Sharkey's Cuts for Kids

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids is a haircut salon built around children. Its short-hair and long-hair children's cuts include a wash, cut and blow-dry, along with a minicure for the longer-hair service and a glamour ring option. Children can pick from a Dodge Police Cruiser, a Barbie Jeep, a Lightning McQueen race car or a Mini Cooper chair, and can watch cartoons or Netflix during the appointment. Video games at Xbox stations and a lollipop and balloon round out the visit.

The salon has a dedicated first-haircut package for children getting their first cut. It includes a certificate, a lock of hair to keep and a photo. Older children and tweens can book Curls, which includes styling in the Tween Lounge, a minicure and a glamour ring, or Day of Beauty, a private hour in the Tween Lounge covering hair, nails and makeup.

Parents can book a haircut or a wash and style in a private lounge. For children who find haircuts stressful, the salon will prepare a custom social narrative ahead of the visit, which is offered for children with anxiety or sensory sensitivities.

Beyond cuts, the salon offers braids that range from simple, sleek styles to more creative designs, including French braids and fishtails. For special events it offers up-dos such as ballet buns, wedding-style up-dos and sleek ponytails for long hair.

According to the salon, it has been operating for more than 24 years and has completed more than ten million haircuts, and it states that 97% of its clients recommend it. It also describes itself as Parker's top kids' haircut salon. Franchise opportunities are available, and the business invites job applications through its website.

Visits are designed to make haircuts comfortable for children, with entertainment in the chair and custom preparation for kids who have anxiety or sensory sensitivities.

The space is set up for kids, with themed car chairs, cartoons, video games and a Tween Lounge.