EK Hair - Bristol's experts in children's hairdressing

EK Hair - Bristol's experts in children's hairdressing

Posted on: 22 Aug 2016

Getting a toddler to sit still for a haircut is a tricky matter, and no one appreciates this more than Bristol's EK Hair in The Arcade. In response to this problem, their child-friendly methods have allowed for hundreds of happy young customers from all over Bristol, showing just how far we’ve come from the old trim-around-a-bowl method!

EK HAIR HAS NOW CLOSED DOWN

 

EK Hair is the only children’s hairdresser in Central Bristol and, once you’ve taken your little ones there, it will become clear why they are so highly regarded. For wriggly little monkeys it can be tough to get them to sit still long enough to finish a haircut, but EK Hair provides a huge range of services from video games to music that are sure to engage them. Younger kids can sit in the specially designed rocket ship chair, too! EK Hair also do older kids and adults if you ask nicely, in their top floor salon, making even less faffing about for busy families.

EK Hair - Bristol's experts in children's hairdressing

EK Hair pride themselves on being sensitive to the needs of different children. Whether your kids love being pampered, hate having their hair cut, or are just a little nervous about the whole affair, there will be a solution in this specially designed children’s hair salon. Your child can watch a film, play some computer games, listen to music, or just sit and chat, as they receive a super cool haircut from EK Hair. Guaranteed minimal fuss!

 

It's a really great place to have in Bristol and so we spoke with owner Chloe to find out more...

 

How long have you been at The Arcade? 

3years and 5months

 

How did you come up with the idea for your salon? 

I actually ran a similar salon for someone which was also apart of a toy shop, they closed the business and moved abroad so i decided to set up on my own, i re branded the business and made it my own.

EK Hair - Bristol's experts in children's hairdressing - Boys haircuts under 5

You have some rather unique looking chairs in your ground floor room, tell us about those?

They were originally pedal cars and they have been specially made for us to use as hairdressing chairs.

 

What services do you provide? 

Everything from a trim to wedding hair to colours for mums, we have an adult salon upstairs so we can cater for the whole family.

 

What is your favourite thing about your shop? 

We have lots of fun and interesting conversations with the little ones, I love that they feel comfortable at the salon and they think having a haircut is a treat.

 

Do you offer any discounts? 

We have a loyalty scheme where the 6th haircut is half price with us.

 

Can you tell us why you are the best shop of your kind in Bristol? 

Because we cater especially for the kids, we make it a fun experience and have lots of patience with them. We are proud to say that we do great haircuts too. There's no other salon that can offer what we do!

 

Tell us a bit about yourself and what you think of Bristol.

I've lived in Bristol all my life and i really love the city, its a great place to live and work. There are so many beautiful places in Bristol, my favourite season is Autumn when all the trees around look amazing.

 

What is your favourite shop in the Arcade (not allowed to say your own!) and why?

The sweet shop! Times Past Sweets is by far my favourite shop, not only do they have lots of yummy sweets to choose from but they are so friendly and welcoming. They also sell Tarrs ice-cream in the summer...my fav!

 

Sum up your salon in one sentence.

We are the experts in children's hairdressing.

 

For more info on EK Hair and all the great work they do please visit www.ekhair.co.uk. You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. EK Hair is located at Unit 16, The Arcade, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3JD. Tel: 01179 273213. Email: ekhairsalon@gmail.com

EK Hair - Bristol's experts in children's hairdressing - Adult salon upstairs


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James Anderson

Born and raised in the suburbs of Swansea, Jimmy moved to Bristol back in 2004 to attend university. Passionate about live music, sport, science and nature, he can usually be found walking his cocker spaniel Baxter at any number of green spots around the city. Call James on 078 9999 3534 or email Editor@365Bristol.com.