Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Poway

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids was founded by Linda and Scott Sharkey. The first salon opened on October 1, 2002, with the second and third following in 2004. The first franchise was sold in the US in 2005, and salons have since opened in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Middle East.

Each visit is planned around the child. Every children's haircut is all-inclusive and covers a consultation, a wash, the cut, and styling. Kids pick their own seat from a police cruiser, a fire engine, a Mickey Mouse racer, a Lightning McQueen race car with Disney+ on screen, or a Frozen Jeep or similar fun car. Older boys and girls can instead choose a gaming station, where Xbox One runs on 40-inch screens, or watch sports or concerts while they get their cut. Older girls can book a haircut or a wash and style in the Tween Lounge, the same room used for Day of Beauty, which offers hair, nails and makeup. Every children's haircut includes a balloon, a lollipop and a token for a local charity, and a portion of each haircut is donated to a local charity. Girls' haircuts also come with a minicure, a polish change and a glamour ring, and boys' haircuts include a shark tattoo.

Children who feel anxious or sensitive about haircuts can be supported with sensory tools, including weighted lap pads, vibration pillows and sensory toys, with more available on request. An online tool helps parents build a custom social narrative or choose a template to prepare a child for the visit.

The stated mission is an entertaining salon visit, a quality haircut from experienced stylists, prompt service for busy parents and reasonable prices. According to the salon, it describes itself as Poway and Oceanside's best kids' haircuts, says 97% of clients recommend it, and cites awards from 2016 through 2022. It also says it was named the fastest-growing children's hair salon franchise by Franchise Times in 2008.

Built around a fun, prompt visit for children and a reasonably priced, experienced haircut for busy parents, with stylists described as warm and patient.

The salons are described as very clean and lively, and the Tween Lounge has bright decor and music.