Topknot gel helps during the annoying stage where all it wants to do is poke them in the eyes or cover them. That is the great thing about hair, it does grow back. You'll get there.
I wish I had the courage to cut Tila's myself. I cut her brothers all the time, his is simple to do. Everyone asks me how come I don't do Tila's too, but I'm so scared I'm going to mess up real bad.