Thursday, July 23, 2009

How to Cut Kids Hair

Tips For Cutting Your Child’s Hair

If you have small children, you may be ready to take them to get their first haircut. Have you ever though to saving a little money and cutting your own child’s hair? Many parents all over the country are catching on and giving their children the trim. Here are some tips to get you started.
The first thing that you need to do is get your child to sit still. This might be a difficult task. You might want to look for some sort of distraction. Try giving them a toy or a treat of some kind. Once they are finally sitting down, you can wet their hair and get started.
How to Cut Kids Hair

It is a good idea to keep the scissors out of sight. A child might get frightened if they see the scissors coming towards them. Simply talk to your child calmly as you start cutting their hair. Keep them occupied as you continue to cut. Once you are all done, sweep up the hair and get them out of their chair! When a child is younger it is a lot easier to save a few dollars and cut their hair yourself. Make sure that you use these tips and do not forget safety. There are special scissors out there that you can buy that you can use to cut a child’s hair. If a child were to get a hold of them, they would not be able to injure themselves. Start looking around and see what you can find and get started!

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