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Baby’s First Haircut

Snip-tips From a Professional

Oh, that precious little head of hair! Whether your baby was born bald or with a head full of locks, the time will eventually come when he’ll need that first haircut.

Some parents opt to do it themselves, but most bring baby in to a salon. Judee Norton-Andrews, a professional hairstylist in Allen Park, Mich., for over 30 years, explains.

“It’s hard enough to keep hold on a squirming baby, much less try to do that with one hand and cut hair with the other,” she says. “When a mother brings her baby into the shop, she can hold him or calm him while a professional takes care of the rest.”

As for keeping baby calm, that’s a story in itself. Most babies that come in for their first cut are around a year old, says Norton-Andrews, and about half are criers and half not. If mom or dad is unsuccessful in calming a crier, there are other distractions at hand.

“We always have something to get babies’ attention,” she explains. “Waving a brightly-colored balloon or stuffed animal usually worksWaving a brightly-colored balloon or stuffed animal usually works. The best is if you can get baby to look in the mirror, though - he’ll think he’s looking at another baby and it’s fascinating to him.”

When it comes to the actual cut, some babies are held by their parents, while some are content to sit in the booster chairs, which fit onto the regular salon chairs, without a fuss. Then, the beautician lightly sprays baby’s head with a mist of water, and trims quickly and precisely - before the little one gets too antsy.

“In most cases, babies’ hair is fine and makes for a quick cut,” says Norton-Andrews. “There’s not much to it - just a basic haircut to get the hair out of their eyes and keep them looking well-coiffed.”

That is, until they’re old enough to decide what style they want to wear. The debate is still on as to whether it’s easier to get baby to accept a haircut or a teenager.

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