How to Cut Your Baby's Bangs

Your baby's first haircut is a major milestone, and depending on your child's age and temperament, you may want the first haircut to take place at home. Even without hairdressing experience, you can give your child a trim without too much trouble. You may be particularly worried about cutting your baby's bangs as it means getting closer to your child's face with scissors. However, there are several strategies you can implement to make trimming your baby's bangs quick, easy and safe.

Things You'll Need

  • Highchair
  • Blanket or toy
  • Washcloth
  • Scissors

Instructions

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      Enlist a helper. Ask your spouse or friend to be there with you for support and to distract your baby as you cut their bangs.

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      Sit your child in a highchair or seat with straps that keeps them upright. Once seated, give your baby a small blanket or favorite toy to hold.

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      Wet your child's bangs with a washcloth.

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      Hold your child's hair in between two fingers, keeping your fingers horizontal. This will help you maintain a straight line and keep hairs the same length.

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      Cut the hair from the center of your child's forehead to the edge of the bangs. Repeat on the other side. Cut a short amount at a time to make sure you do not cut off more than you want to.

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      Wet your child's hair again with the washcloth once you have reached the desired length. Flatten the hair against their head. Even out any areas that are uneven.

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