Best Children's Haircuts Near Me in North Maida Vale, London
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Tresses Excel Hair & Beauty Salon
Market SQ, Unit 1, Kilburn, 103 -123 Kilburn High Rd, London NW6 6PP, United Kingdom
+44 7983 047809+44 7983 047809Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Wig Installation
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Crystalise salon
272 Belsize Rd, North Maida Vale, London, NW6 4BT, United Kingdom
+44 20 3609 1242+44 20 3609 1242Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Curly Haircut
G2 Haircutters London
2 Glengall Rd, North Maida Vale, London, NW6 7EP, United Kingdom
+44 20 7624 4171+44 20 7624 4171Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Women's Haircut
Studio 51
13 Willesden Ln, North Maida Vale, London, NW6 7RB, United Kingdom
+44 20 3302 8914+44 20 3302 8914Call to bookMen's Haircut
Grizzly Kids
77 Abbey Rd, London, NW8 0AE, United Kingdom
+44 20 7625 2680+44 20 7625 2680Call to bookChildren's Haircut
ACE Hair and Beauty Golders Green
59 Golders Green Rd, London, NW11 8EL, United Kingdom
+44 20 8455 8260+44 20 8455 8260Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Women's Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Turkish Barber Line
58 Camden High St, London, NW1 0LT, United Kingdom
+44 20 3302 1411+44 20 3302 1411Call to bookMen's Haircut
Beard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
ADAM Grooming Atelier, Mayfair
8 Gee's Ct, St Christopher's Pl, London W1U 1JQ, United Kingdom
+44 20 3918 9900+44 20 3918 9900Call to bookMen's Haircut
Beard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Swiss Cuts
16 Finchley Rd, South Hampstead, London, NW3 5EP, United Kingdom
+44 20 3581 5558+44 20 3581 5558Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
ADAM Grooming Atelier, Fitzrovia
39 Rathbone Pl, London, W1T 1JN, United Kingdom
+44 20 3918 9900+44 20 3918 9900Call to bookMen's Haircut
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Beard Trimming
Hestory Men's Grooming Mayfair
1 White Horse St, London, W1J 7LB, United Kingdom
+44 7869 555220+44 7869 555220Call to bookMen's Haircut
Beard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Hershesons Fitzrovia
29-32 Berners St, London, W1T 3LR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7434 1747+44 20 7434 1747Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Treatment
Highlights
Keratin Treatment
Blue Tit Portobello
255 Portobello Rd, London, W11 1LR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7221 1748+44 20 7221 1748Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Women's Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Hestory Men's Grooming Camden
69 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London, NW1 8AN, United Kingdom
+44 7450 527595+44 7450 527595Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Old School Barbers
97A Kensington Church St, London, W8 7LN, United Kingdom
+44 20 7018 5490+44 20 7018 5490Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
ZO-HAIR Men's Barber Est.2004
114 Heath St, London, NW3 1DR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7431 7456+44 20 7431 7456Call to bookMen's Shaving
Beard Trimming
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Feel Hairdressers
83 Berwick St, London, W1F 8TS, United Kingdom
+44 20 3230 1000+44 20 3230 1000Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Balayage
Margaux Salon Kentish Town
208 Kentish Town Rd, London, NW5 2AD, United Kingdom
+44 20 7482 0955+44 20 7482 0955Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Perm
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
The Barber 2
151 Goldhawk Rd, London, W12 8EN, United Kingdom
+44 20 8746 0903+44 20 8746 0903Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Stasi Barbers & Academy
75 Junction Rd, Archway, London, N19 5QU, United Kingdom
+44 20 7263 0012+44 20 7263 0012Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Barbershop of Mayfair
86-90 Park St, London, W1K 2DG, United Kingdom
+44 20 3205 1133+44 20 3205 1133Call to bookMen's Shaving
Beard Trimming
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
The Shepherd’s Bush barbers
222 Uxbridge Rd, London, W12 7JD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8811 2529+44 20 8811 2529Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Ruffians Marylebone
63 Wigmore St, London, W1U 1PX, United Kingdom
+44 20 7935 2020+44 20 7935 2020Call to bookMen's Haircut
Men's Shaving
Beard Trimming
Head Shave
Michael John Guzzon
183 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2SB, United Kingdom
+44 7778 697000+44 7778 697000Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Jay & Meira Hair Studio
132 New Cavendish St, London, W1W 6YA, United Kingdom
+44 20 3940 3078+44 20 3940 3078Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Trevor Sorbie Hampstead
42 Hampstead High St, London, NW3 1QE, United Kingdom
+44 20 7112 1712+44 20 7112 1712Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Curly Haircut
GA Notting Hill
2 Wellington Ter, London, W2 4LW, United Kingdom
+44 330 135 9494+44 330 135 9494Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Weaves
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
HAIRJES
53 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 4UA, United Kingdom
+44 20 7243 3002+44 20 7243 3002Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Baykar London West Hampstead
171 W End Ln, London, NW6 2LH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8960 4958+44 20 8960 4958Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Curly Haircut
Shades Hair Studio Primrose Hill
2 Erskine Rd, London, NW3 3AJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7483 3614+44 20 7483 3614Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Curly Haircut
Greatcuts Hair & Beauty Saloon
128 Gloucester Rd, Gloucester Arcade, South Kensington, London SW7 4SF, United Kingdom
+44 20 7373 2243+44 20 7373 2243Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Tila Studio
78 Fortune Green Rd, London, NW6 1DS, United Kingdom
+44 20 7998 1470+44 20 7998 1470Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Keratin Treatment
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Luke Ormsby Hair Salon - Primrose Hill
23 Princess Rd, London, NW1 8JR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7586 0969+44 20 7586 0969Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Roma 1 Barber
420 Boscobel St, London, NW8 8PS, United Kingdom
+44 7375 100202+44 7375 100202Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Treatment
Hair Colouring
Curly Haircut
Nicholas James
106 Great Portland St, London, W1W 6PF, United Kingdom
+44 20 3915 3922+44 20 3915 3922Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Emma Forletta’s Wedding & Events Hairdressing
22, Chamberlain House, Ossulston St, London NW1 1ET, United Kingdom
+44 7909 796677+44 7909 796677Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Women's Haircut
Rosh
754, 754b, 754 Finchley Rd, London NW11 7TH, United Kingdom
+44 7714 631030+44 7714 631030Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Weaves
Highlights
Keratin Treatment
HAIR MASTER LONDON
156 Shepherds Bush Rd, London, W6 7PB, United Kingdom
+44 20 7603 5811+44 20 7603 5811Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Percy & Reed Salon
157c Great Portland St, London, W1W 6QS, United Kingdom
+44 20 7637 4634+44 20 7637 4634Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Keratin Treatment
Kensington Hair Boutique
3 Victoria Grove, South Kensington, London, W8 5RW, United Kingdom
+44 20 7052 9491+44 20 7052 9491Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
L' AMEL Hairdressing
4 S Hill Park, London, NW3 2SB, United Kingdom
+44 20 7431 8585+44 20 7431 8585Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Balayage
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Charlie's
3 Camden High St, London, NW1 7JE, United Kingdom
+44 20 7380 1116+44 20 7380 1116Call to bookBeard Trimming
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Taj Hair Studio
10 Chamberlayne Rd, London, NW10 3JD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8968 9408+44 20 8968 9408Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Curly Haircut
Blow Dry
Cutbox - Westfield
Westfield London, Unit SU1204, Ariel Way, London W12 7GF, United Kingdom
+44 333 050 6162+44 333 050 6162Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Whiteman @ Smiths Salon
57 Poland St, London, W1F 7NW, United Kingdom
+44 20 7734 3004+44 20 7734 3004Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
SHOOP HAIR
123 Clarendon Rd, London, W11 4JG, United Kingdom
+44 20 7243 1961+44 20 7243 1961Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Michael's Styles
186 High Rd, London, NW10 2PB, United Kingdom
+44 20 8830 3579+44 20 8830 3579Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Weaves
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Oliver Stephens Hair
2A D'Arblay St, London, W1F 8DQ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7439 0666+44 20 7439 0666Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Balayage
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
BARBERKINGZ NW2
295 Cricklewood Ln, London, NW2 2JL, United Kingdom
+44 20 3172 5204+44 20 3172 5204Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Women's Haircut
Ruth's Hair & Beauty
173 High Rd, London, NW10 2SD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8459 7272+44 20 8459 7272Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Hairbyjackkensington
76 Earls Ct Rd, London, W8 6EQ, United Kingdom
+44 7473 462697+44 7473 462697Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Weaves
Keratin Treatment
Lukas Wasilewski
45 New Cavendish St, London, W1G 9TJ, United Kingdom
+44 7491 231380+44 7491 231380Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Women's Haircut
Keratin Treatment
Blow Dry
The Hair Project by Angie Wong
89 Junction Rd, Archway, London, N19 5QU, United Kingdom
+44 20 7272 5273+44 20 7272 5273Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Hair By Vivienne
222 W End Ln, London, NW6 1UU, United Kingdom
+44 7807 232426+44 7807 232426Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Permanent Hair Straightening
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Rush Hair West Hampstead
186-188 W End Ln, London, NW6 1SG, United Kingdom
+44 20 3474 0827+44 20 3474 0827Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Curly Haircut
ELK Hair + Body
32 England's Ln, Belsize Park, London, NW3 4UE, United Kingdom
+44 20 3700 1524+44 20 3700 1524Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Pure Haircut
171 Junction Rd, Archway, London, N19 5PZ, United Kingdom
+44 7361 181731+44 7361 181731Call to bookMen's Haircut
Beard Trimming
Head Shave
The Loch AVEDA salon
208 Blythe Rd, London, W14 0HH, United Kingdom
+44 20 3161 2761+44 20 3161 2761Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Balayage
Hair Colouring
Anaya hair and beauty London limited - Multi award winning
34 Kensington Gardens Square, London, W2 4BG, United Kingdom
+44 7949 343969+44 7949 343969Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Treatment
Luis & Cos
1, Sinclair House, Hastings St, London WC1H 9PZ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7813 9435+44 20 7813 9435Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Balayage
Blow Dry
Hair Colouring
Catre Hair
432 Edgware Road Greater London, England London W2 1EG
077 8920 5921077 8920 5921Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Highlights
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Classic Cuts
3, Regency Parade, Finchley Rd, London NW3 5EG, United Kingdom
+44 20 7722 8136+44 20 7722 8136Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Mimosa Medispa
893 Finchley Rd, London, NW11 8RR, United Kingdom
+44 20 3441 2720+44 20 3441 2720Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Colouring
The Queen's Park Salon
13, College Parade, Salusbury Rd, London NW6 6RN, United Kingdom
+44 7841 348999+44 7841 348999Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Braiding
Vintage Hair & Beauty Salon
344 Edgware Rd, London, W2 1EA, United Kingdom
+44 20 7724 6280+44 20 7724 6280Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
DZ Barbers
42 Junction Rd, Archway, London, N19 5RD, United Kingdom
+44 20 7916 6120+44 20 7916 6120Call to bookMen's Haircut
Head Shave
Beard Trimming
Awralla Hair Salon
159 High Street Harlesden, London, NW10 4TR, United Kingdom
+44 7468 597783+44 7468 597783Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Blow Dry
Balayage
The Rock Barbers
13 Frognal, Finchley Rd, London NW3 5HD, United Kingdom
+44 20 7435 0242+44 20 7435 0242Call to bookHead Shave
Beard Trimming
Men's Haircut
Men's Shaving
Karalu
60 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London, NW1 8AN, United Kingdom
+44 20 3729 2625+44 20 3729 2625Call to bookDermaplaning
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Makeup Service
George Northwood Salon
24 Wells St, London, W1T 3PH, United Kingdom
+44 20 7580 8195+44 20 7580 8195Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Women's Haircut
Keratin Treatment
Balayage
The King's Canary
9 Candover St, London, W1W 7DN, United Kingdom
+44 20 7637 7322+44 20 7637 7322Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Balayage
ADAM Grooming Atelier, Berkeley St
32 Berkeley St, London, W1J 8EL, United Kingdom
+44 20 3918 9900+44 20 3918 9900Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Men's Haircut
Elite Hair Lounge (Archway)
108 Junction Rd, Archway, London, N19 5LB, United Kingdom
+44 20 7263 2900+44 20 7263 2900Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Permanent Hair Straightening
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Hari's Salon
41 Ledbury Rd, London, W11 2AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 3873 0544+44 20 3873 0544Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Curly Haircut
The one
180 Royal College St, London, NW1 9NN, United Kingdom
+44 20 7424 8505+44 20 7424 8505Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Honey & Kims Hair & Beauty Studio
142 Kentish Town Rd, London, NW1 9QB, United Kingdom
+44 7944 515852+44 7944 515852Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Blow Dry
Baroque Hair & Nails
4 Pollen St, London, W1S 1ND, United Kingdom
+44 20 7629 3940+44 20 7629 3940Call to book
BILLI CURRIE
Globe Apartments, 47 Chiltern St, London W1U 6LX, United Kingdom
+44 20 7486 9016+44 20 7486 9016Call to bookMen's Haircut
Head Shave
Omis Hair
37 St John's Wood Terrace, London, NW8 6JL, United Kingdom
+44 20 7586 6006+44 20 7586 6006Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Kentish Barber
245 Kentish Town Rd, London, NW5 2JT, United Kingdom
+44 20 7482 0719+44 20 7482 0719Call to bookMen's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Beard Trimming
Cool Creative
5 Holland Pl, London, W8 4NA, United Kingdom
+44 20 7937 1666+44 20 7937 1666Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Curly Haircut
care.salon
15 Harben Parade, South Hampstead, London, NW3 6JP, United Kingdom
+44 20 7722 6111+44 20 7722 6111Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Stephanie Pollard
81 Westbourne Park Rd, London, W2 5QH, United Kingdom
+44 20 7751 5673+44 20 7751 5673Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Balayage
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Prestige Men's Grooming
14 Temple Fortune Parade, London, NW11 0QS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8248 7117+44 20 8248 7117Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Art Barber Shop
36 N End Rd, London, NW11 7PT, United Kingdom
+44 20 8455 6439+44 20 8455 6439Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Quan Spa Kensington
46 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London, SW7 4QT, United Kingdom
+44 20 7589 1616+44 20 7589 1616Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Shampoo Hair and Beauty - Primrose Hill
63 Regent's Park Rd, London, NW1 8XD, United Kingdom
+44 20 7722 9594+44 20 7722 9594Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Braiding
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Zhila Hair & Beauty
97 Junction Rd, Archway, London, N19 5QX, United Kingdom
+44 20 7272 4166+44 20 7272 4166Call to bookAcne Facial
Facial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
The Hairways Studio
118A High Rd, London, NW10 2PN, United Kingdom
+44 20 8451 5434+44 20 8451 5434Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Hair Weaves
Permanent Hair Straightening
Women's Haircut
HIROKO TAKAHATA
17 Crawford St, London, W1H 1PF, United Kingdom
+44 20 3573 6605+44 20 3573 6605Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Blow Dry
Highlights
Women's Haircut
Forbici
20 Montpelier St, London, SW7 1HD, United Kingdom
+44 20 7581 9952+44 20 7581 9952Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
FunkyColour Hair Salon
792 Harrow Rd, London, NW10 5JX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8969 1600+44 20 8969 1600Call to bookChildren's Haircut
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
rock
192 Broadhurst Gardens, London, NW6 3AY, United Kingdom
+44 20 7372 4400+44 20 7372 4400Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
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Children's Haircut FAQs
Booking your child in for regular hair appointments will depend on how quickly their hair grows, and how you like their hair to be styled. So relax; there’s no right or wrong age. Saying that, children typically start getting regular haircuts between the ages of 6 months and 2 years old.
Haircut regularity is largely dictated by your child’s age, how quickly their hair grows, and how you like their hair to be styled. Some recommend getting younger children’s hair cut at least once every three months; others advise getting it cut at more regular intervals of 3-8 weeks.
Choose a salon or barber that is patient, likes children and is experienced in cutting the hair of easily-distracted littlies. Word of mouth recommendations are always best, but if you don’t have that luxury, go online to seek out somewhere local that has exceptional reviews for their children’s haircuts.
The top three hairstyles for girls include Lemonade braids (à la Beyonce), the bob (hair sits inline with or just above the jawline and is cut in a sharply defined line with curved tips), and the pony tail. For boys it’s the classic taper (short back and sides), the textured French crop, and the mop top (tapered layers at the side, with longer free-falling hair at the top).
Your child’s stylist will probably pop a booster seat onto the regular salon chair, put their standard hairdressing cape around your child’s shoulders to prevent cut hair from getting on their clothes or falling down the back of their neck, and then comb or brush their hair ready to start trimming. Hairdressing scissors are sharp, so it’s important you help your child stay still. The stylist will have probably cut children’s hair before, so they’ll help with the encouragement, too.
Expect your child to either love it or hate it. They might find it scary, they might not. So prepare them by telling them what to expect, and bring distractions and treats along with you to give them during and after their haircut.
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Picture this: finding your perfect hair salon in North Maida Vale without any hassle. Let’s make that dream come true with one of our 10 hair salons near you. And since around 20 businesses nearby are rocking their five-star rating with pride, you can be sure you'll receive a quality service. So you just need to make your choice at a spot nearby. You can even use some of the 2.5 million reviews left by customers who have booked with Fresha to help you decide.
Children's hair styling treatments are designed with your kid's needs in mind. With things like quiet clippers and ways to keep them entertained, you can sit back and relax while the stylists get their hair tamed.
From tots to teenagers, there are services for all ages. Have a browse through our mobile app for a closer look. Children's haircuts in North Maida Vale start at just £12, and you can be in and out fast with appointments that last 30 minutes on average.
So with 110,000 salons and clinics on Fresha globally, you can choose some new favourites. And Fresha businesses in North Maida Vale, United Kingdom, all trust Fresha's professional hair salon scheduling software because it's the best on the market. Since we operate in 120 countries, you can even make time for a quick lift when you're travelling. Build your hair appointments into your holiday itinerary. And if your selected North Maida Vale salon or hot spot isn't on Fresha yet, let us know at hello@fresha.com. When it comes to good hair salons, we’re always listening.
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