PRICE GUIDE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · 2026–2027
Children's Haircuts cost in the UK
£12–£29 per cut. Typically £15.
A children's haircut costs £12 to £29, and about £15 is the usual price at a barber or family salon. Age, a skin fade or detailed style, a premium salon and city-centre prices take it towards the higher figure.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does children's haircuts cost in the UK?
| Low end | £12 | a simple trim at a local barber |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £15 | what most people pay |
| High end | £29 | a skin fade at a premium city barber |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the salons, barbers and mobile stylists near you.
What moves the price
- Age — under-tens are often charged less than teenagers for a children's haircut
- Style — a skin fade or detailed design takes longer than a simple trim
- Barber or salon — barbers often charge less for children than unisex salons
- Premium salons — some city salons charge close to adult prices for a child's cut
- First haircut — a first-cut package with a certificate or lock of hair costs more
- Additional needs — a quieter or longer slot for a nervous child may be priced differently
Hairdressing prices in the UK are up 26% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Hairdressing and personal grooming establishments, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical children's haircuts would have cost about £12 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7EY →
WHAT YOU GET
What a children's haircuts booking includes
Takes: About 15 to 30 minutes. Not included: Washes, blow dries, hair designs and braiding are often charged as extras for children.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common children's haircuts
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How to pay less
- Book children's haircuts at a barber, which often charges less than a salon
- Ask about weekday children's haircut prices outside the Saturday rush
- Choose a simple style that grows out well between children's haircuts
Before you book
- Bring a favourite toy or tablet to keep a young child still during the haircut
- Ask whether the children's haircut price changes once a child turns ten or twelve
- Mention sensory needs so the barber can book a quiet time
- Check head lice before the children's haircut, as salons will not cut over them
Children's Haircuts cost: questions people ask
Usually £12 to £29, with about £15 typical. Skin fades and premium salons cost the most.
About 15 to 30 minutes. Toddlers and first cuts are kept as short as possible.
Many barbers and salons offer quiet or early slots for children with sensory needs or anxiety. Mention it when booking so they can plan a calmer visit.
Yes, family bookings are common, and some barbers offer a small discount for back-to-back cuts.
Washes, blow dries, designs and braiding are often priced on top of the basic cut.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from published barber and salon listings in Birmingham, Slough and London. Your local barber sets the actual price.
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