Little boys with mohawks? - Page 2

[mammastar2]

When my daughter was wee, we always used to give her one with sunscreen - she had such fine hair, and always ditched hats, so it was the perfect way to protect her scalp in the summer!

[guest9921]

I think its 'as much about the parents' for a toddler, as any other haircut, really.
Did your (1-2yr) toddler tell you to cut her bangs short or keep her hair curly? Etc.
Up until kids pick their own clothes (and some tots have preferences) we're choosing what we want to put on our children.


I wanted to give DS a 'conservative' mohawk, once he was of walking age - but couldn't cut his curls.
I recently cut his curls, due to the heat, and he's a spitting image of Dorothy Hamil. Also, his heads too round for a mohawk.

But, to you moms with boys (or girls ) with mohawks, rock on.


Edit: And, if my child ever asked for any haircut - he's more than welcome to have it. Even if he wanted to buzz it short and put a nike symbol in the back... I'd probably die laughing, but hey - its his body.

[mittendrin]

Alright, being well aware of the fact that I might be the only one with this opinion on this board I still give my unwanted 2 cents: Seeing little kids with dyed hair, mohawks or camo clothes makes my toenails roll up. And I don't have a problem with being conservative in some ways. I do not even give my kids buzzcuts, I like them to have hair on their skull.
What will I do if they ask for it at some point? I will clench my teeth and try to talk them out of it but in the end I do realize I gotta pick my battles and there's worse things in life.
I think one should keep two things separate: does you kid ask to look that way or are you just doing it to him because you think it looks cool. That's probably what one of the pp wanted to say when she got flamed and picked on immediately for voicing her more of a conservative opinion.

[hottmama]

My 4.5 yr. old wants one because his dad has one (and my husband has dreads-- we're pretty hip parents). I said no because I don't want to put any product in his hair and it wouldn't stick up without it.
Unless anyone has tips for a chemical-free spiky mohawk?

[LilyGrace]

Originally Posted by hottmama

Unless anyone has tips for a chemical-free spiky mohawk?

Egg whites or plain gelatin.
Seriously, though. Wet hair, comb in, and blow dry while holding cardboard against the other side.

A little tip I had given to me the first day the boys went out in public with their 'hawks.

[CaraNicole]

this is actually going to be ds' first hair cut...i figure i have to do something cool for all the lame matchy matchy outfits i've put him in!

[glendora]

Originally Posted by limabean

I call it Maddox Jolie-Pitt syndrome.

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[Kerrie]

DS (age 4 right now) has had a mohawk on and off for over a year now. Right now it's bright green! I love it and he loves the attention that he gets from kids and adults alike. (I like it because it drives my mom and mil nuts maybe not the best reason to have one but that's my reason) If you were to see me, I think I look very conventional and my dds do too.

[Boobs]

Take that!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/benzismama/720454995/

[melissel]

Originally Posted by Katfka

Even if he wanted to buzz it short and put a nike symbol in the back... I'd probably die laughing, but hey - its his body.

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[Tiffany_PartyOf5]

How do you get them to sit still long enough to get a mohawk straight?

[Demeter9]

My 8 month old has a natural Fauxhawk. I get comments on it all of the time. I love it. :

[Ornery]

Originally Posted by LilyGrace

Ouch.
To imply that I'm just trying to relive my youth because of a hairstyle my kids have is insulting.

Hmm...I thought I made it clear that that was my DH's reason. Sorry if I didn't. I'm not trying to say that is the reason every parent does it, just my DH and a few of my friends. Not trying to provoke anyone, I swear!

[Yoshua]

jake had a mohawk from 3.5 to just after 4. here is an artwork pic I did of him for the computer background at home.


Jakes Mohawk

[moonshoes]

I've seen them a lot lately too and think they are great. I can't imagine that anyone is forcing their sons to get them, kids see other kids and might like their hairdo, much like adults...

[LynnS6]

Originally Posted by allbrightmama

I was wondering about the mohawks too. Seen tons of them in the Boston suburbs in the past few weeks and mostly on the 3 to 7 year old crowd.

Well, that's one guarantee that no teeanger will ever have one again - make it popular for young kids!

[CaraNicole]

Originally Posted by Demeter9

My 8 month old has a natural Fauxhawk. I get comments on it all of the time. I love it. :

i'm so jealous...ds is just STARTING to get some hair...

[eclipse]

My 6 year old wants to get one before he starts 1st grade in September. The reason? He found out that the other little boy named Liam in the 1st grade will be in his class next year. Their last names both start with F, so they can't be Liam F. So, he's decided he wants to be known as "Mohawk Liam"

If he still wants one in September, we'll do it for him. He also might want to Manic Panic it, but he's not sure yet.

[Demeter9]

Originally Posted by CaraNicole

i'm so jealous...ds is just STARTING to get some hair...

Hey my first daughter, I would scrap together tiny tufts and put an elastic around the wisps until she was three. Even *I* am jealous of him. :

[KMK_Mama]

I think most mohawks looks stupid, especially on little kids! Ya know like the ones where the sides is shaved but the middle is long and they don't stick it up. I DO like the fauxhawks though. I think those are cute. Right now I'd say my son would never have one, but if he wants one, I'll have to re-think it then. I'm not opposed if that's how he wants to express himself.