Cartel Barbers Wollongong — Wollongong
barber shop · 5.0★ across 131 reviews
Sharp cuts and proper service define Cartel Barbers Wollongong, where skilled barbers treat their craft seriously. Strong on barber, kids.
Wollongong · New South Wales
Kids Hairdressers in Wollongong (2026)
Kids hairdressers in Wollongong are the salons that make first haircuts and the trickier toddler trims a smooth experience. Below are the verified family-friendly stylists across Wollongong with the strongest Google reviews.
Barber
Cartel Barbers Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW 2500
5.0(131)
Open todaySharp cuts and proper service define Cartel Barbers Wollongong, where skilled barbers treat their craft seriously…
BarberKids
Hair Salon
Hair braids by Somah
Wollongong, NSW 2500
5.0(111)
Open todayHair braids by Somah brings specialised braiding expertise to Wollongong, creating a welcoming space where artistry meets comfort…
Kids
Barber
Boss fades barber dapto
Dapto, NSW 2530
5.0(63)
Boss Fades Barber Dapto delivers the kind of quality cuts that keep blokes coming back month after month…
BarberKids
Hair Salon
Haylo Hair & Beauty
Wollongong, NSW 2500
4.9(306)
Open todayHaylo Hair & Beauty stands out as Wollongong's dedicated curly hair specialists, offering a completely different salon experience for those with textured locks…
Curly HairColour Specialist
Unisex
Gibson Hairdressing
Corrimal, NSW 2518
4.9(127)
Open todayGibson Hairdressing offers professional men's and children's haircutting services from their convenient Princes Highway location in Corrimal…
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Barber
Barber Industries
Shellharbour, NSW 2529
4.8(622)
Open todayBarber Industries delivers prestige grooming for blokes of all ages at their Stockland Shellharbour location…
BarberKids
Hair Salon
Rogues Hair & Beauty
Wollongong, NSW 2500
4.8(230)
Open todayRogues Hair & Beauty in Wollongong has earned a loyal following through their exceptional personalised service and genuine care for each client…
Colour SpecialistKidsWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
Samira’s Salon
Wollongong, NSW 2500
4.8(217)
Open todaySamira's Salon brings personalised hair care to Wollongong with a focus on quality and attention to detail…
Colour SpecialistKids
Hair Salon
The Hair Lounge
Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519
4.7(53)
Open todayThe Hair Lounge brings three decades of family passion to Fairy Meadow's hair scene, combining fashion-forward styling with genuine environmental responsibility…
KidsOrganic
Hair Salon
Flaunt Hair By Ron
Corrimal, NSW 2518
4.7(14)
Open todayFlaunt Hair By Ron brings nearly two decades of hairdressing expertise to Corrimal's Railway Street, establishing itself as a trusted local salon since opening …
BalayageCurly Hair
Barber
Barber Avenue
Wollongong, NSW 2500
4.6(617)
Open todayBarber Avenue operates in Wollongong's CBD with a mixed reputation that tells two very different stories…
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
HIP Hair & Beauty Figtree
Figtree, NSW 2525
4.6(373)
Open todayHIP Hair & Beauty Figtree brings a personalised approach to hair care, where experienced colourists and stylists work closely with each client to create looks t…
Colour SpecialistKidsWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
Charli & Kate Hair Company
Wollongong, NSW 2500
4.6(317)
Open todayCharli & Kate Hair Company brings premium haircare expertise to Wollongong, combining professional salon services with an extensive retail collection of luxury …
Curly HairColour Specialist
Barber
Barber Industries
Wollongong, NSW 2500
4.5(515)
Open todayBarber Industries brings traditional barbering expertise to Wollongong with a focus on quality men's grooming that doesn't mess about…
BarberKids
Unisex
Cuts on Kembla
Wollongong, NSW 2500
4.4(72)
Open todayCuts on Kembla brings a friendly, community feel to Wollongong's hair scene, welcoming everyone from young families to long-time regulars…
BarberKids
Unisex
Just Cuts Corrimal
Corrimal, NSW 2518
4.2(94)
Open todayJust Cuts Corrimal brings the brand's signature no-fuss approach to hair styling right to the heart of this coastal NSW suburb…
KidsWalk-ins welcome
Notes from the field
Who we’d send a friend to in Wollongong
Picks from the top of Wollongong’s 20-strong hand-verified list of kids hairdressers. Listings are ranked by Google rating and review depth, never paid placement.
Hair braids by Somah — Wollongong
hair salon · 5.0★ across 111 reviews
Hair braids by Somah brings specialised braiding expertise to Wollongong, creating a welcoming space where artistry meets comfort. Strong on kids.
Boss fades barber dapto — Dapto
barber shop · 5.0★ across 63 reviews
Boss Fades Barber Dapto delivers the kind of quality cuts that keep blokes coming back month after month. Strong on barber, kids.
Republiq. studio — Wollongong
hair salon · 5.0★ across 23 reviews
Teagan at Republiq. studio has built a devoted following of clients who consistently praise her transformative hair work and genuine care for each customer. This Wollongong salon operates with a personal touch that sets it apart, with clien… Strong on colour specialist, kids, colour correction.
Haylo Hair & Beauty — Wollongong
hair salon · 4.9★ across 306 reviews
Haylo Hair & Beauty stands out as Wollongong's dedicated curly hair specialists, offering a completely different salon experience for those with textured locks. Strong on curly hair, colour specialist, kids.
How to choose a kids hairdresser in Wollongong
A great kids hairdresser in Wollongong 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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