Elvi The Salon — Edge Hill
hair salon · 5.0★ across 65 reviews
**Elvi The Salon** brings 16 years of industry expertise to Edge Hill, having evolved from Hair By Darna-Lee in early 2021. Strong on colour specialist, kids, bridal.
Cairns · Queensland
Kids Hairdressers in Cairns (2026)
Kids hairdressers in Cairns are the salons that make first haircuts and the trickier toddler trims a smooth experience. Below are the verified family-friendly stylists across Cairns with the strongest Google reviews.
Hair Salon
Elvi The Salon
Edge Hill, QLD 4870
5.0(65)
Open todayElvi The Salon brings 16 years of industry expertise to Edge Hill, having evolved from Hair By Darna-Lee in early 2021…
Colour SpecialistKids
Hair Salon
Salon Therapy
Manunda, QLD 4870
5.0(40)
Open todaySalon Therapy brings a refreshingly warm and welcoming approach to hair care in Manunda…
Curly HairColour Specialist
Barber
Globalcutz Barbershop Cairns
Manunda, QLD 4870
5.0(24)
Open todayGlobalcutz Barbershop brings serious cutting skills to Cairns' Raintrees Shopping Centre…
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Unisex
Berry Lane Hair Pty Ltd
Manunda, QLD 4870
4.9(394)
Open todayBerry Lane Hair has been Cairns' go-to destination for personalised hair care since 2012, where their philosophy of "beautiful hair meets self-care" transforms …
BalayageColour Specialist
Unisex
Razorbacks Mens Cuts
Westcourt, QLD 4870
4.9(120)
Open todayRazorbacks Mens Cuts brings a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere to Westcourt's haircutting scene…
BarberKids
Hair Salon
Chiko's Hair
Smithfield, QLD 4878
4.9(33)
Open todayChiko's Hair brings personalised hairdressing expertise to Smithfield, where skilled craftsmanship meets genuine care…
Colour SpecialistKidsWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
Hair Boutique (Formerly Pulse Hair)
Edge Hill, QLD 4870
4.8(300)
Open todayHair Boutique brings together the best of two worlds in Edge Hill, having recently merged with the beloved Pulse Hair team to create an even stronger creative f…
BalayageColour Specialist
Barber
Toddies: The Barbers Wife
Westcourt, QLD 4870
4.6(88)
Open todayToddies: The Barbers Wife brings old-school barbering expertise to Westcourt with a bloke who knows how to handle tricky hair…
BarberKids
Barber
NORTH CAIRNS BARBER SHOP
Cairns North, QLD 4870
4.5(239)
Open todayNORTH CAIRNS BARBER SHOP delivers no-nonsense haircuts at some of the most affordable prices you'll find in Cairns…
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Barber
FNQ Barber
Smithfield, QLD 4878
4.4(105)
Open todayFNQ Barber delivers consistently excellent cuts from their Smithfield Shopping Centre location…
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Notes from the field
Who we’d send a friend to in Cairns
Picks from the top of Cairns’s 15-strong hand-verified list of kids hairdressers. Listings are ranked by Google rating and review depth, never paid placement.
Reds Hair & Co. — Edge Hill
hair salon · 5.0★ across 51 reviews
**Reds Hair & Co.** brings over 25 years of bespoke hairdressing expertise to Edge Hill, continuing the legacy established by founders Lee and Heather Cohen since 1995. Strong on colour specialist, kids, mobile.
Salon Therapy — Manunda
hair salon · 5.0★ across 40 reviews
Salon Therapy brings a refreshingly warm and welcoming approach to hair care in Manunda. Strong on curly hair, colour specialist, kids.
Globalcutz Barbershop Cairns — Manunda
barber shop · 5.0★ across 24 reviews
**Globalcutz Barbershop brings serious cutting skills to Cairns' Raintrees Shopping Centre.** This crew calls themselves "elite barbers" and they're backing it up with everything from classic cuts to whatever trendy style you've got in mind. Strong on barber, kids.
Berry Lane Hair Pty Ltd — Manunda
unisex salon · 4.9★ across 394 reviews
Berry Lane Hair has been Cairns' go-to destination for personalised hair care since 2012, where their philosophy of "beautiful hair meets self-care" transforms every appointment into a rejuvenating experience. Strong on balayage, colour specialist, extensions.
How to choose a kids hairdresser in Cairns
A great kids hairdresser in Cairns 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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