http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579 That’s what I call it when I decide my son no longer gets a say in how he looks. Forced Grooming. I know it sounds harsh, but there comes a time when Mama does indeed know what’s best. My son’s hair was getting out of control. It’s not that I thought it was too long, or even that his bangs hung in his face all the time. It was that it was too long for him to keep clean and well groomed. Let’s face it, washing long hair is a pain! It takes time and scrubbing, neither of which my son is very aware of. I spent the last few months attempting to plant the seeds of a haircut into his greasy head. I honestly did try hard not to force my will on his stringy hair, but the time had come. I finally told him “You aren’t wearing your hair, your hair is wearing you!” I reminded him that every time he’s changed his look, or his hair, it has been my idea (except for the black hair dye in October). It’s always the same. He moans about it, I force him in the end, he spends weeks getting compliments (and phone numbers from girls) and he loves it. (Then he has to sing the “You were right, I was wrong” song, but that’s another blog). A few pictures off the web and an appointment later, he was off getting his hair whacked. I was thrilled. Luckily I took some “before” and “after” pictures (above).   It’s never easy (or right) to force your older child into anything, but sometimes Mom really does know best! He loves it. That’s what I call it when I decide my son no longer gets a say in how he looks. Forced Grooming. I know it sounds harsh, but there comes a time when Mama does indeed know what’s best. My son’s hair was getting out of control. It’s not that I thought it was too long, or even that his bangs hung in his face all the time. It was that it was too long for him to keep clean and well groomed. Let’s face it, washing long hair is a pain! It takes time and scrubbing, neither of which my son is very aware of. I spent the last few months attempting to plant the seeds of a haircut into his greasy head. I honestly did try hard not to force my will on his stringy hair, but the time had come. I finally told him “You aren’t wearing your hair, your hair is wearing you!” I reminded him that every time he’s changed his look, or his hair, it has been my idea (except for the black hair dye in October). It’s always the same. He moans about it, I force him in the end, he spends weeks getting compliments (and phone numbers from girls) and he loves it. (Then he has to sing the “You were right, I was wrong” song, but that’s another blog). A few pictures off the web and an appointment later, he was off getting his hair whacked. I was thrilled. Luckily I took some “before” and “after” pictures (above).   It’s never easy (or right) to force your older child into anything, but sometimes Mom really does know best! He loves it. en-us The new cut looks great!  And he seems happy with it (in the photo anyway). At 5 my son is this way about anything new.  I was hoping he might grow out of it, maybe I should be prepared for maybe not?). Thanks for sharing. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79205 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79205 The new cut looks great!  And he seems happy with it (in the photo anyway). At 5 my son is this way about anything new.  I was hoping he might grow out of it, maybe I should be prepared for maybe not?). Thanks for sharing. You are right :)..of course. He looks marvelous, much brighter :). He looks like YOU!!! Heike http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79207 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79207 You are right :)..of course. He looks marvelous, much brighter :). He looks like YOU!!! Heike Yeah, my son has ALWAYS been this way about new things. Then again, so is his dad! So yes, they may not outgrow it. Combine that with teenage stubbornism, and I choose my battles. I'm glad you both like it! I thought he looked a little happier in the picture. Oddly enough, he's had less attitude since then too. Interesting. Thanks for the compliment (saying he looks like me). He's going through a stage where he doesn't photograph well, but I think he's cute! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79208 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79208 Yeah, my son has ALWAYS been this way about new things. Then again, so is his dad! So yes, they may not outgrow it. Combine that with teenage stubbornism, and I choose my battles. I'm glad you both like it! I thought he looked a little happier in the picture. Oddly enough, he's had less attitude since then too. Interesting. Thanks for the compliment (saying he looks like me). He's going through a stage where he doesn't photograph well, but I think he's cute! Your son does totally look like you! He's very handsome and seems to have this Joe Strummer thing going on with the new hair cut-I love it! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79211 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79211 Your son does totally look like you! He's very handsome and seems to have this Joe Strummer thing going on with the new hair cut-I love it! I could totally see girls giving numbers to him. He's a total cutie! He looks like a lot of lead singers in bands currently, like that guy in the Killers. I agree, sometimes Momma just needs to take over. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79219 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79219 I could totally see girls giving numbers to him. He's a total cutie! He looks like a lot of lead singers in bands currently, like that guy in the Killers. I agree, sometimes Momma just needs to take over. Wow, what a change...that's what we call in our house "handsome hair". It goes along with "handsome shirts" (button downs). Very handsome your boy is!! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79222 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79222 Wow, what a change...that's what we call in our house "handsome hair". It goes along with "handsome shirts" (button downs). Very handsome your boy is!! He looks sooo cute with his new haircut! Good job Mama - absolutely you know best. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79223 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79223 He looks sooo cute with his new haircut! Good job Mama - absolutely you know best. Wow how handsome.  He looks so much more mature and older.  Thats probably not what you wanted to hear, but he does look very good.  He also looks pretty happy about it in the pictures.  My son hates haircuts, hes 3, but I force them on him anyway.  We moms got to do what we got to do! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79226 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79226 Wow how handsome.  He looks so much more mature and older.  Thats probably not what you wanted to hear, but he does look very good.  He also looks pretty happy about it in the pictures.  My son hates haircuts, hes 3, but I force them on him anyway.  We moms got to do what we got to do! He looks so much like you!  The new haircut is great.  He really does look happier.  http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79233 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79233 He looks so much like you!  The new haircut is great.  He really does look happier.  Aaaaahhh, Spring is in the Air!  We have all ages coming into the shop and getting new "do's".  This is the time of year I just love.  Lot's of make overs going on.  We do all the speciality cuts at our shop.  Most of the girls are going shorter.  I see all the trends... Boys usually go short as soon as they get hot!  It's coming... Come in to Jack n Jillybeans Salon for your new haircut! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79241 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79241 Aaaaahhh, Spring is in the Air!  We have all ages coming into the shop and getting new "do's".  This is the time of year I just love.  Lot's of make overs going on.  We do all the speciality cuts at our shop.  Most of the girls are going shorter.  I see all the trends... Boys usually go short as soon as they get hot!  It's coming... Come in to Jack n Jillybeans Salon for your new haircut! Thanks ladies for the feedback and compliments. I passed them all on to him. It made him really happy to hear. :) http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79257 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/8579/#c_79257 Thanks ladies for the feedback and compliments. I passed them all on to him. It made him really happy to hear. :)