![]() ![]() And while there are a number of cool boys haircuts to choose from at the barbershop, if you know how to cut your son’s hair at home, and you know how to do it right, both of you will be pleased. As often as their hair grows, this adds up to some serious cash. When thinking about giving your son a haircut, do you:Ī) shudder at the thought of what it might look like if you did it yourself,ī) reach for your scissors with a glint in your eye,Ĭ) reach for your phone to make an appointment for him,ĭ) wish you knew more of what you were doing, so you weren’t just “winging” it (come to think of it, he kind of looks like he has wings when you’re done) Remember how I promised to show you how I give my boys’ haircuts…and then just at the moment I had my long-haired boys all lined up for haircuts and pictures…my camera batteries died? While we’re waiting for my boys’ hair to grow back for the photo op, Cheryl from Moms in Need of Mercy offered to guest post on this subject for us! And she got her PROFESSIONAL cosmetologist to help us out! The very top section will be held straight up from the scalp over the head and your scissors will be held parallel to the floor for cutting.Ready to learn how to cut a boys’ hair like a pro? Around ear level the hair should be held parallel to the floor and your scissors would be held vertical in cutting.Ĭontinue in this manner until you’ve worked your way to and through the top sections of the hair. As you move up along the scalp, continue raising theĮlevation at which you hold the hair. When you have finished with the first segment lower another half-inch or so of hair and repeat the process of cutting the hair to match the established length. Small portion of the already cut hair as a reference to determine the length for the next portion. ![]() Work from the center back, moving from the left side to the right side, to maintain even and balanced cuts. Slightly from the head and cut the hair at an angle (keep your scissors parallel with the scalp). Use the perimeter cut as a guide length and take slices of the hair starting in the back and hold it out Comb the hair smooth and make sure it is still damp. ![]() Lower the hair from the sections a half-inch at a time. Once you've achieved the desired length for the perimeter, you are ready to finish the cut. Adjust any imbalance toĮven out the lengths on the side that is out of balance. Work from left to right,Ĭutting approximately an inch at a time from one side, then the other, in order to help keep your haircut even.Ĭheck to make sure you're keeping the sides even by pulling segments from the same point on either side of the head and bringing them forward or back to assess the balance of the lengths. With a truly uniform cut, the perimeter will follow the outline of the hair. Work your way around the head, cutting the perimeter using the already established guides to measure the lengths. The lengths in the front and back should be equal. Repeat the same process at the front of the head. Start at the back and cut a one-inch guide to the desired length at which you want the hair to fall. Re-secure the rest of the hair into its corresponding section. Take a one-half-inch perimeter of hair around the head, including the full fringe area of the intended style, from the sections you have created. Once you've finished sectioning, keep the misting bottle nearby to ensure the hair stays damp. Mist the hair with water to make the sectioning smoother and more clearly defined. The purpose of this is to make the hair more manageable, especially with longer hair, by working with smaller amounts at a time. The sections are twisted and secured out of the way using hair clips. ![]()
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