Kids' haircuts · Avondale

Kids' haircuts in Avondale

A family barbershop in the plain sense: parents get their cut, kids get theirs — and nobody's rushed.

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A barber combs and trims the top of a young boy's haircut while the boy sits in a teal cape — A kid's cut in progress — comb, shears and a steady hand. Photo from Ema's Family Barbershop

Kids' haircuts at Ema's

Haircuts can be a big deal when you're small. New sounds, a cape, someone you don't know holding scissors near your ears. At Ema's, we're used to that — little ones are part of a normal day in the shop, from first haircuts to back-to-school trims to the fade your teenager has been asking about.

Bring your child in when it works for your family. If a parent's lap makes the chair feel safer, just say so; the goal is a calm visit and a cut that looks good when it grows out.

Your visit

What to expect

01
Pick a good moment
Fed, rested kids do best. Mid-morning on a weekday is often calmer than right after school — call if you'd like to ask how busy it is.
02
Settle in together
Younger kids can sit on a parent's lap if that helps. Older kids usually like telling the barber what they want themselves.
03
Steady, kid-paced cut
Your barber works around wiggles and nerves, and talks your child through the clippers and spray bottle before using them.
04
Done — and proud of it
A quick clean-up of the neck and ears, a look in the mirror, and you're on your way.

Ideas to ask about

Popular styles

Not sure what to call it? Show a photo — these are just common starting points.

First haircut: A gentle shape-up that keeps their look, just tidier.
School trim: Neat around the ears and neck, easy to manage every morning.
Kids' fade or taper: The same fades adults get, sized for younger heads.
Girls' trims: Ends trimmed, bangs shaped, length kept where you want it.

Old Town Avondale

Finding the shop

Ema's has been a family-run shop in Old Town Avondale for years, and plenty of local parents bring the whole family at once. Walk-ins are welcome; if you're bringing several kids, a quick call ahead helps us plan the chairs.

310 N Central Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323

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Visit the shop

Ema's Family Barbershop

310 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323

Walk-ins welcome · Tue–Sat 9 am – 7 pm · Sun 10:30 am – 3 pm

Call (623) 925-9714 Get directions

Prefer to plan ahead? DM the shop on Instagram

Questions

Kids' haircuts: common questions

Can my child sit on my lap?

Yes, if that's what helps them feel comfortable. Just let your barber know when you sit down.

What age is right for a first haircut?

There's no set age — it's whenever the hair is getting in their eyes or you're ready. We're happy to do a light first trim that keeps most of the length.

My child gets nervous. Any tips?

Talk about the visit beforehand, bring a favorite toy or show, and choose a time when they're rested. Watching a parent or sibling get a cut first often helps too.

Can parents and kids get haircuts in the same visit?

Absolutely — that's what a family barbershop is for. Walk in, or call ahead if you're bringing a bigger group so we can tell you how the wait looks.

How much does it cost?

We don't post prices online so you always get the current number. Call (623) 925-9714 and we'll tell you before you come in.

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Come as you are. Walk-ins welcome.

Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm, and Sunday from 10:30 am to 3 pm at 310 N Central Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323. Give us a call if you'd like to check the wait.

Call (623) 925-9714 Get directions