The first hair cut with a hairdresser or barber is a rite of passage for many children. Here are 10 kid-friendly hair salons and barbers in the Klang Valley – with special styling chairs, play areas, or quick service, to help your fidgety young customers feel at ease.
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1. 76STYLE
2. A Cut Above
3. GEM Studio
4. Huuk Barbershop
5. Joe’s Barbershop
6. Kwik & ez
8. Quick Cut
10. J18 Hair Design
1. 76STYLE
Hailing from Tokyo, 76STYLE Hair Salon caters to the stylish adult or child. Membership comes with perks, such as free haircuts for children below 5. Enjoy 50% discount if your child is between 6 to 12 years, and 30% for those 19 years and below.
Price:Â Free for 76STYLE’s members’ children (below 5 years old)
Operating hours: Everyday (9:30 am to 7:00pm at Mont Kiara, 10:00 am to 8 :00pm at Lot 10 ); open on Public Holidays (except first few days of Chinese New Year)
Contact:Â 03-6203 5111 (Mont Kiara);Â 03-2110 3768 (Lot 10)
Address: Mont Kiara- E-01-02, Plaza Mont Kiara, 2 Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur; R2, Ground Floor, Annexe Block; Lot 10- Lot 10 Shopping Centre, 50 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
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2. A Cut Above
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One of KL’s premier hair salon chains, A Cut Above has been in operation for the past 40 years, with several outlets around the Klang Valley.  Colourful animal-shaped chairs at most of their outlets (save for Pavillion) will help keep the kids seated, while their locks get snipped.
Price: RM40 (up to 6 years old);Â RM55 (7 to 11 years old)
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday (10:00am to 8:00pm)
Contact: 03- 2938 3131
Address: S054, 2nd Floor, Mid Valley Megamall, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur and 3 other Klang Valley mall locations.
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3. GEM Studio
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Formerly part of the one-stop parenting hub, The Parenthood, GEM Studio has since moved to a new premise in Sunway Pyramid. We love the fun, bright colours; and unicorn-lovers would find the decor very hard to resist!
Price: RM25 (1 to 4 years old); RM38 to RM48 (6 to 12 years old)
Operating hours:Â Daily (10:00am to 10:00pm)
Contact: 011- 1669 6492;Â 012- 367 7047
Address: F1.13 First Floor, Sunway Pyramid, No. 3 Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya
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4. Huuk Barbershop
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While they do entertain walk-ins, it is best to book an appointment before heading to this popular, retro- inspired barbershop. Not only are the barbers friendly, they are also really good with kids.
Prices: From RM40
Operating hours: Daily (10:00am to 10:00pm, 8:00pm closing for Solaris branch only)
Contact: 03- 6211 3963
Address: D4-G3-8, NO.1, Jalan dutamas, Solaris dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur and 9 other locations.
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5. Joe’s Barbershop
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Joe’s Barbershop was founded by the hip hop artist, Joe Flizzow and celebrity barber, Andy Darmis. Since opening their first shop in 2013, the popular chain has quickly expanded to 21 different locations around the country. For the comfort of their younger customers, Joe’s uses smaller equipment (and no straight razors!). Check out the review by Mums of Makchic here.
Prices:  From RM25
Operating hours: Saturday to Thursday (11:00pm to 10:00pm);Â Friday (3.00pm to 10.00pm)*
[* Opening hours vary from outlet to outlet]
Contact: 013- 7873115
Address:Â Plaza Rasta, Off Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Kampung Sungai Penchala, 60000 Kuala Lumpur and 20 other locations.
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6. Kwik & ez
If your kids find it hard to sit still, Kwik & ez provides quick and affordable services at the Happy Kids Cut Corner (available at selected outlets). This corner is perfect for very young children, who would enjoy the different themes at selected locations around KL and Selangor, including Empire Shopping Gallery, IOI Mall Puchong, Setia City Mall and Tesco Kepong Village Mall.
Price: RM25
Operating hours: Daily (10:00am to 10:00pm)
Contact: 03- 4295 0000
Address: LG-01, Jalan SS 16/1, Ss 16, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor and other shopping centre locations.
7. Nimroc Barbershop
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Nimroc Barbershop is a stylish barbershop chain with outlets in Maluri, Danau Kota, Shah Alam, Damansara Perdana, Taman Dagang and Kota Damansara. Bring your boys here if they would like to sport the latest trends! Open daily till very late.
Price: RM25 (3 years old to 12 years old); RM30 (13 years old and above)
Operating hours: Daily (10:00am to 10:00pm)
Contact: 03- 8408 2009
Address: No. 280, Jalan Cheras, Batu 2 1/2, 56100Â Kuala Lumpur and 5 other locations.
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8. Quick Cut
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Quick Cut is an express chain which offers a professional, no-frills haircut. Promising customers a quick and easy haircut, this might be best for parents looking for a last-minute, speedy, and cheap haircut for their kids.
Prices: RM25 nett
Operating hours: Daily (10:00am to 10:00pm)
Contact: 03- 9076 1189
Address: G36 BMC Mall, Jalan Temenggung 21/9, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, 43200 Batu 9 Cheras, and 16 other shopping mall locations.
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9. The Barber Bus
Check out this stationary bus that’s been converted into a modern barber for a fun snip and shave on wheels! Your kids are going to wish that their hair would grow at super speed – just so they can keep heading back for this one-of-a-kind salon experience, on board a unique, repurposed bus.
Price:Â From RM33
Operating hours: Tuesday to Sunday (11:00am to 8:00pm); closed on ​​Monday
Contact: 012-600 8589
Address: LG5 Lower Ground 5 Level Arcoris, Jalan Kiara, 50480Â Mont Kiara
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10. J18 Hair Design
Located on the first floor of Hartamas Shopping Centre, J18 Hair Design is great for little tots going for a first haircut, as the friendly hairdressers here will help your child feel comfortable as they go for a trim in their little racer cars.
Price: RM30 (0 to 3 years old); RM40 (4 to 6 years old); RM50 (7 to 12 years old); RM60 (13 to 15 years old)
Operating hours: Daily (10:00am to 8:00pm)
Contact: 03-6201 2666
Address: F29 1st Floor, No 60, Hartamas Shopping Centre, Jalan Sri Hartamas , Kuala Lumpur
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[This article was first published on 31st May 2019.]
This list is not exhaustive and opening times may be subject to change, so parents are advised to contact the relevant shops before any visit. Do write to us at hello@makchicsuri.com if you have any other kid-friendly hair salons and barbers we should add!Â
