5 Best Bets for Kids Haircuts in the Chicago Area

Getting your child to sit still for a haircut isn't always the easiest task. Several salons and hair salon chains have started appearing that cater specifically to kids. They specialize in the latest haircuts for kids, and offer friendly staff and
Salons for kids' haircuts
Neigborhood: Chicago area
Chicago, IL 60618
United States of America
 playroom environments to help keep children entertained and relaxed. As with adults, hair salon experiences can vary, but here are five of the best bets for kids haircuts in the Chicago area.

Kids Haircuts Choice 1: Cookie Cutters

Ages:
Small children, up to about 6 or 7.

Locations:
Geneva, Geneva Commons, (630-232-8386)
Glen Ellyn, 382 Roosevelt Road, (630-534-6333)
Naperville, 1620 Pebblewood Lane, (630-579-4FUN)
Naperville, 125 South Washington Street, (630-548-4FUN)
Naperville, 3224 S. Route 59 Suite 116, (630-904-4FUN)

Hours of operation:
Most stores: Weekdays, 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Please phone individual locations for their specific hours.

Rates:
Children's haircuts range from $13.95-$18.00
Special promotions, including buy 6 haircuts and get 1 free.

Appointments:
Walk-ins welcome.

About Cookie Cutters: Decorated like a children's TV show, these salons for kids are loaded up with bright colors and patterns everywhere. Salon chairs range from cars to motorcycles to prop planes, and there's an indoor playground and jungle gym for the kids to play on. There are also toys, movies, and video games to keep kids entertained. Reviewers felt that the stylists aren't always consistent, but have been pleased overall with the results and patient, kid-friendly staff. Visit the Cookie Cutters website for more details.

Kids Haircuts Choice 2: KidSnips

Ages:
All ages welcome.

Locations:
Arlington Heights, Northpoint Center, (847-797-9690)
Deerfield, 655 Deerfield Road, (847-374-8000)
Lincoln Park in Chicago, 1953 N. Clybourn Avenue, (773-935-9999)
Naperville, Naperville Crossing, (630-848-0008)
Oak Brook, Oakbrook Center, (630-571-1500)
Vernon Hills, Westfield Hawthorn, (847-247-1110)
Wheaton, Town Square, (630-653-3300)
Wilmette, Edens Plaza, (847-853-0099)

Maps available at the KidSnips website.