This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own
If you ask my son, being a 7 year old is a tough job. But when you have great hair, anything is possible. A few months back, I took the leap and let my son dye his hair blue. His personality did a complete 360 and he knows he is rocking that hair color to its full extent. When you have such a bold hairstyle like his, you always have to make sure it looks 100%. He’s always loved experimenting with his hair with different haircuts and now we are about to kick it up a notch with the Axe Hair Styling products – found at CVS.
He’s such a cool kid and that’s exactly how I would describe his style. He may rock a wrestling shirt every once in awhile, but take him to Target and he’s all about that on-trend, I can rock whatever I want kind of life. I mean -just take a look at this photo (pre-blue hair) of him owning those floral shorts and palm tree shirt. He looks like he should be living on the beach in Key West with a pet parrot. lol
Rylan & I have been using a mixture of the Axe Natural Look Understated Cream (Which creates a more natural look without looking like you tried too hard) & Axe Messy Look Matte Wax (For the inner surfer in you who wants that epic hold, texture, and definition) His favorite was hands down the messy look. He loves to spike up that blue hair and show it to the world! (Can I just mention the kid gets more compliments on his hair than I do? It’s insane) Textured and messy hair is in and we have definitely created our own version of it.
What’s great about these styling creams is they are incredibly easy to use and he can do his own hair before school. Since we are going for the ‘messy look’ it doesn’t have to be perfect! We definitely want to achieve that ‘I just rolled out of bed and my hair still looks cool’ style. He’s able to achieve this in just a few minutes by using both of the styling creams and cocktailing his own mixture. It’s a fun thing for him to do and he loves being in control of his own hair.
How can you help your child find their personal style? Here are a few suggestions:
Let them choose what they want to wear– Some days he will get himself dressed in a WWE shirt – other days he’s dressed in a pair of joggers and a t-shirt with a powerful message on it (Like above – Kind is Cool kids!)
Don’t force them to wear something they don’t want to– Rylan would prefer wearing a pair of joggers over jeans ANY DAY and I’m totally fine with that. Heck, I’d rather do the same!
Let them experiment– When Ry told me he wanted blue hair, I didn’t even hesitate. How could I say no when my hair is dyed 3 different colors? You have to remember – it’s JUST HAIR plus it’s a great form of self-expression. It will eventually fade out or get cut off in his next haircut. Just because he is rocking blue hair doesn’t affect the way his grades or behavior are at school and home. It’s him expressing who he is as a kid and just having fun!
Give Them Confidence– Every morning when Ry comes down, I’ll always say ‘ooh Ry NICE OUTFIT! Looking SHARP today!’ Does he get embarrassed? Yes. But that’s our job as parents isn’t it?
If you want to help your child find his or her personal style, head to your local CVS and take advantage of the following in-store offers:
- 2/25/18 – 3/3/18
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- Buy 1, Get 1 50% OFF WITH CARD Select AXE Hair products
- $5 ExtraBucks® Rewards when you spend $15 on participating AXE Hair products
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- 3/18/18 – 3/24/18
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- Buy 1, Get 1 50% OFF WITH CARD Select AXE Hair Care products.
- $5 ExtraBucks® Rewards when you spend $20 on participating AXE Hair products
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How do you perfect and personalize your hairstyle? Find out more about AXE products HERE
And just for fun – here’s an outtake of our photoshoot (Those dab skills though)
Never Say Die Beauty says
He is adorable! Life must be most always fun at your house!
Deb mariano says
I can’t even with how cute he is. The product really does make his hair as cool as possible. Love it.
Chelsea says
Rylan is the cutest! My fiance uses wax so I’ll have to get this for him!
Courtney says
Your son is so photogenic!
Kait Elizabeth says
He is just too cute! Hugs, Kait
Dorothy says
Great job Rylan and good info Jess . Have to check out some AXE products next time at CVS
Danielle says
What a cutie! Love that you’re open to letting him experiment + express himself 🙂
xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco
Jen Sky Walker says
My kids are definitely starting to get a little more personality and having more preferences than they used to, especially my almost 5 year old. I’m hoping he’ll let me play with these products in his hair since his has such amazing texture already!
Judy says
Your son is a great model! His hair looks great.
Jasmine says
Can I just say Rylan reminds me of my own Rylan. Lol especially the picture at the end ? lol. I need to get this hair product bc I’ve tried so many hair products on the boys especially for Landon who has blonde thin hair and usually when I want to style it, it doesn’t last long. So maybe this axe product will help.
Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels says
I love his smile beams! It’s so genuine and I love that his personality comes out in his amazing hair!
NIchole says
we’re a colourful house too! Love it!
Kristi V BeginNails says
LOL, that last photo is EVERYTHING! I totally agree with your recommendations on how to give kids their own style. <3
Sarah says
That looks really great and he is so cute.
Kathryne says
He’s really cute and I love his bright blue hair!
Steph says
Sounds like a great product!
xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com
Morgan Klein says
Okay he has the coolest hair ever! This product is amazing! I have to show it to my newphew!
Natoya says
First of all! How cute is this little guy? The product is amazing for cool looking hair. But he’s a cool dude.
Taylor says
Your son is so cute! The blue hair looks awesome!!
Kendra says
He looks like he’s having a great time with his hair style!
25 Sweetpeas says
Looks like it does a good job! My brother used the Got 2 Be Glued! Didn’t know Axe had a comparative!
Courtney says
Your son looks amazing! Also #ParentingDoneRight with that shirt.
Jessica Holoka says
Oh my gosh! Your son is so adorable! He definitely looks like one cool dude with that hair!
Shelby says
this is too fun!
xo!
Shelby
Dawn says
So cute! Blue looks good on him! I need to try this on my little guy!
Liz says
He is literally your twin! So cute and I love his blue hair!!
Liz
Courtney says
I wish my mom let me dye my hair at that age!
CosmetopiaDigest.com says
He’s rocking that blue hair! What a cutie!
Ehmkay Nails says
I love his hair! Why not blue hair?!
Lisa says
Jacob has been using and loving the messy wax!
Jamie says
Blue is his color!
Nina says
He is so stinking cute and I am loving the vibrant blue! I really need to check out the natural balm, sounds perfect!
Stepford Witch says
Your son has a future in modeling!
Sarah says
This is so fun! Your son is the cutest!
Glamorable says
Haha, nice dab skills 🙂 Your son is adorable.
Yvette Price says
Such a cute model! I love his hair.
My Nail Polish Obsession says
My boys use axe body products. They wanted to dye their hair too but I don’t feel it’s safe since they’d have to bleach first.
Stacie says
That’s some good dye, it’s so vibrant! I love the fact that you’re letting your child figure himself out at this age.