Just 4 Kids Salon / Lice Treatment & Kids Birthday Parties Hoboken — Attraction in Hoboken

Took my 9 month old here. We originally had an appt with Rommel. We had to reschedule and he was unavailable so the front desk manager highly recommended AJ. Not sure if I should have stuck to Rommel or if this is just how the salon operates but I left with a broken heart. My son did not look like himself after we visited Just 4 Kids.

When we sat him in the chair, my son was so happy and patient, no issues with that. AJ did not ask us what we wanted but he knew it was his first time getting a trim/cut. I wanted the whole experience with the car and certificate, hence why I didn’t do it at home. My husband told him only a trim on the sides and the front — THATS IT. AJ proceeded to give my son a haircut not the trim we asked for. As the cut kept going on, I kept getting more and more upset. I saw INCHES on the floor. My husband told him, only a little and kept reminding him. Not sure if AJ didn’t understand? I felt there was a communication issue with AJ. Next thing we know, my son who came in with gorgeous hair that just needed a trim, left with fringe bangs, uneven sides, and a short short cut. I was in shock.

The manager asked me if everything was ok, was I happy? I didn’t reply. Asked to take a pic at the red carpet in the back. I did it but in the moment, I was nearly in tears, shattered because my son didn’t look like himself.

There is a sign that says Rommel and Samantha are senior stylists and the front desk manager (maybe owner?) said yes. I said ok, how about AJ? He said no, he’s new. In hindsight, I should have kept the appt with Rommel - I overheard him asking a parent what cut they would like and to show him a pic. I felt he was listening.

This may sound dramatic because there are worse things to be upset about, but for the past few days, I’ve been a wreck. As a mom, all first time experiences are sentimental to us. My son was happy in the chair, so patient. But the output was terrible. Just looking at my son who had such gorgeous hair, ruined. I can’t seem to get past this at the moment. Hoboken mommies has mixed reviews about this place. My advice to my fellow moms is to research everything there. It’s honest advice.

I know the salon may want to reach out to fix it, but there’s nothing anyone can do or say. It’s just time. I hope it grows back to the way it was. Next time, please listen to the parents request and understand what...

Update: decided to give it another chance and owner was kind enough to reach out and give us accommodations to fulfill great expectations !! He gave us a private room where we were away from everyone else which made it more comforting of a less judgement free zone!! Aura was so patient and so friendly with my little brother knowing the sound of the clippers bothers him since most kids with autism or sensitive to sounds I would recommend aura if you have kids with special needs

I found this place online for my brother who has autism. It's kinda hard finding a place who has the patience to cut his hair since he's sensitive to certain sounds we have taken him to various barbers none had the patience to cut his hair since he cries when they cut it. First time I called notified them my brother has autism and if they are experienced in cutting kids with autism they told me yes and first visit went great with the lady who has cut it only thing is there was a tall Male Asian guy bothered by the loud cry of my brother he had a client there and was making faces bothered by the loud sound. I booked again and didn't let that bother me till the second Time the experience was the worst. The lady cutting his hair was super impatient and was upset cause i had tipped her 5$. As well as the same guy as the last time was there, he was making smart remarks to his client about my brother because he's sensitive to sounds. Not all kids are the same some require more needs than others and I didn't appreciate how it all went. Just cause an autistic kid is different doesn't mean you have to treat any different then a regular toddler. I don't recommend this place to anyone who has a...

My wife and I loved everything about this place! We debated over whether we should cut our son's hair just yet, or to hold off, but thankfully, a friend of ours recommended Just 4 Kids. We'd never heard of it before, and thought it sounded like a great first EVER haircut experience for our boy. We are extremely satisfied with our decision!The super cool kid-friendly decor of cars, TVs, the haircut certificate, lollipops, and so on, are extremely fun and beneficial — for the obvious reasons. However, they would mean nothing without the blend of playfulness and professionalism that our son was afforded by the staff. We thought we were gonna walk out of there with a decent haircut, and a terrified child, but instead, our son looked like he came out of a top NYC salon (for a way better price), and was only slightly terrified hehe. And, the mega bonus: most parents dream of public places where the cries and hollers of their children will not garner side looks, and awkward stares. While those places — save for playgrounds and daycares — remain dreams, at least you know there's a special place to cut your child's hair, without having to worry about impatient or downright unsympathetic staff. In conclusion, parenting consists of many "firsts," when it comes to the experiences you share with your child, and by all means, the experience of our boy's first haircut at Just 4 Kids was a phenomenal one that we will always cherish....