Boys haircuts are versatile, and determining the best haircut for your boy depends on their facial shape and hair texture. If you love bonding with your son, you can extend that by giving him his haircut rather than taking him to the hairdresser. If you have the proper guide, the haircuts are not complicated.
Doing your little man’s hair helps save both money and time that could be spent visiting the barber. The process is quite simple as long as you understand the boy and have the right tools for the process. You will most likely need clippers and scissors for typical haircuts. Here is a guide on how to come up with boys haircuts in the comfort of your home.
Place A Towel On His Shoulders
Some people tend to ignore this step, but it is important. The towel acts as a protection so that you won’t have the chopped hair falling through the neck to his shoulder or getting all over his clothes.
The hair strays that fall off are usually messy and itchy if they fall on body parts other than the head. This may be a bad destruction to the boy and can make your experience and his in cutting the hair uncomfortable.
Selecting The Clipper Number
This decision depends on the haircut you will give the boy. Each clipper number matches the length of hair that will be left on the scalp. The higher the number, the longer the hair that will be left and vice versa.
It would be best if you had a proper understanding of the boy since, most of the time, you make the decision for him. You should know whether he is comfortable with longer or shorter haircuts.
Make A Decision On Where To Clip
In most cases, boys haircuts are done with clippers for the sides and the back but a pair of scissors for the top. However, using clippers on the entire head is a better idea because it gives a more consistent look than when scissors are used to chop the hair on the top.
If you have to use scissors on the top, decide where to stop the clipping and figure out how to create a smooth transition between the haircut using scissors and that cut using clippers. The hair should be consistent and even such that it is not so obvious some parts were done using scissors while others were done using clippers.
Remember to use different clipper sizes in haircuts where a fade is needed. Ensure that you are consistent on where the clipping stops, and if possible, mark it with a washable marker to avoid confusion when you run the clippers the second time to tidy up the haircut.
Begin From The Bottom Of The Hairline
When using clippers, ensure that you hold them at a ninety degrees angle. Start from the bottom of the hairline and gradually work your way up, depending on your expected results.
Work Around The Whole Head
Smoothly work all around the head, observing the same rules and confirming that you get a clean shave. Always run the clipper several times to ensure you get a clean shave and that no uneven portions are left out.
Cutting The Hair At The Top
You will most need scissors to style the hair at the top. Always consider the results you are looking for before initializing any cutting.
When cutting the hair, starting with small portions and working your way down until you achieve the required results is best. In most cases, you will not need to chop off a lot of the boy’s hair on top unless he has long hair and you are going for a short haircut.
You should ensure that the hair on the top is dry when cutting it because wet hair is usually shrunk and does not give a picture of the exact length you are working with.
Styling And Cleaning Up
Wash up to get rid of the hair that has been cut off, and apply suitable hair products. Finish up by styling the hair the way the boy likes it.
