A child’s very first haircut is a huge milestone for every family—and at StarKids Salon & Spa across Melbourne (Point Cook, Keysborough and Melton), our specialist children’s stylists turn those first snips into a fun, calm and memorable celebration.
When Should You Book Your Baby or Toddler’s First Haircut?
Every child’s hair grows at its own pace. Most Melbourne parents bring their little one in between 9 months and 2 years old—usually when fringes start tickling their eyelashes, curls begin tangling at the nape of the neck, or you want to tidy up uneven baby fluff before a first birthday photoshoot.
5 Stylist Tips for a Happy, Tear-Free First Haircut
- Pick Their Best Time of Day: Book a morning or post-nap appointment when your baby or toddler is well-rested and fed.
- Skip the Word “Cut”: Toddlers sometimes associate “cut” with a scratch. Instead, call it a “big-kid hair tidy” or “car-chair adventure”.
- Let Them Choose Their Novelty Car Chair (or Sit on Your Lap): Our Melbourne salons feature custom novelty car chairs, cartoons and bubbles. If your baby feels shy, our stylists are experts at cutting hair while your little one cuddles safely on your lap.
- Bring a Favourite Snack or Comfort Toy: Familiar comforters keep tiny hands busy while our team works quickly and gently.
- Keep Hair Knot-Free at Home: Between visits, use a gentle pain-free detangling hair brush and organic kids leave-in conditioner to make brushing effortless.
What’s Included in the StarKids First Haircut Package?
Our signature First Haircut Package ($45) is designed specifically for babies and toddlers having their very first trim. It includes:
- A patient, unhurried haircut with a specialist children’s stylist
- A First Haircut Keepsake Certificate
- A treasured lock of your baby’s hair to take home
- Novelty car chair seating, cartoons and bubbles
Book Your Child’s First Haircut in Melbourne
Ready to celebrate your little one’s milestone? View our full kids salon & spa service menu or book online at your nearest StarKids location in Point Cook (Sanctuary Lakes), Keysborough (Parkmore) or Melton.