Lee was amazing and so patient with my son! This is a perfect place for nervous kids. He was so excited for a balloon and lollipop!

I brought my son here for his first haircut. The staff took such great care of him and made the whole experience easy and stress-free for both of us. They have plenty of toys and screens to keep kids entertained, which really helped keep him calm and happy throughout the appointment. The stylist was very gentle and patient, taking her time and being extra careful. The end result was a great scissor cut, he walked out looking like a brand new boy! I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. I recommend this place for parents looking for a positive first haircut experience for their kids. read more

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Cut my son's hair before his picture day. Absolutely destroying his hairline and charged us full price. when we called, they demonstrated no accountability nor were they apologetic for what they did Have been going to Sharkey's in New York and OC for the last three years taking both children, but will never be going to this location again read more

This place is great for kids and their first time haircuts ! They have TVs, cool chairs, and Xbox's to keep the kids distracted while getting the haircut . I usually ask for Kelly as she is very patient and sweet with my little guy so tends to be fidgety during cuts but Kelly always makes sure his haircut is even and he walks out looking sharp. Price is a little high but worth it for the time, patients, and effort they put into the kids cuts . I recommend Sharkey's! read more

I am so relieved to be able to write a great review ! I took my son to a diff salon back in July and it was the absolute worst experience of my life , witnessing someone be mean to your kid DURING A SIMPLE HAIR CUT. This afternoon I brought him here to Sharkeys with Thu Thu, she was caring , nice , considerate. She didn't man handle him, it was also the first time he ever got his hair cut and I didn't have to hold him down he was comfortable with her! Thank you guys for actually liking and enjoying your job! We will be back and we will refer others! read more

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I went in to have my son get his first haircut today and we had an amazing experience. Our stylist remained calm while our baby was a bit scared from the clippers. She worked quick but carefully ! Great salon read more

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids - Baby boys first haircut package - Kids Hair Salons Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We've been here 3 times. Son got his first hair cut here, it was a pleasant experience and we enjoyed the package deal. 2nd time my son had Kelly T as the hair dresser and it seemed like she was displeased as we were about 3-5 min late to our appointment. She didn't speak a word just asked us what style we wanted and then she went to work and done. It was like no-nonsense type of haircut. 3rd time I brought my eldest and she got a hair cut that was not short enough so we had to ask them to cut it even further. Kelly T had to step in to make the final cuts to the desired length. Again, no nonsense - just cut and then done. You get a balloon and / or stickers at the end if you want one. $38 for girls haircut and wash. read more

My little boy got his first haircut by Xareni today. She was very sweet, made him feel comfortable, and made his first haircut a fun experience. I was surprised how calm and entertained he was during his cut. It helps that they have cool chairs and can play a show of their choice. In the end, she gave him a great haircut, stickers and a balloon for doing so awesome! I'll definitely be coming back for future with Xaneri haircuts here. read more

Parents of kids with curly hair and salon owners please read on... I am disappointed to write this review after 1) calling the salon multiple times asking for help after a bad haircut at this salon in an effort to make this right, and 2) because I genuinely love the idea of a fun kids salon and had a good experience with a former haircut with a different stylist at the same salon. I was very explicit about what I wanted: keep his hair long, long enough for the ringlets to still show up. Our stylist said no problem, and a couple minutes later had completed the cut (which I was also confused by, since his first haircut was closer to 25 minutes long). She cut off way too much, so much that the curls were gone. To make matters worse, it was very uneven (see pictures of sideburns and neckline). I hoped it was just because she didn't know how to style the curls and that it would come back, but they didn't, and once it air dried I could tell how uneven it was. I called the salon a few days later and explained the situation. The woman at the front desk asked for my phone number, name, and appointment information and told me a manager would call me back. She then proceeded to lecture me about how people call all the time pretending to have gotten a bad haircut from this salon to demand a refund. This made me very uncomfortable, especially since was insinuating that this is what I was doing after she already verified my appointment information. I waited a week, but never heard back, so I called again and got the same feedback that someone would call me to follow up, but they never did. At this point, I had to book my son a cut with a new salon and pay for another haircut to fix the unevenness they caused. And I have to wait patiently for his curls to grow out as there is nothing that can be done to fix cutting too much hair. To the managers of this salon: If a stylist is not comfortable with the style you request or a particular hair texture, then the right thing to do is be upfront. I would have been fine waiting for a different stylist, or rescheduling. It's also not appropriate for a staff member to scold a customer for the bad behavior of other parents. It's bad customer service to tell a customer you will follow up if you never do. Alas I have to resort to Yelp to provide this feedback, since there is no way to get in contact with the salon beyond calling, which I have repeatedly tried without success. We will not be returning and encourage other parents whose children have curly hair to consider a different salon. Please see detailed before and after photos. read more

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We love this Sharkey's! Thu Thu is amazing. She's spot on when it comes to styling our daughter's hair and making sure it's just the right length. Very patient and kind, she takes pride in her work. Kelly helped us recently with our son, who's not great with strangers. She was awesome with him and got him distracted enough to get through the haircut. Made sure everything was lined up, he looked perfect! It's located in a plaza, so easy to find parking. Great place to get your kids haircuts with very experienced stylists and lots of distractions :) read more

If I could I'd give them 0 stars. The communication was absolutely horrendous, I walk in with 3 year old twins and with my boy with long hair 12 minutes after our 10:30 am appointment late of course but with twins it's kinda hard getting anywhere on time and instead of trying to be accommodating they look at us like we were stupid for showing up late. The one lady that looked like was supposed to cut our hair just said "hair so long" and just looks as us like that means something. She then says you're supposed to be here at 10:30 After a minute of staring at each other I finally responded... "so does that mean you can't cut his hair? and she just repeats. "Appointment at 10:30" At this point I grab the kids and say I can go somewhere else. While everyone else is looking. There was no, hey we can't help now or we are kinda tied up come back later; no! The vibe was mids at best in there, it didn't feel welcoming or like they even cared about your kids first hair cut at all. They like scheduling kids and their appointments every 15 minutes and just pushing them out or skipping if they're not there waiting before hand! I'd skip this spot and hit up First Cut in CDM for your kids first cut. Even on the phone they seemed way more professional already. read more

My son had his first "in person" haircut here and he seemingly did well and had a good experience seeing as he didn't know what to expect. The staff was very friendly and endearing. The cars to sit in were super fun because my son was able to turn the steering wheel in the car and he really loves anything he can pretend drive or turn the wheel. We would highly recommend this place for your child's haircuts and they even do adult cuts! Make sure to call ahead because they are by appointment only! read more

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My son has been coming here for years and has autism and a LOT of sensory issues. Haircuts are HARD for him and I believe they should have that noted somewhere. We arrived and he whispered to me he didn't want the cape (sensory). Kelly said "You don't have to whisper" and I said he doesn't want the cape. She said well hair is going to get all over you, instead of offering an alternative like a towel. She was visibly annoyed he wanted the xbox even though we signed up for that. He isn't familiar with xbox and she was very annoyed having to help him navigate to get to the game. She started brushing his hair hard and he was moving his head and saying it hurt so she said he needs a wash. He HATES having his hair washed and has never done it there. She was very abrupt and not tolerant, kept telling him to "just relax". He winced through the wash and she aggressively dried his hair, while he said it hurt and trying to move his head. Then we went back to the chair and she was visibly annoyed when he moved his head due to sensory challenges. When he was quietly upset about the falling hair on his arm, she said "that's what the cape is for". She even rudely told me to move out of the way as I was trying to keep him calm. We paid $35 to go to a kids place and have had good experiences there before with other stylists. We have been to supercuts as well and had a better experience than yesterday. I'm so disappointed and should've walked out in the beginning but I really didn't know what to do. If you don't like kids and can't be patient, maybe working at a kids salon isn't the best place. We won't be returning. read more

We booked a last minute appointment with Jessica today and she was great with my 2 and a half year old. He cried a lot and fussed but she was very patient with him! She only used scissors not the machine, which I didn't ask her to but it was the best for my son which would've gotten a lot more fussy with the machine. I will book with Jessica again, thank you! read more

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The ladies are always nice and sweet but wow they cannot cut hair. I always show them what I want and I never get what I show them. I ask for a 1 for my son because his hair grows fast and they seem like they do a 2... maybe it's part of their ploy so I'll be back in 3 weeks which is how fast my sons hair grows. His hair is always still long when we leave and the style at top, they always seem to like to make him look like Lloyd from dumb and dumber. Or maybe that's the only hairstyle they know. We've seen several "stylists" and they all turn out the same. The fun cars the kids can sit in, the tv to help distract, the lollipop and balloon at the end are so fun! But honestly for $40, I'll have to go somewhere else where we can get a decent cut. read more

Showed up for a 3pm appointment i had scheduled. I arrived 15 min early. Still not seen at the time i scheduled. Front person was useless when it came to asking when we would be seen. read more

Typically we see Lee and she amazing cutting my oldest sons hair. He's riddled with cowlicks. She always does a phenomenal job. Today we had the pleasure of meeting Xareni. She did a wonderful job on my three year old and even went above and beyond to make his blue hair dreams come true. We drive 35 mins to get here and it's always worth it. We all leave super happy. read more

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We love Sharkey's! My daughter gets treated fabulously here. They gently wash her hair, gets her opinion on the haircut she wants, braids her hair into styles that I never could, and they paint her little nails! It's the most adorable thing. Thank you, Sharkey's friends! read more

Always fun for my girls to have a little spa day here. The girls package includes hair wash, cut, braid and bow as well as nail polish and a citr little ring. Oh and a balloon, lollipop and sticker too! read more

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids - Nails and ring time! - Kids Hair Salons Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I booked two hair stylists for my kids based on the recommendations of other reviewers here on Yelp and on their website: Kelly for my son and Xareni for my daughter. My son had always been terrified of getting at-home haircut. Although my mother-in-law was a hairstylist herself, my son would not let her touch his hair for a proper haircut. I read so many positive reviews about Kelly and finally got to see her in action. Kelly was very patient with my son who was held by my mom and crying. Both my mom and Kelly took turn to comfort him and made the whole experience positive for him at the end. He was no longer scared or crying during the final touch up. Xareni also did an amazing job with my daughter's hair, and the communication with my daughter was just lovely. My daughter package came with shampoo (upon request), haircut, small braid, a bow, a mini manicure (nail polish), and a cute ring. My son was very jealous of this fabulous pampering experience, but they both can pick a balloon and sticker so he felt much better. I have never been to any other kids haircut place, so I cannot comment on the pricing comparison. However, I can tell you that it's worth every penny! read more

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Had a great experience for my 9 month olds first haircut. We consulted about what I wanted, she provided her own suggestions and I think it came out perfect! We have a wedding to go to and I think he looks like a proper gentleman. She even put on his favorite Toy Story! We did the first haircut so we got a certificate, printed photo, and lockets of hair! He can't wait to come back read more

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Not sure how a haircut is messed up not once but twice. Pictures speak a thousand words. My son was still the entire time. Next time I'll take him to the groomers bc they'll do a better job. read more

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Xareni is the best! She did amazing with my son who has autism. VERY patient with him and she did a great job trying to make him comfortable. read more

My daughter had an amazing haircut! The stylist was so patient and made her feel comfortable throughout the process. The cut turned out adorable, and my daughter absolutely loves it. I'm so happy with how it turned out! Highly recommend for kids' haircuts. The haircut also includes nail polish, a cute ring & hair clip + balloon & lollipop so it was worth it. read more

Our first haircut with Tang was great. But the second time we got Lee and she was terrible. I asked for a half inch trim at most and she took off an inch and a half. He got upset with her using the buzzer and there were so many tears. I don't think we'd come back again for someone who can't cut kids' hair. read more

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After butchering my son's hair for 2 years. I finally took him to a professional. Jessica did a wonderful job. We will be back. read more

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids - Jessica interacted, was kind and so fast. - Kids Hair Salons Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such an experience for my little one's first haircut. She doesn't allow anyone to comb or touch her hair. The stylist made her feel so welcome and patient. They had car seating and movie screens. Great experience. read more

Jessica is an excellent stylist and does an awesome job cutting my daughter's hair. Once we had our first haircut with her she did such a good job making sure it was exactly what my daughter wanted and we now only book appointments when she is working. My kids love going to get their hair cut since they were little because Jessica makes it fun and easy! Thanks for all of the great haircuts over the years - we will keep coming back! read more

My son hates getting a hair cut. His hair was getting too long also. We knew he would cry but the stylist was patient and able to complete the cut the way I requested it. He stop crying maybe 3-4 minutes into the cut which was great. So glad we went here. Kids cut are $32 but totally worth it. read more

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Love this place for my son! He's 4 now and has been coming here for all his haircuts. They are great for first time kids!!! Love the racecar seats. read more

Made an appointment online and was able to get in same day. Appointment started promptly at scheduled time. Toddler boy hair cut in car ran us $33 dollars. They have tvs at the car stations with many streaming options to help the little humans with their wiggles. Hair cut was very clean and stylist was patient and professional. read more

I have gone there quit a few times and they were very welcoming a customer service was great. I got there today the store manager has let the job title go to her head an is very rude and disrespectful to me as as customer wouldn't let me voice my concerns and when she was confronted with the truth she got hoslt and defensive. As so much she wouldn't accept that I made two different times for my children because I didn't want her to cur my children's hair. She called me. Not very ethical or appropriate for a store manager to do. When they don't get the business. read more

Xareni did such an amazing job with my baby boy on his 1st hair cut. She was super patient and loved the outcome of my son's haircut! Can't wait to take my son back 100 % recommend her! read more

Kelly did an amazing job with my sons first haircut, I was super nervous going in but she was patient and understanding. Overall a great experience will be going there again. read more

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Had a first time visit with my 6 year old. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with so much enthusiasm. Made my 6 year old feel confident on her 6 year length of hair trim. As she's always been spooked to get close by scissors near her hair. Friendly, cleanliness and service was fantastic. She will be a returning customer. Thank you for giving my little one a great experience! read more

they messed up my sons hair. A woman made a mistake while cutting, therefore forcing him to go bald. 0 stars read more

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids - Kids Hair Salons Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We've been both our kids here to get haircuts on a pretty regular basis. We've done walk-in and also called in and made appointments and got in both times. The place gets pretty busy so I recommend calling to make an appointment overall great job have a set up for kid friendly, which makes it very easy for our kids to get haircuts. read more

Initially from my first review 3 years ago, I wanted to update. Still an amazing place. I've now had my second son and also bring him to this location. I've stuck with Thu Thu and she's amazing! She's an amazing stylist but also cares on how your child reacts in the situation. She's the epitome of why we chose to go to a salon that specializes in children. Children move, get scared, throw tantrums and Thu Thu knows how to handle every situation and make my children feel comfortable. She's also speedy! Which is great for my youngest because he can't sit still for long. Just wanted to show my appreciation for this place and especially for Thu Thu. read more

Perfect place for the kids. A cut for my daughter also included a wash, hair braids, a hair bow from her to choose from, painting her nails, a ballon, a lollipop and sticker. Oh wow this was definitely an experience for her to remember. She loved it My son also loved sitting in the police car, while watching tv during his cut.. they also dried and brushed his hair.. What a special place, I certainly recommend it for kids cuts. read more

I took my son to get his FIRST haircut in preparation for his first birthday party and photo shoot, he sat still the whole time and was such a good boy! We are so disappointed with the outcome. Everything is uneven. :( read more

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