Atlanta
Pigtails & Crewcuts
3208 Paces Ferry Pl., (404) 842-0383.All ages. $18 (with card, 10th cut half off).
Located in a prime spot in Atlanta's most upscale neighborhood, just minutes away from the governor's mansion, this brightly painted salon is reminiscent inside of a dollhouse. Diversions include two playrooms, and airplane and fire-truck chairs for tots.
Salon Red Kids
123 East Ponce de Leon Ave., (404) 377-6230.From babies to teens. $5 for bang trims, cuts start at $15.
This funky salon—in the back of Hoopla, a children's clothing store—is an offshoot of Salon Red. It's located in Decatur, a picturesque bit of Atlanta dotted with trendy restaurants and boutiques. Diversions include a play area, toys, and a clothing store in front.
Boston
Runway Salon
11 Newbury St., (617) 375-0002.All ages. $40 to $75, depending on stylist.
Next door to the Ritz-Carlton, on a stretch of Newbury lined with kid-oriented boutiques like Oilily and A Pea in the Pod. Diversions include a large table for coloring or other activities. The open floor plan is conducive to playing.
Salon Monet
176 Newbury St., (617) 425-0009.All ages. $25 and up; average is $30 for boys, $40 for girls.
Very kid-friendly; all stylists are experienced with children. Owner Shellee Mendes does a lot of first-time tints and highlights for girls from ages 10 and up. Diversions: None, but kids are welcome to bring toys of their own. Post-cut, goodie bags filled with samples and treats are doled out.
Chicago
J. Gordon Designs
2326 N. Clark St., (773) 871-0770.All ages. $23 to $50.
This tidy salon, nestled on a busy street in Lincoln Park, is staffed by a young crew, many of whom are parents themselves. Diversions include lap tables with paper and pens for drawing and capes with animal prints.
Salon Mör
49 E. Oak St., (312) 573-0626.Ages 5 and up are preferred. Starting at $35.
Warm, inviting, and poshly situated just off Michigan Avenue. Diversions: Minimal—unless you count Mom or Dad; kids typically have their cuts while parked in a parent's lap.
Los Angeles
Kenworthy Salon
220A N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, (310) 274-9360.All ages. $20 to $50.
Smack-dab in the heart of Rodeo Drive country, this luxe salon draws its clientele from Bel Air and Pacific Palisades as well as Beverly Hills. Less obnoxious than you would suspect, it specializes in clean-cut surfer looks for boys and long layers for girls. Diversions include coloring books and crayons.
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