A hair salon listed in the Day Care category? Yes, it's true - in addition to hair care, Beach Comber Kids' Cuts offers drop-in child care each Friday from 10am-3pm. Rates are $10/hour for the first child and $5/hour for siblings. Check the website for additional day care times.

As you might guess from the name, this bright, airy salon features a cool beach theme that's a breath of fresh sea air along this gray stretch of Phinney Avenue. Walls are painted lime sherbet green, kites hang from the ceiling, and beach-themed decorating surprises abound.

Smaller kids can sit on what has to be the coolest kiddie salon seats in the city, including a dolphin, a sea turtle, and a whale. A regular barber's chair is also available for bigger kids who've passed the stage of needing an entertaining place to sit.

Waiting kids can pass the time in the large playroom at the back of the salon, while wigglers and first-timers can chill out to their choice of DVD while they get their hair cut. The salon's owner is calm, speedy, good with kids, and good at taming kids' baby-fine hair.

The bright, high-ceilinged playroom features a chalkboard painted on the wall at kid-level, plenty of toys, and a small table and chair set.

Bella and Max is a kids' clothing boutique and hair salon. Brands include Catimini, Jean Bourget, Hula Mula, Harajuku Lovers, Punky Mae, Charlie Rocket, Pink Ginger, Zutano, Babylegs, See Kai Run, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Ju ju be, and many others.

The hair salon features a Blue Angels jet and Cadillac for kids to sit in and movies for them to watch while having their hair done. After their haircuts, kids receive a free ticket to ride the Country Village train. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins can sometimes be accommodated.

Bella and Max also has an online store.

The Brat Pack Family Salon experience begins with some train table and toy time, then kids head into the specially-designed animal chairs and can watch a DVD while getting their hair cut. Kids get a lollipop and pick a prize from the prize tower after the hair cut is finished. Brat Pack also serves older kids and adults, and the staff has experience working with special needs children. The salon sells haircare products and has a toy/gift boutique.

Salon Hours: Sun 11am-5pm; Mon 1pm-6pm, Tue 10am-6pm; Wed 10am-6pm; Thu 9:30am-7pm; Fri-Sat 10am-6pm

The Brat Pack Family Salon experience begins with some train table and toy time, then kids head into the specially-designed animal chairs and can watch a DVD while getting their hair cut. Kids get a lollipop and pick a prize from the prize tower after the hair cut is finished. Brat Pack also serves older kids and adults, and the staff has experience working with special needs children. The salon sells haircare products and has a toy/gift boutique.

Salon Hours: Sun 11am-5pm; Mon 1pm-6pm, Tue 10am-6pm; Wed 10am-6pm; Thu 9:30am-7pm; Fri-Sat 10am-6pm

Dooz is a hair salon for children that pulls out all the stops to create a fun environment for kids to get a hair cut. Special features include walls that change color, TVs hidden behind the mirrors and a talking prize machine.

This funky storefront between the Roosevelt and University Districts is home to a nice hair salon for kids. Dragonfly kites adorn the ceiling, and a playhouse is set out on the floor to distract waiting children. Kids can climb up into car or boat chairs and play with baskets of toys while the gentle staff cuts their hair.

Appointments here can be easier to make on short notice than other salons around town, and we've always been pleased with the quality of the cuts.

Kids Kuts is a kid-friendly salon that is bright and colorful with child-sized styling chairs in the form of a police car, fire truck, a pony, or a motorcycle. Children get to choose from the selection of kids' movies to watch while getting their hair cut - or they can bring a favorite from home. And if that isn't enough, there are also bins of toys to distract them.

Kids Kuts provides a certificate of baby's first haircut with a Polaroid photo and a lock of hair for a keepsake.

Don't be put off by receptionists who sound like they're doing you a favor by booking an appointment. Gentle, professional hairdressers soothe the most spooked child and baskets of cool toys provide distraction at one of the most popular kids' salons in North Seattle.

Children getting their first haircut at L'il Klippers receive a card with a lock of hair in it, and a Polaroid of the momentous event. Older kids and teens can get their hair cut right next door at The Edge. Appointments for both can be booked by calling the salon's number.

L'il Klippers is located inside the Wallingford Center, a converted turn-of-the-century elementary school.

Don't be put off by receptionists who sound like they're doing you a favor by booking an appointment. Gentle, professional hairdressers soothe the most spooked child and baskets of cool toys provide distraction at one of the most popular kids' salons in North Seattle.

Children getting their first haircut at L'il Klippers receive a card with a lock of hair in it, and a Polaroid of the momentous event. Older kids and teens can get their hair cut right next door at The Edge. Appointments for both can be booked by calling the salon's number.

L'il Klippers is located inside the Wallingford Center, a converted turn-of-the-century elementary school.

Lice Knowing You provides in-home lice removal and nit-picking using 100% natural and organic products.

Rates are $95 per hour, per technician. There is a two-hour minimum and the fee includes travel to Seattle and the Greater Eastside. Evening and weekend hours are available for an additional fee.

Natural lice removal kits are also available for purchase. Check the website for details.

Lily's is a full-service beauty salon for kids (and moms) that offers pedicures, manicures, shampoos, and haircuts. Ask about the mother/daughter and birthday party packages.

Lily's is a full-service beauty salon for kids (and moms) that offers pedicures, manicures, shampoos, and haircuts. Ask about the mother/daughter and birthday party packages.

Salon Cool is a kids' and teens' specialty salon, offering books and toys to keep younger children entertained in the waiting area and during their haircuts, as well as a PS2 game system for older kids and teens. The salon also offers hair accessories, gifts, and organic lice-repelling hair care products.

The popular children's salon is now located across the street from Crossroads Shopping Center. The new store (opened 2006) has seven, kid-comfortable chairs, washing bowls with "beds" for kids to lie on, toys, and lollipops and stickers for "rewards."

While the salon accepts walk-ins, it is advisable to call ahead for an appointment.

The Original Childrens Shop and Salon is family owned and operated. The shop carries clothing for infants through pre-teens, toys, strollers, and gear.

A haircut and styling salon for little people is also open on the premises. Call in advance to schedule a cut. The salon is closed on Sunday and Monday.