Whe to Do the 1St Hair Cut?

first hair cut for my daughter nine months because her hair GREW... had the back trimmed to a square and as it grew, trimmed the back. did not do the bang thing or kept it pexi cut... let it grow

I have three daughters and never got to decide when to cut their hair. My oldest cut her own hair. My 2nd and 3rd daughters had siblings 'help' with their first haircuts. AAAUUUUGGGHH!!!!!
As has already been stated, there is no right time to cut hair. It is just when you feel it is time, if it is ever time. Or, as in my case, when she gets the scissors and gives herself a hair-don't.

I cut my daughter's hair at one year of age. I wanted her's long too. If you just trim around then face and ends it will grow better and fuller.
Hope it helps,
Rebcca L.

I don't have a girl, but you should do what you want to do, not what your mom wants. Could you have some bangs cut?

I'd say do it when you are ready! I don't know that there is a right "time" other than when your child's hair is out of control. A trim might help tame it if it's a little unruly at the ends, but ultimately, it's up to you. don't let anyone pressure you to do it before you are ready.

Ditto on the "when they need it" answer. I have a little boy who has wavy hair and it was SOOO cute, but it was so baby fine in the back that it knotted up really easily once it got to long. We needed to get it cut - he was around 17 mos old. He's got a decent amount of hair, so we got it cut again about 20 mos. Get it done when it works for you and your daughter. We took our son to Kool Cuts and it was fine. :)

My daughter is 2 1/2. I have only ever cut her bangs. The rest is all original growth. I figure that soon I will have to get it shaped up, but for now I dont consider bang trims the "1st hair cut". I say that is personal preference. If you dont want to cut it, then dont. :)

There is no right or wrong time to have a hair cut for a little child - especially a girl! Why are you still trying to please your mom? This is your child - not your moms. If you like the way she looks with her hair pulled up, then that's the way you should keep it.

If you want her hair to be long, with no bangs, just hang in there - sometimes little girls have to go through a stage where their hair is not quite perfect while it gets long enough, Then you can get it cut to even out the ends.

It's TOTALLY up to you! Is here hair getting in her eyes, is it bothering her to the point that she is always swatting at it or getting frustrated because it's in her face? If yes, then maybe you want to get it trimmed but if not then I would wait. I have one DD who had to have a haircut before she was a year old she had so much and it bothered her eyes but then my oldest DD never had enough hair to cut until she was 3 1/2 yrs. old and even then it was cut more because I was hoping it would help it to GROW! LOL So anyway, all that to say...do what you want and what YOU think is best for your sweet little girl. Trust me, I feel your pressure-we have a 3 yr. old DS who we are letting his hair grow out(shaggy) and we are getting tons of "cut that boy's hair" type of responses. Enjoy your little beauty.

Here's what I think:
Dont Dont Dont cut her hair until YOU are ready. Dont let your Mother pressure you because- you will miss that baby hair. Once its gone its gone forever. Whats cuter than a long haired little girl???It looks so cute pulled up, braided,headbands, put in barrettes and bows...the list goes on. I think 2 is a good age to get a bit of a trim. Let it grow around her face. Its easier to pull the hair back than it is to keep up with bangs.

I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter and haven't cut her hair - I like long hair & her's is beautiful. As for the front, all hair goes through akward stages for about 2 weeks and then you can do other things with it.

As for your mother, thank her for her advice and say firmly that you're letting it grow - with that 'tone' that it is not open for discussion. My mother lives with me, I love her and of course still want to please her & I am 42... I have had to learn how to do it... it feels uncomfortable the first couple of times you put your foot down - but as a very good therapist once told me about setting boundaries (something I hate to do with a passion) if it feels uncomfortable - you got it right - that was liberating for me to learn :-)

You do it when you feel it's necesarry. I didn't have to cut my daughters hair til she was 3 because it grew so slowly. If you like putting her hair up and not wanting to cut it yet then you don't have to. It is YOUR choise.

I say don't cut it until you are ready. My girls all had long long hair when they were little, and the only thing I ever gave them was bangs, which to me isn't a haircut. My youngest boy had those glorious little riglets of curl all over his little head until he was almost 4, those ringletts were so tight that when you washed his hair or pulled them straight they were almost to his waist, but hung no longer than his collar when they were dry. It nearly killed me to cut them off, but he is after all a boy and couldn't live forever with long hair. But I didn't cut it until I was ready, no one else. My girls all still have medium to long hair, and they all love it, they have all had the short styles too and regretted deciding to have that done when they were old enough to decide, they like their long hair.

just wanted to say, I understand your predicament. My mother is always telling my daughter (16 mos.) "tell your mommy you need a hair cut." I kind of want it to get a bit longer until I have it chopped off. So far pulling it up in little ponytails works great. Just thought I would let you know you are not the only one!

My daughter was born with a full head of hair and she never lost any of it. It was almost to her waist when I got it cut for the first time just this weekend. There are a lot of conflicting views on this. My husband and I both agree that it was the best thing for her because it was starting to tangle really easy just minutes after brushing. My mother-in-law if furious that we had it cut. My daughter is 2.5 years old. I feel that whenever you decide the best time to cut it that time is the best time. Don't let anyone else influence you.

First, this is NOT a silly question. Madison is YOUR daughter, don't let your mother bully you into cutting her hair if it is not what you want to do. There is nothing wrong with pulling it into a pony tail on top of her head. I did that to my little one for a very long time. Our daughter got her first hair cut when she was 1yr old. The only reason we did it then was because her hair had come in enough to actually cut the front into some style. After that we only trim it every 6 weeks. Right now my daughter is 5 yrs old and her hair is almost past her bottom. She is learning to take care of her own hair. So until I get tired of braiding it or she gets tired of taking care of it, we plan on keeping it long.

D.
SAHM mom of three: 19,18,and 5.
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I don't think there is any "right time." It is your choice. Our choice is to NOT cut our daughter's hair, ever. We think it looks pretty, feminine and like you said, soooo cute fixed this way and that! Enjoy it...it's one of the nice things about having a princess! :)

My son is 13 months, and he probably needs a hair cut, but to me it is just another step away from babyhood. I am just not ready. He is my third (and last) and I won't even consider cutting it yet. There are bigger things for others to worry about! Don't be swayed!!!

A.,
Everyone asks me the same thing about my little girl who will be 2 in January. I want her hair long, I am the mother, so I make the decisions regarding her hair! Dont let anyone force you into doing something you dont want to do or will regret. My daughter always has a barrette or pony in her hair. Or, hair in her face....no big deal. My mother-in-law said, we can just cut her bangs straight across and I just said "no, i dont want to"
Anyway, just stand your ground. good luck...:0)

The best time to cut your daughter's hair is when YOU want to cut it! Don't worry about your mom. Why does she care so much anyway?!

Your baby. Your choice.

Hi A.,

Well most mom's posted not to get her haircut until you were ready. I agree for the most part, but I cut my little girls hair when she was about 9 months (just a very small trim) and her hair as been growing very fast since then. I think it is healthy to give her a trim every few month. You don't have to cut a lot, but some will make the hair look thicker and more shaped. That is my opinion and hopefully it helps, so good luck.

You can't go back.

Cut her hair when YOU'RE ready and not before.

Your mom had her chance with you.

Lovingly let her know that you value her input and hope that she respects you as Madison's mother when you listen and then choose what's right for you. There will be many other times when your mother's input is invaluable. Love her through this one.

:)

Whenever you want to cut it!

1st off, Thank you for the smile this morning! And it's not a silly question, not if you have a little baby girl! I am a mom of 2 grown girls and now a Gramma of 2 little girls. Haircutting is a big deal!! I waited until 2nd birthday with my oldest, but she had great hair, and the youngest had stringy hair so we cut it when she was younger (I also think when you have more than 1 head of hair to deal with you get real - quick). My youngest grandbaby is also sporting the "Pebbles Do" currently and my daughter and I go round and round discussing when to do something about her hair. I think the dilemma is that the ponytail part is the only long hair on the head, am I right? So you think if you cut it she may look boyish? Well it's going to happen sooner or later so you pick when to give her the short hair cut, at 1 or 2? It's a very personal decision....does her Daddy have an opinion? Maybe that would help decide? I've been told that cutting the hair makes it look longer, and so does having a style....IDK....and remember, if you cut bangs in, that's a lot of maintenance. With my 3 year old grandbaby I remember how the 1st haircut seemed to make her appear older, more mature somehow but her hair sure came in nice and thick too. They keep her hair pretty short always. Go with your heart Mom, do what you feel good about, she's your baby and you get to make all the decisions, and live with them....we Grammas have lots of opinions and knowledge but we were young moms once too! But since you asked, I'd, personally, go ahead and wait until 2, it's not that far away, plus this is winter and more hair is better right? Good Luck!

You cut her hair when you get ready to. I did that with my daughter and my son. My husband hates it when I let my 3 year old son's hair get long, but it is so cute, I'd never cut it until he wanted it cut, but I give in each time. I did cut my daughter's bangs when they got too long and she looked really cute that way. But I only cut it when I got tired of messing with it. My Mom is always on my too, but they are my kids and I'll do it my way. Don't know if this helps but...
L.

Who says there is a rule about when to cut. If it looks cute and you like it, why cut it. If getting in her eyes stays a problem, you could always cut bangs. but don't see why you need to worry about cutting it. If you like it, and she doesn't cry when you comb it, leave it. Some kids cry when you comb it if it is short, so don't know why I said that ha.

Do it when you want to. My son had the cutest curls and I didn't cut his hair until he was two. I did get a lot of flak from my husband and people that thought he was a girl, but I still waited. When he was two I cut it and he does look better now, but do it when you want to. You can only control these things for so long.

We didn't have my daughter's hair cut until she was 3 (and then only about 1/2 inch). She's 5 now and has only had 4 haircuts ever. I love her LONG hair and that she doesn't have bangs. I agree with all of your other advice. Don't cut it until you want to. Just come up with a sentence that is the same answer every time your mom says that you should get her hair cut. After hearing the same answer 3-4 times, maybe she'll get the hint.
Good luck!
D.

Don't cut her hair unless you want to! I didn't cut my daughter's hair until she was 2 1/2 and it was only because she asked me to because I was cuting her brother's hair for the first time. I only trimmed the ends, you couldn't even tell I cut it. I love her long hair, I think it is beautiful. I also used to get the comments about her bangs being in her face, but I would pull it back or put clippies in it and I never minded it and I could tell she never minded it either. Don't get pressured into it! A little girl's hair is part of the fun of having a little girl!

You get her first haircut when YOU'RE ready to get her haircut. I had a similar situation with my son - he had beautiful cotton white hair that grew into a perfect 'tail'. I kept his bangs trimmed to keep his hair out of his face. When I finally was ready to get his hair cut for the first time, I made the appointment and told my family he was going (he was almost 3) they were excited - I didn't, however, tell my sister (who was home visiting from college) and she decided to surprise me by getting his haircut for me...I was crushed!!! I swore revenge and kept teasing her for years that her LAST baby would need its first haircut, so she better watch out! Well, it's been 20+ years and I've grown, as has she. She has her FIRST baby last February, but I've decided that MOM needs to be the one to make that decision - so, don't let anyone pressure you - you get her haircut when you are ready.

Frances

My daughter got her first haircut in preparation for her first birthday party. I have been having it trimmed since. I just think it looked so scruffy if I didn't get it trimmed. I think it really is just up to you. I will tell you that she is really used to getting her haircut and does not cry or complain. She will turn two in January.

If you want your daughters hair to be long, don't let anyone pressure you into cutting it. You can trim her bangs if you want to get it out of her face, or just keep pulling it back. I regret cutting my daughters bangs because it is such a hassle to keep them trimmed and out of her face. My youngest daughter got her first real hair cut in May of this year. That is what she wanted for her birthday, she turned 6. We cut off 12 inches and she donated it to Locks of Love. Anyways, I just wanted to share my experiences with you. I hope you are happy with what ever decision you make.

K.