Professional haircuts for children of all ages, including first haircuts, trims, and styling in a fun, kid-friendly setting.
Special packages for a child's first haircut, including a certificate and keepsake to commemorate the milestone.
Precise bang trims and styling services to keep your child's hair looking neat and well-maintained.
TVs, toys, and themed chairs to keep kids entertained and relaxed throughout their haircut experience.
A welcoming salon designed with kids in mind, featuring playful decor and patient, trained stylists.
We love Cookie Cutters. We come here every month for my 3 year old son's haircut. Ruben is great! The whole place is designed for kids. My son looks forward to his haircut every time :)
If I could give zero stars, I would. I’m a very disappointed mom after visiting Cookie Cutters Salon for the first time with my two daughters, ages 6 and 4. It was my 4-year-old’s FIRST EVER haircut, and it turned into a heartbreaking experience. Our stylists were Tina and John. Both did a terrible job. My younger daughter’s bangs were supposed to be kept longer—I specifically asked for no short bangs—but instead, they were cut extremely short, uneven, and choppy. Every time I look at her hair, it breaks my heart because she’s uncomfortable and frustrated with it. My 6-year-old asked for longer length, but Tina cut it much shorter than requested and uneven. She tried to “fix” it, but it only made things worse, and now her haircut is both short and lopsided. On top of the poor cuts, the staff showed no care for kids. They didn’t even greet my daughters or make them feel comfortable. When I shared my dissatisfaction with the cashier, she just said “oh sorry” without even looking at my daughter’s hair to understand what I was upset about. Overall, the service was careless and unprofessional. This was supposed to be a special memory for my little one’s first haircut, but instead it left us all disappointed. I would not recommend this salon to anyone.
I am deeply disappointed with the experience of today’s visit at Hillsdale Mall. Last time I took my kid there, they didn’t do a good job either but I decided to give them another chance and chose a different professional. Unfortunately he did an even worse job than the previous person. My son left the place happy until he saw his dried hair in the mirror. The only thing left to do with his hair now is to use gel, to hide this dreadful haircut, until it grows back again! Last but not least, I wished I’d read the reviews about John, before handing my precious son’s hair to him, he cut it way shorter than the picture I showed him, and all uneven!!!
We got our baby’s first haircut (13 month old) with Ruben. We were very happy with everything from start to finish, though we did have to wait 15 minutes after our appointment time (understandable at any barber). Ruben asked if we had a cut in mind so I showed him a picture of something I found online. We have very limited screen time for our baby, but use it for lengthy car rides so we know he loves Miss Rachel. I let Ruben know that, and we did have some trouble getting it on the tv that our baby was sat in front of. The screen just wasn’t responding at all. I had a phone with Miss Rachel on prepared just in case and had that set on the counter, but Ruben was quick and got Miss Rachel on a screen close by and moved our little guy over to it. He was so fast, I didn’t even notice what he was doing until Miss Rachel was already on the screen. Miss Rachel helped keep our little man calm for his first haircut, and Ruben took care of the rest, working fast, but carefully and gently, making sure to help our boy look like a little gentleman. I’m very happy with my son’s first haircut experience.
Worst kids haircut ever. Do you think this deserve $40? No! Was the hairdressers first day at her job I don’t know. It is so so bad. I had it lie to my kid saying it looks great not to hurt his feelings. Maybe people working there are nice but the quality is bad.

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Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids in San Mateo, located at Hillsdale Mall, is a specialized salon designed exclusively for children. We provide a fun, engaging atmosphere with themed chairs, TVs, and toys to keep kids entertained during their haircut. Our experienced stylists are trained to work with children of all ages, from first haircuts to regular trims, ensuring a comfortable and positive experience. We focus on creating special memories while delivering quality haircuts tailored to each child's needs. Visit us for a stress-free grooming solution that both kids and parents will love.
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