Boys' Haircuts
Author: Marcus Grant

Many doting parents spend a great deal of time deciding on
haircuts for their daughters, but boys' haircuts are also
important. Perhaps boys, especially little boys, don't seem to
care very much about their hair, but boys' haircuts are an
important issue if you want to your son to look well-kempt at a
special occasion, or if you simply want to keep his tresses from
falling into his eyes.

Boys' haircuts tend to be simple and no-nonsense, and many can
be done at home with a pair of haircutting scissors, or in some
cases, even a bowl. Many parents prefer to take their sons to
salons for stylish boy haircuts, while others prefer an
easy-to-cut style Mom or dad can do.

Many people wonder when to start cutting their son's hair, and
which boys' haircuts are the best for very young boys. Some
cultures encourage parents to let their child's hair grow until
the toddler years. Up until the middle of the twentieth century,
it was not uncommon to see young boys with long curly locks and
dresses in aristocratic society.

Although times have certainly changed (except for those who
follow certain traditions), many parents like to keep their
toddler's hair long, and it is no longer considered "feminine"
to have long hair. The hair can be pulled up into a ponytail
and smoothed at the sides. Although sometimes these long-haired
boys can be mistaken for girls, some parents prefer long hair on
toddlers, since few little ones can sit still in the barber's
chair.

Popular boys' haircuts include the bowl cut, the page boy
haircut, the bob and the long, layered feathered cut. The bowl
cut originated in the Great Depression, when parents would
literally put a large bowl over a boy's head and cut the hair
underneath. You needn't use a bowl, but you can create a bowl
cut simply by leaving a circle of longer hair on top and making
the bottom more narrow.

This is the signature haircut of "Mo" from Three Stooges fame,
and was a forerunner of the famous Beatles haircut. You can
create this look at home by using haircutting scissors and
taking care to cut the hair very straight.

Bobs are worn by women, but they also are great boys' haircuts,
since they are cute and require little maintenance. A
traditional bob is cut the same length from the bottom of the
ears all around. Bangs are also good with a bob, especially for
boys haircuts. Bobs just require a simple trim from time to
time.

If you like the page boy look, try cutting the hair at the
bottom so it will curl under. However, many people find this
look a bit feminine, but it is adorable for a very young boy.

Since retro is "in" boys' haircuts from the 70s do look out of
place these days. Many boys haircuts from this period are
longer and feathery. This look is best achieved through
layering, and it is a good idea to have a stylist create this
look rather than trying it at home. This style needs to be
washed and brushed regularly, so it is not the best choice for
a rough boy who could care less about his appearance.

However, if your son likes to look good, the long, feathered
look is an excellent option.

At the other extreme, some boys' haircuts involve electric
shears and may be inspired by an interest in the military. Some
boys like burr cuts because it makes them feel like soldiers. It
is very easy to create this style at home; all you need is an
electric razor.

However, you will want to ensure that this is not merely a
passing fancy, and make sure that your son really and truly
wants a buzz cut, since he will have to live with it for a
while. Also, the transition of growth from a buzz cut to normal
hair can be difficult to deal with, so humor your son's desire
for a buzz cut with care.

Older boys who want are interested in "cool" boys' haircuts
might go for a spikey look. These spikes can be held in place
with sculpting gel and may be frosted or bleached at the top.
Some parents agree wholeheartedly that this look is great,
whereas other parents simply roll their eyes and tolerate it.
By the time a boy wants this cut, he is usually old enough to
go the salon himself, so you need not worry about creating the
look at home.


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