Kids hair salons - myhairdressersearch.com

By Lis Szepsy

If you dread taking your fidgety child to the hairdresser or if you're lost for a great idea for a young girl's birthday party, look no further. A crop of specialised kids salons have emerged providing not just great hair cuts and beauty treatments but fun environments and activities to keep them entertained at the same time.

NSW

5th Element and Junior Hair, Paddington

Treatments : Great precision haircuts, styling.

Environment : Stylish child-friendly Paddo salon with selection of kids entertainment.

Cost : cuts start at $40

Kidz Lidz, Randwick

Treatments : Kids ; Cuts, colour, styling, parties, one-step head lice removal using Eco Kids products. Adults : cut, colour and styling.

Environment : Light filled salon with collection of antique pedal cars that smaller kids can sit in for their haircuts. Play area, entertainment and games for children of all ages.

Cost : cuts start at $15 for under 1 yr olds up to $30 for under 12s, Birthday Girl Pamper Package $60 (Mini Cure, Mini Makeup and Hair Styled), Face painting $6, lice bomb $30

VIC

Beauty On Ryrie, Ringwood

Treatments : Beauty packages and party packages. Some of the treatments included ; makeup and nutrition consultations, makeup application, mani and pedi cures, tamporary tattoos, hair styling.

Environment : Modern salon environment with special kids room for parties.

Cost : parties start from $20, kids packages start from $25 (food included with some packages).

WA

Mop Tops, Joondaloop

Treatments : Kids and adults cuts and colours. Kids ; Glam parties, spa parties and Nail parties with manicure and 'Mocktail' drink. Mums party packages.

Environment : Kids have individual tv screens. Salon is totally ammonia free and all products are natural and organic. Extended hours available for parties.

Cost : Cuts from $25 (for children), parties and packages start from $20 per person (Nail Party).

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