Op here -- Thanks all. I'm embracing letting go...

Anonymous wrote:I think that’s a pretty ‘cool’ look for boys right now.

+1 My son is growing his hair out a bit too. It seems to be a look.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes. I make suggestions about hair products occasionally, and even buy things for him to try, but it's his hair and his head. He can wear it the way he wants. And seriously: If DH is any indication, my DS won't have a full head of hair for much longer, so he might as well enjoy it.

Male pattern baldness is inherited through the maternal grandfather -so your DS may be in luck.

Yeah, it's not great on that side either TBH.

Anonymous wrote:Yes. I make suggestions about hair products occasionally, and even buy things for him to try, but it's his hair and his head. He can wear it the way he wants. And seriously: If DH is any indication, my DS won't have a full head of hair for much longer, so he might as well enjoy it.

Male pattern baldness is inherited through the maternal grandfather -so your DS may be in luck.

Yes. I make suggestions about hair products occasionally, and even buy things for him to try, but it's his hair and his head. He can wear it the way he wants. And seriously: If DH is any indication, my DS won't have a full head of hair for much longer, so he might as well enjoy it.

Yes.

My sons hair is insane. He has to wash it daily and I bought him conditioner which he said he’s using. (It’s insanely dry and frizzy without it.). I also bought him curl cream but I don’t think he uses enough for his massive mane. On a day to day basis I ignore it but every few months I insist on trimming it up so one can at least see his face and it’s not standing out more than 6-8 inches from his scalp. He still got it long but I think it’s rude to the teachers and peers if they can’t see his face or if it looks like stuff is hiding inside it.

Older kid in college. His hair is longer and does not look good to us old folks. But, girls like it so it will stay until interview season this spring.

Parents have to fret about hair, clothing styles and music. (I don’t mind the music actually.)

Anonymous wrote:As long as it's kept clean - that's my only rule.

Same here.

As long as it's kept clean - that's my only rule.

I think that’s a pretty ‘cool’ look for boys right now.

"Okay; let me know if you change your mind and want me to make you an appointment."

His head, his problem. It's either getting him positive attention (not everyone thinks curly is a problem) or he'll get tired of not getting positive attention in a while and get it cut again.

Let it go.

I feel you, OP. Our solution was to simply shape the hair (not take off length) and start using gel. A little bit of gel on the hair in the mornings makes a huge difference in keeping the frizz and puffiness at bay.

Up until now (13), DS had his hair cut every month or two. He now doesn't want to cut it. It's a hot mess - gets super puffy and curly. Do I just totally let it go -- and somehow stop looking at the top of his head?