Free hair salon games let children wash, cut, colour and style hair on a phone or tablet, with no mess to clear up. The games here are free to install on Google Play; the real differences are ads, in-app purchases and how well each one suits very young players. Check the listing labels first, then switch off in-app purchases before handing the device over.
Hair salon games are a favourite with young children for a simple reason: they can do all the things they're never allowed to do with real scissors. Cut it all off, dye it blue, add glitter. Nobody cries.
I went through the Google Play listings of popular hair salon games and noted what parents usually want to know: who makes each one, how many installs it has, and whether it shows ads or in-app purchases. They're listed in no particular order.
Free hair salon games compared
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toca Boca Hair Salon 4 | Play Piknik | 50M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Hair Salon: Beauty Salon Game | Brave Labs | 50M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Girls Hair Salon | Pazu Games | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Hair Salon Games For Kids | Kidospace LTD | 10M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Girls Hair Salon Unicorn | Pazu Games | 5M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Hair Salon Games for Kids 2-5 | JMH Developers OU | 500K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Hair Salon: Family Portrait | MagisterApp - Educational Games for kids | 500K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Happy Spa: Beauty Salon Games | WeFun: Casual,Cooking & Hospital Games | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | Describes spa and salon games offline |
The eight hair salon games
Toca Boca Hair Salon 4
The best-known name here, with more than 50M installs on Google Play. Children style, cut and colour hair with lots of tools to play with.
Hair Salon: Beauty Salon Game
Another big one, with more than 50M installs. It mixes hair styling with other beauty salon activities.
Girls Hair Salon
From Pazu Games, with more than 10M installs. Simple controls make it easy for younger children.
Hair Salon Games For Kids
More than 10M installs and no Contains ads label on its listing, which makes it a calmer choice for little ones.
Girls Hair Salon Unicorn
A unicorn-themed salon with no Contains ads label on Google Play. Perfect for children who love fantasy characters.
Hair Salon Games for Kids 2-5
Aimed at the youngest players, with no Contains ads label on its listing.
Hair Salon: Family Portrait
Children style a whole family before a portrait, which adds a little story to the game. No Contains ads label on its listing.
Happy Spa: Beauty Salon Games
A spa and salon game whose listing talks about playing offline, which is handy for car journeys.
What the labels tell parents
Every game here is free to install, and most list in-app purchases. Several, including the ones from Kidospace, JMH Developers and MagisterApp, show no Contains ads label on Google Play, which makes them calmer for little ones who tap on everything.
Whichever you choose, switch off in-app purchases in your phone's settings before a child plays. It takes a minute and saves a lot of surprises.
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Setting up a salon game for a young child
- Install the game and open it once yourself.
- Switch off in-app purchases in your device settings.
- Turn the volume down to a sensible level.
- Try a few minutes of play to see if it suits their age.
- Put the device in airplane mode if ads appear when online.
Choosing by age
- Toddlers: big buttons and simple tools, such as games made for ages 2 to 5.
- Young children: more styles, colours and characters.
- Older children: games that mix salons with dress-up and stories.
- Ads: check the label before you install.
- Offline: look for listings that mention playing offline.
More games for children
If you're building a little library of games for the tablet, my list of free offline games for kids with no ads is a good next stop, and so is this guide to offline games for kids on an Android tablet.
Why children love salon games
Salon games give children total creative control, and that's rare. They can't cut their own fringe, but they can give a cartoon customer a bright green mohawk and nobody minds. That freedom is exactly why these games are so popular, and why they're a nice, low-stakes way to practise making choices.
They're also good for fine motor skills. Dragging a comb, choosing a colour and tapping tools all take a bit of precision, which is great practice for little hands. If you play alongside them, ask what they're going to do next. You'll often get a delightful running commentary.
My take on hair salon games
They're a lovely creative outlet, and children get to make all the bold choices they can't make in real life. Pick one with no ads label for the youngest players, switch off in-app purchases, and let them get creative.
Frequently asked questions
Are hair salon games free?
The games on this list are free to install, though most list in-app purchases.
Which hair salon games have no ads?
Several, including games from Kidospace, JMH Developers and MagisterApp, show no Contains ads label on Google Play.
Are hair salon games suitable for toddlers?
Some are made for ages 2 to 5, with simple controls.
Can children play hair salon games offline?
Some listings mention offline play. Test in airplane mode before a trip.
How do I stop a child making in-app purchases?
Switch off in-app purchases in your device settings.
What do children learn from salon games?
They practise creativity, choices and fine motor skills while they play.
