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Kids Hairdressers in Hobart (2026)

Kids hairdressers in Hobart are the salons that make first haircuts and the trickier toddler trims a smooth experience. Below are the verified family-friendly stylists across Hobart with the strongest Google reviews.

Notes from the field

Who we’d send a friend to in Hobart

Picks from the top of Hobart’s 19-strong hand-verified list of kids hairdressers. Listings are ranked by Google rating and review depth, never paid placement.

Mantra Barber Shop Hobart ( EST . 2022) New Town

barber shop · 5.0★ across 294 reviews

**Mantra Barber Shop delivers no-nonsense men's grooming in New Town, blending old-school barbering traditions with modern techniques since 2022.** This isn't your average quick-cut joint – the crew here takes their time with proper skin fa… Strong on barber, kids, mens.

Lucky Child Barber Shop Hobart

barber shop · 4.9★ across 161 reviews

**Lucky Child Barber Shop** brings classic barbering traditions to Elizabeth Street, where owner Kim has transformed a space with decades of barbering heritage into something special. Strong on barber, kids, mens.

Whiskey & Whiskers Barber Shop Hobart

barber shop · 4.8★ across 488 reviews

**Whiskey & Whiskers Barber Shop** brings traditional barbering with modern precision to Hobart's CBD. Strong on barber, kids, mens.

Gosh Hair Dressing Sandy Bay

hair salon · 4.8★ across 22 reviews

Gosh Hair Dressing has built a loyal following in Sandy Bay over many years, with some clients returning for over a decade and a half. Strong on curly hair, colour specialist, kids.

Monks & Co Hobart

unisex salon · 4.7★ across 215 reviews

**Monks & Co brings four generations of barbering heritage to Hobart's Elizabeth Street, where Brady honours his great-grandfather Walter Woodcock Monks and grandfather Colin, who ran City Barbers on Liverpool Street from the 1920s through … Strong on barber, kids.

How to choose a kids hairdresser in Hobart

A great kids hairdresser in Hobart 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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