- Vera, 6 The Velma
- A cute and quirky cut for medium-fine hair
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The Rules: Intentional "microbangs" like these are one thing; a
ccidental microbangs are quite another. To avoid the latter, be sure to take into account the shrinkage factor: While trimming bangs wet—the only way to guarantee precision—add at least half an inch to the desired length. (The especially wary may want to tack on a whole extra inch.) Once the bangs dry, you can always tinker a bit.
The Tools: Use short scissors, which are easier to maneuver. Try Tweezerman Stainless 2000 5½-inch Shears, $21, Pure Beauty.
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- Luke, 3 The Menace
- A spiky, mildly mischievous style for straight and slightly coarse hair
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The Rules: On the playground, hair roughed up with a glob of gel is visual code for cool. For best results, have him rub no more than a quarter-size dollop of gel between the palms of his hands and apply to damp hair from roots to ends. To get this thatched look at the salon, ask your stylist or barber to scissor in texture, and steer clear of blunt ends.
The Tools: Lightweight, kid-friendly hair gels can be combed or brushed out in a flash. Try Propoline KIDS Fun Hair Gel, $11, beautyexclusive.com.
- Boots, 3 The Short Wave
- An angelic look for fine hair
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The Rules: For a hairline as high and regal as this one, a bangs-free style is ideal. Working with, rather than against, natural waves is another winning strategy. "An adult with waves can straighten her hair through heat styling, but children obviously don't do that," says Cozy Friedman, owner of New York City's Cozy's Cuts for Kids salons. "It's best to embrace their natural texture and not try to change it."
The Tools: Leave-in conditioners lightly coat the hair, eliminating minor flyaways. Try So Cozy Fruity Delight Detangler & Leave-In Conditioner, $12, Cozy's Cuts for Kids.
- Justice, 6 The Drama Queen
- Make the most of thick and wiry hair
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The Rules: According to New York City salon owner and curl expert extraordinaire Ouidad, caring for a gorgeous mop like this requires a class in Shampooing and Conditioning 101. "For young ones, having kinky, knotty, 'different' hair can pose a psychological problem," she says. "But with proper training, parents and children can learn how to make their curls look good."
The Tools: Tangle-free tresses are the first step to a happy hair day. Try Ouidad No More Knots Conditioner for KRLY Kids, $12, Ouidad.
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