Best place for toddler (2 years plus) haircut. They have a great lounge, and waiting area. Managers and staff goes out of their way to make you and kids comfortable. We have been there twice for our girls haircut, and it's been outstanding. They give free popcorns to your little one, which helps in comforting and distractions. iPads are provided to entertain the kids. We try and get there early so our baby gets sometime to settle in and watch other kids getting their haircut. Love their ambience and overall service! Updated post Covid visit haircut for our daughter. Lynn is amazing! Made the haircut very easy for our energetic 5 year old. read more

Hair dresser did not follow our instructions at all and cut my sons hair way too short. We are so upset. The salon is cute though.

I've been cutting my hair at home and it showed. Lynn was recommended by my sister! She took my requests and implemented them on the haircut. I loved the layers and blowout she gave me. Will be back. read more

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I was initially skeptical of a salon that has look books with bespoke cuts ("The Bianca") but when I thought about it, it's actually genius. Thinking back, I did the exact same thing with my preschooler's clothes ("Put on the pajama shirt.. here, put your leg into the Jordan pants"..) to speed up our pokey mornings. Yes, that makes me a genius too, who knew? For older kids like my 12 year-old who'd rather scrub out a sewer line than get his hair cut, PREP's classy decor tells him that he's getting the Royale treatment. Lyn cut my boy's hair, did a nice job and was very effective communicating with him. The PREP branded shampoo smelled like lemongrass and his hair is really shiny. And did he admit twice he actually likes his haircut. Yes ma'am, twice. They also got us in same day even though they were slammed doing back-to-school cuts, even with extended hours. Last, all kids leave with a small bag of freshly popped popcorn; that's pretty genius too. read more

First time I took my toddler to Prep, I read all the reviews and decided to pick Daisy. She was all that I expected from a salon who markets themselves as a place you can take your little people to for haircuts. She was patient and didn't rush him. She listened to what I wanted in a haircut. She gave my toddler an amazing haircut. Of course, I'm rating Daisy with 5 stars! For my toddler's 2nd cut, Daisy did not have availability for a month, so I picked another stylist expecting the same quality. Unfortunately, Amanda did not seem to have a lot of experience cutting hair for toddlers. The clipper she was using made him uncomfortable and was loud. My brother in law asked if she could use scissors but she said she didn't want to use scissors because she was afraid of cutting him. I would not recommend her for your toddler. I wish Prep would post profiles for their stylists, their years of experience and specialities, so it would be easier for me to choose which stylist would be right for my toddler. Because $43 + tip for a toddler haircut is expensive! I AM willing to pay this but I want a good haircut. Needless to say, for his next haircut I will be scheduling in advance with Daisy. read more

Had a consultation here for my 11 year old daughter. We were told by the stylist that my daughter's (and I quote) "texture" meant we couldn't achieve the straight hair K Pop inspired look we wanted. My daughter has 2c/3a hair.... Hell, even with my 4C hair, I've had my natural hair bone straight in the past. Though she is mixed with Black, her Asian genes are more visibly apparent in her hair due to her hair texture being more wavy/straight adjacent than curly/coils often seen with Black hair. So, I was taken aback by the stylist insisting the style wasn't possible. Another stylist attempted to help and explain to our consultation stylist that the look is indeed achievable but ultimately I lost confidence that they truly could do it. I do appreciate the other stylist trying to help her coworker understand "textured" hair but this type of education should happen BEFORE clients step in the salon.I wish I remembered her name, THANK YOU! With all that said, we ended up going to another salon that happened to also have non Black, Asian stylists and they instantly said they could do her hair and honestly SLAYED IT!!! Just stating this fact because race shouldn't be a factor when it comes to being a skilled hairstylist that can handle various "textures" of hair. So, "texture" is no excuse. I wonder if "texture" was code for something else? I'll never know because I'll never put my child in another situation at PREP to have her self esteemed is lowered. She was negatively impacted by the experience and felt sad about herself. read more

Excited to take our son to Prep after reading great reviews, but it was as if we were at a different salon. Greeted by an unfriendly male stylist with a super negative unfriendly vibe. He was rude and when we asked for his professional opinion he was not helpful and only concerned with the amount of time we had booked... meanwhile the salon was empty on a Sunday morning. He made us so uncomfortable we decided not to stay. read more

Gen was friendly and worked quickly to make our 2.5 year old grandson feel comfortable. She showed him her tools and told him what she was doing. He was mesmerized by a cartoon show on their iPad and the parakeets chirping in the next room. He even got a professional shampoo and style after the haircut! He looks great! read more

I like this place for my child's hair cuts. i was a bit put off the last time as I usually get a tex to tip after I leave but the hair stylist kept pressuring me to tip her before I left. A little strange read more

Daisy was so gentle and patient with our son for his first haircut. She took the time to build trust and show him her tools, found a show he liked on her iPad and was able to get him to sit still and let her use both scissor and clippers. The results look great! read more

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Amazing haircutting experience with daisy. Very patient and calm and kind with our 2 year old. Did a great job on the haircut - we have had several haircuts and mixed experiences in the past but this was one of the best we've had. Cute and trendy looking salon, street parking was pretty easy on a Sunday morning. We will definitely be back :) read more

Daisy gave a great hair cut to my three year old. This was his first haircut and what a great experience. We will be returning. I highly recommend this hair salon! read more

My daughter's first haircut was such a fun and relaxing experience for both of us. So many warm and thoughtful touches, like stickers and a little popcorn treat at the end. plus, my baby's curls have never looked so good. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Ella is amazing. Love my kiddo's haircut. She did exactly what we asked for. The salon is efficiently run, and I appreciate the online booking option. Thank you! read more

A beautiful cut for my 5 year old boy. Very welcoming and professional service. We'll be back

My daughter has autism and hadn't received a professional haircut due to her sensory sensitivities. I took my time to select a salon in SF that could accommodate her needs. Daisy was extremely patient with her and performed a miracle! Ella also assisted to help speed up the process. They both were so kind and encouraging to my daughter. It meant a lot. The salon carries amazing products that I bought as well to maintain her hair at home. My daughter that used to refuse to brush her hair allowed me to brush her hair this morning with a cute unicorn plush Wet Brush we also bought from the salon. My daughter had been bullied and so happy she can have a fresh start with new hair at a new school on Monday! Thanks PREP! read more

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Decided to try this place as they advertise for kids. It had a great atmosphere and really nice staff. The team seemed to know how to work with a wriggly toddler. However, the overall haircut was inferior to the one he's been getting at Kids Cuts - asymmetrical and choppy, and we had to fix some pieces on our own later. You could argue that it's hard to cut hair for toddlers, but this kid had TV on and he was impressively still. Ultimately, it's almost double what others charge for kids this age, and not that much better. read more

Lynn was amazing and so was the whole experience! Prep was clean, and we loved the blow out at the end!

I was optimistic with some of the reviews, but I'm disappointed with my haircut. The sides aren't even... and not by a little (see picture). This is something I expect of a budget ($18) cut and not for $65 plus tip! I've had better haircuts at Great Clips and Supercuts - seriously. Now getting this fixed for more $$$. What a racket. Will not be back. read more

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This place was recommended by a few parents from our daycare and we loved that it's a kids salon, so people working there know how to work with kids 2+ y/o. We had an appointment for our son's first haircut on Saturday. The male hairdresser had bad manners, wasn't friendly or listened of what we wanted for haircut to look like. After leaving and paying $53 total, we had to come back the next day to fix it, because it looked like our son needs a haircut and not like he just had one. During the second appointment, the same hairdresser was visibly annoyed with us being back. He still didn't do his best to fix the situation. Everything was uneven and we had to go to another salon on Monday where lady was very professional and patient, and our boy finally got a quality haircut. read more

My kids are hard to please haircut wise. Prep definitely delivered and the vibe is great.

First time taking my 9 year old daughter to Prep salon as she has outgrown the mediocre cuts at other kid salons or Supercuts, and was overdue for a cut after 7 months! My current stylist recommended Prep for teens or tweens who desire a stylish cut at a kid-friendly spot. Maricela did a chin length bob with long layers and texturizing to help with her thick hair. Her techniques were the same I've had done on my hair by very experienced stylists. The cut is fantastic. Price is higher than I normally would go for, but it was a great value for a fabulous cut and style. Easy to book and pay online and great COVID safety policies. Took about 40 minutes since we skipped the shampoo at the start, but this included the blow dry. My kid got to choose a show to watch on an iPad during the cut, which kept her head still and her mind entertained. After it was done, my kid exclaimed, "I love it! It's just what I wanted!" read more

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Update: Prep management responded quickly and offered a complimentary re-do haircut but most importantly they were concerned about my daughter's neck scars which was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend Kate! She did a fantastic job on my daughters "square bob" style cut. Thank you, prep! ** Had the worst haircut today. Not only was the cut sloppy but it also resulted in my daughter having small cuts on her neck as a result of the clipper. While the hairdresser was polite and friendly to her, the cut was not great. Prep please at least comp the haircut or gift is a do-over! read more

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While on vacation we researched that Prep was the best place to go for our son's hair cut. From the moment we walked in they were super friendly. This was only our sons second haircut, and she out him so at ease Kate did an absolutely incredible job. Thank you so very much! read more

They are friendly, the place is clean, and the hair cut for my 5 years old son was just what he requested.

My son dislikes getting his hair cut, however at PREP, April handled it very professionally. Our first time there and we loved it. First time he has it faded nicely and he looks so handsome. His hair grows very fast so she left it nice and short. They give them popcorn upon check out which is a nice touch. Place is clean and even though it is double the cost as other places, it is worth it. read more

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PREP was amazing. We were able to get an appointment quickly, Daisy was a wonderful stylist for our 11 year old daughter who is very particular about here hair. Daisy listened to what we wanted, gave us ideas on how to make that ideal hairstyle even better, and then delivered a great cut. Thanks - I have already booked our other two daughters with Daisy. read more

Lyn is excellent! My daughters always get great, stylish haircuts and color at PREP. Lyn is a talented, kind stylist.

Kate was amazing as always. Great service and our 4 year daughter loves coming here. They make it very easy and the staff is very helpful. See you next time! read more

Amanda was so great; we cannot wait to be back for our next haircut. She really Took her time with us and made sure we got what we wanted. Thank you again For being so animated and g with my little one read more

Lynn cut my 13 yr old daughter's hair and did exactly what she wanted and it looks great

Prep has been the best! My daughter has been going since she was very young and now goes to get her hair high lighted and cut. It's always just the way she wants it. Customer service is great. The vibe is fun. Great spot! read more

Such good service for kids! Our 2year old had her first haircut today and loved it. They had boosters for her so she felt like a big girl, explained everything so she wouldn't be afraid of the shampoo tub or blow dryer, and rewarded her with popcorn at the end. She's now flaunting her new 'do. read more

I took my independent, creative, strong-willed 6.5 year old kindergartener to Prep Salon last week for a brand new cut and style. Everyone loved it!... except apparently my son thought it was still too long so yesterday he decided to give himself a haircut. At school. He came home looking like Lloyd Christmas and I was in tears. I booked another appointment for today and brought him back to see Kate. Rey welcomed us and recognized my son right away since we were just there, and was more than accommodating with our visit for a fix. Kate worked her magic and was able to restyle my son's hack job. Thanks SO MUCH, Kate!! read more

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One of the best services I have had so far. Great team and price. Would surely recommend it to anyone looking for a great haircut.

Saul did a great job and made our son feel comfortable for his first haircut. He put an iPad out for him and was really patient while our son kept wiggling around. Will definitely go back. read more

Kate is The Best!! My daughter wanted a sloping asymmetrical bang cut--not your normal 9yo retest--and Kate got right on it! She started conservative, but ended up with a bigger bang and a more dramatic angle, which my daughter LOVES! I won't go anywhere else for fun cuts done right. read more

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Such a sweet first salon experience for my 3-year old. Kate was so patient and friendly!

Saul was amazing. Listened to my requests, made pleasant conversation, and gave me a great haircut. The salon was clean and well maintained. Would recommend this salon to people of all ages! read more

Ella at PREP is truly great: professional, relaxed, and fun. My son is pretty apprehensive about getting his hair cut, and he hardly even noticed it was happening as he was having such a great time! read more