Falekosi — Braddon
unisex salon · 5.0★ across 222 reviews
**Falekosi** brings authentic Polynesian barbering tradition to Braddon's vibrant dining precinct. Strong on curly hair, barber, kids.
Canberra · Australian Capital Territory
Kids Hairdressers in Canberra (2026)
Kids hairdressers in Canberra are the salons that make first haircuts and the trickier toddler trims a smooth experience. Below are the verified family-friendly stylists across Canberra with the strongest Google reviews.
Unisex
Falekosi
Braddon, ACT 2612
5.0(222)
Open todayFalekosi brings authentic Polynesian barbering tradition to Braddon's vibrant dining precinct…
Curly HairBarber
Hair Salon
Luxx Haus & Co
Griffith, ACT 2603
5.0(51)
Closed todayLuxx Haus & Co elevates hair extension artistry in Griffith's boutique shopping precinct, offering Canberra's most intimate salon experience…
Curly HairColour Specialist
Hair Salon
Radiant hair studio Fyshwick
Fyshwick, ACT 2609
5.0(29)
Open todayRadiant Hair Studio Fyshwick brings professional hair services to Canberra's industrial hub with a personal touch that keeps clients returning…
Colour SpecialistKids
Hair Salon
Luminous Hair Salon
Belconnen, ACT 2617
4.9(395)
Open todayLuminous Hair Salon brings over 50 years of combined experience to Belconnen, creating a welcoming space where skilled stylists focus entirely on helping you ac…
BalayageColour Specialist
Hair Salon
La Verite Hair Salon
Kingston, ACT 2604
4.9(24)
Open todayLa Vérité Hair Salon brings European sophistication to Kingston Foreshore with a luxurious approach to hair care…
Colour SpecialistKids
Hair Salon
LJ's Hair Boutique
Belconnen, ACT 2617
4.9(16)
LJ's Hair Boutique brings award-winning expertise to Belconnen with a husband-and-wife team that's built a devoted following over many years…
Colour SpecialistKids
BarberStyle-Lance
Belconnen, ACT 2617
4.8(454)
Style-Lance operates as a unisex hair salon on Benjamin Way in Belconnen, delivering what they call a "premium grooming experience" for both men and women…
BarberColour Specialist
Unisex
Revelation Hair and Beauty
Griffith, ACT 2603
4.8(80)
Open todayFamily-owned Revelation Hair and Beauty has been creating hair magic in Griffith's M Centre since 2016, building a reputation as a welcoming haven where everyon…
Curly HairColour SpecialistWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
Style & Beauty Within
Braddon, ACT 2612
4.8(49)
Style & Beauty Within brings a refreshing approach to hairdressing in Braddon, combining professional expertise with genuine warmth in their elegant yet relaxed…
Colour SpecialistKids
Hair Salon
tribe
Kingston, ACT 2604
4.8(20)
Open todayTribe - Kingston Hair Salon Tribe brings contemporary hair expertise to Kingston's vibrant suburb, operating as a modern salon with a strong local following…
Kids
Barber
Barbero Barbers
Canberra, ACT 2601
4.7(125)
Closed todayBarbero Barbers brings boutique barbering to Canberra City with two master barbers who know their craft inside out…
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
BiBi Hair Studio
Canberra, ACT 2601
4.7(105)
Open todayBiBi Hair Studio brings personalised hair care to Canberra's university precinct in Acton…
Colour SpecialistKids
Barber
Be Prince Barber Shop
Belconnen, ACT 2617
4.7(66)
Be Prince Barber Shop in Belconnen has cracked the code for cutting kids' hair without the drama…
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
JM Hair Creations
Kingston, ACT 2604
4.6(195)
Open todayJM Hair Creations brings professional hairdressing services to the heart of Kingston, catering to the entire family with their welcoming, family-owned approach…
Curly HairColour Specialist
Unisex
Just Cuts Fyshwick
Fyshwick, ACT 2609
4.6(182)
Open todayJust Cuts Fyshwick brings no-fuss professional haircutting to Canberra's industrial hub, serving everyone from busy mums juggling school runs to professionals s…
Kids
Unisex
Franco Of Canberra - Canberra City Hair Salon
Canberra, ACT 2601
4.5(95)
Open todayFranco Of Canberra stands as a true Canberra institution, carrying seven decades of hairdressing excellence in the capital…
BalayageCurly Hair
Hair Salon
Cosmo Hair & Beauty
Dickson, ACT 2602
4.5(95)
Cosmo Hair & Beauty brings together comprehensive hair and beauty services under one welcoming roof in Dickson…
Colour SpecialistKidsWalk-ins welcome
Unisex
Just Cuts Hair Salon - Canberra City Centre
Canberra, ACT 2608
4.4(533)
Open todayJust Cuts Hair Salon brings convenient, quality hairdressing to the heart of Canberra City Centre at Canberra Centre…
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Notes from the field
Who we’d send a friend to in Canberra
Picks from the top of Canberra’s 20-strong hand-verified list of kids hairdressers. Listings are ranked by Google rating and review depth, never paid placement.
Luxx Haus & Co — Griffith
hair salon · 5.0★ across 51 reviews
Luxx Haus & Co elevates hair extension artistry in Griffith's boutique shopping precinct, offering Canberra's most intimate salon experience. Strong on curly hair, colour specialist, extensions.
Radiant hair studio Fyshwick — Fyshwick
hair salon · 5.0★ across 29 reviews
**Radiant Hair Studio Fyshwick** brings professional hair services to Canberra's industrial hub with a personal touch that keeps clients returning. Strong on colour specialist, kids, colour correction.
Luminous Hair Salon — Belconnen
hair salon · 4.9★ across 395 reviews
**Luminous Hair Salon** brings over 50 years of combined experience to Belconnen, creating a welcoming space where skilled stylists focus entirely on helping you achieve your best look. Strong on balayage, colour specialist, kids.
La Verite Hair Salon — Kingston
hair salon · 4.9★ across 24 reviews
**La Vérité Hair Salon** brings European sophistication to Kingston Foreshore with a luxurious approach to hair care. Strong on colour specialist, kids, bridal.
How to choose a kids hairdresser in Canberra
A great kids hairdresser in Canberra 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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