| Many doting parents spend a great deal of | | | | |
| time deciding on haircuts for their | | | | Bobs are worn by women, but they also are |
| daughters, but boys' haircuts are also | | | | great boys' haircuts, since they are cute and |
| important. Perhaps boys, especially little | | | | require little maintenance. A traditional bob |
| boys, don't seem to care very much about | | | | is cut the same length from the bottom of the |
| their hair, but boys' haircuts are an | | | | ears all around. Bangs are also good with a |
| important issue if you want to your son to | | | | bob, especially for boys haircuts. Bobs just |
| look well-kempt at a special occasion, or if | | | | require a simple trim from time to time. |
| you simply want to keep his tresses from | | | | |
| falling into his eyes. | | | | If you like the page boy look, try cutting |
| | | | the hair at the bottom so it will curl under. |
| Boys' haircuts tend to be simple and | | | | However, many people find this look a bit |
| no-nonsense, and many can be done at home | | | | feminine, but it is adorable for a very young |
| with a pair of haircutting scissors, or in | | | | boy. |
| some cases, even a bowl. Many parents prefer | | | | |
| to take their sons to salons for stylish boy | | | | Since retro is "in" boys' haircuts from the |
| haircuts, while others prefer an easy-to-cut | | | | 70s do look out of place these days. Many |
| style Mom or dad can do. | | | | boys haircuts from this period are longer and |
| | | | feathery. This look is best achieved through |
| Many people wonder when to start cutting | | | | layering, and it is a good idea to have a |
| their son's hair, and which boys' haircuts | | | | stylist create this look rather than trying |
| are the best for very young boys. Some | | | | it at home. This style needs to be washed and |
| cultures encourage parents to let their | | | | brushed regularly, so it is not the best |
| child's hair grow until the toddler years. Up | | | | choice for a rough boy who could care less |
| until the middle of the twentieth century, it | | | | about his appearance. |
| was not uncommon to see young boys with long | | | | |
| curly locks and dresses in aristocratic | | | | However, if your son likes to look good, the |
| society. | | | | long, feathered look is an excellent option. |
| | | | |
| Although times have certainly changed (except | | | | At the other extreme, some boys' haircuts |
| for those who follow certain traditions), | | | | involve electric shears and may be inspired |
| many parents like to keep their toddler's | | | | by an interest in the military. Some boys |
| hair long, and it is no longer considered | | | | like burr cuts because it makes them feel |
| "feminine" to have long hair. The hair can be | | | | like soldiers. It is very easy to create this |
| pulled up into a ponytail and smoothed at the | | | | style at home; all you need is an electric |
| sides. Although sometimes these long-haired | | | | razor. |
| boys can be mistaken for girls, some parents | | | | |
| prefer long hair on toddlers, since few | | | | However, you will want to ensure that this is |
| little ones can sit still in the barber's | | | | not merely a passing fancy, and make sure |
| chair. | | | | that your son really and truly wants a buzz |
| | | | cut, since he will have to live with it for a |
| Popular boys' haircuts include the bowl cut, | | | | while. Also, the transition of growth from a |
| the page boy haircut, the bob and the long, | | | | buzz cut to normal hair can be difficult to |
| layered feathered cut. The bowl cut | | | | deal with, so humor your son's desire for a |
| originated in the Great Depression, when | | | | buzz cut with care. |
| parents would literally put a large bowl over | | | | |
| a boy's head and cut the hair underneath. You | | | | Older boys who want are interested in "cool" |
| needn't use a bowl, but you can create a bowl | | | | boys' haircuts might go for a spikey look. |
| cut simply by leaving a circle of longer hair | | | | These spikes can be held in place with |
| on top and making the bottom more narrow. | | | | sculpting gel and may be frosted or bleached |
| | | | at the top. Some parents agree wholeheartedly |
| This is the signature haircut of "Mo" from | | | | that this look is great, whereas other |
| Three Stooges fame, and was a forerunner of | | | | parents simply roll their eyes and tolerate |
| the famous Beatles haircut. You can create | | | | it. By the time a boy wants this cut, he is |
| this look at home by using haircutting | | | | usually old enough to go the salon himself, |
| scissors and taking care to cut the hair very | | | | so you need not worry about creating the look |
| straight. | | | | at home. |