Welcome to the Boys and Girls Hairstyles blog, where licensed cosmetologist RaDona Ludlow shares free, easy-to-follow hair tutorials for the whole family. From a toddler's first braid to a fresh pixie for grandma, every guide walks you through the cut or style step by step — the same techniques RaDona uses with real clients in her Utah salon.
You'll find braids, bobs, pixies, updos, sports and event styles, and everyday looks for every hair type and length. New tutorials go up each week on RaDona's YouTube channel — browse the latest posts just below, or jump straight to a topic further down the page.
👯♀️Reviewed by RaDona Ludlow, Licensed Cosmetologist since 2000 · Updated December 18, 2023 Knowing the best approach for a child’s first haircut appointment can be challenging for a hairstylist. You may be concerned the…
Read →👯♀️Reviewed by RaDona Ludlow, Licensed Cosmetologist since 2000 · Updated December 18, 2023 Let’s face it—keeping your human hair wig in pristine and picture-perfect condition is no cakewalk. But you don’t need to worry…
Read →👯♀️Reviewed by RaDona Ludlow, Licensed Cosmetologist since 2000 · Updated December 18, 2023 Summer is festival season. During the sunny summer months, you can find a festival to celebrate any occasion, from holidays to…
Read →👯♀️Reviewed by RaDona Ludlow, Licensed Cosmetologist since 2000 · Updated December 18, 2023 Brides make lots of decisions when it comes to wedding planning. How you plan on styling your hair is one of…
Read →👯♀️Reviewed by RaDona Ludlow, Licensed Cosmetologist since 2000 · Updated December 18, 2023 Everyone has occasional bad hair days, so we all know how frustrating they can feel. Fortunately, some tips and tricks can…
Read →👯♀️Reviewed by RaDona Ludlow, Licensed Cosmetologist since 2000 · Updated December 18, 2023 How To Regain Your Confidence After a Bad Haircut – Whether your stylist chopped off too much length or got creative…
Read →👯♀️Reviewed by RaDona Ludlow, Licensed Cosmetologist since 2000 · Updated December 18, 2023 Hair is a canvas with multiple creative possibilities, as you can cut, color, and style hair in many ways. The tools…
Read →👯♀️Reviewed by RaDona Ludlow, Licensed Cosmetologist since 2000 · Updated May 1, 2026 Amazon storefrontShop RaDona's Amazon StoreThe shears, brushes, styling creams and tools RaDona actually uses with clients — all in one place.Browse…
Read →👯♀️Reviewed by RaDona Ludlow, Licensed Cosmetologist since 2000 · Updated June 8, 2026 Amazon storefrontShop RaDona's Amazon StoreThe shears, brushes, styling creams and tools RaDona actually uses with clients — all in one place.Browse…
Read →👯♀️Reviewed by RaDona Ludlow, Licensed Cosmetologist since 2000 · Updated May 1, 2026 Amazon storefrontShop RaDona's Amazon StoreThe shears, brushes, styling creams and tools RaDona actually uses with clients — all in one place.Browse…
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Every tutorial is by RaDona Ludlow, a licensed cosmetologist who has been cutting and styling hair since 2000. She films real client transformations at her salon in Nephi, Utah, and has shared 800+ tutorials with more than 180,000 subscribers on YouTube.
Yes. Each guide is written step by step and paired with a follow-along video, so you can pause and rewind at your own pace — no salon training needed. Many parents use them for quick school-morning styles.
Absolutely. You'll find looks for toddlers, kids, teens and adults, including flattering short cuts for women over 50, 60 and 70, and techniques for fine, thick, straight and curly hair.
New tutorials are published every week. Subscribe on YouTube or check back here so you never miss one.
These aren't trends copied from a magazine — they're the exact cuts and styles RaDona performs on real clients every week. That hands-on experience is why the tutorials actually work at home on real hair. Learn more about RaDona, watch the newest videos on her channel, or visit the salon in person.
