Sharkey's Cuts for Kids

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids is a children's haircut salon in Charleston. It is designed around making the visit fun for kids while keeping things easy for the parents who bring them in. The salon says its stylists are experienced and that the space is kept clean.

Every haircut includes a wash, a cut, and a blow-dry, along with fun chairs, cartoons, a balloon, and a lollipop. Girls' haircuts add a minicure and a glamour ring. Children can pick a themed seat for their cut, such as a police cruiser, a Barbie Jeep, a Lightning McQueen race car, or a Mini Cooper, and can watch cartoons or Netflix during the appointment.

The salon has a Tween Lounge with Xbox stations and video games for older children. Within it, Curls, Curls, Curls! pairs a minicure with a choice of glamour ring and styling for curly hair, and Day of Beauty gives a child or tween hair, nails, and makeup in a private room for up to an hour. Parents can have their own haircut or a wash and style in a private lounge.

For children who feel anxious or are sensitive to sensory experiences, the salon offers a social narrative made for the website. It walks a child through what a haircut involves so they know what to expect beforehand. First-time visits include a certificate, a lock of hair to keep, and a photo from the visit.

According to the salon, it has been operating for more than 24 years and has given over ten million haircuts. The salon also says 97% of its clients recommend it and describes itself as the best kids' haircut shop in Charleston; these are its own claims.

The salon aims for a visit that is fun for children and convenient for parents, with experienced stylists working in a clean environment.

Kid-sized themed chairs, cartoons, and a separate Tween Lounge with video games give the space a playful feel.