3 Cute and Easy Hairstyles for Natural Hair School Girls

Get your child ready for school mornings with these adorable and practical hairstyles for natural hair girls, follow step-by-step tutorials, and learn easy detangling tips. 

We all know that feeling when you have to get your child ready for school – the whole morning hair situation can be a mess! Well, no need to worry this time, especially if you or your little one have got those gorgeous natural curls or coils – we’ve got you covered with a cool guide full of easy, cute, and easy-to-do hairstyles.

From fun twists to classy updos, these styles are not just adorable but also super practical. With these styles, you’ll totally own your natural hair game all year long. Say goodbye to those rough hair days and hello to rocking your curls with these awesome quick styles!

Tips for Detangling Your Kids Hair

Before we dive into these adorable styles, let’s chat about prepping your little one’s natural hair! Detangling is key for all curl patterns, so let’s take a quick look at how to get those knots out gently and get their hair ready for styling fun. We have a few short and easy detangling tips for your child’s natural hair:

1. If there is anything you need to know about natural hair, it’s that prep is key for easy manageability. Do detangling on damp hair, not dry. Spray with a leave-in conditioner or detangling spray for added slip and to reduce breakage.
2. After prepping your child’s natural hair, divide the hair into manageable parts and apply any essential oil of your choice to increase hydration, to improve hair growth and to prevent a tangled mess.
3. A good trick is to work your way up from the hair ends towards the scalp. You will want to be super gentle when working through those tangles. Grab a wide-toothed comb or just use your fingers – they’re your best buddies for the job.
4. If your little one has got those super tight coils, think about using a special detangling brush made just for natural hair. It will make all the difference in getting those curls looking their best.
5. Remember to take it easy! Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to working through those knots, No pulling or yanking – just take your time and be gentle with it.

Now that we’ve tackled that detangling challenge, it’s time to get those beautiful curls styled!

Style 1: Interlocked Braids with Four Afro Puffs

Start by creating a clean middle part for your base. Then, on each side, section out your hair for five little puffs in total. Now, place your focus on the first puff sectioned on each side, while gathering other puffs at the back and securing with a hair tie. Divide the puff hair into 6 small parts (or less if you prefer). This will form the base of a cool triangular pyramid style.

Grab an elastic band. Starting with the frontmost small part, create a two-strand twist. Next, join that twist to the next small section of hair using another elastic band. Repeat this process for all the small sections in that first section, creating a triangular twist pattern.

Moving on to the back puff! Secure this section with an elastic. Now, create two two-strand twists and connect each twist to the middle section puff using another elastic band. Voila, your afro puffs braids are done!

Style 2: 2 High Afro Puffs with Faux Bubble Bangs

First, use your rat-tail comb for precision and section out a neat centre part.With a clean brush, brush the hair evenly to each side for a silken finish. Next, let’s separate a small part of the hair at the foremost front for a bubble faux fringe. To do this, make a triangular part at the front. This could be any size depending on how thick you want the bubble faux to be.

Prepare the hair for the big afro puff by softly wetting both parts of the hair and adding gel to create a silken base. After this process, secure it all with an elastic band. To define the hairline, use a little edge control to take care of those flyaways and curve those baby hairs if you’re into that look.

Now, to style bubble faux bangs, use a rat-tail comb to create a zig-zag parting and apply a little gel or edge control for some hold. To achieve the bubble effect, start securing the hair with elastic bands, leaving about an inch to an inch and a half between each bubble, depending on how big you want them to be.

Lastly, to achieve maximum volume for the big afro puffs, gently fluff them out with your hands. If you want some extra curls, you can always use a curling gel. There you go! This stunning style for your child is done and ready.

Style 3: Heart-Parted Slick Back Afro with Curls

Let’s show your kid’s hair some love with a heart part! To do this, grab a rat-tail comb, use it to part a cute heart shape at the front and secure it with a hair tie or a knot. Brush it up smoothly and wrap it around with an elastic band for a secure hold. If you want that extra hold, feel free to use some gel.

Now, it’s time to secure that heart section! Brush the hair in the heart-shaped part smoothly and use bobby pins to keep it flat against the back of the head. To really bring out the shine in those curls, get your curling mousse and apply a generous amount to the puff. Scrunch it up to define those curls perfectly. And of course, using edge control to style those baby hairs will get your kid a super cute clean finish.

Just follow these easy tutorials, add a touch of creativity, and your kids will be able to flaunt a stylish look that highlights their gorgeous natural hair. You’ve got this, mamas! Smooth styling and happy hair day to your little fashionistas!