Kids Haircut in Porter Ranch, CA
Porter Ranch parents looking for a kids haircut can drive about ten minutes to Chatsworth Barbershop on De Soto Avenue. The kids haircut is for children 12 and under. A regular cut takes about thirty minutes, and the Trendy Cut takes 45 minutes to an hour because your child needs to stay still for it. Your barber keeps the pace slow, talks your child through each step and pauses if a younger kid gets restless, so the first few visits feel easy instead of scary.
- Price
- $30 to $35
- Time in chair
- 30 min to 1 hr
- Drive from Porter Ranch
- About 10 minutes
- Walk ins
- Welcome
Before the first bell at Castlebay Lane and Porter Ranch Community School
LAUSD classes start in mid August, and the week before is when a lot of Porter Ranch families want a fresh cut. Whether your child is heading to Castlebay Lane Charter or to Porter Ranch Community School on Mason Avenue, which runs from kindergarten through eighth grade, a cut about a week before the first day gives the hair time to settle.
When the school sends home the picture day date, book the cut five to seven days ahead of it. Freshly cut edges can look a little harsh on camera, and a few days softens them into something that looks natural.
Soccer Saturdays, ball fields and hair that stays out of the eyes
Plenty of Porter Ranch kids spend fall Saturdays on a soccer field, and AYSO Region 795 covers both Chatsworth and Porter Ranch. Others are at the baseball fields and basketball courts at Holleigh Bernson Memorial Park. Hair that falls in the eyes during a game is a real distraction.
For active kids, your barber usually suggests a short taper on the sides and enough length on top to comb. It stays out of the way, dries fast after practice and still looks neat on a school morning with no styling at all.
Making the chair easy for nervous kids
Some children love the clippers. Others hate the buzz near their ears. Your barber can switch to scissors around the ears and neck, show the tools before using them and let your child watch in the mirror. A parent is welcome to stand close the whole time.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time at the shop, which makes them a good choice for little ones who are not in school yet. If Saturday is your only option, booking online avoids a long wait with an impatient child.
Price and what you get
On the shop menu this is the Kids Haircut, $30 to $35, about 30 min to 1 hr in the chair. See exactly what the Kids Haircut includes, or browse the full menu.
Kids Haircut questions from Porter Ranch
When should Porter Ranch kids get a haircut before school starts in August?
About a week before the first day of LAUSD classes, which begin in mid August, is a good target. That leaves time for the cut to settle, and it keeps you ahead of families who wait until the final weekend.
Can my child get a cut on the same day as an AYSO game in Porter Ranch?
Yes. A regular kids haircut takes about thirty minutes, and the Trendy Cut takes 45 minutes to an hour, so a morning cut before an afternoon game works fine. Mention the game and your barber can keep the sides short enough to stay cool on the field.
What age cutoff applies to the kids haircut for Porter Ranch families?
The kids haircut is for children 12 and under. Teens 13 and older book the men's haircut, which allows a little more time for fades and detailed styling.
Can a Porter Ranch toddler get a first haircut at the Chatsworth shop?
Yes. A first haircut is part of the kids haircut. Your barber goes slowly, keeps a parent close and uses scissors if the clippers are too loud. A weekday morning is usually the calmest time for a first visit.
Can Porter Ranch siblings be cut on the same trip?
Yes. Each child needs their own time slot, but you can book them back to back online so everyone is done in one visit. That way one drive over from Porter Ranch covers the whole family.
What kids cut holds up through afternoons at Holleigh Bernson Memorial Park?
A short taper with a little length on top. It handles sweat, needs no product and looks tidy even after hours on the courts and the playground. Plan on a trim every four to six weeks to keep the shape.
Book your kids haircut
Chatsworth Barbershop, 9876 De Soto Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311. Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, and Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Book online or call (818) 818-5066.
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