Best Children's Haircuts near me in Stibbington, Peterborough

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).

Some salons specialise in cutting and styling curly or natural hair for children. Browse and book the best specialists near you on Fresha.

Children can have their first professional haircut from any age, even toddlers. Many salons and barbers are experienced with children as young as 1–2 years old. First cuts are often kept simple to make the experience positive.

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.

A children's haircut is a professional hair cutting service tailored for kids, offered by stylists and barbers who are experienced with younger clients. It includes age-appropriate styles and a patient, reassuring approach to make the experience comfortable and fun.

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.

Many salons and barbers specialise in first haircuts, making the experience memorable and stress-free. Browse and book the best providers near you on Fresha.