This is important because at this stage, too often have my boys been mistaken for girls, because they “look pretty”. 

“So I finally decided to let it go! I’ve let go of the notion that my preschooler needs to have a new hairstyle every week.”

Now, I just focus on getting his hair done so that he looks presentable, learns to take pride in the way he looks and most importantly, feels confident.  When you look good, you feel good.  Even on the days when I wake up and feel as if I have no ambition to put my best effort forward, I snap out of the negativity and start putting myself together.  This makes a positive impact on the way I feel about myself and promotes a more upbeat attitude towards the day ahead.  So yes, this is exactly what I teach my children – take pride in the way you look.  Now, after I wash his hair and sit down to braid it, if I find myself veering off the path of keeping it simple and neat, I quickly remind myself of my “go-to hairstyles” (featured in this article).  It’s all about planning and setting yourself up for success.  Even the little things, such as styling your hair, can make a big difference of you showing up late or on time, a mess or neatly coiffed. 

When we have a last-minute event to attend and my son’s hair isn’t done,

I know it will take me about 10 minutes to bathe him, wash his hair, and get his outfit on; and then another 25 minutes to braid his hair.  This is setting yourself up for success in action! ?  So it will take me about 35 minutes to get 1 out of 6 people ready.  

I will suggest having 1 “go-to” hairstyle out of your top 5 “go-to” dos.  This is the 1 that you know will take the least amount of time and still looks great.  For busy SuperMoms and SuperDads, this shall not fail you!  For me, my “go-to” hairstyle for my son is the cornrows straight back (seen above in the featured image).  This is the quickest do, and it looks clean and neat.  If you can find your “go-to” hairstyle, this will save a lot of time and reduce the stress of trying to figure out what hairstyle to do when you have to cook, clean, bathe your child(ren), etc.  

The best part about the battle with hair that I went through for a few years – I was able to unleash my creativity and find what works for us – I found our “go-to” hairstyle.  I am so happy that I stopped and took a couple of minutes to figure out the best way I could maximize my time and end my weekly struggle.  Hopefully you can add 1 or more of these hairstyles if you decide to make a Top 5 “go-to” hairstyle list, and/or this inspires you to get creative too!  I’m not a hairstylist, but I try my best.  At the end of the day, if my child is proud of his hair, he looks and feels great and I have more time to spend with my family and get more done, I have succeeded in my battle with hair yet another week.