CHOPS SHOP — Alfredton
unisex salon · 5.0★ across 21 reviews
**CHOPS SHOP** brings exceptional barbering to Alfredton with a personal touch that keeps clients returning year after year. Strong on barber, kids, mens.
Ballarat · Victoria
Kids Hairdressers in Ballarat (2026)
Kids hairdressers in Ballarat are the salons that make first haircuts and the trickier toddler trims a smooth experience. Below are the verified family-friendly stylists across Ballarat with the strongest Google reviews.
Hair Salon
Alee Hair
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
5.0(4)
Open todayAlee Hair brings a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere to Ballarat Central, where exceptional hair care meets genuine hospitality…
Kids
Hair Salon
Dexterity Studio
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
4.9(81)
Open todayDexterity Studio has established itself as Ballarat's premier destination for exceptional hair services, with a team led by Jordan Walker who's earned a reputat…
Curly HairColour Specialist
Unisex
The Groomerz
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
4.8(201)
Open todayThe Groomerz brings together the best of both worlds as Ballarat Central's dedicated unisex salon, where skilled professionals cater to men, women, and children…
Colour SpecialistBarber
Barber
Shep St Barbershop
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
4.8(105)
Closed todayShep St Barbershop delivers quality cuts in the heart of Ballarat Central with Reet leading the team…
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Unisex
Archive Studio
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
4.8(53)
Open todayArchive Studio brings professional barbering and hairdressing expertise to Ballarat Central, operating as a comprehensive unisex salon that caters to diverse st…
Colour SpecialistExtensions
Barber
Snippers Barber
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
4.7(88)
Open todaySnippers Barber keeps it simple and gets it done right…
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
Arabella Hair Design
Sebastopol, VIC 3356
4.7(47)
Open todayArabella Hair Design brings professional hair artistry to the heart of Sebastopol, serving the greater Ballarat community with personalised styling that reflect…
BalayageColour Specialist
Hair Salon
Shemika Hair & Beauty
Ballarat North, VIC 3350
4.7(39)
Open todayShemika Hair & Beauty brings warmth and expertise to Ballarat North, creating a welcoming environment where clients genuinely feel at ease…
Colour SpecialistKids
Hair Salon
LH Hairdressing
Wendouree, VIC 3355
4.7(14)
Open todayLH Hairdressing brings a refreshing, people-friendly approach to hair care in Wendouree…
Colour SpecialistKids
Hair Salon
Alfredton Hair & Beauty
Alfredton, VIC 3350
4.6(103)
Open todayAlfredton Hair & Beauty stands as one of Ballarat's premier full-service salons, conveniently positioned along the historic Avenue of Honour on Sturt Street…
Colour SpecialistKids
Unisex
Jades Hair Design
Sebastopol, VIC 3356
4.6(87)
Open todayJades Hair Design brings 15 years of hairdressing expertise to Sebastopol, serving both men and women with a relaxed, unhurried approach that sets them apart…
BalayageCurly Hair
Hair Salon
Cuts Now
Alfredton, VIC 3350
4.6(32)
Open todayCuts Now brings a personal touch to hair care in Alfredton, with Rochelle and her team creating a welcoming family-run salon atmosphere that keeps clients comin…
KidsWalk-ins welcome
Unisex
The Stag Ballarat
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
4.5(118)
Open todayThe Stag Ballarat brings two decades of hairdressing expertise to Ballarat Central, operating as a welcoming unisex salon that genuinely caters to the whole fam…
Colour SpecialistExtensionsWalk-ins welcome
Unisex
The Stag Wendouree
Wendouree, VIC 3355
4.5(113)
Open todayThe Stag Wendouree brings two decades of hairdressing expertise to this vibrant Ballarat suburb, creating stunning looks for the whole family in a welcoming, pr…
Colour SpecialistExtensionsWalk-ins welcome
Notes from the field
Who we’d send a friend to in Ballarat
Picks from the top of Ballarat’s 19-strong hand-verified list of kids hairdressers. Listings are ranked by Google rating and review depth, never paid placement.
Alee Hair — Ballarat Central
hair salon · 5.0★ across 4 reviews
**Alee Hair** brings a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere to Ballarat Central, where exceptional hair care meets genuine hospitality. Strong on kids.
Dexterity Studio — Ballarat Central
hair salon · 4.9★ across 81 reviews
Dexterity Studio has established itself as Ballarat's premier destination for exceptional hair services, with a team led by Jordan Walker who's earned a reputation for technical precision and creative flair. Strong on curly hair, colour specialist, kids.
The Groomerz — Ballarat Central
unisex salon · 4.8★ across 201 reviews
The Groomerz brings together the best of both worlds as Ballarat Central's dedicated unisex salon, where skilled professionals cater to men, women, and children under one roof. Strong on colour specialist, barber, kids.
Shep St Barbershop — Ballarat Central
barber shop · 4.8★ across 105 reviews
**Shep St Barbershop** delivers quality cuts in the heart of Ballarat Central with Reet leading the team. Strong on barber, kids.
How to choose a kids hairdresser in Ballarat
A great kids hairdresser in Ballarat is patient, fast, and good at distraction. Some run dedicated kids salons with car-shaped chairs and cartoons, others are mixed salons with one or two stylists who genuinely enjoy cutting children. Sensory-friendly options matter for kids who struggle with clippers, mirrors, or the smell of styling product.
What to look for
- First-haircut certificate or photo offering
- Sensory-friendly cuts (quieter clippers, no cape, parent on lap)
- Toy / iPad distraction set up at the chair
- Speed — kids cuts done well in 15-25 minutes
- Recent reviews from parents specifically
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