Are you searching for boys haircuts near me or for a friendly place for a kids haircut near me? Do you want your child to be excited about their new style?
If so, then our online Pigtails & Crewcuts Style Book can help. Instead of guessing at haircut names or struggling to describe the style you want, you can browse real examples of popular boys’ styles in one place.
This guide highlights our most requested looks—everything from classic cuts and clipper cuts to fades, faux hawks, hard parts, and curly styles. It also provides a simple breakdown:
- how the style looks on an actual child
- what type of hair is best suited for each style (straight, wavy, curly, thick, or fine)
- what to say so the stylist knows what you want
With this guide, you’ll have the knowledge to walk in with confidence, choose a look your child will like, and make sure you get the cut you’re expecting.
Quick Booking Tip
When you schedule the appointment, tell us about your child’s hair type, the style you want, and whether we should use clippers, scissors, or both.
Boys Haircut Styles
Mullet
Overview: Shorter on the sides, longer in the back—modern mullets look fun, sporty, and intentional. Great for kids who like a bold style.
Ask for: A mullet with shorter sides, a longer back, and blended well.
Maintenance: Mullets need a light trim every 3–5 weeks to keep them sharp.
Add-on: Use a little styling cream for added texture.
Hard Part
Overview: A clean, defined part line for a crisp look, keep the top longer to style over. Works best on straight to wavy hair.
Ask for: Short sides with a hard part line, and a longer top to sweep over.
Maintenance: The part line fades as it grows, so it needs a touch up every 2–4 weeks.
Add-on: Apply a light styling cream for a neat finish.
Classic Cut
Overview: Timeless, tidy, created with scissors—clean around ears and neckline with a slightly longer top to part or sweep. A nice style for school and for photos.
Ask for: A classic scissor cut with tapered sides and back and a longer top to sweep.
Maintenance: Easy to maintain with a trim needed every 4–6 weeks.
Add-on: Quick styling with a brush and light cream.
Traditional Boys Cut
Overview: The go-to everyday boys’ haircut. Can be scissor-based or clipper + scissor blend, depending on your preference.
Ask for: A traditional boys’ cut—clean around ears and neckline, blended sides, and a natural top.
Maintenance: Trim every 4–6 weeks.
Add-on: Optional wash and style for picture day.
Traditional Cut, Medium Length
Overview: Short-to-medium scissor cut that leaves enough length to style forward or to the side—works for kids who want their hair a bit longer.
Ask for: Medium-length traditional cut—keep length on top and taper around the ears and neckline.
Maintenance: Trim every 6–8 weeks.
Add-on: A light styling cream gives a smooth finish.
Clipper Cut
Overview: Clean, simple, and low-maintenance—uses clippers to cut the hair shorter all over (sometimes blended with scissors on top).
Ask for: A clipper cut with a medium guard—short, even, and easy to maintain.
Maintenance: Trims every 3–5 weeks.
Add-on: none needed—wash-and-go.
Bald Fade
Overview: A sharp fade that goes down to skin at the bottom, with more length on top. Perfect for a crisp, modern look.
Ask for: A bald/skin fade on the sides and back, blended into a longer top.
Maintenance: Needs more frequent touch-ups (2–3 weeks).
Add-on: Apply styling products if spiking or sweeping.
Fade
Overview: Shorter sides that gradually blend up—less intense than a bald fade, super popular, and very clean-looking.
Ask for: A fade on the sides and back with a longer top to style up or over.
Maintenance: Touch up every 3–4 weeks.
Add-on: Use styling cream for spikes or side-sweep.
Faux Hawk
Overview: Shorter sides with a longer strip through the center—wear spiky or styled down for school days.
Ask for: A faux hawk—short sides, longer top/center, blended well.
Maintenance: Trim every 3–5 weeks.
Add-on: Use a spiking product for weekend fun.
Faux Hawk with Color
Overview: Same faux hawk shape plus temporary color/hair paint for extra personality.
Ask for: A faux hawk with temporary color on top.
Maintenance: Trim every 3-5 weeks.
Add-on: Temporary color needs to be touched up regularly.
Pompadour
Overview: Shorter sides, longer top styled up and back—classic and photo-ready, best for straight/wavy hair.
Ask for: Short sides with a longer top for a pompadour—styled up and back.
Maintenance: Trim every 3–5 weeks.
Add-on: Styling product and blow-dry.
Design Cut
Overview: A shaved or clipped-in design (line, pattern) on the side—fun and bold.
Ask for: A short cut with a simple design shaved in on the side.
Maintenance: Designs fade quickly—touch up every 1–3 weeks.
Add-on: None
Classic Tapered Cut
Overview: Neat taper at the neckline and sides with a blended top—polished without being too short.
Ask for: A classic tapered cut—clean taper in back, blended sides, and a natural top.
Maintenance: Trim every 4–6 weeks.
Add-on: Try a light styling cream.
Short Layered
Overview: A medium-length scissor cut with layers and bangs—for boys who prefer some length and movement.
Ask for: A medium, layered scissor cut with a little bang and texture.
Maintenance: Trim every 6–8 weeks.
Add-on: Texture cream to keep it neat.
Fringe Up
Overview: Textured top/bangs styled upward—modern and playful.
Ask for: Shorter sides with a textured top and fringe that can be styled up.
Maintenance: Trim every 3–5 weeks.
Add-on: Styling paste for lift.
Long Curls
Overview: A scissor-only trim that keeps curl length, adds light layers, and removes bulk—perfect for curly hair.
Ask for: Keep the length—trim ends and add layers to shape the curls and reduce bulk.
Maintenance: Trim every 8-12 weeks.
Add-on: Curl-friendly products.
Ready to book?
If you’re searching for boys’ fades, boys’ haircuts near me, or a kid-friendly place that makes haircuts easy, we’ve got what you need.
Book your child’s haircut today — and tell us which style from this guide you’d like to try. We know you’ll both be happy with the result.
