Little Boy Haircuts

Matthew has been telling me for a while that he wants a haircut.  He got a haircut back in August and hasn't had one since. Today he told me he wants a haircut TODAY because he looks like a girl (he doesn't really) and that he wants to go to the barbershop Dad goes to 'cause they give him a toy.

Grant also needs a haircut so I thought about taking them to the barbershop...and I decided I didn't want to do that.  I have three little boys and I think it would be good if I could learn to cut little boy hair...so today I thought I would try.  Scott has cut Matthew's hair before and I've cut it all one length before, but I haven't tried anything more complicated than that.

Matthew really wanted that special toy from the barber shop, so I told him he could have a lollipop or a little toy from mommy's goodie bag if he got his hair cut at home instead.  He said that would be ok.

I watched a little you tube video about how to cut boy hair and then gave it a go.  Matthew was not a cooperative subject...maybe since I was taking too long doing it...so it wasn't the best hair cutting experience ever.  But for a first try I think it was decent.  Here is Matthew with his new do. 

And the new cut from the back.  There were a few little spots that could have been smoother (it was supposed to be sort of a fade hair cut).

 Here is Matthew's before hair...just as a reference.

He lost A LOT of hair today.

And Grant got a little hair cut too.  Here is his hair before.

Lots of fuzzies.

 And after.  I realize these aren't the best pictures.

Grant did not have a good haircut experience either.  He got scared watching Matthew and started crying as soon as I put a smock on him.  I cut his hair all over with the #4 attachment on and just stopped after that since he was so sad.  So it looks pretty shaggy still, especially around the ears and in the back, but I think it's ok for now.  Poor Grant!!

Anna wanted a haircut too since every one else was getting one.  I cut a few hairs on her and she was happy with that.  She wanted an after haircut picture...but it looked a lot like the before picture.  :)  Notice she also got a lollipop.  Sooo, the haircuts weren't awesome, but it was a good first step for me.  And I'll get another chance to cut hair in another few months.