How to Cut Kids' Hair at Home
Everything Parents Need to Know Before Cutting Their Kids' Hair During Self-Isolation
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There are plenty of video tutorials that break down how to do a proper fade, but unless you have prior experience with cutting your little one's hair, Michelle suggests holding off until salons reopen.
"If you have textured hair and have always had a professional cut and treat it and you've never gone at it before, now is not the time to start!" explained Michelle. "The biggest fear of every professional stylist is that our clients who have never used chemicals, shears, or professional products of any kind will experiment for the first time while in self-isolation."
"If this happens, at best, all you will have to worry about is looking silly for a while but with no audience to worry about," she said. "On the other hand, attempting to use strong chemicals such as relaxers and chemical straighteners for the first time at home can lead to some serious side effects such as scalp burns and hair breakage."
Beyond a trim, Michelle suggests opting for products that promote your child's natural hair texture. "Just don't do it, instead reach for all natural hair masks and products to embrace your natural texture," she said. "Allow this time stuck at home to feed and nurture your natural curls!"
Given everything that's going on in the world, Michelle's biggest takeaway is not to stress about your children's haircut, especially if you don't feel confident enough to do it yourself!
"I just can't say it enough but I'll say it again and louder for the people in the back, who cares what your kids look like while stuck at home?" she joked. "Unlike adults who are maybe using Zoom for office meetings or running to the grocery store to grab food, your kids don't need to look presentable for anyone other than their classmates if they are doing online schooling."