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Hairstyles for the little ones can get pretty complicated, so they encourage us to master new braided patterns. However, we can also substitute the half-loop braids used here with our favorite type of braids we are experts at.
Little girls are just very young women, and beauty matters can’t be foreign to them, in spite of their tenderest age. From the earliest years little princesses show great interest in the dressers and make up organizers of their mommies, trying to copy everything they see. Hairstyles for younger ladies offer a large space for creativity. Different cute buns, frisky pigtails, playful braids and natural-looking loose styles can be very ornate or rather multipurpose. At school or in any kids’ groups girls try to look special, alternating their cool ‘dos and hair accessories. This time we’ve collected 40 luxurious children’s hairstyles for the youngest fashionistas.
Basically those, which do not cause inconveniences and seem sweet. Pick up the best haircut for your little daughter. Beautiful long braids and luxurious ponytails are always an envy of the neighborhood.
A lot of mothers dislike super tight and overly braided kids’ hairstyles. However, they realize that long hair at school shouldn’t be messy and want their daughters to look neat with their hair. A smart pony, double braids, a simple high bun or headband braiding look very decent and aren’t time-consuming. For special occasions curly ‘dos work fantastic for little girls. Most of them are delighted to sport a chic style for grown-ups such as Hollywood waves, curls or finger coils. To soften the effect, you can add a girly hair accessory to an adult ‘do, like a cool bow or a pretty headband.
Small details often make simple girly haircuts very special. A single thin braid or a couple of twists are going to turn a basic haircut for medium or long hair into a chic hairdo.
The following examples show how diverse and creative hairstyles for girls can be! Look, get inspired, and turn picking references and doing cute updos into those precious mother or father and daughter moments!
Little girl hairstyles that include decorative braids look adorable! For this style, three braids are formed starting at the hairline and joining together for a mid-height ponytail to the side.
Braids are always popular in little girl hairstyles. These buns are a fun idea to diversify braided hairdos for young girls. Part your girl’s hair down the center. Starting from the nape of the neck, Dutch braid each section, working up her head. Twist the ends of the braids into buns.
There’s nothing wrong with a three-strand braid, but if you want your little one’s hair to make a statement, go for more. Create a multi-strand braid running diagonally along your girl’s head. Finish with a loosely wrapped braided bun.
Hair accessories are a big part of hairstyles, especially those for little girls. Copy this style by weaving three lace braids horizontally across your child’s head. Bring the ends of the braids together into a flat rosette. Pin a hair clip in the centre.
Cute little girl hairstyles often involve some fun adornments, like hair flowers, sparkly clips or colorful ribbons. Weave in a ribbon into your girl’s braids, and you’ll instantly turn a common hairstyle into a festive one.
French braids in the shape of a heart are something every little girl would love to sport. The success of this hairstyle is in precise parting and tight braiding. Secure with an eye-catching bow.
This braided hairstyle is fit for a princess. The layered pull-through braid under the traditional three-strand braid adds even more dimension to this adorable asymmetrical style. Coordinate the hair accessories with her outfit for optimal appeal.
Detailed little girl hair styles are big, especially for special occasions. Consider experimenting with pull through braids if you really want to come up with a hairstyle that stands out, literally. Remember, when it comes to cute hairstyles for little girls, the best finishing touch is a pretty bow.
A ribbon braid is pretty when it’s freely-hanging, but it can also make a gorgeous updo. Swirl the braid into a flower shape, loosening it up as you coil it around. Adorn the style with flower clips for a little bit more of a natural element.
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Tie each pair of mini ponytails together and feed their ends into the next pair for a cute criss-crossed design that you can finish with a braid or ponytail and adorn as your girl would like.
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Kids hairstyles for girls can be beautiful and easy for formal occasions, like this one. Loosely gather your girl’s hair at the back of her head and twist it up. Leave a few strands out. If she has naturally straight hair, try curling the ends for more body. The best accessory for little girls hairstyles? Sprigs with flowers – baby’s breath would be ideal for a formal occasion.
Hairstyles for the little ones can get pretty complicated, so they encourage us to master new braided patterns. However, we can also substitute the half-loop braids used here with our favorite type of braids we are experts at.
Customize your French braid with a zigzag braid. Leave a section of hair outside the French braid beforehand and incorporate into the style as a detail.
When it comes to updos, try twisting her hair instead of braiding it. This is one of the prettiest hairstyles for little girls. Copy the look by parting her hair down the center to the nape of the neck. Flat twist each side beginning at the front and adding more hair as you go. Coil the sections into buns and top with flowers.
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Kids love fun hairstyles, especially the ones that create recognizable shapes. This updo makes your average pigtails more exciting thanks to double hearts. Part her hair and divide each side into three square sections. Twist the hair from each section to form hearts. Gather the loose ends into pigtails and top with bows.
Faux hawks are the most fun updo hairstyles. This one gets a colorful upgrade thanks to the addition of some brightly colored bobby pins. If your girl’s hair is on the thinner side, tease each section with a comb to help boost thickness and volume.
This is one of those lil girl hairstyles that will work whether your girl has thick or thin hair. Dutch braid two sections of hair starting at the crown. When you get to the back of her head, cross one braid over the other. Continue braiding down the opposite side, curving the braid around to form a loop.
Mohawk braids look cool, and the pull-through variant is easy to creaste even for those of you who are not into braiding. Use bright hair elastics and ribbons on the braid and messy buns to really highlight the style.
Rope twists with colorful elastics are a look any girl will enjoy. Start the twists on the side of her head as opposed to the front for a new take on the look. Finally, gather the ends of her hair into a messy bun with twists fed into.
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Little girls hairstyles should look pretty from all angles, not just the front. If your girl’s hair is long, make an upside down braid starting at the nape of neck and secure the ends shaping a large, teased bun.
Sweet and adorable for both formal occasions and a day at school, this hairstyle is further dolled up with the addition of a soft pastel bow. This cute hairstyle for little girls works both on long and medium length hair.
Fishtail braids are popular both forlittle and teenage girls. This cute version of the hairstyle involves combing hair very smoothly before working into a nice braid on each side. Add in some satin ribbons or other hair embellishment to finish off the look. New to fishtail braids? It can take a bit of time to get the hang of it, so be sure to make time for a few practice sessions.
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Make her half-up hairstyle more interesting with braids. To get the look, part your girl’s hair down the center and divide each part into two sections. French braid each one until you reach the crown. Then switch to a fishtail braid. Twist the sections and secure with an elastic.
Cornrows make great protective hairstyles for both kids and grown-ups with natural hair. Side braids into Bantu knots and twists look super fun on little girls.
It looks a lot trickier than it is, and this shoulder-length hairstyle will be a hit for your little girl. Allow yourself plenty of time with toddlers, as the most difficult part will be getting them to sit still! Use a rainbow of hair elastics for a colorful, carefree style that will hold all day.
This intricate-looking little girl hairstyle is achieved by creating six braids out of the underneath hair and then pairing them by twos. Brush the rest of the hair to the side and then pull the braids up from the nape of the neck to the top right corner. Secure remaining hair into a bun and add a fun accessory.
Perfect for any hair type and texture, this style involves thick twists and buns that look great on any child. Add in some ribbon or flowers to doll it up. You’ll need plenty of hair elastics and bobby pins to keep this one in place. A setting spray will ensure the style lasts all day.
Braiding hair doesn’t have to be mundane – go with something cute and stylish instead. Start with a small French braid on either side of the head and then gather hair into a messy bun on each side. Leave the rest of the hair flowing freely – and if you have time – make it curly, too!
Many little girl hair styles are classic looks that today’s moms recall wearing when they were young. This double-bun style for toddlers is the perfect example. It’s ideal for thin, straight hair. But you can also work thicker locks into this sleek and simple hairdo. Wear it to school or to a wedding.
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Forget the ponytail – go for something much more creative instead. This style involves two upside down French braids that are then twisted into braided buns. You won’t be able to sport this style with short hair, but little girls with long locks can wear this gorgeously.
An effortless half-up half-down style will make your little one look like a princess. If she likes this idea, curl all her hair and pin the top part with a few bobby pins or a clip.
A little edgy, a little punk – this hairstyle is pretty in pink! When you’re seeking out hairstyles for little girls that aren’t mainstream, check out this easy and cute style. Don’t want to dye hair? Clip-in color strands or hair chalking work great on young fashionistas.
This hairstyle is adorable and full of variety young children will love. Simply pull hair out of face, backcomb slightly at the hairline and add in some side braids. You can crimp, curl or leave hair straight.
Reminiscent of sweet little bird nests, this hairstyle is simply wrapped from three braids and secured with hairpins – perfect for family pictures or another special occasion! You can embellish the center of each braid with beads, flowers or bows.
Does your small baby girl have natural curls? Then choose kids hairstyles for girls like this one. Flaunt curls with some styling product and a fun hair accessory like a large bow band. If hair is naturally straight, add in some curl with hot rollers or a large-barrel iron. They will feel so fancy!
Thick or fine hair types will both look lovely with this braid that trails from the top right side of the head and cascades down into a twisted bun. Add in a flower to finish off the look.
Take a trip to the hair salon to get these adorable zig-zag cornrow braids that any girl will love. It’s a bit time consuming and tricky to pull off at home, a professional hairdresser specialising in Afro hair can efficiently make a hairstyle that will last for a long time.
When it comes to hairstyles for little girls, it doesn’t get much sweeter than this tender, vintage style. Add in a soft hair accessory to mask any hairpins or elastics.
This is another style that will require some time and effort, yet your young ‘client’ will love it. Using two Dutch braids along the hairline, you can then weave them together with a thin satin ribbon. Tie it off at the bottom around the hair elastic you used for the braids.
Thick-haired girls can totally pull off this Mohawk-inspired inside-out braid. Try it next time you have a special event to attend or want something original in terms of back to school hairstyles.
Styling your daughter’s hair is an absorbing process that you are going to enjoy to the fullest, once you are into it. And don’t forget to take pictures of her new hairstyles, since kids grow really fast, and every moment is unique.
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This is one of the most comprehensive hairstyle collections for your children I have ever seen, and I totally love it. If you are new to braiding, I’d recommend starting on slightly wet hair. This way you will have more control over the strands and be able to achieve tighter results. Also, a fine teeth tail comb is a must-have tool for braiding. And of course, cartoons on the background will significantly help to maintain the young person’s patience. ”