Haircuts

The Beehive Salon
http://thebeehivesalon.com/
Hair Salon
494 Lorimer Street (Williamsburg)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718.782.8376

Beauty Boutique and Spa
349 Leonard Street Brooklyn NY 11211
718.472-3507
They always have lollies, cookies and other treats for kiddies in the waiting area. "Weekends are a bit busy so kids won't be able to spread out their coloring books as easily as they can during the weekdays. We have moms and dads requesting all sorts of hip do's and our stylists can accomodate. We've overheard "can you cuy my son's hair to look like Beck?" Can you color a strand Barney Purple? We can add colorful extensions for fun. We also do teen facials at our spa which is located around the corner from the salon. They are $55 and we have great Dermalogica products for kids with teenage acne." $25 for children's haircut.

Birch and I entered the Beehive Salon in Williamsburg where all the other clients were adults hanging, either with funky colored weaves or just sharp haircuts. However, Birch got all the attention from both the clients and the shop. Andrea, who specializes in working with children, escorted Birch to her station and swept a Harry Potter cape on top of him. She seated him on a booster seat and calmly showed him her "tools". Then she was at it, quietly snipping. He squirmed and cried for me as he wasn't too sure of a new person cutting his hair so Andrea kindly let me hold him in my lap while she cut his hair with his head buried in my chest.  She was obviously used to dealing with this. Somehow she managed to still cut his hair with confidence.  Eventually, Birch got comfortable and turned and looked in the mirror and actually smiled! Afterwards, he wanted to sweep up the hair with the salon broom (he has a fondness for sweeping)- and Andrea and Birch swept the entire shop.  He had a blast. It was a real outing and I didn't need to buy a toy or distract him with some other kind of media. There was so much to see on the walls of the salon that that was interesting and unique (see top photo). The Beehive isn't a "kids salon" per se but certainly is kids' friendly for little ones and is a cool place for kids who want weaves, quirky East Village cuts and a "vibe." The parking was easy. $25 for a kids' haircut. Their website has a price list for other services.
-Karen

Brooklyn General Barber Emporium
144 Bedford Ave at North 9th St,
Williamsburg
718-486-3777
Subway: L to Bedford Ave.
An old-fashioned barber and an airplane chair in a retro environment await kids here. Once the snipping is finished, they can pick a handful of classic candies and kitschy toys from the jars lining the walls.
Hours: M,T,W 10-8 pm Thurs-Sun 12-8pm

Carole's Haircuts at Pomme
Pomme
www.pommenyc.com
Tel:718-855-0623
81 Washington St
DUMBO
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11am-7pm.
In March 2007, NY Magazine's "Best Of" recognized Carole Kimberg as best children's haircutter in the city.  $25

Geraldine
(originally at Lulu’s Cuts and Toys)
http://www.haircutathome.com
Geraldine has gone into business for herself.
212 769 7712

Hair Profiles
137 Montague Street
(718) 875-5593
This clean, friendly-staffed hair salon, located in the heart of Brooklyn Heights' Montague Street offers haircuts for children. An appointment is recommended, but not always necessary.

Jennifer Bilek
She is at LuLu’s on Saturdays form 10am-6 pm.
Lulu's Cuts and Toys
http://www.luluscuts.com/
48 5th Ave (Bergen St)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-832-3732

She is also at
Get Conveniently Coiffed
getcoiffed@rcn.com
www.getcoiffed.com
718-335-1078
917-548-3643
Jennifer Bilek is a children's hair stylist (also grown up's) that will come to your house.  Jennifer also takes extra care with special needs kids. Jennifer is great and calms the most difficult customer. In addition to providing haircut house calls, Jennifer works with other professionals in the industry to provide a full range of premium hair care and make-up services. GET CONVENIENTLY COIFFED offers Glamour Parties for girls of all ages (including women), make-up and hairstyling lessons, and hair braiding at your home (or we can suggest a location). In addition GET CONVENIENTLY COIFFED will send their enormously talented make-up artists and hairstylists to your home for a special event or for your wedding.

Little Angels Hair Salon
463 Court Street
(718) 624-7587
Carroll Garden salon that has some kid-sized chairs and cuts children's hair at very reasonable rates. Children can watch videos while receiving haircuts or play with toys in the waiting area of this playhouse-themed salon. The salon is located in the same space as Amelia's Downtown Studio.

Lulu's Cuts and Toys
http://www.luluscuts.com/
48 5th Ave (Bergen St)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-832-3732
M-F 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-6pm All ages, lots of toys (including ones for sale), they also do adult hair cuts, bangs, up do's and braids. All children leave with balloons and lollipops. They have individual tvs for kids to watch a DVD of their choice as they sit in one of the three children's barber chairs, surrounded by toys and helpful salespeople. LuLu's has been catering to kids with special needs for six years now, of course it is always best for families with a child with special needs  to come in on a weekday.

This is probably one of my favorite places to get Birch's haircut. His haircut from this salon lasted the longest and kept its shape the longest. Also, he enjoyed watching the constant bustle in the toy store and salon- it provided distraction and entertainment while waiting to get his hair cut and while getting his hair cut. They have a basket of toys that children can play with which helps to divert them from wanting the new toys that surround them. The biggest caveat to this place is that it gets very crowded and never feels relaxing or mellow. It can be a hectic haircutting experience then. I would definitely advise going before school lets outs and on weekdays.
-Karen

Kidz Cut Zone 
http://www.kidzcutzone.com/pages/1/index.htm
447 6th Ave (Park Slope)
Brooklyn, NY
718-369-4700
Children can sit in a car, watch a video, play games while getting their hair cut.  If you are waiting, your child can watch movies, play the latest video games and toys.  They do up-dos, a special for twins (on Wednesdays), polish manicure, french braids, corn rolls, fish tails, starlet parties and theme parties, portrait packages and even party planning! Whew! They will also do adult  haircuts. They do a "Baby's First Hair Cut"- for babies under 2 years which includes a diploma and a lock of hair.

We went here very last minute. I called them from 8 blocks away and got an appointment. The shop is small but outfitted with toys and Sponge Bob tvs, cued with age- appropriate videos. The walls are stacked with nice quality toys (puzzles, kits etc) , so Birch gazed and pointed at those longingly. When he whined for one, the hairdresser brought him one for distraction. Soon he had a whole fleet of cars in his lap.  The only problem was leaving without one.  Meanwhile he dodged the water spray bottle and shears. However, she managed to get his haircut done with patience and was nice enough to let us chill in the waiting area and eat our lunch. I prefer the atmosphere at Lulu's for a toy and haircut place- it seems to be bustling and friendlier somehow. UPDATE: his haircut shape from here didn't last as long as I would have liked.
-Karen

M&W Salon
7011 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY (Bay Ridge)
718-491-2314

Medusa
177 Seventh Avenue between First and Second Streets
(718) 965-3999
This ultra-chic Park Slope hair salon is for the trendy toddler. Offers higher end children's haircuts. Appointments are recommended.

Park Slope Barbershop
223 Seventh Avenue at Fourth Street (718) 965-4366 This old-fashioned barbershop has been in Park Slope since 1906 and is run by three Italian brothers who snip hair to the tunes of Frank Sinatra. Babies are welcome for their first cut, toddlers are served cookies and be sure to check out their window during the holidays when you'll find a beautiful display of electric trains with antique trimmings. Walk-ins are okay.

Slope Cutters
157 Seventh Avenue at Garfield Place
(718) 638-4996
A family-run hair salon that offers a laid back environment for your toddler's first salon haircut. Walk-ins are usually accommodated.

Tiny Cuts
9702 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY (Bay Ridge)
718-765-9822
Tue-Wed 12n-6pm; Thu-Fri 11am-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-4pm
Tiny Cuts caters just to kids (though moms and dads can sit for a 'do, too), and is completely chemical free. It has racecar and jeep styling chairs that little clients can sit in while watching a Disney movie.
Princess birthday parties are available as well.Free balloons, lollipops, small toys round out the experience. A First Haircut Diploma and lock of hair are awarded to kids who are new to the styling experience.
They have open play every Tues, Wed, Thurs from 9:30am-11:30am and 12pm-2pm. The play room is also available for children that are waiting to get their haircuts.  Cost is $10 per child/$7 for sibling.  In addition, every Friday night starting they will be offering "KIDS NIGHT OUT" from 630pm-930pm. At Kid’s Night Out, there will be arts n crafts/dress up for boys n girls/ story time/snacks/legos/disney movies and other fun things for them to do. The cost for is $25.00 per child/sibling $12.00. Space is limited so please call to reserve your spot.

Michaella Williams
718.623.6153
Clinton Hill

I recently got my haircut by Michaella Williams at her salon, Salon 718. It's a really cute space, basement of a brownstone. She is a Clinton Hill mom and takes clients by appt only. She caters to moms by offering later hours if need be. I brought my 8 month old with me and she didn't mind at all - so if your child is still somewhat content in the stroller this is an option as there is no space to play. She's been in the industry for over 15 years, does all types of cuts, coloring, and treatments...and charges a decent price!
-Stephanie