How to Make Your Baby's First Haircut as Painless as Possible

How to Make Your Baby's First Haircut as Painless as Possible

When Cozy Friedman opened her first hair salon for children in New York City, she didn't have kids of her own yet (now she has two). But once business started booming, she realized that a child's first snip is a really big deal.

"It's typical to see a mom cry or get choked up after a first haircut, especially with a boy," she says. "They come in rough-and-tumble with straggly hair, but they leave looking so much older. It can be pretty emotional."

Now a children's hairstyling pro and founder of Cozy's Cuts for Kids in NYC, Friedman has a treasure chest of tips and tricks to make baby's first haircut an easy and fun milestone.

Brush up on her advice below for the best first cut ever — and don't forget to save a lock for the baby book!

Be thoughtful when you book.

First things first: Choose a salon and a stylist that you know will be good with children.

"You don't want your child in the chair of someone who doesn't want to cut a child's hair," Friedman explains. "If you're going to a salon that's not a kids' salon, ask for someone who is good when working with kids."

And it sounds obvious but it happens: Avoid scheduling your kid's haircut during nap time (because we all know how that will go). If possible, bring her into the salon a day or two before the appointment so she can watch the process and get excited about it.

Remember trims keep hair looking healthy.

Friedman says your child is probably ready for his first trim when you start to notice "wings" of hair sticking away from his head, long locks covering her eyes, or strands that get sticky with sweat because they're growing down the back of his neck. But if you're feeling a little sentimental, the stylist doesn't need to do anything drastic.

"When you get a first haircut, it can be something that just cleans it up around the edges to make it neater," Friedman says.

Come prepared.

So, the big moment has finally arrived ... and your little one is not excited about having a strange person running her fingers through his hair. Just like at the doctor's office, books, dolls, and lollipops can work wonders when trying to distract a cranky kid.

Many child-friendly salons will have toys and treats on-hand, but it doesn't hurt to come with a small bag of favorites. If you're not sure what to bring, try Friedman's go-to: bubbles. "They keep kids busy for a while," she jokes.

If your child is nervous, ask if you can hold him.

Sometimes not even your son's favorite toy can keep him from going into meltdown mode. Worst comes to worst, ask if you can hold him until the cut is over. Friedman says this is sometimes even more helpful for the stylist: "We love when a kid sits on their parent's lap; sometimes it means we have more control."

Adorable Braid Hairstyles for Kids

Adorable Braid Hairstyles for Kids

If you have kids, you do understand how hard it can be to get them ready in the morning and send them off to school! You are in charge of getting their bag packed, make them lunch and feed them breakfast. And to top it all up, you have to get them into cute hairstyles too! In such cases, braid hairstyles for kids come up as a lifesaver! You can do them in a matter of minutes, and the results are pleasing as well.

No matter what hair length your baby has, there is a hairstyle that will work out great for them. If you need some ideas to do their hair every day and make them look versatile as well, you have reached the perfect place! We have put together braid hairstyles for kids in this article that can work for all hair length and textures. So get creative and make your baby feel like a princess every day!

Sectioned Braids

You can create some clean sections in the hair and start braiding them from the base. You need to go all the way down and secure the ends well. Such braids last longer and are low maintenance as well. Add some beads to complete the look.

Braid Hairstyles for black Kids

Space buns are the cutest hairstyle options that you can opt for. Your baby will look adorable in this hairstyle for sure. All you need to do is get the braided sections of hair in a bun and secure them on top, and you’re done.

Triangle box braids

These triangle box braids are unique braid hairstyles for kids. The sections are clean to look at, and the braids are very big and bulky as well.

Party look

This one is a perfect hairstyle to try on for a party. You can try this one especially if you have some time in your hands. Add some color matching hair ties to finish the look.

The Bow

You may have seen many hair accessories with bows on them. Now is the time to try to recreate these bows in your baby’s hair. You can create a bow easily, and there are many tutorials online to help you. There is a certain amount of elegance and poise that it brings to a hairstyle that we adore!

Rounded Braids

You can experiment with braids in several ways and usually braid hairstyles for kids have a lot of options. This is one unique take on twists, and the hair is rounded to the sides as well.

The Crown

Use your braids to create a crown for your little princess.  This is a perfect hairstyle that you can try on for an occasion like birthday parties. The best thing about it is that you can choose any style of braids that you are comfortable with doing.

100+ Excellent School Haircuts for Boys + Styling Tips

100+ Excellent School Haircuts for Boys + Styling Tips

One of the most frequently asked questions we get at Haircut Inspiration is about school haircuts. Many readers ask, “What’s a good style that’s appropriate for school?” It’s a great question; many young men want a clean-cut appearance for school, and some schools (such as private schools) have strict dress codes that include haircut rules.

Easy hairstyles for school

Often, business haircuts make for quick and easy hairstyles for school, but sometimes young guys want something a little different. So we’ve put together a list of hairstyles that are ideal for school hairstyles. These are flexible enough to suit both formal and casual occasions, and there’s something for everyone here. And these styles work for a wide range of ages: they’re good choices for boys in junior high school, men attending university, and all guys in between.

School haircuts and dress code

If you do attend a school with a strict school dress and school hairstyles policy, make sure that your desired cut falls in line with the rules. You can modify most of these school haircuts to fit even the strictest of dress codes, so never think you’re limited by any policies. If you attend a more lenient school, then feel free to experiment with these styles to find ones that work for you.

Crew Cut

The crew cut is a great option for guys who don’t have time to (or simply don’t want to) style their hair. This style requires little maintenance and no styling, unless you choose to. This is one of the shorter school haircuts on this list, and it’s suitable for all schools and dress codes. It’s also great for athletes and boys who lead high-activity lifestyles. The crew cut works best with around half an inch to 2 inches of hair. Ask your barber to trim the top to this length. Then ask for the sides and back to be faded with clippers. A #2, #3, or #4 works nicely for this. Your barber or stylist should touch everything up so there are no harsh or abrupt edges or any hairs sticking out.

Side Part

The side part is one of those timeless haircuts that we recommend in 99% of situations. It’s a clean, professional style that looks great on most guys and works with a variety of hair types and face shapes.

The side part is ideal if you have a stricter dress code but still want a stylish school haircut. You can style a side part to your liking, using a good pomade, and you can even ask your barber or stylist for a hard part to make the cut really stand out.

How to get it: 2 to 4 inches of hair is best for the side part. The sides should be clipped with a #3 to #6 setting on the clippers. It’s also ideal to have the cut faded down the head and neck. From there, part your hair and style it to one side.

If you want a more dramatic style (like the comb-over haircut), work in some pomade and style to your liking.

Undercut

The undercut is a one-two punch: it’s trendy and it works well in almost all school environments. This should also pass most of the stricter dress codes. Like the side part, you can style this one however you like. It’s a flexible style that makes for a nice school haircut.

You’ll need a good pomade to style the undercut. We recommend Suavecito Original Hold or Layrite Original. Both of these products work well for most hair types and provide a strong hold and nice shine.

How to get it: You’ll most likely want 2 to 4 inches of hair on top. The sides should be buzzed with a #1 to #4 setting, depending on how long the hair on top is. Depending on which undercut variation you choose, you’ll style your hair specifically for that variation.

Taper Fade

You can’t go wrong with the taper fade. It’s short without being super-short, and it’s professional without being stiff or lifeless. Overall, it’s a neat, clean style, which makes it an ideal school haircut.

It’s also easy to cut and style, and if you’re pressed for time, it’s a great, low maintenance school hairstyle. It’s nice for mornings when you’re rushing to class and don’t have the time to worry about styling.

How to get it: As with most cuts on this list, 2 to 4 inches of hair on top is best. Tell your barber or stylist you want a taper/fade hairstyle. The sides and back should be gradually tapered down the head and neck so that the hair gets progressively shorter as it moves toward the neck.

You can specify how gradual you want the taper/fade to be. For an added touch that will make the cut look even cleaner, ask your barber or stylist to use a straight razor to eliminate all of the hair below the end of the taper.