Cutting African-American Male Hair
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Printed Date: July 22 2025 at 8:41pm
Topic: Cutting African-American Male Hair
Posted By: CHEEKIE1218
Subject: Cutting African-American Male Hair
Date Posted: January 30 2004 at 4:22pm
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Hi Everybody, Glad to be a part of the board!!! I am stuck in a dilema. My 2 year old son hates going to the barber shop to get a hair cut. However, I think he would let me do it, if only I knew how. Watching the barbers do it at the shop, doesn't seem all that difficult, but I know there has to be an art to it. Can anyone who knows explain to me, how a hair cut should be done on African-American male hair, like which direction one should cut, going with the grain or against the grain, lining-up, etc. I really appreciate any help anyone can give as I am very desperate. The battles at the Barbershop are beginning to be too much for me to handle!!!! Please Help  ------------- CHEEKIE |
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Posted By: BaldJasmine
Date Posted: February 12 2004 at 10:31pm
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Hi, I'm African-American too with a two young pre-school kids, a girl and a boy. I'm sure it would save me some money to cut the kids hair myself, but I have to admit, I spend a little money and take them to the same salon where I get my hair trimmed, and have one of the gals there cut their hair. Wish I could help ya. Maybe just buy some clippers, there might be some instructions with the purchase. Or call a local barber for some instructions. Maybe a nice barber would be willing to help you. Good luck! ------------- . |