Kid Haircuts – The Self-Induced Kind

It is a rite of passage for parents. Because when kids discover scissors, and realize their dreams of becoming hair dressers (which, I remember, was my #1 career choice for at least six years of my youth), only disaster can amount. I guess we can’t all raise little Edward Scissor Hands.

Bangs are for Suckers

Don’t worry. It will grow back. You’d better get used to headbands for about 8 months though.

You just keep cutting and cutting…and cutting.

I feel like the damage control for this one could have been a little better managed… but those were different times.

This one is almost cute. Almost. She sure looks chipper about it!

This little lady only got half way down with her bang removal before Mom stepped in. I can’t tell if this is better or worse than going whole-hog.

One snip is all it takes.

Clippers Gone Wrong

There is really no hiding this one, is there?

From now on, we keep clippers on the highest shelf. In a locked box.

Well, well, aren’t we looking awfully proud?

The first steps of a queue — now if only she were a man living in the Qing Dynasty.

Look Ma, No Mirror!

The messy look is very in. Nice cover.

I suggest gel. And lots of spikes.

Without the bangs to distract us, we can just focus on his smiling, jubilant face.

It’s a look, Mom. All the top models are doing it.

If I can’t see it, can anyone see it?

The Mullet Less Traveled

Make them clean up their own fallen locks. Hold a funeral for the blond curls that never had a chance.

She wanted a bob, and she wanted it RIGHT NOW!

I’m pretty sure this was a legitimate hairstyle in the mid-70s.

YIKES!

The great thing with hair is that it grows back! So while this year’s 8×10 school pictures may not be framed on and sent out to the grandparents, relish your child’s creativity and impulsive attitude. And but your scissors in a much harder to find place.