Kidz Rock by J.7
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It’s not often that we see hairstyle collections tailored for kids, but the artistic team at J.7 in Germany has done just that. They have not only introduced a series of kid-friendly hairstyles but have also updated some classic looks with modern styling and texturing techniques.
The styles will certainly appeal to today’s kids, who are far more media-savvy than most adults were at their ages and are thus more in tune with current trends in style and fashion.
Curls for Girls
Little girls with natural curls are often considered the luckiest creatures in the world. But how do you keep one "curly-haired girl" from looking like every other one? You do it by cutting the hair with shallow layers, drying it with a light styling product, and scrunching the hair to maximize the volume.
Layered Cut for Little Boys
For generations, little boys had very few choices in looks as they grew older. For most of us, it was either "short back and sides" or a "bowl cut." Today’s pint-sized men have more options. As the length of men’s hair has become less strictly dictated, the lengths at which boys and men wear their hair have expanded to suit many different styles.
Here we see a layered cut with a traditional perimeter line, only longer. The interior layering is razor-cut and slightly choppy. Styling is casually blow-dried with a forward directional focus. Use a dab of smoothing serum or pomade raked through the hair to add definition and smooth any "fuzzy" areas.
Bob for a Little Girl
This shoulder-length bob style is perfect for the "grown-up little girl." You know her—she always acts like she’s the mom of the other kids and takes everything seriously, even playtime.
The ends of the hair are softened with a razor. The hair is blown straight with a smoothing product, cleanly parted using a curved line along the left side, and flipped gently outward at the bottom.
The simple hairstyle appeals to the "not-too-fussy" preferences of the "grown-up little girl" and still offers the option to style the hair more elaborately when necessary or pull it back when desired.
Devil-Lock Hairstyle for Boys
The devil-lock style is, in many ways, the opposite of the classic mullet haircut. The adage of "party in the back, business in front" is reversed in this look. The sides and nape area are cut with short layers, following the hairline in clean, crisp cutting lines. The hair in the crown and top sections is also layered, but the lengths gradually increase as you move from the back to the fringe area.
Pigtails for Little Girls
The "pretty little girl in pigtails" is an iconic image. Below a certain age, it is almost expected that pigtails will be worn. However, these pigtails have a lot more "oomph!" than traditional ones. They likely start with at least wavy hair, probably shoulder-length.
The front edge of the forehead is parted off-center, and the hair is gathered into two separate tails at the rear corners of the head. Curl is added to each tail, followed by careful backcombing to increase the volume without making the hair too fuzzy. The finished tails resemble bunny tails more than pig tails, but are no less cute for that.
Long Layered Hairstyle for Little Girls
This style is the solution for mothers whose daughters have masses of fine, silky hair that seems destined to escape any confines, be they barrettes, clips, or bands. The hairstyle is long and layered with a razor tool, focusing on layers around the face and in the lower third of the length.
The hair is parted in a broken parting and blow-dried with a large round brush to create gentle curves. A light, wax-based styling product is incorporated to ensure the hair doesn’t frizz or become too flyaway.
Short Hair for Little Girls
At first glance, this style might seem perfect for a tomboy, which is unfair because, although the hair is shorter, it isn’t unfeminine. The short, rounded bob with an angled fringe is ideal for the active girl.
Simple additions, such as a ribbon or Alice band, can transform this simple, semi-gamine cut into a cute style reminiscent of Snow White. The hairstyle is perfect for young ladies with thick, mostly straight hair, as it is easy to care for and comfortable to wear.
Shag for Young Boys
In a throwback to the mid-’70s, the shag hairstyle is making a comeback for guys. Even young boys can take advantage of this vintage look. This layered cut, executed using a razor tool, falls to the chin area. The interior of the hair is heavily layered with a choppy texture, and the fringe is ultra-soft and wispy.
Styling involves using a firm-hold product and a blow-dry technique with a small-barrel round brush to carefully turn out the ends of the layers. A tiny amount of smoothing serum can be used to smooth areas that need it and add definition to the layers.
Hair: J.7 artistic team
Photography: Vlado Golub
See also: Kids hairstyles