Now more than ever, taking care of your family’s health and well-being is of the utmost importance, and that includes maintaining regular grooming practices. While cutting your kids’ hair probably doesn’t top your list of priorities at the moment, at the same time, you might be getting a little freaked out by the mop atop their heads that seems to be growing at an incredibly rapid rate. (Yes, we’re speaking from personal experience!) 

It’s not certain when we will be able to resume our normal lives or when barbershops and hair salons will be open again, so many parents are opting to cut their kids’ hair at home. It’s a great skill to have even when things are back to business as usual, because cutting your kids’ hair at home can save both time and money. 

If you’re not sure where to start, check out the list below that includes everything you need to cut your kids’ hair at home, including trimmers, shears, combs, detangling sprays and more. And once you’re ready to snip, follow this handy guide created by Parents to help you cut hair of all lengths.