Some of the basic haircut styles for boys, performed by professionals, can also be tried at home. Sharp pair of scissors, clipper and comb comprise of the main supplies needed to perform the haircut. Though not a difficult task, cutting boys' hair at home does requires you to follow a systematic approach. This is especially applicable when the strands of the hair are too short in length. You need to be very careful while running the clipper through the hair. In order to help you out, we have provided tips on how to cut boys' hair at home, in the lines below.
Cutting A Little Boy's Hair
Supplies Needed
- Guide Comb
- Hair Clipper
- Comb or Brush
- Scissors
- Razor
- Neck Brush
- Hair Stylizing Product - Mousse (optional)
Instructions
- The hair can be cut either in a standing or sitting position. If the boy is too small, ask him to sit on a high chair or stool.
- Detangle the boy’s hair by combing or brushing it.
- Figure out the length for the haircut by running the guide comb through the hair.
- Start cutting the hair at the base of the hairline. Apply short and even strokes, as you brush the clipper through the hair.
- As you move upwards, make sure that you keep an even pressure on the clipper. The pace should also be steady, so that you do not miss any strand.
- Run the clipper to trace the hairline around the ears. While doing this, fold down the ears in a gentle manner.
- After giving the haircut, take a look at it and make sure that the hair has been cut evenly.
- Run the clipper again, on the missed out areas of the head.
- Trim the hair strands around the hairline using sharp scissor.
- Using a razor, trim the hair around the neck.
- Remove the hair trimmings off the face and neck, by sweeping them with a neck brush.
- Comb the hair once again.
- Stylize the hair using mousse.
