Nadia Pidgeon opened her first The Yellow Balloon children's hair salon in 1976 near UCLA and a second location five years later near Universal Studios, serving the children of celebrities, like Warren Beatty, and child stars, like the Olsen Twins. The company began franchising in 2000.
Each The Yellow Balloon salon caters to kids, featuring mini-arcades and toy boxes, and offering young customers balloons, cookies and popcorn. To commemorate a baby's first haircut, parents are given a framed photo, certificate and lock of hair. Adults can also have their hair cut at The Yellow Balloon.
The Yellow Balloon®'s bright, cheerful salon is a cherished part of any L.A. childhood. From our famed Baby’s First Haircut (includes a photo, frame, and certificate), to our original up-to-date styles, cuts, and colors, we offer something for everyone in the family.
Our warm and friendly stylists have a true passion for what they do, and exude a real love for the children who put their trust in our capable, experienced hands. We can proudly say that we are now serving our third generation of wonderful clients!
The Yellow Balloon® brings about a happy sense of nostalgia with the Flintstones and Star Wars pinball, Pac Man games and Disney movies that cast a comforting glow down from the tv screens. Smiles light up little faces after they receive balloons, toys, and lollipops.
We can honestly boast that much of Hollywood’s “royalty” have entrusted us with their children’s hair as well as their own, however, all of our clients are stars to us.
We cater to all hair types and hair styles; up-dos, straightening, extensions, color and highlights, braiding, corn rows, fades, chlorine treatments, deep conditioning, you name it! We also cater to special needs children. We have lots of experience working with kids who need a little extra time, patience and attention.
As mom of two and business owner, I understand the needs of children and parents when it comes to getting your child’s hair cut. Kids need to feel comfortable, entertained and not patronized, but given genuine attention.
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