Kids' Hair Cuts

Baby’s First Hair Cut

Most babies are about a year old when they get their first hair cut. About half of these children start crying or become upset during the cut. If you are not cutting your baby’s hair at home, you may want to consider a children’s hair salon. Most kids' hair salons provide staff who know how to calm and distract babies, yet provide quick and high-quality hair cuts.

Tips for the First Kids' Hair Cut

• Make an appointment rather than drop in
• Take your baby into the hair salon a few days before to get him familiar with the facility
• Get your baby to watch himself in the mirror
• Wave around a brightly colored stuffed animal to distract your baby
• Hold or cuddle your baby during the cut if he is upset
• Sit your baby in a special shaped chair, like a car or fire engine, during the cut if he seems calm
• Let your baby play with a squirt bottle
• Watch other children get their hair cut

Don’t forget to bring a camera and ask for a lock of hair to document your baby’s first hair cut.

Kids' Hair Cuts at Home

Unless you have a great deal of experience, it is not recommended that you provide kids' hair cuts at home. However, trimming bangs or using electric clippers on your son's hair can be a money and time saver. If you are determined to cut your child’s hair at home, there are books that can help you.

Buzz Clippers and Boys

One option for boys’ hair cuts is a buzz cut. These cuts are done with electric clippers that you can buy at drug stores. Different sized guards are used to achieve the desired length. While your child can be cut using buzz clippers, the chance is less than with scissors.

Buzz clippers are usually faster than a scissor cut, a bonus for children who have problems sitting still during a hair cut. A buzz cut can also be helpful for children afraid of getting their hair cut since it’s over quickly. In addition, buzz clippers can be a nice investment if you regularly provide kids' hair cuts at home. Not only are you saving money, but your child may be more relaxed at home than in a barbershop or salon. Learning how to use buzz clippers is pretty easy, though it might take a few tries to get the perfect cut for your child.

However, some children don’t like the sound of clippers, especially close to their ears. In addition, some children are tickled by the clippers and have problems sitting still.

Kid’s Hair Salons

Salons for children are popping up everywhere. Kids’ hair salons are built for kids with their needs in mind. They offer knowledgeable staff and distractions to keep children occupied while their hair is cut. Many children’s hair salons offer television screens, DVD players, computers, and video game consoles where children can watch movies or play games. A few kids’ salons also offer birthday party options, hair accessories, and manicures/pedicures for children.

Kids’ salons include:

• Cartoon Cuts
• Cool Cuts for Kids
• Pigtails & Crewcuts
• Snip-its
• Sweet & Sassy