Let’s face it. Sometimes haircuts with kids can be difficult.
Some children settle right in for their trim, and others have a more difficult time with it.
We found some places that cater specifically to little ones, to help you all have a more stress-free experience.
From fun haircut chairs to first haircut certificates, these local businesses have thought of everything.
1. Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids
12132 W Capitol Dr Suite F, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
(414) 514-8990
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From the moment you walk into Cookie Cutters, it’s clear that the space has been designed with kids in mind.
Families are welcomed by colorful walls and murals, a playset near the entrance, and abundant seating for parents and siblings.
Kids choose a Fantasy Chair to sit in during their haircut, which are car-themed ranging from a red convertible to a pink old-fashioned buggy style race car. Each station has its own television set equipped with Netflix and Disney, plus a set of no-spill bubbles and other fun distractions if needed.
At the end of the haircut, kids can choose from a variety of decorative bows, clips, hair product, and optional spray-in color and even glitter spray.
Find out more and book a haircut here.
2. A Hair for Kids Salon
14023 W. Greenfield Ave.
New Berlin, WI 53151
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A Hair For Kids Salon present My First Haircut certificates.
This New Berlin salon specializes in kids 1st hair cuts, with fun hair chairs to sit in and a kid-friendly atmosphere. They also present My First Haircut certificates.
3. Kater2Kidz
6129 W. Greenfield Ave.
West Allis, WI 53214
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Located in West Allis, Kater 2 Kidz truly caters to kids.
Kater2Kidz is a kid friendly salon that provides hair and nail services to kids and adolescences. They specifically cater to children’s health and beauty along with party planning services.
4. Snips & Giggles
183 East Wisconsin Ave., Suite Q
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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The lounge area in Snips & Giggles is meant especially for tweens.
From baby’s first hair cut to teens getting ready for prom, Snips and Giggles is made for kids. They offer haircuts, party updos, manicures, ear piercings, and more.
5. WhimsiKidz & Cuts for Kids
1346 N. Wauwatosa Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI
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Whimsikids has been serving Wauwatosa and greater Milwaukee for over 20 years.
WhimsiKidz is a professional children’s salon that has been open for over 20 years. They specialize in first haircuts, and serve all ages.
6. Pigtails & Crewcuts
17365 W. Bluemound Rd, Ste A
Brookfield, WI 53045
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Pigtails & Crewcuts is a franchise salon built for children. Kids can sit in a cool vehicle chair, pick out a video and settle in for a trim. Kids love looking at our whimsical art, playing with our wooden train table and, paying a visit to the treasure chest.
Do you know of other haircut places that cater to kids? Email hello@mkewithkids.com.
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In 2013, Calie Herbst, a former teacher with three little ones, saw a need for a “One Stop Shop” for family fun in Milwaukee. So she founded Milwaukee With Kids. Her goal was to find the best this city has to offer families and share it with other parents. In one place.
In 2019, she published “Exploring Milwaukee WIth Kids”, a comprehensive Milwaukee travel guide for families and kids.
She appears regularly on WISN News, Fox 6’s ‘Real Milwaukee’, B93.3, and Wisconsin Morning News. She has been featured in Medium, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, NPR, the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle, and on CBS 58 News.
Calie is available for hosting, moderating and media appearances.
