Whether you’re getting baby’s one-month haircut or tidying up your bigger kid’s locks in 2024, these fam-friendly hairdressers and salons provide a stress-free experience for kids’ haircuts in Singapore
Whether it’s your child’s very first haircut – always a momentous occasion! – or your kid is in the mood for a trendy do or you’re just prepping to head back to school, you want to give them the best experience possible. But if your tot is nervous, then you’ll need a friendly stylist who is really skilled plus lots of fun distractions so there won’t be too many tears. Here’s where to go to get a stylish kids’ haircut in Singapore!
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Baby SPA
Specialising in baby haircuts for newborns and toddlers up to 2 years old, Baby SPA is a safe space for kids’ haircuts in Singapore, as the staff are friendly, professional and skilled at cutting your tot’s hair. In addition to home haircutting services, this popular spot also offers baby massages by qualified physiotherapists and baby swimming via the BabySPA system!
Baby SPA, multiple locations in Singapore including Yishun, HarbourFront and Jurong East, Tel: (+65) 6254 6500 (Yishun branch), www.babyspa.com.sg
bonbon blowout bar+
Snap cute selfies and get a smashing kids’ haircut in Singapore? bonbon blowout bar+ totes has you covered. Open seven days a week, the kids’ haircuts here are done in ultra-cute stations that are designed to look like ice-cream sundaes. The team of stylists have more than 10 years of experience, which is definitely a bonus if it’s your child’s very first haircut! Each station has its own iPad, so your can child can listen to their favourite songs or watch their show while getting their hair cut. Oh, and while your child gets a cute new hairstyle, you can also treat yourself to a wash and blow or perm!
bonbon blowout bar+, 6 Raffles Blvd, #03-120/121 Marina Square, 8 Grange Road, Cineleisure #02-11, Singapore 239695, Tel: (+65) 6517 9687, bonbon.com.sg
3. EC House Kids’ Corner
With 31 locations across the island (check their website to see exactly how many “kiddy rides” are available at each spot), this ultra-efficient hairdresser is perfectly geared toward squirmy youngins with their ultra-quick kids’ haircuts in Singapore.
EC House Kids’ Corner, multiple locations in Singapore including Bedok, Chinatown and Woodlands, ec-house.com.sg
Expat Hair Studio
We already know mamas love this stylish hair studio in Joo Chiat that seems to be constantly expanding its team to meet burgeoning demand. No car or train seats here, but you can bond with your mini-me while getting your hair done together, and perhaps reward their patience with a go at the playground across the street at i12 Katong. NB: Expat Hair Studio also has a more centrally located hair salon at Boat Quay!
Expat Hair Studio, 422 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427642 and 40B Boat Quay, #3rd Floor, Singapore 049829, expathairstudio.com
Hairlux
Got yourself a stylish little one? Hairlux provides trendy kids’ haircuts in Singapore and styling for boys and girls. While the kiddo gets a fresh new look, why not pamper yourself with a new colour or a hair treatment to boost your locks?
Hairlux, 30 East Coast Road, Katong V, #02-07 to #02-11, Singapore 428751, Tel: (+65) 6214 9773, www.facebook.com/thehairluxsg
Huaxia Taimaobi
Mamas keeping to the Chinese tradition of getting babies a haircut after their first month will appreciate Huaxia Taimaobi’s experienced and professional ladies who specialise in this ceremonial head-shaving (they’ll even come to you!). They’ve shaved the heads of more than 68,000 babies, and are super popular among local actors, actresses, singers and celebrities who look for this service for their kids. Using fully sterilised shavers designed just for bubs’ heads, Huaxia Taimaobi then makes keepsake hair brushes out of those precious first locks. They are the only company in Singapore to do so, in fact!
Huaxia Taimaobi, 13 Braddell Tech #03, 05 Lor 8 Toa Payoh, 319261, Tel: (+65) 6258 5505, www.taimaobi.com
Kids ‘n’ Me
Tucked away in United Square, Kids ‘n’ Me haircuts have developed quite the following thanks to “Auntie Amy’s” stellar hairdressing skills. Kiddos can play with toys or watch cartoons while getting a cute new haircut.
Kids ‘n’ Me, 101 Thomson Road, #01-40 United Square, Singapore 307591, Tel: (+65) 9698 4704, www.unitedsquare.com.sg/stores/kids-n-me
Kimage Cove
Kimage Cove is truly an all-in-one hair salon with services for the whole family. Dads can get their sleek gentlemen’s haircuts and mamas get to kick back and have their tresses pampered, while kiddos get trendy new kids’ haircuts from Kimage’s master stylists!
Kimage Cove, multiple locations in Singapore including Kovan, Orchard and Bukit Panjang, www.kimage.com.sg
LAKids Cowboy
LAKids Cowboy is part of the EC House group, with one hair salon at VivoCity and the other at Great World City. The cowboy theme at this kids’ hair salon is strong – think stylists dressed in head-to-toe denim and red bandanas – and the hairdressers take extra care in cutting the hair of infants and toddlers. They even have special haircutting capes that mamas or dads can wear while having their kiddos on their lap, protecting them from any fallen hair getting on their clothes. The salon doesn’t take appointments, and walk-ins are welcome.
LAKids Cowboy, 1 HarbourFront Walk #02-162, VivoCity, Singapore 098585, www.facebook.com/LAKidsCowboy
Little Red Dot
It’s walk-ins only at this super-popular little hair salon for kids’ haircuts in Singapore! One of the few dedicated family salons in Singapore, tots will put up with sitting still once they know they’ll be given a lollipop at the end, and if the wait is long there are some little ride-on cars within the mall to keep them occupied.
Little Red Dot, 583 Orchard Road, Forum Shopping Mall, #02-35, Singapore 238884, Tel: (+65) 6737 9925, www.facebook.com/littlereddotforum
Manecub: home haircuts
If your child is uncomfortable getting a haircut in the salon, book an appointment with Manecub instead. Its stylists are skilled in kids’ haircuts at home. Simply book an appointment, and the stylist will be able to give your child a fresh style while they watch their favourite shows on the telly. Manecub also provides baby haircuts. Do note that they are currently fully booked until end of April 2024. RSVP here to join their waiting list.
Manecub, i[email protected], manecub.com
Poika & Tytar
East Coast mamas will love kids’ hairdresser Poika & Tytar, which specialises in kids’ and baby’s haircuts in Singapore – they also share a space with the Back to Basics salon. The stylists are gentle and friendly, and kiddos will love the colourful space with cute ride on seats.
Poika & Tytar, Blk 209 New Upper Changi Road, #03-641 Singapore 460209, Tel: (+65) 9825 1223, www.facebook.com/PoikaTytar
SALON5
This hip salon along Joo Chiat is the perfect spot to have a mama-and-mini treat! Not only are they well-trained in kids’ hairstyles and haircuts in Singapore, but they also offer amazing cut, colour and treatment services for men and women. Plus why not take a peek at their beauty and nail menus while you’re there?
SALON5, 231 Joo Chiat Road Singapore, Singapore 427490, Tel: (+65) 8769 0955, www.facebook.com/salon5hairsalon
Scissors Paper Stone
Walking by this super-kid-friendly mini-chain, you might almost mistake it for a small indoor play space rather than a kids’ hairsalon what with its fun chairs (cars, rocket ships, etc.), ultra-colourful walls and sideline activities (Arts & crafts! Balloons!). When that all fails, kids also get iPads to distract them during the haircut itself. Bonus points for offering fancy kids’ hairstyles on top of basic kids’ haircuts!
Scissors Paper Stone, three locations in Singapore including Orchard, Raffles and Marine Parade, Tel: (+65) 9853 9458, www.scissorspaperstone.com.sg
Trimmings Salon
The perfect place for a family pamper sesh, Trimmings Salon & Spa offers luxurious hair and spa services (we’re talking facials, massages, hair removal, you name it!).
Trimmings Salon & Spa, 75B Loewen Rd, Singapore 248852 and 123 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247920, www.trimmings.com.sg
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