Car-shaped chairs
Little ones climb into a bright fire-truck or race-car chair instead of a tall grown-up seat. Suddenly haircut day looks a lot more like playtime.
Carmel Valley · San Diego
First haircuts without the tears.
A bright, friendly kids and family barbershop in Carmel Valley, San Diego. Car-shaped chairs, cartoons on every screen, a toy corner, and patient barbers who actually like kids. Whether it is a nervous first cut or a confident teen fade, we make haircut day the easy part of your week.
First-haircut keepsakes Walk-ins & booking Sensory-friendly hours
The menu
Cuts & prices
Simple, friendly pricing — what you see is what you pay, even when a haircut needs a few bubble breaks. Every cut ends with a sticker, a high-five, and a parent who is glad they came.
- $28
Cub Cut (under 11)
An unhurried kids haircut at car-chair height, with a favorite show playing and a bubble or sticker reward at the end. We go at your child's pace — never the clock's.
Book this cut - $38
First-Cut Keepsake
The big milestone, done gently. A patient first haircut plus a printed certificate, a snippet of that baby hair in a little envelope, and a photo for the family album.
Book this cut - $54
Daddy-&-Me / Grown-Up Combo
Two cuts, side by side — a grown-up and a little one in matching capes. The easiest way to show a nervous first-timer that the chair is nothing to be scared of.
Book this cut - $32
Teen Fade
A crisp skin or taper fade for the older kids who know exactly what they want. Clean line-up, a style that holds, and a barber who takes their request seriously.
Book this cut - $22
Buzz / Clean Reset
One even length, edged up neat around the ears and neckline. Quick, comfortable, and great for summer, sports, or sensitive kids who prefer minimal fuss.
Book this cut - $14
Bang & Fringe Trim
Just the bangs or fringe tidied up between full cuts, so little eyes stay clear. In and out the chair quickly, with the same gentle hands as a full appointment.
Book this cut
Siblings booked together get the easiest morning of your week. Book the whole crew →
Inside the shop
Built for kids, from the chair up.
Everything in here is designed to turn nervous into curious. The room, the chairs, the screens, the people — all of it works together so haircut day feels like an outing, not an ordeal.
Cartoons on every screen
A screen at each station plays your kid's pick — favorite show, favorite movie, favorite song. A happy distraction is half the battle, and we have plenty.
The toy corner
Books, blocks, and quiet toys for the wait and for siblings tagging along. A few minutes of play before the chair turns a nervous kid into a curious one.
Gentle distraction tools
Bubbles, fidgets, and a basket of small rewards. Our barbers know all the tricks for wiggly toddlers — and when to pause and let a kid take a breather.
Patient, kid-loving barbers
Every barber here actually chose to cut kids' hair. They kneel to eye level, narrate what they're doing, and never rush a child who needs a moment.
Quieter, calmer hours
Sensory-friendly mornings with softer music, dimmer lights, and no loud blow-dryers — for kids who do better in a calmer room. Just ask when you book.
For the grown-ups
Parent questions, answered.
First time bringing your little one for a haircut? Here is everything we get asked most — straight from one parent to another.
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My child is nervous about their first haircut. What should I expect?
A lot of patience. We let your child explore the chair, watch a show, and warm up before any clippers come out — and we narrate every step so nothing is a surprise. Most first-timers settle within a few minutes once they realize the buzzing tickles more than it hurts. If your child needs to pause, climb into your lap, or come back another day, that is completely fine. The goal is a happy memory, not a perfect haircut on the first try.
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What ages do you cut?
Everyone, but our whole shop is built around kids — from first-haircut babies through teens. Grown-ups are welcome too, especially for a Daddy-&-Me or family combo, so the whole household can knock out haircut day in one stop.
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Do you have sensory-friendly or quieter appointments?
Yes. We hold calmer, sensory-friendly hours on select mornings with softer music, lower lighting, and no loud blow-dryers. They are perfect for kids who get overwhelmed by noise and bustle. Let us know when you book and we will place you in a quieter slot and pair you with a barber who is great with sensitive kiddos.
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Should I book ahead or can we just walk in?
Both work. Weekday mornings and early afternoons are usually quick for walk-ins. Saturdays and after-school hours fill up fast, so booking ahead is the safest way to skip the wait with a restless little one. First-Cut Keepsake and Daddy-&-Me appointments are always best reserved so we can set aside extra time.
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How long does a kids haircut take?
A relaxed Cub Cut is usually quick once your child is settled, but we never put a stopwatch on it. We build in extra time for first-timers and nervous kids so no one feels rushed. If your child needs three short breaks and a bubble intermission, that is part of the plan — and the price stays the same.
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What if my child cries or will not sit still?
Totally normal, and we have seen it all. Tears do not mean we failed — they just mean your kid is little. Our barbers work in short, calm bursts, use distractions, and know how to finish a safe, even cut even with a wiggly client. If it truly is not the day, we will reschedule with no hard feelings and no charge for an unfinished cut.
Book a chair
Let's make haircut day easy.
Tell us a little about your kiddo and we will save the right chair, the right time, and a barber who is great with their age. Walk in any time during shop hours, too — we will fit you in between appointments.
(858) 555-0119
Call or text to book or ask about wait times
12835 El Camino Real, Suite 104
San Diego, CA 92130 · Carmel Valley
Need a calmer visit?
Ask about sensory-friendly hours when you book — softer music, lower lights, and extra patience for kids who do better in a quiet room.
Shop hours
- Tue – Fri 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Monday Closed
A peek inside
The Cubs & Clips world
Bright, busy, and built for little visitors. Real photos of happy haircuts will live here at launch — for now, here is the room in color.
Race-car chair
Balloon corner
Happy walls
Reward stars
Bubble time
C&C