What to Avoid When Your Child Decides to Cut Their Own Hair

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My 5-year-old has a vivid imagination, which is a nice way of saying she can turn our living room into a craft explosion with glue and whatever she can scavenge from the recycling bin. She also has a knack for muddy art projects, transforming large areas into creative masterpieces. This means cleaning is basically a full-time job, but hey, creativity, right?

Recently, my little artist became obsessed with the idea of short hair. After seeing a girl in her gymnastics class sporting a cute bob, she couldn’t stop talking about it. Wanting to ease our daily hair-brushing battles and give her some control over her looks, I finally scheduled a haircut.

But when the big day arrived, sitting in the plastic fire truck at the salon, she turned to the stylist and declared she wanted to keep her hair long. She shrugged as if to say, “Mom, why did you think I was serious?” I nearly collapsed onto the rack of glittery hair clips!

No biggie, I thought. A girl can change her mind. Just a trim then. Fast forward to a few days later, and my daughter, who had been buzzing with excitement about cutting her hair, had a sudden change of heart. My sister even predicted it: “She’s going to take matters into her own hands,” she warned me. I chuckled, thinking there was no way my 5-year-old would be so bold.

But the morning it happened, I noticed my daughter was unusually quiet. I likely patted myself on the back for raising such an independent child while I was busy with my tasks. During lunch, I caught sight of her hair, swept forward in an unusual manner. As I pushed it behind her ear, I was met with a shock: she had taken scissors to her hair and created a bang situation that began in the middle of her head and curved awkwardly around her face.

I knew she recognized the gravity of the situation when she saw my expression.

Now, I’m not overly attached to my child’s hair, but the surprise led me to react in ways I’m not proud of. So, here are some key dos and don’ts if you ever find yourself in a similar situation.

Don’ts

• Don’t: Go into complete shock, flailing your arms and asking “Why?” repeatedly. This will only frighten your child into hiding, and then you can’t express your feelings anymore.
• Don’t: Go on a rant about how your child will never use scissors again and hide them away. You might forget where you stashed them!
• Don’t: Dwell on the upcoming family photos for which you’ve already paid a deposit. Just don’t.
• Don’t: Cry over the wastebasket while digging through your child’s hair clumps, or consider hair extensions for the next six months.

Dos

• Do: Calmly inquire, “What made you decide to cut your hair?” Try to listen instead of curling up in a ball on the floor.
• Do: Act like an adult and discuss what happened, suggesting safer outlets for their creativity. Explain why professional haircuts are a better idea.
• Do: Text your partner (if they’re more open-minded about your child’s “creativity”) for a dose of perspective. Mine responded with a simple, “Breathe,” which helped more than I expected.
• Do: Stock up on hair accessories and remind yourself repeatedly, “It’s just hair. It’s just hair. It’s. Just. Hair.”

I’ll let your imagination fill in the details of how I managed that little surprise. I sincerely hope you fare better than I did. And never underestimate the ingenuity of a creative child’s mind. Also, I still can’t find the scissors.

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Summary

When your child takes scissors into their own hands, it can be surprising and overwhelming. It’s essential to handle the situation calmly and constructively. Avoid reacting with shock or anger. Instead, engage in a conversation to understand their motivations and redirect their creative energy positively. Stock up on hair accessories to manage any unfortunate haircuts, and remember, it’s just hair!