Ms. Karen does a fantastic job with kids of all ages. Very knowledgeable about hair. Gave us some good tips about post swim class hair care & lice prevention (they don't stick to dirty hair so wash on Fridays - lol). It's a cute salon that is clearly meant for kids with balloons, bejeweled mirrors, glitter water globes, and kids movies. $45 for a cut as of Jan 2026. Girls get a cool hairdo style after the cut. Great place for people to take their kiddos for their first cuts because she gives you a photo and certificate and a pouch with some of the hair. A toddler had their first cut before us and the parents were so pleased. Recommend this salon for the quality. read more

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There's seriously no one better in the area than Ms Karen. She gives the swaggiest, cutest, best looking cuts especially for boys if you like the high and tight look like I do for my son. Her studio is gorgeous, there is a mural, so many fun things to look at and keep little ones focused and still. She gives balloons and a little gift out of her treasure chest at the end. Karen seriously is a pro in this space and you won't be disappointed. You can tell she loves what she does and she's so good at it. We've tried other places but keep coming back here. My mom was a hair stylist back in the day and she's not one to easily throw out compliments. She said Ms Karen is GOOD. She's fast and precise. She's also a lovely person. She wants kids to look and feel their best no matter the age. We love you Ms Karen! read more

Ms Karen's Place - Kids Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Took my daughter for her first haircut and Ms Karen was lovely. My daughter who's a little on the shy side felt comfortable throughout the entire experience. She had Bluey to distract her, prizes, and balloons. Cut was fast and turned out adorable. Highly recommend Ms Karen and will be back again! read more

Our precious boy got his first professional haircut this morning by a wonderful woman named Ms. Karen! She was so sweet and kind to our little bub. Her salon is perfect for children, so many different distractions to keep him occupied, and she was so gentle! When she was finished, she let him pick out a toy, gave him a balloon, and took a family photo of us with a first haircut certificate as a keepsake (along with some of his hair!) She was so friendly and welcoming to us as well, it felt like we've known her for a long time. We will keep returning to her for his future haircuts! (As a side note- parking is very cramped/limited so be prepared! lol) read more

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Good price. Fast and efficient. Highly recommended for kid's haircut. Responds quickly to inquiry

8/24/24. $45 with a $5 tip. Haircut is complete with a new hot wheel car and a balloon. Ms. Karen is fantastic and made our kid feel comfortable. Even though our kid was terrified of the barber shop last time, there were some tears initially but Ms K made it all better. A little toy truck, a song, some old school Micky Mouse club (Brittney and JT!). She's an absolute sweetheart who gave a great haircut. More importantly was her ability to get the kids to chill out. All the one star review haters whining about poor hair cuts or tugging on hair read like helicopter parents who expect unicorns and lollipops for their little angel that defecates cinnamon rolls. Grow up. Ms K is cool as F. Also there's a read more

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Our child had their first hair cut here- child is mixed race with curly hair... Ms Karen is wonderful, so accommodating with knowledge on textured hair products. The appt was quick too and she styles very well! The finished touch included kid-friendly toys- such a pleasant experience!! Ms Karen, you have two repeat customers. Thank you for your kindness! read more

Ms. Karen was so great with my son! He is 1 and has major stranger danger/gets nervous in new places, but Ms. Karen was extremely patient and kind with him. She made his first haircut such a fun, memorable experience. We even received a cute certificate, photo and lock of hair at the end. We will definitely be back! read more

We love Ms. Karen! I was cutting my son's hair myself until I did two really bad cuts when he started to get more hair. I took my son to Ms. Karen when he was around 18 months old. We gave him "the Beckham" and it turned out so cute!! She kept him happy and comfortable the whole time, there were no tears! Ms. Karen closed for a couple of weeks to move locations, so we tried someone else and the turnout was not the same at all. Ms. Karen has cut my son's hair 4 times and now my son looks forward to getting his hair cut, so he can get a balloon. read more

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I took my 4 year old and 2 year old here for their first hair cuts and it was a great experience. She made both kids feel comfortable and was so patient and engaging with them. A bonus was both kids left with some goodies and since it was their first haircuts she even sent me home with Polaroids of them for keepsakes. I recently took my 2 year old back for his second haircut and again, he had a great experience. She had Sesame Street on the tv for him. Ms. Karen gave him praise during his haircut letting him know he was doing so good and she was proud of him. I'm big on first experiences for littles and I'm so happy both my kids left with smiles and excitement to come back. Highly recommend! read more

We absolutely LOVE Ms Karen. She makes my daughter look beautiful and my daughter is comfortable the whole time. She asks to come back and see Ms Karen and was so upset when Ms Karen was out sick! Bring your kid here - you won't regret it. read more

Ms Karen's Place - Kids Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

First haircut ‍ or young kids in general... I can't say enough great things about our experience today with Ms Karen in Lafayette for my son's first haircut. Literally everything you could ask for... car chair, Elmo on tv (she has multiple options), first haircut certificate, gives them a toy & a lollipop (if parents approve) plus an awesome job on his wavy hair. Best of all... I called last week & got an appt this week! I called Ponytails in p hill a month ago & her next opening was in July read more

Ms Karen's Place - Kids Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Omg! Ms. Karen is amazing!! This was my 1.5 year old son's first professional cut and she was so amazing and patient! His hair looked amazing after the cut and still looks amazing 4 months later! I had tried to cut his bangs and ended up ruining his hair completely so I asked her if she could fix it! Highly recommend and we are definitely going back! read more

What a great first haircut experience for my baby boy! His hair was getting unruly at only 8 months of age. I was nervous to go get his first hair cut but Ms. Karen did a fantastic job! He didn't even cry when getting his hair cut and he looks absolutely adorable. Highly recommend! read more

Ms Karen was wonderful! She made my daughter's day with all of the extra care. We will be back again, specifically for her birthday so Ms Karen can style her hair and put glitter and hair tinsel! read more

Ms. Karen did my 3yo daughter's first haircut recently and it was such a great experience for her! She made my daughter feel comfortable and special, and even styled her hair like her favorite princess. My daughter is still saying weeks later that she wants to go see Ms. Karen and get another haircut!! Cannot say enough good things. read more

Ms Karen is the best! We just took my 18 month old for his first haircut. I was nervous because he really does not like to sit still, but Miss Karen exceeded my expectations. She made my son so comfortable and gave him a much better haircut than I had expected for a toddler. 10/10 recommend Ms Karen and we will be going there for years to come! read more

My 2-year-old son had never had a clipper cut before. Ms. Karen was patient and very experienced. The cut turned out fantastic! He was happy watching Thomas the Train and playing with a train while she cut his hair. He was very happy to get many treats/surprises when the cut was over. We will return and spread the good word about our wonderful experience. read more

Ms karen place is so cute! She made it a very fun and comfortable for my daughter. She puts a lot of attention toward the kids experience. You can tell she absolutely loves what she does! Her new place is super clean and adorable. Karen moved to a new location in Walnut Creek with parking right in front. The place was very easy to find and right off of the north main exit. My daughter and I will absolutely be back! Loved it! read more

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Our son got his first haircut ever at Ms Karen's and she did a great job. Her salon had a lot of things to keep my kid occupied while she cut, and his hair looked great after. Lovely lady read more

Ms. Karen Thank you for the great cuts!! You are definitely the best when it comes to my sons hair cut. Going to Ms Karens 9 years now. Have never ever ever ever had an issue. Never! read more

It was my kids' first time at Ms Karen's place and the kids were ecstatic with their new haircuts! Ms Karen takes pride in her work including Covid screening for precautions. I'm in awe that my 2 year old stayed in place as there were clever distractions for him during the haircut process. He received a first haircut certificate with photo which is a priceless keepsake. My older daughter also got her haircut afterwards and loved how fancy she looked! Thanks so much Ms Karen for your amazing work, patience and professionalism! read more

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We were so busy being amazed by Miss Karen's gentle manner with our kids, her fun salon space, the multiple treats she gave them and her stylish hairstyles to take photos during their haircuts. She was fantastic and I highly recommend her! We won't be taking our kids anywhere else! PS- She also said she enjoys working with kids with sensory processing challenges or other disabilities. read more

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Ms. Karen did a wonderful job on my sons first haircut. She has a magical little room filled with all kinds of things to keep kids entertained while she cuts their hair. In addition to to this, she has a lot of patience with small children like my son. It was his first haircut and he was was pretty hysterical. She worked quickly and we were able to get through his haircut, and my god, he looks like a different baby! Thank you so much for making his first cut such a memorable experience and for the momento! We can't wait to see you again Ms. Karen! Also, thank you for practicing safe protocols during these times, it was much appreciated! read more

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My son Connor had a fabulous first haircut with Ms Karen. She was very patient and kind, and made sure the experience was fun and memorable for us parents and our kiddo! I got nervous as she started cutting because I didn't want her to cut too much and for him to look suddenly different. She was so calm and reassuring. His cut was exactly what I was hoping for. We will definitely be back for his next cut! read more

Ms Karen was amazing with my toddler! I took him to her for his first haircut when he was 17 months old. I waited forever because he's so active, I was worried he wouldn't be able to sit for a cut. But by this time his hair was so long he needed pigtails... So I found Ms Karen through reviews and she was just who we needed. There's so much fun stuff in the little room for my son to look at, not to mention the car shaped chair, and she's so observant and agile, expertly managing him, checking for any fearfulness, and dodging his head whipping around to see WHATS GOING ON BACK THERE! I will bring him back to Ms Karen any time, and highly recommend you bring your little ones too. read more

It was finally time to get my lil' girl her first haircut, but I was so nervous about whether or not she would sit still for someone to cut her hair. I had try before to take her to a salon to get her use to the idea. Needless to say that experience made me think she would never get a haircut. Another mom friend of mine gave Miss Karen's Place some rave review, so I made the appointment. Like the other reviewers, Miss Karen got my girl so occupied and entertained during her haircut that she didn't even have time to think about it. My two year old love riding in the car and watching Miss Karen do her thing. With some pretty ribbons and fairy dust on her hair, my two year old got her first haircut! More so, she loved her red balloon and lollipop Miss Karen gave her after the haircut. She constantly ask about and can't wait for her next haircut with Miss Karen. As a bonus, Miss Karen gave us a "First Haircut" photo souvenir for us to remember the experience. read more

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THIS WOMAN IS NOT GENTLE WITH KIDS! She pulled my daughters hair continuously as she combed through it and she was not friendly or warm. She had a bad attitude and I just couldn't wait for the haircut to be over to get out of there. And her Covid protocol is ridiculous read more

Ms. Karen is absolutely wonderful! She is so kind, patient and loving, and just what my son needed. Not to mention she gave him the best haircut he's ever received. I will never take him anywhere else now that I've found Ms. Karen. I gave her a big hug when we left because I was so grateful to her for taking her time with my son and making him comfortable. Thank you, Ms. Karen! read more

Ms. Karen is wonderful with kids. She gives an awesome haircut as well. She listens to the kids and fixes their hair so they will be happy. She makes you do an at home Covid test and I am pleased with that. I am so glad that I found her because I've had a hard time finding someone to cut my child's thick curly hair. She did an amazing job. read more

My son loves Ms. Karen! she has been cutting his hair since he was 10 months olds. My son is very sensitive, and she understands him well. read more

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THE BEST! My baby had his first haircut and he was like uncontrollable. He started crying and of course, being a mom, my eyes started filling with tears, Ms Karen not only calmly cut his hair. But assured me about my emotions and I really appreciate it. 100% will come back. She saved his hair, took a picture of us and gave it as a beautiful card to be saved. Thank you Ms Karen! (She is also super careful and good when it comes to following COVID protocols, so rest assured about that read more

I took my 17 month son to Ms. Karen's for the first time and I was so impressed by her. My son did not take the haircut well. He was crying and wrangling the entire time but she still managed to cut his hair very well! I was very nervous for this haircut because he had haircut in the past and the hair stylist barely cut his hair because he acted the same. So I stopped taking him to get hair cuts. I'm hoping that after continuously going to Ms. Karen's he will eventually get over his fear. read more

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Ms. Karen's place is amazing! We have had troubles in the past when our toddler goes to have a haircut. He just screams and he absolutely hates, loathes, despises it! However with Ms. Karen, she was able to build rapport with our son and was able to trim his hair for the first 10 minutes, which was already long enough for him to sit still. She made us feel welcomed and also hygiene is also her priority she made sure our hands are clean before we touch anything. She had a wide collection of shows, objects, toys to keep the kids busy while she does her job. After the haircut, our son had received a lot of freebies from her, which made him extra happy and we just loooove his new boyish haircut. We'll definitely be back! read more

Got my baby boys first haircut here, and it was an absolutely perfect experience. He was mesmerized with all the fun stuff in the room and the car seat, and Ms Karen did a great job of moving swiftly before he started to fuss. We were very satisfied with how good his hair looked. Ms Karen was very sweet and Covid conscious which we appreciated. We will come back! read more

Ms. Karen made our son's first haircut such a special experience. She was fast, kind and even sent us home with a special "first haircut" certificate (among other treats). The kids get to sit in a little car for their haircut and there are so many little figurines around the room to keep the kids distracted. read more

This was our first haircut with Ms Karen. She was very nice and patient with my little man. Hes 1 and a half and has had 3 haircuts before this. All 3 times were horrible haircuts so we needed to find a better place. Ms Karen met my expectation for how a kids haircut should be. He cried at first but she put him at ease with all the cool stuff around the chair. He stopped crying after only a couple of minutes and she proceeded to cut his hair. The end result was great. He still moved quite a bit because he was curious to see all the stuff around him but again, Ms Karen was very patient. She is located in another salon (Beauty for You) so its kinda hidden. There is a parking lot behind beauty for you and its free so you should park there. Before I left I made our next appointment. read more

Ms Karen's Place - Kids Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Long overdue review but Ms Karen rocks! She has been cutting my son's hair since his first cut at 10 months old and now he's 3.5. He get what she calls the "David Beckham" cut and I always get compliments on it - even when it's been over a month out it still looks great. Ms Karen is super fast and keeps kids entertained and at ease. A few times my son was not happy and she still was able to work her magic quickly through the crying fest. I'll be bringing him here until he out grows her car chair. read more

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Our son got his first haircut here and it was the experience you dream of...she was totally Covid safe and attuned to his emotions, expertly cutting off his potential meltdowns as she cut his hair. read more

I took my almost 2 year old to Ms. Karen for his first haircut today and she exceeded expectations. His hair has gotten out of control and she made him look so good! Since this was his first haircut I didn't know what to expect. There were moments when he cried but she was patient and suggested ways to calm or distract him. He made it through and he looks amazing! She took a photo of us after and gathered some of his hair in a small bag since this was his first cut. I also appreciate her rules around Covid. Will definitely come back. read more