Q&A for How to Cut Kids' Hair

Set your clippers to the desired guard (8 being the longest, no guard will cut your hair close to bald). If you have longer hair, tie it into a ponytail and cut it off. Hold the clippers in your dominant hand. Push back your bangs (if you have them) with the other hand. Hold the clippers to the middle of your forehead and make a pass down the back of your head. Shake off the shaved hair. Repeat, overlapping the most recently shaved part, until you're done. Finally, put the clippers at the base of your neck and clean up the back and sides.

It is okay as long as she has the permission of her parents and it doesn't cause any major issues elsewhere in her life (for example, some schools might not allow it).

Hold the hair up using a hair clip, then shave underneath, then take off the hair clip.

It depends on her face shape and hair type. Unless the girl wants it very short, avoid leaving less than 3-4 inches. Medium short hair is a good look. Just make sure the girl understands how short the hair will be before you cut it to avoid disappointment.

Make sure she understands that this is an irreversible decision and if she doesn't like how it looks, she will have to wait quite a while for it to grow out. If she's okay with this, let her do it.

Follow the instructions listed in the article above. You can also go to a professional and have them cut it for you.

To untangle really tangled hair you can put a lot of conditioner in it. The conditioner makes it easier to brush the tangles out. In the end make sure you wash the conditioner out and if you used a lot shampoo the hair afterwards. But if she is unwilling to care for it herself, cutting it would be the best option to stop ongoing pain and hassle.

No. The child could easily move, and the haircut might also be uneven, since hair is usually spread out and not even when someone is asleep.

Offer to dye her hair a color that she likes. Even just doing the tips or some fun highlights can make all the difference in her look as well as her mood. Use a leave-in conditioner on her hair after she showers. You can also research hairstyles that you both like. You could try a small braid in the front of her hair or two French braids. This will not only help your relationship and her self-esteem but also help to maintain her hair. You could also both go to a hair salon for more personalized advice and recommendations.