable Mentions Haircut Places
Meraki Salon
6743 Courtland Dr NE Suite #100, Rockford, MI 49341
17 N Squires St Rockford, MI 49341
Design 1 Salon Spa Plainfield
4485 Plainfield Ave NE #201, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Cheeky Strut
216 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Forest Hills Barber Shop
880 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
SJ Hair Design Studio
6800 Old 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
COOKIE CUTTERS Haircuts for Kids is now open on 28th St, across from Target and Costco. Kids get to sit in an airplane, firetruck, pink convertible and more while getting their hair cut. Each station has a tv that the child can chose their own show to watch, from Disney+, Netflix or PBS. There is a playset with a slide to play on while waiting and every child goes home with a balloon and a sucker!
Alger Barber Shop in Alger Heights on the SE side of GR has been there for as long as I can remember! My dad has been the owner for about 30 years! He’s been cutting hair for decades!!! He also has another guy working with him. Bob has been there for many years as well! Go check them out!
Good to know. thanks. my daughter is now 8yrs old and we have always gone to Douglas J. Aveda (hair) Institue downtown on Commerce at Cherry. They are students, seniors, but we have always been pleased with the haircuts and with the students. We typically get a young woman who treats her like a princess and throws in a style for free. for her, it is like a real salon experience. the first time for your child is free with a coupon which can be found in the michigan fun pass, and possible elsewhere like there website. FYI
Thank you to who ever nominated us! we are a family friendly Salon and welcome children anytime! we are hosting a Cut a Thon on the 18th of Aug. all proceeds go to Children with hair loss and Healing with Hope and Happiness both focus there efforts on children.
I like DiTrapani Barber Shop on Fulton and Diamond, a good old barber shop that has a barber named Doug who is great with kids. He got my little guy smiling and laughing after he cried through a previous haircut at a “kid-friendly” salon.