August 24, 2004

I am debating whether or not Bailey needs his first haircut. He was born with a lot of hair and it just keeps growing and growing. It is so long around the ears and so are his bangs. I just wonder if he is gonna set still long enough to have it done. Also, should we do it at home or take him to a salon? Is nine months too early?

As traditon goes in America, you keep a lock of hair from the first haircut. As tradition goes in Japan, you make a calligraphy brush out of it. His first haircut, if done now, will really inly be a trim, so will there be enough hair to do both? Maybe we should just wait. On the other hand, we are having a family picture made on September 2nd and I don't want him looking shaggy.

Most people say that it is cute or you could always spike it up or smooth it down with some kind of product. They think he can get away with it because he is a baby. But, I think it is time. Question is, is Bailey ready?