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Mixed race hair cut

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Mildred01 · 01/01/2026 12:17

I must take my toddler to have a haircut! I’ve been doing it myself but it’s growing rapidly andits starting to look a little odd in some places as im
not very good and they won’t sit still.

Hair is a mix of super tight corkscrew / ringlets and loose curls but also gets more coily when running / really hot. Some parts are starting to stick up and outwards amongst the softer curls. Should I go to any hairdressers or a curly specialist or an Afro Caribbean hair dressers? Or a barbers?
Lost on where to go so appreciate any advice, thanks!

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Mollymaeandseals · 13/04/2026 23:04

Toni and guy there great! Took my son and they just shaved all his hair off, terrible!

Mumof1andacat · 13/04/2026 23:16

Depends if toddler is a boy or girl as some hair dressers are not trained as barbers. Not sure even one has the same training. I could be wrong.

Giftspread · 13/04/2026 23:19

Take them to an Afro Carribean hairdressers/barbers. Just be prepared to be there a long time!

RunAwayWithMeeee · 13/04/2026 23:44

Sorry for jumping on this, I’ve been wanting to ask this but thought it sounded Silly 🤪 , I have a mixed race son thats never wanted his hair cut (autistic) I can usually convince him for me to do it at home when it gets too long but since he’s getting older hes wanting it cut proper like other boys. Can he just go to any barber?

nailslikeknives · 13/04/2026 23:44

Check out the barbers in your local area and read the reviews looking for Afro hair recommendations. I took my oldest to a Caribbean barber for a bit, he was great at cutting hair but I couldn’t cope with the 4 hours it took to queue, wait for him to have lunch, etc etc.
We now go to a local barber and the lady who cuts it has kids with similar hair to my kids. She’s excellent and I can make appointments that take 30 mins each.

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