Shorter · faster styling
Pixie Cut
Best when you want your haircut to create the shape for you. Pixies expose the neck and face, build crown volume and can take daily styling down to a few minutes.
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Real salon technique · freely shared
Boys and Girls Hairstyles Real haircuts, modern styles and step-by-step tutorials for every age.
I’m RaDona Ludlow, a licensed cosmetologist and salon owner. Every guide on this site comes from real hair, real clients and 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.
25+ years behind the chair
800+ free tutorials
Real clients, not stock photos
Real hair. Real results.
Salon appointments, transformations and tutorials filmed with real clients.
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Hair Inspiration That Also Shows You How to Get the Result
Browse by age, haircut, tutorial or occasion. The goal is simple: help you choose a style that fits real life, then show you the technique clearly enough to understand what makes it work.
Experience25+ yearsLicensed salon work since 2000.
Tutorial library800+Free videos and written guides.
Who it servesAll agesKids, teens, men and women 40–70+.
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 built for that stage of life.
Kids & family
Little Girls & Toddlers
Bobs, first haircuts, school styles, braids and realistic morning routines.
Boys & young men
Short Cuts That Are Easy to Wear
Clipper cuts, texture, fades and at-home haircut guidance for families.
Women 40–60+
Modern Shape, Movement & Volume
Bobs, layers, fine-hair solutions and cuts that feel current without feeling fussy.
Women 70+
Soft Pixies & Easy Short Hair
Flattering, low-maintenance cuts for silver, fine and changing mature hair.
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.
Little girls
Little Girl Bob Haircut
Classic, layered and A-line bobs, with or without bangs.
See the bob styles SportsVolleyball Hairstyles
Braids and ponytails built to stay put through practices and tournaments.
Get game-day hair Women over 70Pixie Haircuts Over 70
Soft, low-maintenance pixies that work beautifully with silver hair.
See the transformations Women 60+Bob for Older Women
Chin-length, stacked and layered shapes that help fine hair look fuller.
Find your bob School mornings15 Easy Girls Hairstyles
Braids, buns and ponytails you can actually finish before school.
Try a school style Fine & thinning hairShampoo for Thinning Hair
What can help fine hair feel fuller and which claims deserve skepticism.
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Styles by age
Hair Changes. Your Style Does Not Have to Get Boring.
Fine hair, silver hair and changing texture need a different approach — not a less stylish one. RaDona’s age guides focus on shape, volume, ease and the cuts that look intentional on real women.
Start with your decade, then compare the bobs, pixies and layered cuts that fit how you actually wear your hair.
The salon question
Pixie or Bob? See the Shape Before You Decide
The choice is less about age and more about how much length, styling flexibility and maintenance you want. Compare the two shapes on real clients.
More length · more versatility
Bob Cut
Best when you want fullness without going very short. A good bob creates a strong perimeter, keeps softness around the face and gives fine hair more visual density.
Learn the technique
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 techniques on real hair so you can follow along at home.
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 built around the occasion, not just the picture.
Volleyball
Game-Day Hairstyles
Secure braids and ponytails for practice, matches and tournaments.
See volleyball styles SoftballHelmet-Friendly Braids
Low, secure styles that fit under a batting helmet.
See softball styles Prom & graduationEasy Event Updos
Polished styles for different lengths and textures.
Plan event hair
Built for real life
A Good Style Has to Last Beyond the Photo
The best sports and event hairstyles are secure first and pretty second. That is why these guides focus on placement, tension and hold — the details that determine whether the style is still working hours later.
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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.
Location465 E 600 N, Nephi, UT 84648
Phone(435) 580-9160
BookingBy appointment
ClientsKids, teens and adults
Hair care
Products Should Solve a Problem, Not Create Another Routine
Product recommendations are organized around what the hair needs: volume, heat protection, gray transition, curl definition and easier day-to-day styling.
Thinning hair
Shampoo for Thinning Hair Over 50
What can help fine hair feel fuller and what not to expect from a bottle.
Read the guide Heat stylingBest Heat Protectant Spray
Protect fine, colored and mature hair from repeated hot-tool use.
See the picks Going grayHow to Transition to Gray
Blending, cutting out color and what the grow-out can look like.
Plan the transitionQuestions
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 available free on YouTube.
Where should I start if I am choosing a haircut?
Start with the age or hair-type section above, then compare the real client examples. If you are choosing between two short cuts, the pixie vs bob guide is a useful 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.
From first haircuts to silver pixies
Find a Style You Love — Then See How It Is Actually 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.