Since the pandemic, more people have been cutting their own hair as well as their children’s hair, at home. This saves a great deal of money and time and is a great option for children that get overstimulated at the hair salon. Boy haircuts might have you intimated, but they are actually quite easy with the right tools.
This article provides helpful hints on how to do boy haircuts at home. We provide expert tips on how to layer and blend boy’s hair. As well, we included tips on how to keep your child calm while cutting their hair.
Expert Advice Boy Haircuts at Home
How to motivate your child for their haircut
Many children are apprehensive about getting their haircut. Here are some tips on how to help your child relax before cutting their hair at home.
Have them watch a haircut video
Luckily, nowadays, there are quite a few ways to find videos of haircuts online. Platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and more all have plenty of videos that show how to cut children’s hair. Find a video similar to the haircut they want and have them watch it before you cut their hair. This will help ease their anxiety.
Let them choose their haircut
Even from a young age, kids know what they like and what they don’t like. Allow your child to choose the haircut they like best. Show them pictures of boy haircuts to inspire them. There are tutorial videos for almost every haircut out there to give you tips.
Put on a video to distract them while you’re cutting their hair
Put on their favorite video, movie, or television show to distract them during the haircut. This keeps their attention on the TV, iPod or tablet, so you can focus on their haircut, and they won’t feel anxious.
Find the best time to cut their hair
We know that you lead a busy lifestyle. You want to schedule your child’s haircut at the time that best fits your schedule. However, when it comes to boy haircuts, it’s best to tailor the time of the haircut to your child’s schedule. Find a time that they don’t feel anxious or overwhelmed. Don’t attempt to cut their hair if they are showing any signs that they are stressed, anxious, hyper or tired.
Reward them after the haircut
Rewarding your child for good behavior is actually encouraged by child psychologists. Take them out for their favorite snack or meal, let them pick out a new toy, or take them on a fun adventure. This helps associate getting their haircut with a positive memory, so they won’t feel anxious when it’s time for their next haircut.
How to Prepare for Boys Haircuts at Home
Here are some tips to prep before you cut your child’s hair:
- Wash their hair before you cut it.
- Use a detangler spray to eliminate knots and tangles.
- Use only professional hair cutting scissors.
- Keep your hair trimmer handy.
- Have a spray bottle with water if needed to re-wet hair.
How to Cut your Child Hair at Home
Getting Started
Using your fingers, hold up your child’s hair on the top of their head to achieve the desired length. For the back of the hair, use a comb as opposed to your fingers. Do not add layers until you have first trimmed their hair evenly all the way around. Wet and comb each section before trimming. Use the tips of the scissors and cut small sections at a time.
Layering Boys Haircuts
We strongly recommend using trimmers to add texture when layering. For a chopped and textured look, cut diagonally. This method also works well for cutting bangs.
Blending Boys Haircuts
Similar to layering, it is best to use clippers to blend boys’ hair. Start with long layers at the top of your child’s head. Once you are satisfied, move on to shorter layers. Use a comb when trimming the tips, as this leaves a smooth, clean line between layers.
Use these tips from experts to cut your child’s hair at home. The more you cut their hair, the easier it’ll get. And the more styles you and your child will want to try!
