With the right tools and a bit of practice, you can give your sons’ a barber-worthy haircut, without covering the house in hair! Tips and tricks, below.
My husband started giving our boys haircuts at home when their hair grew to the breaking point during COVID and …just never stopped. It’s easier, cheaper and more convenient than going to the barber. Do you want to try it but don’t know how to get started? Are you scared of the mess? Keep reading, we have the solutions!
This Remington Vacuum Haircut Kit is going to be your new favorite toy! This haircut machine vacuums the hair as it cuts, making the cleanup so much easier. No, it won’t catch every single hair, but it will catch most.
For a successful haircut, you have to learn the number system on the machine.
The numbers indicate guards: how short the cut will be.
- Our general rule of thumb is to use the #2 guard around the bottom, up until the head starts curving.
- Keep moving up one number as you move up your son’s head: we use a 3 around the curve of the head,
- then a 4 for around the top of the head,
- leaving the very front (and around the ears) for scissors.
Use this Kiss Precision Trimmer for the edges of the haircut (around the bottom, sides) to give the cut a sharp, clean look. Don’t skip this! Neat edges really make all the difference. Truth is, it takes some trial and error to get your cuts looking professional. As you cut more and more, you’ll learn the number system and get a feel for your child’s hair, and your haircuts will look better and better.
Some tips and tricks!
1. Keep your boys in undershirts only under the cape, less layers means it’s easier to jump straight for a shower once they’re done.
2. Lightly spray the top of your child’s hair for a more neat and even front.
3. Not sure if you’re ready to take on haircuts? Watch the barber next time you go to see how he does it for an up close and personal tutorial.
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