A Guide to Curly Hair Boy Cuts

Is there anything cuter than curly hair on boys? Especially little baby boys? I think not! Maybe because my own mixed baby boy was born with beautiful, tight curls, I love to imagine all the boy hairstyles he’ll be able to rock as he grows up. But before we explore boy haircuts, we should take a look at all the cute little boy haircuts we have to choose from!

Curly Hair Boy Cuts

Boy hair cuts are like a whole new world – the language, the tools, there are many things to learn for a new mom. Today I’m exploring the world of haircuts for boys and I’m determined to find the perfect toddler boys haircut that will work well for mixed boy babies (like my sweetheart down below).

Truth be told, there isn’t much out there for mixed hair and our type of highly textured, yet often very loose, curl patterns. And while I think short boy haircuts are adorable, I love the curly hair boy haircuts that embrace versatility and unique style of boys with curly hair.

Before we give a barber or hairstylist the go-ahead on our baby haircuts, let’s review a few important caveats first. Consider this a Boys Curly Hair Cuts 101 cheat sheet! Read through all the tips to consider when and how to get your lil boy haircuts.

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WHEN to get Haircut for Boy?

I’m in no rush for my babies to grow up. Even when it comes to adorably mixed boy hairstyles, I can wait as long as possible before starting his haircuts for babies. Cutting all his mixed curls off makes me so sad! Getting a baby haircut can dramatically alter the way a little boy looks and we’ve all heard about haircuts altering curl pattern and hair texture. But once they’re out of the baby stage, it might be time to start thinking about that haircut for toddler boy.

Little Boy Hair Cuts: FYI

Every baby’s hair will grow at different speeds, with varying thickness, patterns, and texture. Whereas lots of hair will make one-year-old baby boy hairstyles very easy, other babies might not have any hair at all! Deciding when to get infant boy haircuts is therefore totally up to you. Don’t go by age when deciding when to get baby’s first little boy curly haircuts. Instead, focus on these 3 questions. If any of the answers are “no”, wait a few more weeks or months…

• Does my toddler boy have enough hair to cut with scissors?
• Does my stylist know how to cut curly hair for boys?
• Will my baby/toddler sit still in order to safely get through little curly boy haircuts at this age?

Related: Mixed Baby Hair Guide 101 and Curly Toddler Hair Routine

HOW? Boy Haircuts with Curly Hair

My guy was a toddler by the time he got his first two-year-old boy haircut and I don’t regret waiting. Though not technically a baby anymore, he still seemed so small sitting in his airplane. His toddler boy haircut was short and trimmed, using only scissors to keep is curls natural. Here are 3 things I’ve learned about boy haircuts with curly hair to be mindful of…

• How to talk to a barber is an important skill when communicating your expectations for your curly hair baby boy. I’m not saying we need to learn how to cut boys haircuts, but we can learn a few key phrases to explain the look we’re aiming for.
• You don’t have to use clippers on your mixed boy haircuts, especially when baby ears are still developing and super sensitive. Frankly, I knew my toddler would never hold still with buzzers by his hairline and opted to only use scissors for all of his boy toddler haircuts.
• Think about how you want the hairline to look before sitting your curly hair boy in the barber seat. Many barbers will assume you want “lined up” edges (which means using the buzzer to create straight lines around their hairline), but I always opted for natural hairlines with our two-year-old boy haircuts.

Curly Boy Haircuts

Toddler Boy Hairstyles

So now that we have the basics of when and how of a baby boy haircut, let’s move on to the fun stuff of toddler boy hairstyles!!! Finding your own vibe and hair cutting style for boy will impact the way your son is perceived.

Generally speaking, many haircuts for little boys with curly hair will be shorter on the sides longer length at the top. Clippers can be used at varying lengths and are often used for the sides, although you can ask for scissors to be used too. Most baby boy hairstyles will embrace their naturally curly hair and is a great way to go for a baby first haircut style. You can also add designs and creative fades for curly hair.

List of Lil Boy Hairstyles

Trimmed Afro: This cut would take the natural shape of his mixed curly hair and trim it up into an even baby fro. Totally cute, but also a very modest haircut in terms of a hairstyle of baby boy. This was our guy’s first haircut!

Mini High Top Fade: Short on the sides with longer length on top is the natural progression from a trimmed afro. It’s a clean hair style combines all the best haircuts for 3-year-old boys. You can leave style for curl definition or comb out for an afro if you have enough texture.

Related: First Buzz Cut for Little Boys

Curly Faux Hawk: If you’re looking for cool boy hairdos for your curly hair boy, you’ll want to check out the Curly Faux Hawk. I wrote up our experience with this – and specifically how to talk to your barber to achieve the look – so check out the post below. Definitely big kids hairstyles for boys that anyone can rock!

Curly Man Bun: This is where my lil boys haircuts are currently at and, I have to say, the curly man bun is as cute as it is easy to maintain. We started moving towards this curly hair style years ago – during his 4 year old boy haircuts – and are still sticking to it. For starters, we save a ton of money! My husband was able to learn how to cut toddlers hair by watching videos, but cutting a boys hair is much easier when you keep a hard part and don’t worry about fading. One thing to be mindful of: cutting baby hair is a no-no with a man bun if you want a natural hairline because that hair will need to grow long enough to pull up into the bun. So keep the edges natural up top! (I’ll write more about his adorable Curly Man Bun soon!)

Related: How to Talk to Your Barber for a Boys Faux Hawk

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Shaved: Daddy D shaves his head and I know several moms of little boys who do the same. I’m not one of them. I love my boy’s beautiful curls too much to see them gone, even for just a short while.

That would be the one reason why I cut his hair sooner, rather than later: I want to make sure his hair stays healthy. The day after a deep condition, my baby boy’s curly hair is tightly coiled and snug to his scalp. So if you’re wondering how to curl a boy’s hair, sit under a hair steamer for awhile!

We reviewed a bunch of topics in this post on haircuts for boys with curly hair. From learning how to talk to your barber and which tools they’ll use to deciding which age is best for baby’s first haircut, I’ll leave you with what I tell my kids anytime hair becomes a topic of discussion:

The most beautiful hair is healthy hair. Take care of your curls and they’ll take care of you!