Whether you give it a go yourself or you take them to the hairdressers, here's everything you need to know.
At one point or another, you'll come to the realisation that your child could use a haircut. From here, you have two options: brave the hairdressers or attempt to do the deed yourself.There’s never really a ‘right time’ to go for the first trim, it really depends on you and your little one, how much hair they have, or what style you are aiming for long term.
. To keep itchy hair at bay, place a towel around their neck. Do the cut after a bath, or use a water spray. Let them play with the spray first, so it doesn’t seem scary.If your child’s under two, the highchair is a great place for a home cut, positioned in front of CBeebies. Equip them with a snack and a couple of toys. Before you start, make sure they're not hungry or tired. And remember to explain what you’re going to do and how great it’s going to look.
Preparation is key! While you may find going to the hairdresser a wonderful and relaxing experience, your little one won’t see it like that at all, so prep all you can. Being in a strange room, with a stranger coming at them with a pair of scissors will only end in tears if there’s been no preparation, so start introducing the idea of what getting a haircut is all about before they go to the salon.