Shortcut 4 kids is. A novelty haircut place for little ones and toddlers. They are located in the springhurst neighborhood in the eastend of Louisville, Kentucky. We actually came here for the first time today with my youngest daughter who is 15 months old. Was kinda a big deal. It was her first haircut. The place we took our other three daughters for there forts haircut had closed down and this place has a similar setup and did a similar first haircut package with a clipping of the hair and a certificate. So we made an appointment and headed that way. The insudevdecor is very fun. Very colorful and vibrant and welcoming to a little one. Ten chairs are all race cars or princes trucks and have personalized TVs and even some with video game systems like PlayStation or Xbox hooked up. My daughter was placed in the princess truck and you could tell the barber was use to working with babies because she fired up cocomelon on the Netflix and my Daughter was hooked. Playing on her chair car and watching her toons. The barber did a fantastic job and was great with her. She was great herself. She did so good and sat still and the barber didn't have to worry about anything. As mentioned they did give her a little certificate with the barber name and stating first haircut with a clipping baggie of her hair. So that's always a nice keepsake. We will out it with our outer daughters. A little pricey at $16 but it's a special occasion and a cool setup. Not somewhere we will take every time. Just on first haircut and special occasions for fun. Much like we did with the previous place we took our olde three that's now closed. And this place was exactly like that. So we were very satisfied. read more

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This is a great spot if you want to get your toddlers hair cut. They offer tvs (with Netflix) to pick out cocomelon or any other show they like to watch - aka distract. They only offer appointments only since Covid and only open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with a pricing for $16 a cut. read more

This is the first time that my son is actually sat through an entire haircut without wanting to get up and only a slightly crying fit. That is to say that he didn't like getting his haircut, he doesn't like getting his haircut from anybody but he was able to sit through an entire session of getting a trim and even let Christine, his barber, buzz around his ears with an electric Razor. 5/5 would recommend this place to anyone with kiddos around 2, also they have chairs that are toy cars and they can watch cocomelon or whatever they want on Netflix to keep them happy:) read more

Today was our first visit to Shortcuts. Our 1 year old needed his first haircut and they did not disappoint. Each child gets their own car and tv for the appointment. This made the process pain free and quick! They are currently only accepting appointments, no walk ins. read more

Ok so my son HATES haircuts! After trying and failing to get his hair cut with grandpa and a couple of other close relatives, I gave up and took him here. He cried right when we walked in but the woman in the photo below was VERY kind and patient. The other lady in the store didnt say a word of hello, good morning, or even a smile (she didnt acknowledge us at all which was pretty rude in my opinion). BUT the stylist in the photo was very friendly and great with my son! The place is in need of a huge update and deep clean. The website needs to be updated and they need someone to actually answer the phones, it took me like a week just to make an appointment. No business should be called ten times within two days only to NOT ONCE get an answer. As far as the cleanliness, I could see the carpet hadnt been vaccumed (baby food on the ground, etc) and there was hair and what not left over on the cape used, small but important details that I think need to be improved. But again, over all it was a good experience and I appreciated the stylist very much, I just wish this place was cleaner and up to date as far as appointment setting and hours listed online! I will only be back because of the stylist and how good she was with my son. read more

Shortcuts 4 Kids - Hair Salons Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I wish I could give 10 stars! I called on Saturday morning and made an appointment for 4:15. We showed up, signed in, and my daughter played on the play set for a few minutes until it was our turn. REESIE called us and led us toward the cars/chairs. My daughter wasn't having it. So Reesie, pro that she is, took us to the bigger kid chairs and let my daughter sit in my lap. She skillfully trimmed my daughter's hair and was incredibly patient and reassuring. I can't say enough about how great our experience was. read more

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Will absolutely be coming back! Ann-Marie gave our son his first haircut today. She was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO patient, calm and considerate, coming up with solutions to keep him calm even though he was certainly scared and uncertain what it would be like. If I could give them a hundred stars I would! read more

I feel really bad writing this because the workers are really nice to the kids, the shop has adorable kids cars for the kids to sit in during their haircuts, and they even get to pick a show. The two haircuts my son got in this salon were awful. Just...awful. I could have cut his hair the same way. It sounds like they work well for some kiddos, but we won't be going back. read more

I can't say enough good things. I scheduled my son's first hair cut 2 days before his first birthday, so no room for error...the place was clean, the staff was friendly, and the haircut went better than I could have imagined. They put on a cartoon for him, buckled him into his big Jeep chair, gave him a cape and he sat so well while getting his haircut. I was very impressed with it all. The cut is great and even and although he jerked around a few times, our stylists went with the flow very well and talked him through everything. We will be back for sure! read more

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Decently good place. It does have a run-down feel...could use a fresh coat of paint for sure. The fun chairs and tvs are a bonus. The stylist was always kind. However, if you're hoping your son walks away with a cute haircut, you're better of elsewhere. I took my toddler here 2-3 times, each time I showed the stylist a photo and described what I wanted. Every time we left with the same basic haircut and not at all what I wanted. I just took him to Great Clips and got a much better, trendier cut. read more

The place was filthy, as in visibly. There was hair everywhere and built up dirt on the floor at the base of the wall where they meet the floor. The stylist was not rude, but not polite either. She didn't even introduce herself to my 2-year-old to try to be friendly for his first haircut. And she didn't reassure him or act helpful at all when he was freaking out. Not a welcoming place. We'll never go back. read more

I really like this hair salon. the first one I took my kiddo to and they were so gentle with him. he had to take breaks and they took their time with him and the hair cut was amazing. the only reason I'm giving it a 4 star is because they're only open 3 days a week and it's hard getting an appointment. read more

Went here for my Son's first haircut! The haircut was a hit! Lotsa people had good things to say bout the cut. The stylist was very patient. My son was around 14 months old and very playful. The stylist managed to do a good job despite his naughtiness I've posted a couple of shots from that visit. Been here twice since then. Not disappointed. My only concern is, it could be a little tidier. read more

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Christy is our regular barber. She's been cutting our son's hair for more than a year now, since he was about two. She really knows how to patiently work with the littlest ones, manage their fears, and cope with their wiggles. The shop itself features barber chairs made of toy cars and motorcycles so the kids can steer. They also can watch kids tv or play video games while they get their cuts. A boy's cut is $16, which I think is a good price for a quality cut and good barbering experience. read more

My 2 year old son hated haircuts but this place made it super easy. He played and they let him get comfortable. Friendly staff made it a breeze. read more

This place is great. It's hard to find someone who can cut stylish haircuts for a double crown. Love the way my kids hair turned out!

I took my 2 year old son to get a haircut Saturday and the woman who cut his hair was horrid. Not only did she not crack a smile the entire time, she did not try to engage my son or do anything you'd expect of someone trying to give a service to a toddler. My son sat very quiet and still for her, surprisingly...it didn't take long for me to notice that her hands were shaking uncontrollably!!! I couldn't tell what the issue was but having alcoholics in my family she certainly looked as if she was craving a drink while cutting my kids hair! Her hand was so unsteady that she shaved my kids head up on side by accident and didn't even realize. His hair was so jacked up by the end that she had to basically shave the back to fix the mistakes. She didn't say one word to us the entire cut except to say "well I cut it shorter because you told me to" except....I didn't. I'm not usually one to post any kind of a negative review but this woman should not be a child stylist! She was a short, stocky woman, about mid 50s...short dyed brownish blonde hair and zero personality. I paid $18 for a shit cut and my spouse had to trim it up once we got home because to too was so jacked up. Furious doesn't even begin to describe it. read more

This was our first time at Shortcuts 4 Kids and it was a great experience! They did great with my kids, and their hair looks great! They also have Netflix for the kids to watch during the haircut and that was a great distraction. read more

First & last visit to this establishment. In & out within 10 minutes..needless to say, it looks like a rush job. My son's hair is uneven all over, still way too long when I specifically asked for short. The staff doesn't seem to know what they're doing and the lady who cut his hair wasn't even going to check with me to see what I wanted done for him. I had to stop and tell her as she started cutting. Good thing he's only 2 otherwise he'd be embarrassed at how he looks. I could've saved $20 by cutting it myself which I'm having to do now in order to fix her mistakes. read more

Horrible service. Rude and expensive. We will never go back for haircuts here. I took my two sons for haircuts. With my 2 year old he cried the whole time but the stylist was able to get a somewhat decent cut on him. When my 6 yr old was getting his haircut, from a different stylist, the 1st stylist said to her, " His brother was a real joy." That is completely uncalled for. And then the second stylist completely botched my 6 yr old's haircut. After asking her to fix it a second time, she said that's the best we could do. I immediately took him to a Great Clips who, luckily, was able to fix his haircut. They also said she did a terrible job. For being one of the most expensive places for kids cuts, they sure performed the worst. Horrible customer treatment and a horrible haircut. read more

If there was an option for 0 stars I would choose it. Do NOT go here. In my son's 4 years he hasn't had a bad haircut... until today. She did the Opposite of what I asked. She cut it so short and so fast I couldn't realize how bad it was until it was too late When I first walked in the vibe of the place almost made me walk out, I so wish I had. It is dirty and dingy feeling. Stylists do not have a kid friendly vibe, even though the place is geared towards kids ‍ The first power wheels chair my son chose was full of hair ... eewwww! I had him sit elsewhere. My son doesn't look like himself, I just can't wait for his hair to grow back. I would've still been furious if the cut cost $5, but with tip it was $20! read more

This place was amazing! They were able to cut my wiggly one year old's hair without any problem. I will definitely be going back there again. read more

I took my two little ones there. a 4 year old and a 5 year old. The women working there are amazing. The kids got to sit and play in the cars while they got their hair cut. They didn't have to sit stock still and they had fun. There was an X box in the waiting area as well as toys to occupy those waiting. The women where amazingly wonderful with the youngest who was a little nervous about the whole thing. I knew it was a hit when 2 days after the cut the kids were asking to go back again. read more

Phone. We don't need no stinking phone! Hey if you call us we say, "Let it ring!" We here at Shortcuts have a voicemail setup just for you. We do that so you, the potential customer, get a false sense of security because we aren't going to call you back! Why would we, a business, call you, a potential customer, back? What so we can turn a profit?! Obviously you know nothing about business. Profits are just a collateral consequence of a business. Any-who...don't expect much from us! read more

I'm new to the area & decided to bring my son here for a haircut since he needs a distraction while getting his haircut. There was only one woman working, I didn't catch her name. She just rushed right thru it. Didn't try to work with my son as he squirmed. His sideburns are uneven & one isn't even cut all the way across. His bangs are uneven, the hair around his ears are uneven, the back of his hair line is not cut properly either. The salon itself is dirty & run down. I should have left but gave it a shot. Don't bring your kids here! read more