So if you think you might be nearing that momentous occasion, read on to help ease the stress of this milestone. Some babies are born with lots of hair and may be ready sooner than others, and some parents choose to prolong the first haircut well into toddlerhood. It happens. They are growing so fast. Keep your cool and remember these tips leading up to and during your salon visit:.
Now that everyone has survived the first haircut experience, future cuts will be a little less daunting and hopefully something to look forward to. Remember these points to keep the momentum going until next time:. For more hair color inspiration, follow us on Facebook and Instagram fantasticsams. Deciding if you and your baby are ready It happens. Or does your kiddo look at this process as torture?
If your baby entered the world with luscious locks, she could be ready for a haircut as early as 8 months. But if she was a baldy, she may not need one until she's 2. There's no right or wrong time to go.
It comes down to this: Do you want to preserve her baby look, or do you think she's ready for a big-kid 'do? On the other hand, trimming superfine baby hair often makes it look thicker. Toddlers don't like surprises, so have your child watch you get a haircut or visit his barber before the big day. Avoid using the word "cut," which may scare your child—use "snip" or "trim" instead.
Let him play with a squirt bottle in the tub at home, and pretend to trim his bangs with your fingers. Choose a salon that knows how to deal with squirmy clients. Many kids' hair places have videos and books to keep little kids entertained.
Some even do the first trim for free others include a photo and certificate as part of a first-haircut package.
If there isn't a children's barber in your town, ask your stylist to recommend someone who's especially good with kids. This will make his first haircut a lot easier on everyone involved.
Of course, if your baby has a lot of hair and you feel it needs trimming before you want to take him for a real haircut, you can do the job yourself at home. Just be prepared for a less-than-perfect outcome. A good, clean pair of shears will make it easier to cut quickly and evenly — old scissors can pull hair, causing uneven cuts. If you plan to trim your child's hair regularly, consider purchasing shears designed for cutting hair.
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This is because your child does not feel safe in the surroundings, so he is trying to make his discomfort apparent to you. In such situations, you should not react by trying to hold him down with even more strength.
This not only leads to a heightened sense of resistance but is also potentially dangerous. A sudden jerk or a swift moment when you have let your guard down can result in cuts and bruises- therefore, try to make your child as comfortable as possible. Again, your focus should not be on getting through with the process as quickly as possible.
You should make sure that your child does not feel too uncomfortable with the whole thing, so taking a few breaks in between may be required. You can simply hold him during this time so that he calms down and stops panicking. A few more known faces around the toddler will only make him more comfortable with the surroundings. Therefore, you can try to bring along someone, like his sibling or grandparents to keep him distracted while his hair is being cut.
You can start making them more comfortable about visits to the salon by taking them along whenever you have to style your hair. This also works if his older sibling is the one getting the haircut. This might make them more comfortable about going to the salon, and your child may even be looking forward to his turn on the high chair. Another important thing to remember is that you do not want your child to be facing the mirror for his first haircut. Kids mostly freak out when they see a stranger hovering over their head snipping hair, so try and turn the chair so that your child is facing you the entire time.
This can also make him more comfortable with the haircut.
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