Cute Short Hairstyles for Kids
From shopping for new school clothes to visits to the dentist's office, back to school is usually a time to take care of your kid's appearance. It is also an ideal time to change your kid's hairstyle. For kids, a short hairstyle is the practical approach. Shorter hair is easier to keep clean and neat on active kids. Additionally, at this age, short hair looks cute on just about any facial type.
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Boys Spiked Hair
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For boys, the desire to style their hair typically doesn't kick in until their teen years, when they become more aware of trends. Until then, it is fairly easy to maintain a short hairstyle that is simple to care for. One good style for boys is the short and spiky look. The length of the hair can be varied to change the size of the spikes for a more individual look.
Boys Crew Cut
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A crew cut is a good look for boys who are active. The style stays in place and won't get caught, pulled or fall in the boy's eyes. Although this haircut requires frequent trips to the barber to maintain the length, it is an otherwise simple look. There is no styling and little washing involved in caring for a crew cut.
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Girls Bob
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For girls, a chin-length bob is a cute, practical hairstyle for any hair or facial type. The bob has been favored by child actors from Dakota Fanning to Abigail Breslin. A straight bob with bangs will frame a girl's face, while curly-haired girls may resemble Shirley Temple. The look is suitable for all occasions, from school to a fancy or formal occasion. Additionally, the look requires little effort to maintain. You can keep hair back from a girl's face with a headband, and tame wild locks with smoothing crème.
Girls Pixie
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The pixie cut is in fashion right now thanks to the teen movie "Twilight." The tousled pixie haircut is the look sported by the popular character Alice Cullen. This cut is a perfect look for girls with ultra fine hair. This look is easy to style as well. Simply work a bit of styling gel through your child's hair with your fingers.
Girl's Cropped Cut
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A girl's cropped haircut is good for active girls in the same way a boy's crew cut is a good option for active boys. A cropped cut can seem cute and feminine for girls, while at the same time being easy to care for and not getting pulled or caught on something. Actresses girls look up to such as Kiera Knightly have sported the cropped cut.
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