Kids & family
Little Girls & Toddlers
Bobs, first haircuts, school styles, braids and morning routines that actually work.
RaDona Ludlow · Licensed cosmetologist since 2000
Boys and Girls Hairstyles: Real Haircuts, Shown Step by Step.
I’m RaDona Ludlow, a licensed cosmetologist and salon owner in Nephi, Utah. Every guide here comes from real hair, real clients and the techniques I use behind the chair, so you can see what actually works before you try it at home or ask for it in the salon.
Find your style
Start With Who Is Sitting in the Chair.
This is the fastest way into the site. Choose the person you are styling, then move into cuts, tutorials and real client transformations made for that stage of life.
Boys & young men
Short Cuts That Are Easy to Wear
Clipper cuts, texture, fades and step-by-step help for cutting boys’ hair at home.
Women 70+
Soft Pixies & Easy Short Hair
Flattering, low-maintenance cuts for silver, fine and changing hair.
The salon question
Then go deeper: all pixie haircuts · all bob haircuts
Pixie or Bob? See the Shape Before You Decide.
The choice is less about age and more about how much length, styling flexibility and upkeep you want. A pixie creates the shape for you and takes daily styling down to a few minutes. A bob keeps softness around the face and gives fine hair more visual fullness.
Pixiefastest styling · texture & lift
Bobfullness & shape · fewer trims
Bothshown on real clients, start to finish
Most-used guides
The Pages Readers Come Back to Most.
These guides answer the questions that come up again and again in the salon: what cut to choose, how to style it, and how to make it work with real hair.
20 bobs
Little girlsLittle Girl Bob Haircuts
Classic, layered and A-line bobs, with or without bangs, and how to keep them easy on school mornings.
See the bob styles →70+
Women over 70Pixie Haircuts Over 70
Soft, low-maintenance pixies that work beautifully with silver hair, including Ellen’s real makeover.
See the transformations →60+
Women 50–70Bob Haircuts for Older Women
Chin-length, stacked and layered shapes that help fine hair look fuller.
Find your bob →15
School morningsEasy Girls Hairstyles for School
Braids, buns and ponytails you can actually finish before the bus comes.
Try a school style →Game day
SportsVolleyball Hairstyles
Braids and ponytails built to stay put through practices, matches and tournaments.
Get game-day hair →50+
Fine & thinning hairShampoo for Thinning Hair
What can help fine hair feel fuller, tested by a stylist, and which claims deserve skepticism.
Read the guide →
Styles by age
Hair Changes. Your Style Doesn’t Have to Get Boring.
Fine hair, silver hair and changing texture need a different approach, not a less stylish one. Start with your decade, then compare the bobs, pixies and layered cuts that fit how you actually wear your hair.
- Women over 40. Lobs, layered bobs and curtain bangs that add movement.
- Women over 50. Shapes that flatter fine, thinning or graying hair.
- Women over 60. Soft pixies and bobs that add volume and take minutes to style.
- Women over 70. Elegant, low-maintenance cuts that love silver hair.
Learn the technique
Browse All Tutorials →
Watch It Once. Pause It. Try It Yourself.
The tutorials are where inspiration becomes useful. RaDona shows hand placement, sectioning, clipper work, braiding and finishing on real hair so you can follow along at home.
French Braid
The braid everyone wants to learn first, on your own hair or a child’s, with fixes for the usual beginner mistakes.
- Even sections and tension
- Braiding your own hair
- Making it last all day
Dutch Braid
The inside-out braid that stands up off the head, the go-to for sports, dance and long school days.
- Single and double Dutch
- Side Dutch braid
- Sports-proof finish
Boys’ Haircut at Home
Clipper guards, blending and scissor-over-comb, explained for parents who want a clean cut between salon visits.
- Choosing guard sizes
- Blending the sides
- Finishing the neckline
Sports & occasions
Hair That Has to Hold Up When It Matters.
Game-day hair has to survive movement. Event hair has to last through photos, weather and a long day. These guides are secure first and pretty second.
Volleyball
Game-Day Volleyball Hair
Secure braids and ponytails for practice, matches and all-day tournaments.
See volleyball styles →
Softball
Helmet-Friendly Braids
Low, secure styles that fit under a batting helmet and still look cute in the dugout.
See softball styles →
Prom & graduation
Easy Event Updos
Polished updos and half-ups for short, medium and long hair that you can do yourself.
Plan event hair →
Visit the salon
Want RaDona to Do the Cut?
Book a real salon appointment in Nephi, Utah. Cuts, color, styling and transformations are by appointment, with time to talk through what will work for your hair before the scissors come out.
Bring the photo. Talk through the plan. For a bigger change, bring one or two haircut photos you like. RaDona compares the shape with your hair’s density, texture, face shape and everyday routine before the cut begins. First-time clients are welcome.
Hair care
Products Should Solve a Problem, Not Add a Routine.
Recommendations are organized around what the hair needs: volume, heat protection, gray transition and easier day-to-day styling.
Shampoo for Thinning Hair Over 50
What can help fine hair feel fuller, and what not to expect from a bottle.
Read the guide →Best Heat Protectant Spray
Protect fine, colored and mature hair from everyday hot-tool use, including picks for kids.
See the picks →How to Transition to Gray
Blending, cutting out color and what the grow-out can really look like.
Plan the transition →Questions
Frequently Asked Questions.
Quick answers for new readers, parents and salon clients.
Who is behind Boys and Girls Hairstyles?
RaDona Ludlow is a licensed cosmetologist and Utah salon owner who has worked behind the chair since 2000. The site is built around her real client work and tutorial library. Meet RaDona →
Are the tutorials free?
Yes. The written guides are free to read, and hundreds of video tutorials are free on YouTube.
Where should I start if I am choosing a haircut?
Start with the face shape guide or your age section, then compare the real client examples. If you are choosing between two short cuts, the pixie vs bob guide is a good next step.
Can I book an appointment with RaDona?
Yes. The salon is in Nephi, Utah and works by appointment. Call or text (435) 580-9160, or see the salon page.
Get in touch
Contact RaDona.
Questions about a cut, a tutorial or an appointment? Send a note and RaDona will get back to you. For the fastest booking, call or text (435) 580-9160.
From first haircuts to silver pixies
Find a Style You Love. Then See How It’s Done.
Start with a real client, a real haircut and a technique you can understand. That is what Boys and Girls Hairstyles is built around.