Life has few certainties, but you can usually count on kids’ hair to grow. And grow. Here’s where to go for a haircut in the Champaign-Urbana area.
We get a lot of questions from readers, but one we get over and over again is, “Where do you take your child to get a haircut in Champaign-Urbana?”
Unfortunately there is (still) no child-centric salon in our area, but you will find plenty of satisfied parents here who have found a wonderful stylist. Here are some recommendations from our readers as solicited via our Facebook page.
Note that these are reader recommendations. Inclusion on this list does not mean an endorsement from Chambanamoms.com.
Please remember that stylists might change salons.
Alex Gossett Nelson at Aeline Salon (405 Devonshire Dr., Champaign)
“Alex does a great job with my 3 year olds! They love Miss Alex and even my very active boy will sit still for her.”
Jandee Taylor and Erica Swartz at Revive Salon (2147 S. Neil St., Champaign)
“Jandee and Erica are both great with kids!”
Jason at Jason’s Barbershop (1401 N. Prospect Ave. Ste. 9, Champaign)
“Jason is so great, we always recommend him! He’s very easy going, friendly and great with kids! They have a little spaceship chair for the littles to sit in and get distracted.”
Lee at Hansen & Co Barber Shop (807 S. Neil St., Champaign)
“Lee is great and very patient with my 9 year old. My son is mixed race and Lee does an amazing job with his hair.”
Zach at Leland’s Barbershop (49 E. Green St., Champaign)
“Zach gives my son the best haircuts. Everything is super clean and all safety guidelines are followed. And you can book from their Facebook page. Highly recommend!”
“We’ve gone to Kara since our boys first haircuts. If you’re looking for something other than a clipper/buzz cut, she’s your girl!”
“Kara McConkey! I have really curly hair, she’s been doing mine for years. All three of my kids (all 5 and under) get their hair cut with Kara too! She’s great with kiddos!”
Melissa McFall at Eden’s Rain Salon (501 N. Neil St., Champaign)
“Melissa is sooooooo kind and patient. She cut our 3 year olds hair while he was standing up and playing with his toys since he has always hated being confined in the chair.”
“Melissa was amazing with my 4 year old daughter. She was patient and good with kids and really took the time to explain how to manage my daughter’s curls.”
Lisa Lahners and Trina Parks at The Salon House (Unit D, 2918 Crossing Ct., Champaign)
“Lisa’s chair-side manner is superb. Her cuts are lovely, and she has done my sons’ Afro haircuts by hand with scissors since their first cuts. This works well for my sensory sensitive kid, who is gradually transitioning to clipper cuts as his hair texture matures, and who struggles at a standard barber shop. She has a 1 chair salon, and she has a TV with streaming services, so my children can watch a show or movie if they like. An added bonus is she also can do my hair.”
“For 18 years my curly-haired boy wants no one but Trina Parks to cut his hair.”
Kristie Swim at 6 Degrees Salon (1711 S. Neil St. Suite #1, Champaign)
“Kristie Swim is our favorite!”
Stephanie Hubbard at Little Shop of Haircuts (Sola Salon Studios, 105 N. Mattis Ave. Studio 12, Champaign)
“Stephanie is a dual-licensed barber and cosmetologist who patiently counseled my teen into a very modern/edgy cut.”
Brandy Krabbe at Bouffant Salon (2860 Philo Road, Urbana)
“Brandy is amazing with kiddos!”
Laurie Callaway at Split Ends (205 S. David St., Sidney)
“We drive from Champaign to Sidney to see Laurie because she is BEYOND AWESOME. She is great with boys and girls, super fast, and nice too. But most importantly, she has always done a great job with my autistic son, who struggled with haircuts when he was younger.”
“Laurie is amazing with my toddler! She loves kids, and is a mommy herself … so I feel like she’s an expert at kid cuts!”
Katie at Images Hair Design (410-1/2 Main St., Mahomet)
“I take my 3 year old to Katie for her VERY curly hair.”
Alex Neubauer at Neubauer’s Barbershop and Shave Parlor (109 N. Main St., St. Joseph)
“He’s SO patient and understanding!!”
Also recently recommended by our readers:
Ceira and Nichole at Great Clips (by Harvest Market, Champaign), Cassie at Sport Clips (Old Farm Shops, Champaign), Andrea at Clutch Cuts (Neil St., Champaign), Nicole at Bouffant Salon (Urbana)
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