First hair cut

Filly78 · February 2013

Are any of your LO's in need of a hair cut yet? DS's hair in the back is so long it's starting to curl up and the hair around his ears is growing over his ears. I'm trying to figure out the best way to attempt to trim it, but....it's not going to be easy!

526SadieSadie · February 2013

I had to trim Livi's bangs. They looked really cute swept over to the side but as she played they were in her eyes and her hair is too fine to clip back with a barrette. I cut them a little too short, but they're growing back fast.

eyenigh · February 2013

I'm still waiting for a first HAIR.

joshandpanda · February 2013

we've cut a few scraggalies but haven't had a full hair cut yet...

it'll probably be closer to a year old.

Wipz · February 2013

I tested the waters last night with LO's first hair cut... he has the same problem with the long hair around the ears and back of neck.

I took the WAHL hair trimmers I use on DH and with the guard stil on..turned it on and ran it over where I would be cutting it to see how he would react.. he was fine just very curious and kept turning his head. This gave me a good idea on how to approach it without guards. I just used the 1 inch blade guide and zipped it up the back and sides before he got too bored and wriggily. He was in his high chair so it wasn't easy to get the back, but I plan to finish it off later ... no big deal if it takes a few days of a bit here and there till it's done.

I plan to leave the top and fringe longer becasue he has such a cute feathered fringe naturally and it suits him. DH hated chili bowl cuts and I am not keen either so this is a good cut for him at this age and safer than scissors with the wriggler. He has cute ears and I'd like to keep them lol

laurenmae1228 · March 2013

I've been wondering the same thing. DS's hair is naturally wavy/curls up, so 99% of the time, it's fine and out of his face and looks adorably messy. But when it gets wet/really messy from playing, his hair goes past his eyes! He also looks like he has some awesome sideburns now (because it's so long, it grows around his ears), and it has started curling sideways in the back because of his collarline, giving him a funny hairline!!!! So, since I do'nt want my poor child to look like a Wookie just because I cant stand the idea of him being old enough to need a haircut, we're definitely going to attempt it within the next month!

I just cant decided if it's better to try myself (and accidentally make him look like he got into a fight with hedgeclippers, since I am NOT skilled with hair), or take him somewhere and pray that he's ok with the noise/sights and that the person cutting his hair is skilled in dealing with babies! I've been trying to find a place that's catered to kids, but even so, I just think that 10 months is so young, and what works with 2 year olds just wont with a baby.

Mrs MoJoRisin · March 2013

I was a stylist for for 5 years before getting married, so DS had his first haircut at 5 months. It was hitting his shoulders in the tub at that point! I have given him one monthly since then just to keep it clean around his ears and edges. It drives me nuts if its overgrown!

Ashley144u · March 2013

My DH insisted on taking my DS to the barber at 7 months. It was fine with me! He's had two hair cuts so far and will need another very soon!

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