How to Cut Your Child's Hair [Paperback]

Laura Derosa (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Avery (April 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895296128
• ISBN-13: 978-0895296122
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #625,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very helpful book, clear instructions, good illustrations., March 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Cut Your Child's Hair (Paperback)

I have used this book to cut my daughter's hair, my son's hair, my husband's hair, my hair, and several friends' children's hair. The drawings are great, the instructions are clear, and the author even tells you exactly what kind of scissors and comb to buy!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for toddler boys, May 6, 2003

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Allison (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Cut Your Child's Hair (Paperback)

I bought this book based on a recommendation I read here at Amazon. I am so glad I did. It gives great advice on what kinds of scissors to use (I bought an inexpensive pair as part of a hair cutting kit at a beauty supply house). It also talks about other supplies and various diversionary tactics to keep your child still while you cut his/her hair. Compared to several other books I saw in the stores, the instructions are extrememly clear and no-nonsense. Perfect for a parent with no hair cutting experience.

There are step by step instructions for three haircuts for boys and three for girls, plus guidelines for babies of either sex. The girls cuts may not be contemporary enough for some people, but are the basic single length and layered cuts. Plus there are instructions for French braids.

The boys' cuts are the wedge (bowl cut), a short layered cut, and a buzz cut using clippers. I've been doing the wedge cut on my son (now 28 mos) for about 6 months. The instructions are clear and the results speak for themselves. Everyone asks where I get his hair cut! I highly recommend this book. The cost of the book and some decent shears would be dwarfed by what I would have spend on cuts at a barber shop or salon.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Buying, June 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Cut Your Child's Hair (Paperback)

I originally checked this book out from our local library and found it so helpful that I plan to buy it for my own collection. After winging it for many years I finally have a guide that helps me give my son and daughter great haircuts ... for FREE! A great book!