Sharkey's Cuts for Kids

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids is a children's hair salon in Dallas. According to the salon, it has been operating for more than 24 years and says it has completed over ten million haircuts. The salon also reports that 97% of its clients recommend it. It describes itself as the best kids hair salon near you, which is the salon's own claim.

The space is built around children. Chairs are shaped like a police cruiser, a Barbie Jeep, a race car, and a Mini Cooper, and children can watch cartoons or Netflix during their cut. Xbox stations are available, and a Tween Lounge offers a more private room. Each haircut includes a wash, a cut, and a blow-dry, with a balloon and a lollipop for children.

Beyond everyday cuts, the salon offers a Child's First Haircut Experience, which comes with a certificate, a lock of hair to keep, and a photo. The Curls service pairs styling with a minicure and a choice of glamour ring in the Tween Lounge. Braids range from simple to creative, including French and fishtail styles, and up-dos include ballet buns, formal styles, and ponytails for long hair.

Day of Beauty brings hair, nails, and makeup into a private Tween Lounge for up to one hour. For children who feel anxious or are sensitive to sensory input, the salon offers a custom social narrative to help them prepare for a haircut.

Each location is a separately owned franchise. What a visit costs depends on the branch, the stylist's experience, the type of service, hair length, how complicated the styling is, and any add-ons, and rates may change. Each location sets its own deposit, grace period and rescheduling rules, so it's best to contact the specific branch directly.

Child-focused service, with a custom social narrative available for children who have anxiety or sensory sensitivities.

Playful and kid-friendly, with themed chairs, cartoons, and Xbox stations.