Short Cuts for Kids

A haircut enhances a kid's personality and a short haircut may be ideal for some children. A short haircut for a kid is simple to make and easy to maintain, clean and wash. A short hair cut is often free of tangles and is easy enough to manage so that children can comb their own hair and style it however they choose.

Short Haircuts

A short haircut exposes the ears and the back of the neck which can prevent the accumulation of excess dirt and sweat when kids are active. Bangs for boys are often less than two inches long. Style the bangs upwards to give a sweeping appearance or comb the bangs down onto the forehead when active at play or sports.

Tapered Haircut

A classic tapered haircut for boys involves a buzz cut around the sides and back of the head while leaving a minimal amount of hair at the top of the head. The hair at the top of the head is ideal for adding gel to create a stylish look or for a spiky or crew cut appearance.

Bob Haircut

A bob haircut is lively, fun and easy to style. The hair remains long enough to frame a girl's face, but short enough to manage. The length of the hair ends in the area between the earlobe and the jaw line. A bob haircut can have a single length all around the head or cover the back and sides of the head while bangs cover the front.

Pixie Haircut

A pixie haircut is a girl's haircut that is short around the sides and back of the head and long at the top. The pixie haircut can include bangs or curls in the front of the head. Adding ribbons to the hair or wearing a headband can enhance the character of the pixie haircut.

Layers

A hair cut with layers in different lengths works for both boys and girls. Layers give hair the appearance of thickness and depth for girls with thin or fine hair. A hair cut with layers further enhances the appearance of hair that is wavy or curly to create a grand look. Layers can give boys' hair a stylish appearance while remaining short enough to accommodate activities such as play and sports. Layers that are between one and two inches away from the head are ideal for girls who are active at sports. Layer the hair in a way that leaves some sections of hair long enough to add curls or a wavy look.

References

• Hairfinder: Hairstyles for Children
• Cookie: Avoiding Haircut Meltdowns: Julie Alvin
• Free Makeup Tips: Kids Hair Style