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Boy hair, when short, is a bit deceptive. It likes to appear low-maintenance and carefree, when in reality it’s pretty demanding and not very forgiving. It needs to be cut often, it needs to be cut right, and by the time you’ve realized it — it needs to be cut now.
For these reasons, you may be looking to cut your toddler’s hair yourself. Here are some strategies and tips from both real parents and experts on how to give your little boy a haircut.
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Expert tips for haircuts
- Limit sugar. Sugar causes restlessness (and wiggles)!
- Be a role model. Let your child watch you cut a small piece of your hair first, so he can see it doesn’t hurt.
- Trim hair regularly. Your little guy will get used to haircuts and you’ll both be spared of extended hair-cutting sessions.
- Have your child sit on your or your spouse’s lap. This will help him feel more secure.
- Cut hair during a time of day when your child is his happiest. Not when hungry or in need of a nap!
- Avoid cutting hair shorter than the distance from the tip of your finger to your second knuckle. “Hair-cutting scissors are very sharp, … and toddlers can move unexpectedly, so be prepared to act quickly to move the scissors away,” Adams warned.
- Remember that you are not a professional. Don’t put that pressure on yourself! View your at-home trims as maintenance cuts, and know that your kid is a cutie no matter what… even if he has to wear a hat for two weeks straight.
