Curly Boy Haircut Tutorial
- Posted on 04 January, 2020
- Hair Knowledge
- By Anonymous
Here’s a basic tutorial for how I cut and shape Spurgeon’s curly hair. I leave more length on top to showcase his natural curl, but taper down to a shorter length at the neckline to give a clean, fresh look.
Around the time, Spurgeon turned one: his hair had gotten quite curly and we didn't cut his hair until he was about 18 months old for the first time, and even then it was just a slight trim. It wasn't chopping off the girls entirely and then from there. We just continued to just cut shape kind of take it up around his ears and we would trim it and that was about it. We really didn't give him a real haircut until he was probably two and a half. Now he gets a haircut probably every two to three months and I'm going to show you how I cut his hair and what that looks like this is just a basic. I bought this from Amazon for just a few bucks. This is like Ben's beard trimmer. It'S nice for like trimming at the hairline on the back of the neck and like going around the ears, and this is also Waldron all right. This is a five guard. Your head, just like that, going up slightly at college and kind of fading out here. Is it tickle, pickles Kerli here you'll often have to take it a few different direction to cut two inches up all the directions if these curls grow so keep your head down. I took the Clippers and I went this way up the hairline. Then I went this way about two inches, just just about as wide as the Clipper raised up and I gave they did over the ear keep up with the tub. I did it over the ear I held the Clipper a little bit out and I went over the ear that way and up that way, just barely did the same thing when tall you're on the other side of the head. That'S what I've done Spurgeon over the ears with the five guard and about two inches along the back of the head here Spurgeon's here. I want to keep more volume on top, because I want to show those curls I want to get too short. Also, I want to keep bangs down on the front and I always want to trim this longer than expected, because when the curls dry they'll be shorter and I don't want to have like a hairline, I live here. What this down a hair spur gee! You got a lot of hair. It really fast. All right now turn around and stick your legs through the chair there, you go good job, pretend like you're, driving a rocket or workship and find riding a rocket that can go to the moon. Okay. Now I'm gon na take this here and try to find that here line at the base where I faded it, take it all the way down and on spurgeon. So on Henry I held my hand about maybe two inches out from the head on Spurgeon. I'M gon na go more like three at the top, because I want to keep a little more length and leave a little more room for his hair to curl up there. So take section: each of these sections are probably gon na, be about an inch and a half wide, or so I get all the way down to that fade line. I'M gon na take the next section over just still sweaty okay go as fast as I can. Let'S back home to the table come to the side over here, continue doing that, just taking the hair, not straight train my hand out, seems to give extra length for those curls. I wetted his hair down all over. I come straight down and I took the come like this took a section about two inches wide and I went all the way down to that clipper length, which was, I think it must have been a five guard or something, and then I held it out from The head, a pretty good angle, take it on the side here, pretty good angle out from the head, so it would stay longer because with curly hair, it's gon na curl up and it's kind of look shorter than it actually is. The nice thing about curly hair is it also hides imperfections, so don't worry about that too much. Take it out from the head. Probably about this angle. Let'S see it's pretty far out from the head. You can always take off more afterwards, but you can't go back on and then I just kept that angle out away from the head here at the top - that's probably about 4 inches from the head. So normally with the haircut. I would keep my hand kind of parallel to the head and then taper out just slightly at the top, but with the curly hair you want it to maintain the curl at the top. Here you want this to be clean and you want to be able to trim here and you don't want to trim the sideburns too short, but about there. You want to be able to see a line here, but you don't want to lose this wave and curl up here. Alright, now I'm gon na take the hair on top and the way I trim this is again. I want it to be about three inches at the back, probably about four inches at the front so considerably longer in the front. It'S gon na look like this four or five inches at the front, maybe two or three inches at the back. If you're new to cutting hair, then it will take a little bit of trial in here to get it just right. That'S the nice thing about cutting kid hairs. They'Re super young there's a little more mistakes. If you mess up a little one, curly hair - it's probably not really gon na show, so that's my nice thing good tipping my hand upward, keeping a little more length as we get towards the front right now as Harry's about down to his mouth. So it's pretty well on the front, but he also has pretty curly hair in the front. So if I were to cut it off to here - and it's curl I could look like he has short little bangs. So we don't want to do that. You can always go back and take more off, but you can't glue the hair back on. So it's fine. I always start by taking less off then kind of let it dry a little bit see how that's looking and then take off a little bit more than needed. So here's for the front. I take this hair and I don't cut it up here. I pull it back, so I'm sure to get extra length left on there cuz. I know it's gon na dry into a tighter curl. So I pull this back all right, so I can see kind of how it's shaping up there, that's really about it and then on top I left it about probably three inches at the back four inches at the back, maybe and about five inches at the front, Because the main the most important part of the haircut is that you want this to follow, even though it's taper to the edge. You want this to follow right above the brow. What, when it's curled, not straight so it would be up here and he would have these short he'd have these short bangs. That would look really odd. With this curly hair, you want, if you're gon na keep that boy band curly look tapered at the sides going out and then keep the front long. So I take the angle at the top of the head and the hair looks like this. I cut three inches or 4 inches or something, and then I go up as I pull this hair up along here. I I take the hair and it gets longer and longer and longer up to the front of the head so at the front of the head. Well, no only when I cut this hair up here as I take it and I pull it back so that way, it's sure to be a lot longer on the front that is on the back and then yeah from there. If it still looks a bit long in any place, just slowly trim away, like you know, quarter of an inch inch and a half inch at a time until you get the shape that you want so now. The last thing I'm gon na do is just like on Henry's we're almost done you're gon na get in the tub and then it'll wash away all the little hairs. Okay, so pull that hair over the ear going all Qaeda or word just I mean arre wet the hair a little bit so just kind of clean up the hairline dip, your head down, keep it to the natural hairline as much as possible. So this ear here, then just gon na be done, brushing that hair over and we done yet. This is a long time. Okay, I just want to kind of scrunch that up and see how it's drying so
Comments
Nina Pagonakis: Jessa’s videos are the bomb cause there is no fluff; no intros, no subscription requests, no ads. Super refreshing in my opinion.
Rving to Disney: He is so well mannered while getting his haircut. You did a great job!
2 Blessed: I love how you cut his hair to maintain the curls, and yet it has a clean, masculine look at the same time! He is a cutie!
E L: My son's hair is like this and I've been looking up tutorials but nothing has been as helpful. It's a conscise, easy to follow, clean HOME cut for a kid without all the fuss that you usually see. I don't like "edging up" my 6 year olds hair.
Anne Kennedy: He is such a well-behaved, well-spoken boy...well done parents...
Giuliana CR: I love how still he is while mom is doing his hair, such a cute n well behaved lil boy
Jennifer Stavely-Alexander: Your children are a credit to you Jessa, well done to both you and Ben.
MK Lonestar Handcrafted: He is so cute! I love how you cut his hair and keep his natural curls. He is such a well mannered little guy.
Melissa LuvsPlease: 2 things......This makes me remember cutting my two boys hair and I love it. Also having done this myself I recognize the trust that comes from teaching our children to trust us. It doesn't just happen. We have to teach and instruct them and love them like crazy and then they will sit and let us weld sharp objects around their heads and faces. ; )
Sharonparsley: Both of your boys are so absolutely adorable! They are so well behaved! Good job Mom and Dad!
splchicago: So cute. Love the curls. Spurge is so well mannered. Nice job!
Lisa Mills: When my baby boy was that small, his hair was just like that. ❤ He is so precious.
Adela Narganes: How can such a little boy behave so well during a haircut, he is adorable!
Naomi Rose: What an adorable child you have! Love his little curls
Ash Alee: Great tutorial Jessa - I'm so happy you're vlogging now Spurgeon was getting sleepy but he was still so well behaved
lisa blackman: Aww Spurgeon is so cute. He did such a great job sitting still. Love his curls so cute. Thanks for sharing
V Johnson: Oh those beautiful curls, hope Jessa has a keepsake box. Spurgeon is such a lovely little boy, so well behaved and super handsome too.
Karen Bass: He's so cute. At one point, he looks like he could just go to sleep. He's very well behaved as well.
Nichole Hutton: That was very helpful for my toddler with curly hair too! Thanks
lisa blackman: Aww Spurgeon is so cute. He did such a great job sitting still. Love his curls so cute. Thanks for sharing
Feliz Shaw: Jessa your kids are so sweet you are a great mother im so proud of you and ben
Katelyne Hallock-Harker: Hey Jessa, would you be interested in doing videos on your parenting style/expectations? I absolutely adore how you calmly teach your kiddos about life and manners. I feel like the common parenting style now is to just make their kids be quiet, never make noise, and to yell at kids the moment they make a tiny mistake! I love how engaged you are as a parent. How do you do it so well? I'm in awe!
Susan: What an adorable little guy! Almost is a long time He was so good and patient!
#1 Mental Health Check: What good boys. Both Spurgeon & Henry were so well behaved for their haircuts. Good job Jessa.
Laurie Donaway: Is there anything you Duggar girls CAN’T do?? Great job Jessa and such patience on Spurgeon! He’s such a cutie! ❤️
Jane Rodgers: Jessa, you are so amazing! Thank you for giving us a window into your life. Your children are beautiful and you are so talented!
Amy D: Returning to this tutorial again. It was so helpful a couple of months ago when I tried cutting my son’s hair for the first time. Thanks, Jessa!
Denise T: Spurgeon is totally adorable! The child looks like a Hummel figurine.
Grace: Thank you Jessa and Ben, for sharing your life and family openly and honestly. I pray you reach many many young families. I especially appreciated your post of before/after housecleaning. People do live in their homes and hopefully the post has been very freeing for many. It is much better to live in excellence in a comfortably clean home than try to attain a facade of perfection. God bless ya'll!
Deborah Reid: How patient and adorable is Spurgeon!! You both did great!
Em Wilson: Looks awesome ! I’m a hairstylist and do my sons the same way :)
Elisa Blandon Guzman: So well behaved! Great job both of you!
Tiana Houx: This was so helpful. I felt like I was able to give my curly head boy a proper cut. Thank you!
Taylor Craig: I love the sudden burst of consistent uploads! So fun to follow your sweet family.
Kim Goldfinch: Spurgie is such a sweet and well-behaved little boy! You are doing a wonderful job. I really enjoy your videos Jessa! Thank you. ☺❤
Whispering Cove Farm: Back in the day I use to cut my brothers and my curly hair with a flowbe. It comes with these angled brackets up to 6 in long to make angle haircuts so much easier. Last year I purchased a new one because cutting my hubby hair was getting out of hand because he didn't want to clean the hair up after the cut. It cuts and vacuums the hair at the same time. No mess and a great cut!
Julia Jones: Spurgeon did so well sitting for his haircut. I think the style you do for his hair looks so good, smart but shows his natural curl too. X
Dawn RunnerGirl: I just love your family. The children are all so well behaved. You are beautiful Jessa ! ❤
Gina sverige: This boy has an awesome personality. I love the curls; one of my sons has curly hair just like that. Nice cut. Congrats mom.
April Slessor: Wow he’s so patient and sweet great job Momma!
My Journal As a Wife and Mom: I have a son with curly hair. This is so helpful. Thanks for posting!
Light Of The Cross: Loved this tutorial. God bless you and your family!
Michelle Bull: Great job on the haircut! I cut my boys hair as well. You might benefit from a small Flairisol spray bottle from. Amazon or a beauty supply store. It has a fine mist spray and is great for restyling hair as well and also dries quicker.
Ilah-Jo HaitianGal: Spurgeon is so precious! He looks just like you Jessa! Great job cutting his hair. I’d be totally afraid to cut my son’s hair.
NEO’S Designs: Gosh what a well behaved little boy he is. My older boys don’t sit that still. I love his curls.
danielle Antony: I used to cut my 4 kids hair! I used to do hairdressing, loved it! Jessa he’s so well behaved you’re a really good mum love from the uk x
Fatima Rombeiro: Almost is a long time lol he's so cute and well behaved. Great job on the haircut jessa!!
connie cravens: Great job Jessa & Spurgeon is such a sweetie pie, personality & looks
Giuliana CR: Also his hair texture is beautiful! He has the perfect curl
Lloviosa: Thank you! Very useful as I try to cut my son's curly hair at home for the first time.
Dianne Dare: He is such a good boy! Good job Spurge sitting still for mom! ❤️ Cutie Pie
Wendy Sue: He is so well behaved! My curly-headed little guy is 2.5, and this video was such a big help. Love this style, and the tutorial was really easy to follow.
Susan Mathis: The tips on how to section off 2 inch wide and hold out the hair out from the head at a 3 to 4 inch taper. And...How to cut ✂️ the neck line and over the ear. Very helpful. Big hugs to your sweet boy for helping us all learn how to give a lovely hair cut. May God bless him for his kind and patient spirit.
MichiganHoney: He has the most adorable little giggle. Happy children give me such hope
Olga Afan: Thank you for the detailed tutorial. And he is beyond adorable!
CC726: Great job Jessa! Spurgeon has beautiful curls!
Launa98: Great job, Jessa and Spurgeon! Curly hair can be intimidating to cut, but is also very forgiving. Lots of "curly tops" in my family...My sister-in-law was so sad when her boys had their first haircuts and all the curls were gone; now that they're teenagers, they wear their hair a little longer on top (very similar to Spurgeon's style) to showcase their curls. Again, you did a great job, but may want to keep two things in mind: - Best not to "hold tension" when cutting curly hair; not really an issue for short haircuts, but definitely a concern for best results when cutting long curly hair (Ivy Jane?) - In addition to wetting hair with water, you may want to try some leave-in conditioner/detangling spray (I think Wal-Mart has a kid-friendly product from Suave) to refresh those curls Way to go!!
Laura Westenra: You do a great job describing the cut. I've watched other haircutting tutorials and they always go so fast it's hard to keep up with what they're doing.
Amanda M: Would you consider doing some "mom" videos on grocery shopping, bugeting, cleaning, managing time, etc?
balasuar: Thank you for posting this. Did my boys first cuts today! Didn't tickle as much though, so prolly didn't do something right.
Brenda Falk: Great instructions! What a well behaved and sweet son you have!
Nilisa Arkward: Great job Jessa! His haircut looks really good
thesuniscold: Thanks so helpful!! Going to try on my 2.5 yr old son soon. I got clippers but was scared to use them lol
Laura Westenra: He is so like you. Aww those soft curls always make my heart melt. What a sweetie.
Ally Cat Sweets: Thank you for giving me the confidence to tackle my son's hair.
Jeannie Forbis: I am impressed how well he sat for his haircut. My 11 yr old still won't sit that well for me...lol
Bridgette Bliss: omg...i did the same thing with my sons curly hair...great job! he looks like a handsome lil man! btw...so well behaved too!
robin taggart: You did such a good job on his hair!
Exclamation Point1111: he is so cute!! I loved "almost is a long time" :) My daughter has shoulder length wavy hair. I would love to know how to trim her hair at home! Would you ever consider doing a tutorial on a girls hair? maybe one of your sisters? Thanks for sharing such great and useful content :) <3
Eileen Maschal: He is the cutest little fellow...and so patient....good job on the cut!
Allison Carbaugh: This is probably the most helpful video I've found so far on cutting short curly hair
The Luka Crew: oh my goodness, he did such a good job!! my kid would be squirming all over the place
Julia Halsey: You do a great job! I’d be worried I’d mess it up
Brenda 🦋🌻: I was watching this one and hoping you’d do one of Henry not knowing you had already done one. I also cut my toddlers hair and I love the video you did on Henry will definitely using some of the tips and tricks you used. Loved it! Would also love to see some budgeting videos and grocery shopping or maybe how you get the day to day cleaning and cooking down with three kids. As a stay at home mom I’m always learning new tips and trick and would love advice
Chrissy Rose: Spurgeon is a delightful and adorable boy! I am amazed at his patience.
The Lovely Woman: You did a good job! My son is 20 years old and he always ask me to cut his hair! And it must be done in 10 minutes! Boys...
GuerinGrad09: Can you do some parenting videos? I would love to see how you teach your boys and guide them. How do you deal with discipline at such a young age? All that and more. Spurgeon is absolutely adorable.
Marion M Dickson: Good lad, he's so well behaved & patient. I tried doing my son's curly hair but I ended up having to shave itoff anyway, I didn't know these techniques so I'll give this a try & see how it goes.
Isabel Davidson: Thank you so much!! You are a life and money saver!
PreparedDeath: I’m suprised you have had no training, your actually using correct techniques and doing a really good job. Well done
Nessa's Best: So cute!! "Almost is a long time"
Carol E: Love your haircutting tutorials
Jeanith Burdine: He’s so good at getting his hair cut! He looks so much like you! Happy New Year!
Cindy Keith: Looks good!, what a handsome little man! He did a grate job setting still for his haircut! Love your video's hope you do more. So sweet little family! Hope y'all have a wonderful day, God bless your family,!,⚖
Truly Yours: What beautiful hair he has and you did a great job.
Susan Lankford: WHAT a good boy! Great job, Jessa!
Cynthia burns: You do a great job cutting his hair. Cutting curly hair is hard! He is very well behaved when getting his hair cut!
Kristina Kalas: I'd love to see videos on consignment & thrift shopping for you, the kids & your home. You're videos are great!
Cyndi Viguerias: Wish my son would sit still like yours and mine is 16! You did a good job. It's how its taught in school.
AVERY CHASTAIN: Many mothers have a hard time letting the long hair go on their little boys
Ronron macarons: Hi Jessa, Spurgeon is so cute! Happy new year 2020 from Belgium!
Jodi Parmenter: Awrsome tutorial ! I'm not a hairdresser. I just cut my friends sons curly hair ( 2) be had a cut. Showing how to keep volume on top and make bangs fall right helped me completely ! He looks great. TY
discovr4me: His hair looks good. You're good at that. I love how sweet he is. So cute!!! ❤
Pinky Williams: Spurgeon's hair is so beautiful. They both don't seem to mind having their hair cut... Thanks for sharing, Jesse
Jennifer Rose: How do you get him to just sit there!!? He's such a good kid!! ❤
Jessica Carapella: totally adorable. you do such a good job!!
trudesinadelaide: "Almost is a long time" ~ Spurgeon, aged 4. Cutest quote ever. :)
Babyloveheartsmith: “Almost is a long time” Yes buddy I feel you! Hahaha
C Roldan: You are so talented ! I’ve always been so very proud of the Duggar children. I’m a Jaded New Yorker & have done a lot. But compared to the Duggar’s, we have only done basic chores and responsibilities .
DebJ4Life: He was so well behaved during the hair cut. Precious!