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Mother wakes to find her kids cut large patches out of her hair while she slept

A TikTok user named 'Momma Angel' posted a video showing large uneven patches cut from her hair, with on-screen text reading 'My kids cut my hair off while I

Mother wakes to find her kids cut large patches out of her hair while she slept — stills from the TikTok posted by Momma Angel
Screenshots via TikTok/@wmomcontent

A mother who goes by the name “Momma Angel” on TikTok, with the handle @wmomcontent, shared a video showing what appears to be the aftermath of her children cutting her hair while she was asleep. The video, which has drawn significant attention on the platform, shows the woman waking up and discovering that large, uneven patches of her hair had been cut off.

The video begins with a close-up of the woman, who is wearing glasses and a red and white striped top. On-screen text reads, “My kids cut my hair off while I was asleep.” The footage appears to show her just waking up, touching her hair, which is styled in two small pigtails, with an expression of dawning realization and distress.

The camera angle then shifts to show the back of her head, revealing large, uneven patches where her hair appears to have been cut off. The woman is seen looking down with an expression of shock and dismay. Another person, who appears to be one of the children, is visible in the background, with their hands near the woman’s head.

The video caption reads ‘Prank gone wrong’

In the clip, the woman looks towards the camera with wide eyes and her mouth slightly open in what appears to be disbelief. She touches her head again, seemingly confirming the extent of the haircut. The on-screen text, “My kids cut my hair off while I was asleep,” remains visible throughout the video.

The footage continues to show the woman’s reaction as she appears to process what has happened. She seems to be on the verge of tears or laughter, with a mix of emotions visible on her face. The situation, as presented in the video, appears to be a prank that went wrong, with the children having apparently taken matters into their own hands while their mother slept.

The video’s caption simply reads, “Prank gone wrong.” At one point in the video, a voice can be heard saying, “Play-Doh. All right, let’s just first— let’s get— no, that’s Mama’s.”

The video did not include any information about whether the woman sought any professional help to fix her hair or what consequences, if any, her children faced following the incident. The ages of the children involved were also not specified in the video. Hair-related mishaps between co-parents can get even messier, as one mother revealed that her child’s father’s girlfriend dyed the kid’s natural red hair purple without her consent.

Viewers flooded the comment section with reactions

The video prompted a large response in the comment section, with many viewers sharing how their own parents might have reacted to such a situation. Several comments compared the incident to how their mothers would have disciplined them. Commenters’ visions of strict discipline reflect a broader divide in parenting styles, with one woman on TikTok insisting she is not a gentle parent while describing telling her kids to get your f-ing ass up and do chores.

One commenter wrote, “My mama would’ve stapled my nipples to my knees and make me do burpees 😭😭.” Another wrote, “my mom would’ve stapled my eyelids to my toes omfg😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭.” A third commenter said, “My mama would’ve rounded me to the nearest hundred .🤔”

Other viewers focused on the practical consequences. One person commented, “we would’ve all had the same exact cut 🙂,” suggesting their mother would have given everyone matching haircuts in response. Another wrote, “I would’ve called CPS on myself,” while one more said, “My momma would have shot me.”

The comments appear to reflect a shared sense among viewers that the situation, while presented as a lighthearted prank, could have led to far more serious consequences in other households. The video continues to circulate on TikTok, where it has drawn a mix of sympathy for the mother and humor at the unexpected haircut.

Sadik Hossain

Sadik Hossain

Sadik Hossain is a journalist and editor with 7+ years in digital news. He has written for major US publications covering politics, celebrity, video games, and internet culture. Before The Front Feed, he spent years writing and editing at leading online news outlets, developing a keen editorial eye for stories that matter and headlines that connect.

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