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Looking For a New Hairdo for Your Kid? Try Out Any of These Kids Hairstyles for Boys

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Who doesn’t love ruffling kids soft and silky hair? Stylish hairdos are not just for women and girls. There are also various kids’ hairstyles for boys that you can try out for your little guy!

15 Kids Hairstyles for Boys That Look Fun & Dapper

Side Brush

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Side brush is an easy kids’ hairstyle for boys during special occasions. This gentleman’s haircut will look stylish on your boy. You can transform his undercut to make it look voluminous by creating a clean side part and brushing the top with some wax on.

Crew Cut

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Kids’ hairstyle for boys that are classic do not just look cool, but also practical. A crew cut is basically a very short cut, but still look tidy and stylish enough for boys. It is easy to maintain, but if you want to keep it this way for a long time, you would have to regularly trim it.

Shortened Textured

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This is an easy hairstyle that even your little boy can do. All you need is some wax and simply tousle the top of the hair. Just remember to not overdo it or it will definitely look messy!

Side Part Quiff

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The side part quiff is a popular toddler hairstyle, especially when going for parties or photoshoots. This style is a polished and elegant style that looks modern and classic at the same time. Simply define the hair with a side part and style the quiff by brushing the hair upwards and backwards.

Curly Undercut

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The curly undercut is reasonably suitable for toddlers with curly hair. It is practical and looks edgy at the same time. Simply trim the sides and leave as much hair at the top as possible. You can then either style the hair with wax or leave it drooping down at the sides.

Front Side Sweep

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This trendy side sweep is a modern haircut that has been around for a while. The main reason this style is so popular with boys is because there is an endless variety of ways to pull it off! This hairstyle makes the hair appear fuller, giving your kid a dapper look.

Medium-length Spike

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If your kid has a medium-length hair, it would look very edgy with a spike style. Simply use a type of wax that can hold the style for a long time. This would look well if you get ‘fade’ style sides, which means the sides are shaved in a gradient length from top to bottom.

Ivy League

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As you may well know, Ivy League refers to the elite private universities in the States. You can be sure this hairstyle has an aristocratic air to it. The style is a type of crew-cut where the hair on the front of the head is long enough to style with a side part, while the crown of the head is cut short.

Slick Back

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When in doubt, go for the slick back style! You simply need a comb and some strong-hold wax, and your little guy will look dapper and ready to go. Slicked back hair is achieved by growing the top hair long and leaving the sides medium in length.

Straight Layered

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If you boy has naturally straight hair that refuses to cooperate much, try to play around with layers. With layers, you can add texture, shape, and dimension to his hair without having to do anything complex. For better effects, apply strong-hold wax and tousle the top a little bit.

Layered Fringe

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Any type of fringe will usually look adorable on kids. A fringe is a perfect hairstyle for a relaxed and casual feel. A layered fringe can look really edgy and modern with minimal styling.

Side Part Haircut

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For a minimal and clean look, find a parting on your kid’s hair that falls naturally, and cut to side part style accordingly. This kids hairstyle for boys is simple and clean with minimal maintenance.

Short & Spiky

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Another style that you can try if your son’s hair is relentlessly straight is to go for a short length with spiky style. It could be that the spikiness will come about naturally, or you can make it so by using strong-hold wax or gel.

Beach Waves / Surfer

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Beach waves locks are usually associated with girls. But if your son has long enough hair, he could certainly have beach waves hairstyle! His hair does not have to be too long, but he can still achieve the desired effects using a light mousse.

Top Knot Undercut / Samurai

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Another option if you son has adamantly straight hair is to grow it out and get an undercut. Leave the top part long so he can tie it up in a top knot! This look will instantly make him look cool like a Samurai, but it will probably only be feasible during the school holidays.

As you can see, kids’ hairstyles for boys are aplenty. Consider letting your kid explore and have fun playing around with snazzy styles for their manes. He’ll be happy and so will you, mummies!


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