Pretty Good Barbershop — Newcastle
barber shop · 5.0★ across 33 reviews
Finn's Pretty Good Barbershop in east Newcastle delivers cuts that genuinely live up to the name. Strong on barber, kids, mens.
Newcastle · New South Wales
Kids Hairdressers in Newcastle (2026)
Kids hairdressers in Newcastle are the salons that make first haircuts and the trickier toddler trims a smooth experience. Below are the verified family-friendly stylists across Newcastle with the strongest Google reviews.
Barber
Pretty Good Barbershop
Newcastle, NSW 2300
5.0(33)
Open todayFinn's Pretty Good Barbershop in east Newcastle delivers cuts that genuinely live up to the name…
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
PARADE hair
Newcastle, NSW 2300
5.0(11)
PARADE hair brings a fresh perspective to Newcastle's hair scene, where experienced stylist and creative director Lana Campbell has spent 18 years perfecting he…
Colour SpecialistKids
Hair Salon
Lacey The Hairdresser
Hamilton, NSW 2303
5.0(5)
Open todayLacey The Hairdresser brings personalised hair care to Hamilton with a genuinely welcoming approach that keeps clients returning for years…
Colour SpecialistKids
Hair Salon
Sol + Soma Salon
The Junction, NSW 2291
4.9(300)
Open todaySol + Soma Salon transforms your typical hair appointment into a mindful sanctuary experience on Kenrick Street, The Junction…
BalayageCurly Hair
Barber
Chrome Barber Shop
Newcastle, NSW 2300
4.9(41)
Open todayChrome Barber Shop keeps it straightforward on King Street – proper cuts, proper shaves, no mucking about…
BarberColour SpecialistWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
Lueur Hair Studio
Newcastle East, NSW 2300
4.9(34)
Open todayLueur Hair Studio brings professional hair artistry to Newcastle East's vibrant Hunter Street precinct…
BalayageColour Specialist
Hair Salon
Hair On Glebe
Adamstown, NSW 2289
4.9(17)
Hair On Glebe offers a welcoming, family-run salon experience in Adamstown where precision meets genuine care…
KidsWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
Sublime Hair Design
Newcastle, NSW 2300
4.8(136)
Open todaySublime Hair Design brings a fashion-forward approach to Newcastle's hair scene, specialising in creating sexy, beautiful and healthy hair for every client…
Colour SpecialistExtensions
Barber
Tone's Barbershop
Hamilton, NSW 2303
4.8(78)
Tone's Barbershop operates from their new location at 42 Beaumont Street, Hamilton, in collaboration with Neighbourhood Barber & Salon…
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
Sculpt Hair and Body
Adamstown, NSW 2289
4.8(70)
Open todaySculpt Hair and Body brings boutique salon luxury to the heart of Adamstown, where a passionate team creates effortless style in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere…
BalayageColour Specialist
Hair Salon
TONI&GUY Newcastle Hair Salon
Newcastle, NSW 2300
4.7(74)
Open todayTONI&GUY Newcastle brings internationally-renowned hair expertise to Newcastle's heart, having evolved from the beloved local Suki Hairdressing salon…
BalayageCurly Hair
Unisex
Harbourside Trimmers
Newcastle, NSW 2300
4.7(53)
Open todayHarbourside Trimmers brings over four decades of barbering expertise to Newcastle East, where the family-run salon has been serving locals since 1984…
Colour SpecialistBarberWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
Shag Hair
Merewether, NSW 2291
4.7(48)
Open todayShag Hair brings a refreshing energy to Merewether's hair scene, positioning itself as a colour specialist salon with a strong community focus…
Colour SpecialistKids
Notes from the field
Who we’d send a friend to in Newcastle
Picks from the top of Newcastle’s 15-strong hand-verified list of kids hairdressers. Listings are ranked by Google rating and review depth, never paid placement.
PARADE hair — Newcastle
hair salon · 5.0★ across 11 reviews
**PARADE hair** brings a fresh perspective to Newcastle's hair scene, where experienced stylist and creative director Lana Campbell has spent 18 years perfecting her craft. Strong on colour specialist, kids, bridal.
Lacey The Hairdresser — Hamilton
hair salon · 5.0★ across 5 reviews
**Lacey The Hairdresser** brings personalised hair care to Hamilton with a genuinely welcoming approach that keeps clients returning for years. Strong on colour specialist, kids, mobile.
Sol + Soma Salon — The Junction
hair salon · 4.9★ across 300 reviews
Sol + Soma Salon transforms your typical hair appointment into a mindful sanctuary experience on Kenrick Street, The Junction. Strong on balayage, curly hair, colour specialist.
Chrome Barber Shop — Newcastle
barber shop · 4.9★ across 41 reviews
Chrome Barber Shop keeps it straightforward on King Street – proper cuts, proper shaves, no mucking about. Strong on barber, colour specialist, kids.
How to choose a kids hairdresser in Newcastle
A great kids hairdresser in Newcastle 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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