One of the great things about my blog is that it brings people together to talk about my son's hair.
I know there are many opinions on the status of Finley's locks, and I think most of them fall under "YOU NEED TO CUT HIS HAIR BEFORE I CALL THE POLICE TO TAKE HIM AWAY." I think this picture is not going to do much to turn public opinion.
(His hair is not normally so crazy--this was taken on my dad's camera and my dad is the president of the CUT HIS HAIR camp, so I think his camera may be a little biased.)
But isn't he sweet? And if I had a daughter, don't you think she'd look just like that? Our trip to Orlando was a little rough on his hair--I couldn't bring his detangler because it is a liquid, so we struggled a little with tangles. It was windy, so Finley became an expert of pushing it out of his eyes (which is actually pretty cute.)
Also, in his hair's defense, he had just woken up from a nap in the sweaty humidity. AND read his shirt. NOBODY was concerned about his hair because of how cool his shirt is.
The thing is, if I trim the front, then it becomes a mullet. Right now it is party in the front AND party in the back, so it is not a mullet. But if I make it business in the front, then we are in trouble. Also, Sol's goal is for him to have a sweet rat tail, and trimming his hair isn't helping us achieve that goal.
And sometimes he looks like an angel--when he's still and it's pushed to the side where it belongs.
And did I mention I'm also TERRIFED that if I cut it, it will somehow morph into this:
I feel like we are a few snips away from a bowl cut.
Honestly, I don't know what to do with his hair. I kind of love it. A lot. And I am getting a new baby in a few months, so I may be a little more willing to cut it then... but I don't know. I keep thinking, just a few more days and it will tuck behind his ear and all our problems will be solved! So far, that is not working.
Besides, he's too cool for haircuts.
Honestly, I don't know what to do with his hair. I kind of love it. A lot. And I am getting a new baby in a few months, so I may be a little more willing to cut it then... but I don't know. I keep thinking, just a few more days and it will tuck behind his ear and all our problems will be solved! So far, that is not working.
Besides, he's too cool for haircuts.
cut. it.
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I have to say if he can rock the hair and be that cute than it should stay. Esp w/the uber cool shirt! But that's just my opinion :)
ReplyDeleteSweet little girl. Also, ask your sister if it is normal to be sick so long.
ReplyDeleteHe's YOUR baby, and you can cut (or not cut) his hair if you want to!
ReplyDeleteSO SO SO CUTE!
ReplyDeleteyou're a great, hilarious writer!
that is mullett-ee goodness. he can totally rock it, but i mean, you really shouldn't let it get much longer unless you're planing on moving to arkansas where he'll fit in, you know.
ReplyDeleteNato's comment wins.
ReplyDeleteThe other problem with Finn's curls is that onesie has like "cap" sleeves on it which are on the feminine side. I have lots of thoughts about this blog.
ReplyDeleteI also don't think he looks like a girl in person except when I take him shopping.
Oh I would be hard pressed to cut those sweet locks too! The blond! The curls! Finley is swoonworthy!
ReplyDeleteBack in the day, boy's hair wasn't cut nor did they wear long pants until they were older. And I have to say, Finley can pull off whatever hairstyle. I think he sets the look for boy babies under 2. Especially in the photo with the sun glasses...looks like a baby Bono!
ReplyDeleteRed flag #1: "I couldn't bring his detangler"
ReplyDeleteLittle boys should not require detangler. you should know this becuase worked at Beauty First.
He is really really cute though...
Here's what I think you need to do. Braid a little rat tail before cutting his hair. I have a boy in my painting class that has such a rat tail and I think it would look fantastic. And truly you NEED to cut his hair so have a little fun with it!
ReplyDeleteDON'T CUT IT!! He is way too cool to get a haircut!!
ReplyDeleteKeep it long! Keep it long! Post more pictures like the first one.
ReplyDeleteFrom Little Rock, ARKANSAS - he is cute in any state. However, since I am married the the president of the "CUT IT OFF" club....I will vote for a trim in the next month. He will be adorable even with the curls gone.
ReplyDeletewait til i'm there and i'll cut it!
ReplyDeleteCutting it doesn't mean he won't be cute. He could be even cuter! Case in point: http://tinyurl.com/495eyvw
ReplyDeleteI'm with Jessi. And...
ReplyDeleteRed Flag #2: Creepy-bald-rat-tail-bowling man wanted to trade his daughters for him.
Every change involves a loss...it's time to loose some locks.
I vote Cut. Think about how he will look back at these photos and could potentially be embarrassed by the long hair and curls. There are some photos of me as a child I wish never happened.
ReplyDeleteAlso I saw photos of Ashlee Simpson's child on people.com this week and her kid is blonde with long hair too. Enough said.
Here's input from the G'pa with curly hair. "Keep it uncut as long as it is cute. It is the only time in his life that he can do it and people will think it is adorable. As a guy with curly hair, you don't get that opportunity later."
ReplyDeleteI agree... He's WAY TOO CUTE for haircuts!
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