There are plenty of places around Houston to take your tots for a trim, but not every hair salon is created equal. Whether you’re taking your child for his or her very first haircut or you just want the very best of everything for your children, the best Houston haircuts for kids are sure to be an experience to remember. – Amber Hilton

Little Lords and Ladies Children’s Beauty Salon & Boutique

6100 Westheimer, Suite 138A
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 782-6554
www.littlelordsladies.com
Forget the bribing and the tantrums; your children will be happy to have their tresses trimmed at Little Lords and Ladies, located in the posh Westheimer area of Houston. This salon caters especially to tots, with more than 20 years of experience with children’s hair styling. Any salon can give your children a lollipop; Little Lords and Ladies offers colorful decorations, toys, games and other activities to keep your little one engaged while the experienced stylists give them a look you’ll love. Why stop with just a haircut? Give your child a true mini-makeover with a new outfit from the Little Lords and Ladies boutique. Girls’ sizes range from newborn to 14, and boys from newborn to seven. You’ll even find stylish accessories such as rain coats, bows, shoes, jackets and hats. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments are recommended.

Remington College

Multiple locations, check their website
www.remingtoncollege.edu
Not every child needs to be treated like a celebrity. If you want a great cut, minus all the frills and fuss, Remington College offers complimentary or reduced priced haircuts for children younger than age 17, depending on the season. Haircuts are performed by cosmetology students, but experienced instructors are standing by to ensure that both parent and child leave happy. If your little tomboy needs a trim, and you don’t trust your own unsteady hands, why not save some money on a back-to-school cut? With three locations in Houston, there is sure to be a campus convenient to you. Appointments are available, but walk-ins are also accepted. Contact the campus closest to you for hours and pricing.

Cool Cuts 4 Kids – Sugar Land

3123 Highway 6
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 313-1300
www.coolcuts4kids.com
It might be a national chain, but the Cool Cuts 4 Kids Sugar Land location is known for offering personalized service and a super kid-friendly environment. The experienced stylists here not only give a great cut, but they’ll remember your kid’s name after your very first visit, making it one of the best Houston haircuts for kids. Voted the Parents Pick in 2008 by Nickelodeon Parents Connect, Cool Cuts 4 Kids offers a play area, popular children’s movies and Nintendo Game Cube games, which create a fun atmosphere that is sure to help eliminate any haircut day stress. Appointments are available, but walk-ins are also welcome. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.