Sharkey's Cuts for Kids

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids is a salon built around children's haircuts, located in Suite 126 at 3600 Gus Thomasson Rd. in Mesquite. The salon states that it has been giving haircuts for more than 24 years and that it has completed over 10 million haircuts. It also says that 97% of its clients recommend it, a figure the salon reports itself.

The salon aims to make the visit enjoyable for both the child and the parent. Every haircut is a wash, cut and blow-dry, and children can settle into a themed seat such as a police cruiser, a Barbie Jeep, a race car or a Mini Cooper chair. Cartoons or Netflix play during the cut, and there is a Tween Lounge with fun chairs and Xbox stations where children can choose a favorite station. Each haircut also comes with a minicure, a balloon and a lollipop.

For children who feel anxious or are sensitive to sensory input, the salon can prepare a custom social narrative that walks them through what the haircut will involve before the visit. Families planning a first haircut can book the Child's First Haircut Experience, which includes a certificate, a lock of hair to keep and a photo from the visit.

Beyond cuts, the salon offers styling for special occasions and everyday wear. Curls are styled while children wait in the Tween Lounge with a minicure and a glamour ring of their choice. Braids range from simple and sleek to creative, including French braids and fishtails, and up-do styles include ballet buns, wedding-style up-dos and sleek ponytails for long hair. Day of Beauty gives children hair, nails and makeup in a private Tween Lounge for up to an hour. Parents can book their own haircut or a wash and style in a private lounge.

The salon aims to give both children and parents a pleasant haircut visit in a clean, fun setting, staffed by stylists it describes as warm and experienced.

A playful, kid-focused space with themed chairs, cartoons, video games and a Tween Lounge.