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If You Call My Hair a ‘Mom’ Cut, You Might Get Snipped
Parenting
Let’s be clear: just because you’re a mom and you decide to get a haircut doesn’t mean you have a “mom” haircut. The idea that women lose their sense of style and care for their looks after having kids is an outdated cliché. Sure, some moms may shift their priorities—who doesn’t appreciate a little extra sleep over styling their hair?—but that doesn’t mean they deserve to be labeled because they prefer a more manageable hairstyle after having children.
Just stop saying it.
In a recent piece, contributor Jamie Thompson shared her journey of opting for what she termed a “mom” haircut. As a mother of two young kids, she found herself in need of a style that was both versatile and low-maintenance. “I want a cut that works for my busy life, but I refuse to slip into soccer mom territory,” she confessed. Her tone was almost apologetic, as if she felt the need to justify her choice to have a haircut that the culture has unfairly stigmatized as “mom” hair. She longs to feel stylish and fun, while also wanting the practicality of being able to throw her hair up in a ponytail for school drop-offs, but without looking like she’s “clinging to her youth.” Seriously, what’s that about?
We can’t really fault Thompson for feeling this way; society has conditioned women to think that once they become mothers, they have to embrace a frumpy aesthetic, abandoning their long, lustrous locks for something more “practical.” But why should shorter, low-maintenance styles be synonymous with motherhood? Plenty of women—moms or not—choose to go short for all kinds of reasons that have nothing to do with kids.
Some women simply decide that long hair no longer fits their vibe as they age. Maybe thinning hair looks fuller when cropped short, or perhaps maintaining color is easier with shorter styles. Or maybe they just prefer it that way. Whatever the reason, no one tells them they’ve “given up” on looking good. It’s only moms—and occasionally, Jennifer Aniston—who fall under that scrutiny.
If a mom opts for a short haircut, it’s just that—a short haircut. No need for the “mom” label. If she keeps her hair long? She’s just a mom with long hair. None of us should feel pressured to conform to any stereotype because we once housed a tiny human. Moms can be sexy, fabulous, and even sport hairstyles that take longer than 90 minutes to style. Just because we have children doesn’t mean we have to compromise our appearances if we’d rather not.
For me, I adore my long hair. I’ve tried shorter styles in the past—yes, even shortly after having my child—but they never quite felt like me. I used to think I had to part with my long tresses because they didn’t fit the “mom” mold. Thankfully, that mindset is long gone. I now wear my hair however I please, and being a mom has zero influence on that.
So, the next time you jokingly tell a friend she has a “mom” haircut, maybe think twice. It’s a tired stereotype that really needs to be put to rest.
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In summary, moms should be free to choose their hairstyles without the fear of judgment. Whether long or short, it’s just hair, and it certainly doesn’t define us as mothers.