When it comes to cutting your baby’s hair, if you see that their bangs are getting in their eyes, you may wonder if it’s time to cut them. But if you go to a hair salon, you’ll only be able to cut a little bit… so what about cutting your baby’s hair at home? It’s your first time and you don’t know how to do it! But if you prepare the right tools and follow the steps correctly, you can do it successfully.
What to prepare for a baby’s haircut
Many babies have a full head of hair even after they are born. If your baby has a lot of hair to begin with, you will probably start thinking about cutting it gradually.
When it comes to going to the hair salon, you might think, “Can I stay still?” or “It’s a waste of money to only cut a little bit.” For babies like that, try cutting their hair at home! If you
gather the tools and cut your baby’s hair at home, you can spend time with your baby and take photos to commemorate the occasion. In this article, we will introduce how to cut your baby’s hair at home, along with the things you need to prepare!
1. Scissors
The first thing to do is prepare scissors. First, get a pair of scissors for cutting. If possible, it would be good to have thinning scissors as well. Some baby scissors have rounded tips. They are
designed to be safe even if the blade touches the skin, so they are safe for first-time moms! There are also scissors with adjustable finger holes so that both moms and dads can use them.
2. Comb
I think most parents have never had much experience with cutting their hair, and a common mistake they make is that the hair ends up all at the same length. If you
run a comb through the hair and only cut the part that sticks out, even beginners can cut it to the same length.
3. Towels
When cutting the nape of the neck, the hair touching the baby’s neck can be stinging, so it’s a good idea to wrap a towel around the baby. Just like when mom or dad wraps a towel around the baby when they go to the hairdresser, make sure there are no gaps around the neck.
4. Cape
If possible, prepare a cape for cutting baby’s hair. If you don’t have one, you can use a picnic sheet or raincoat instead. The important thing is to attach it so that there are no gaps between the towel and the cape. If it gets caught in clothes, it will be difficult for mom to clean up.
4. Newspapers
If you lay newspaper on the floor when you are cutting your hair indoors, you can roll up the newspaper and throw it away after you’re done. Even if your hair-cutting cape is designed to collect the cut hair, it’s better to lay it down.
5. Spray bottle
Baby hair is soft and bouncy, so it is easier to cut if you lightly wet it with a spray bottle filled with water that is not too cold.
However, be careful not to wet it too much! This will make it harder to cut, so it is best to spray it little by little while watching the condition.
6. Toys and favorite DVDs
For babies who can’t stay still, prepare some of their favorite toys and let them play, or show them a DVD and turn the TV off while they’re not moving.
Toys that make your baby move are a no-no. Make sure they’re something they can play with at hand!
Cutting Procedure
Once you have all the tools, it’s time to start cutting.
Preparing for a haircut!
Before you pick up the scissors, you need to prepare. It’s best to cut the hair when both mom and dad are present.
- Place newspaper or something underneath (if cutting indoors)
- Wrap a towel and cape around your neck
- Use toys and DVDs to help them sit
- Decide where you want to cut (bangs, nape)
- Spray a little mist on the area you want to cut.
Now it’s time to start cutting your hair
Once you’re ready, grab the scissors and start cutting. The most important thing is to visualize the final result and cut little by little. If you cut your hair all at once, you won’t be able to grow it out! It
may be easier for beginner moms to use thinning scissors first to adjust the overall amount before cutting.
Cutting bangs
Bangs change the overall look of your face, so it’s best to cut them carefully. For this reason, we recommend using thinning scissors to cut them. Lift up the bangs and cut the part you want to cut with the thinning scissors, making sure the ends are not in a straight line.
This will result in natural-looking bangs.
Also, if you have a lot of hair, holding the bangs too thickly will make it difficult to cut. It’s easier to cut them at a thickness of about 1 cm. Once you’ve got the length just right, you can cut the rest of your bangs using the length of the first bang as a guide.
Nape cut
Children have difficulty staying still. Make sure to hold the head firmly at the very bottom of the nape. Scoop up the hair a little higher with the comb and cut off any excess hair. Cut from the bottom while keeping an eye on the overall balance.
Place the comb at a slight angle from above the head to make it easier to see the excess hair. Once you have cut the bottom part, scoop up the hair from below to match it and cut it.
Cutting hair around the ears
Similarly, cut off any excess hair around the ears. Cut off any excess hair at a length that will connect to the nape of the neck. If you place the comb diagonally above the ears against the scalp, you can see the excess hair and it will be easier to cut.
What cuts can I make to reduce the amount?
Thinning scissors are useful for cutting hair to reduce its volume. Simply take a section of hair from the area of concern, cut it a little, and repeat, then check the overall balance at the end.
If you use regular cutting scissors, spray the hair with water and comb it. Lift the comb up and run the scissors through the ends of the hair 2-3 times to make it look like there is less volume.
Three points to consider when cutting your baby’s hair
Now that you know how to cut a baby’s hair, here are some things to keep in mind.
1. Choosing the right scissors is important!
Choose something safe and sharp. If the blade is not sharp, it will get caught in the hair and it will be difficult to cut it as you want, which may hurt your baby.
If your baby is still young, choose a blade with a rounded edge.
2. Be careful not to get it too wet!
If you wet the hair too much, it will stick to your skin and become difficult to cut. Only wet the fluffy parts that are hard to put together or the parts that are curly and difficult to cut. You can cut parts with less volume, such as your bangs, without wetting the hair.
3. Pay attention to the areas around your ears and nape
Don’t cut along the shape of the ears to make the area around the ears look neat. It can end up being extremely short and unnatural.
Also, when cutting around the ears or nape, it’s best to hold your hand on the baby’s head to stop it from moving. If it does move, quickly remove the scissors.
Try it at home! Baby haircuts
What did you think? The amount of hair and the way it grows varies from baby to baby. If the baby has a lot of length and volume, it would be nice to cut the hair and use it as a baby brush to keep as a memento.
Both mom and dad may be nervous if it’s their first time cutting their baby’s hair, but if you are mindful to cut it little by little, there will be fewer mistakes. Make time to try it at home. It will increase the number of fun events for the family and create lasting memories!
