53 Cute Hairstyles For Little Girls | Styling Tips For Kids

It is always fun to dress up your little princess and try out some adorable hairdos on her! The experience is a blast for you and her, but sometimes coming up with new, cute hairstyles for little girls can be a task. But, fret not. We have you covered with our impressive list of hairstyles for little girls that you can try on your daughter.

From braids to ponytails, these kid’s hairstyles listed here will look super cute on your princess! And thanks to Instagram and other social media platforms, we have all become privy to some truly creative styles to deck our daughters, nieces, and younger sisters in.

Professional hairstylist and founder of Just Bought It Hair, Laura Clark says, “Some kids do not like their hair touched or played with! I have found in my experience with younger children to put on a show or a distraction so you can finish the style before they notice. You do not need to use a lot of product with little girls’ hair. Just a little hair spray at the end if need be or gel if their hair is very curly.”

Now, we cannot wait to get started! Keep scrolling to check out some of the cutest hairstyles for little girls. But first, find below some suggestions and tips to help you style your child’s hair to perfection.

Before You Get Started

• Take note of the child’s hair’s texture. If their hair is soft and thin, avoid tight ponytails and buns and opt for loose pigtails. If their hair is thick and curly, go for braids.
• Dutch or French braids keep the hair in place all day and prevent any tangles.
• Lightly braid the child’s hair before bed to avoid breakage and frizz.
• Use a silk or satin scrunchie to avoid hair breakage or tangles.
• Keep in mind their face shape and style. If their face is very angular or squarish, opt for a round bob to balance their look.

Tips To Style Your Kid’s Hair

• • Since kids have delicate hair and scalp, steer clear of hair grooming products that contain harsh chemicals. As far as possible, go for natural alternatives, both for products as well as processes.
  • If absolutely necessary, go for heat styling methods while using products that are not harmful to your kid.
  • Double check the label for harmful ingredients and make sure they’re kid-friendly before using them on your little girl.

• Even the hair brushes, combs, etc., have to be soft so as to prevent breakage of hair and pain to your little one.

Now that we’ve listed out the precautionary measures, we can check out what hairdos your kid can sport. So, without further ado, let’s check out the list!

Note: Before trying out any of the hairdos, make sure you shampoo your little girl’s hair, and let it air-dry. Also, comb through to remove any tangles. This will ensure that the hairstyle stays put for a longer time.

Top 53 Stylish Little Girls Hairstyles

1. Ponytail Splits
2. Princess Crown Braid With A Bun
3. Micro Braided Half-Tie
4. Conch Braid With Ribbons
5. Wispy Curly Bob
6. Dense Cornrow With Ponytail
7. Loose Waves With Headband
8. Side Braided Hairdo
9. Side Half-Tie With A Bow Clip
10. Sectioned Rope Braids
11. Casual Waves With Pouf Half-Tie
12. Regular Braid With A Side Braid
13. Outward Waves With Floral Headband
14. Sleek High Ponytail
15. Curly Pigtails With Ribbons
16. Swirling Cornrow Pigtails
17. Cute High Pigtails
18. Braided High Buns
19. Tightly Curled Bob
20. Side Ponytail With Ribbon
21. Feathery Side Ponytail With Fringes
22. Pom-Pom Pigtails With Fringes
23. Braided Side Buns
24. Wispy Bob With A Bow
25. Long Side Parted Curls
26. Ringlets With Floral Headband
27. Wavy Bob With Fringes
28. Half Pigtails With Fringes
29. Densely Curled High Pigtails
30. Curly Short Pigtails
31. Elegant Curly Layers
32. Cute Loop Pigtails
33. Half-Tie With Fringe
34. Casual Ballerina Bun With Flyaways
35. Medium Casual Layers With Fringes
36. Kinky Bob With A Slight Pouf
37. High Side Ponytail
38. High Layered Side Ponytail
39. Donut Ballerina Bun
40. Twin French Braids With A Ponytail
41. Sectional Mini Braided Hairdo
42. Elegant Layers With Pearly Headband
43. Fanned Out Loop Through Pigtails
44. Messy Top Knot
45. Cascading Curly Layers
46. High French Pigtails
47. Smooth Layers With Floral Headband
48. Tousled Curly Bob
49. Side French Braid With Low Ponytail
50. Tousled Wavy Tresses With Headband
51. Curly Updo With Pouf
52. Side Low Ponytail With Pouf
53. Mermaid Waves

1. Ponytail Splits

Say hello to your new everyday school hairstyle! An easy-to-do ponytail alternative that takes minimal time and effort to achieve. Looks super cute on little girls and is perfect for medium-length natural hair.

What You Need

1. Hair ties
2. Styling gel for kids
3. Rat tail comb

How To Style

1. Detangle the hair and divide it into two sections down the middle with a rat tail comb.
2. Make two ponytails on either side and apply the styling gel for a slick look.
3. Tie hair ties two inches down the ponytail, creating multiple sections for the bubble-like effect.
4. Gently tug at the sections to give them a bubble-like shape.
5. Tuck the ponytail end inward and secure it with a hair tie.
6. Repeat the process on the other ponytail.

2. Princess Crown Braid With A Bun

This hairstyle for little girls is one of the cutest hairstyles on this list and is perfect for formal and casual events. Cute crown braids with loose tendrils would bring out the natural charm of your kid’s face and keep the hair out of their eyes.

What You Need

• Rat tail comb
• Hair serum
• Wide toothed comb
• Hair ties
• Bobby pins

How To Style

1. Brush the hair and apply serum to eliminate frizz and flyaways.
2. Make a slight off-center partition with a rat tail comb.
3. Take a section of hair from the crown and start French braiding close to the scalp. Keep adding hair sections as your braid.
4. Repeat the process on the other side of the partition and secure the braid end with a hair tie.
5. Tease the braids to make them fluffier.
6. Flip the braids over the crown to loop them around the head and secure them with bobby pins.

3. Micro Braided Half-Tie

This is a very cute hairdo for your little girl. Two micro braids from each side of the head forming a half-tie at the back of the head. Perfect for occasions like a daytime birthday party, this hairdo can be paired up with a pretty white frock for the perfect look.

What You Need

• Hair elastics
• Decorative hair elastic
• Fine comb
• Curling rollers
• Olive oil

How To Style

1. Take a thin section from each side of the head and start working the section into a micro braid.
2. Keep braiding till you reach the back of her head.
3. Secure the end of each braid using a small hair elastic.
4. Take a small section of hair from the midsection and secure it along with the two micro braids. Make a half-tie at the back of the head, using the decorative hair elastic.
5. Apply a very small amount of olive oil along the length of the hair, starting from the half-tie. This will act as a binder for curls and a replacement for hairsprays, since they can be harsh on a
6. kid’s hair and scalp.
7. Divide hair into small sections for curling.
8. Take each section and using the curling rollers, start curling the hair.
9. Continue sectioning and rolling till all the hair has been covered.
10. Leave the rollers on for about half an hour and then release the hair to form loose curls.
11. Finger comb through her hair once to set the hairstyle.

4. Conch Braid With Ribbons

If you are looking for cute hairstyles for little girls then a flower girl hairdo will be perfect. The conch braid is fancy and hassle-free. Work it with colorful ribbons to make it more appealing! This hairdo is apt for summertime outings.

What You Need

•  Ribbons
•  Decorative U pins
•  Fine comb
•  Bobby pins

How To Style

1. With bobby pins, pin two strands of ribbons just underneath the surface of the hair, at the front. Make sure the length of the ribbons is more than that of the hair.
2. Starting from the front of the hairline, begin working her hair and the ribbons into a fishtail braid, with the ribbons as the thin overlapping sections. Incorporate the thick sections as you go.
3. Work this braid in a curve, as it will bring out the conch braid better.
4. Once you have reached close to the nape of the neck, continue braiding the hair and ribbons into a regular braid.
5. Braid till you reach very close to the edge of the hair.
6. Secure the end of the braid by tying the loose ends of the ribbon around it.
7. Fan the braid out by slightly pulling at the thicker sections.
8. Now start rolling the braid upwards in a swirling pattern, securing it with the decorative U pins as you go.
9. After that, tuck in and secure the loose ends of the hair using U pins.
10. Once done, tie the ribbons into a bow at the center of the swirl to finish styling your princess’ hair!

5. Wispy Curly Bob

A simple yet adorably cute hairstyle for your baby girl. A bob with light wispy curls to enhance your little girl’s cherubic face. A curly bob is an easy and hassle free way to style your kid’s hair. Pair it up with a light summer dress and cuteness overload guaranteed!

What You Need

•  Curling rollers
•  Paddle brush
•  Olive oil

How To Style

1. Make a central partition and divide her hair into two parts.
2. Use the paddle brush to remove any tangles.
3. Apply a light coating of olive oil on the hair. This will bind the curls.
4. Take really thin sections of hair and start rolling them onto the curling rollers.
5. Continue doing this till all the hair has been rolled up.
6. Leave the curlers on for about an hour.
7. Release the hair from the curling rollers after an hour to get light wispy curls.
8. Finger comb it.

6. Dense Cornrow With Ponytail

This hairdo works great on dense hair. If your girl’s hair is voluminous and richly textured, it can be styled into cornrows for an offbeat hairdo. This style is preppy and fun and will most certainly help your kiddo make her own style statement. Hence this is considered as one of the best hairstyles for little black girls.

What You Need

•  Olive oil
•  Rat tail comb
•  Wax styling gel for kids
•  Small and big hair elastics
•  Fine comb

How To Style

1. Using the rat tail comb, divide the hair into small sections for making cornrows.
2. Coat the sections with wax styling gel, one at a time.
3. At the roots, start working a section into a cornrow.
4. Divide the section into three thin sections as you would do with a regular braid.
5. Start working the cornrow by securing 2-3 stitches of a regular braid at the roots.
6. As you proceed, start adding the hair beneath the mid-section to the middle section of the braid.
7. Work the cornrows from all directions till they are at the back of her head.
8. Once you reach the back of her head, make a ponytail out of the hair.
9. Secure the ponytail using an elastic.

7. Loose Waves With Headband

A simple wavy hairdo for your little doll. Deck your baby up in loose waves and a big floral headband to get her to look her best. This hairdo is easy and perfect for occasions like birthday parties.

What You Need

•  Curling rollers
•  Olive oil
•  Soft paddle brush
•  Floral headband

How To Style

1. Make a central partition.
2. Apply a small amount of olive oil; this will act as the binder for the hairdo.
3. Divide the hair into thin sections for curling.
4. Take a section of hair and wrap it around the curling rollers.
5. Repeat this step till all her hair is covered with curling rollers.
6. Leave the rollers on for a couple of hours. Although time consuming, this method for curling is mild and safe for your little girl’s hair.
7. Release the sections of the hair from the curlers.
8. Finger comb through her hair to ease the curls into waves.
9. Adorn the wavy hairdo with a floral headband. And voila! Your princess is ready to rock the hairdo!

8. Side Braided Hairdo

Are you looking for braid styles for little girls? Then this simple and cheerful side braided hairdo will take your kiddo’s style quotient up a notch. Easy to create and hassle-free to carry, this hairdo will ensure that your kid doesn’t have to deal with stray strands of hair flying into her eyes or face.

What You Need

•  Beaded hair tie
•  Fine comb

How To Style

1. Make a side partition.
2. On the larger side, take a small section from above the forehead.
3. Start working it into a side braid by incorporating face-framing sections as you go.
4. When you reach the level just above the ear, stop braiding.
5. Secure the end of the braid with the beaded hair-tie.

9. Side Half-Tie With A Bow Clip

A smart and trendy way to style your kid’s hair. It’s easy to create and when accessorized with a bow clip, further accentuates the cuteness quotient of the hairdo. This half-tie is also easy for your kid to carry since it’ll ensure that the hair wouldn’t fall onto the face or the forehead.

What You Need

•  Curling rollers
•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Bow clip
•  Olive oil

How To Style

1. Apply a tiny amount of olive oil prior to styling. It’ll make the hairdo stay.
2. With the rat tail comb, make a deep side partition.
3. Comb through her hair to remove any tangles.
4. Take wide sections of hair and roll them with the curling rollers.
5. Leave the rollers on for an hour and then release the hair.
6. Finger comb through the curls.
7. On the larger side, gather the hair from the crown and gather to one side.
8. Using the bow clip, secure the gathered crown hair into a loose half-tie.

10. Sectioned Rope Braids

Is your little girl a goofball? Then this is the perfect hairdo for her! These funky rope braids will definitely create a style niche for your kiddo and help her develop her own individual signature style. This hairdo is hassle-free and easy to create. You should definitely give this hairdo a try.

What You Need

•  Soft paddle brush
•  Small hair elastics
•  Rat tail comb
•  Sectioning clips

How To Style

1. Depending on how many braids you want to create, divide the hair into those many sections using the rat tail comb.
2. Once done, take one section that you want to work with first and clip away the other sections using sectioning clips. This will make sure the other sections don’t interfere with the section you’re styling.
3. Gather the hair together and tie it into a tight ponytail using a small hair elastic.
4. Start working it into a rope braid.
5. Braid till you reach the edge of the section.
6. Secure the end of the braid using another small hair elastic.
7. Release the other sections one at a time and repeat the same.

11. Casual Waves With Pouf Half-Tie

Very casual and carefree, this is a hairdo that can be sported on a regular basis. The pouf and the waves add volume to the hairdo and the half-tie keeps the style hassle-free. You kid can freely enjoy and play around without being bothered about her hair getting messy!

What You Need

•  Curling rollers
•  A small hair clutcher
•  Teasing comb
•  Soft paddle brush
•  Blow dryer

How To Style

1. Take the hair from the crown and tease the back of it to create volume for the pouf.
2. Gather the hair, smoothen the surface, and pin it at the back of her head using the small hair clutcher.
3. For styling the remainder of her hair, divide it into small sections.
4. Take one section at a time and roll them onto the curling rollers.
5. Leave the hair rolled up for at least an hour before you release the sections. Even though this method is time, it’s gentle on your kid’s hair.
6. Gently finger comb through the curls to ease them. This will ensure they fall in graceful waves onto your kiddo’s shoulder.
7. Blow dry for a wind-blow effect and voila! The hairdo is ready!

12. Regular Braid With A Side Braid

If your little girl has long and luscious locks, you should definitely try this one out. It is a classy hairdo which is very easy to create and comfortable to pull off. This hairdo is apt for more formal occasions since braids tend to give off more of a sophisticated vibe than a casual one.

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Hair elastic
•  Paddle brush

How To Style

1. Make a deep side partition.
2. With the rat tail comb, separate a section of hair from the front, on the larger side.
3. Start working this section into a side braid by adding face-framing strands to the braid as you go.
4. Stop once you reach just above the level of your ear.
5. Vertically twist the section and secure it with a bobby pin near the ear.
6. Now gather all her hair over to the larger side of the partition and start braiding it into a regular three section braid.
7. Braid till you reach a few inches from the edge.
8. Secure the end of the braid with a hair elastic.

Melissa, a mom and a blogger, shared on her blog how much her daughter loves braids and each day she likes a new style. She tried braiding her daughter’s hair to one side, managing to perfect it despite flyaways. She wrote, “I always start braids as high up on the head as I can to get those flyaways under control. I figured I’d try to do the same with today’s side french braid. I think it came out really cute (i).”

13. Outward Waves With Floral Headband

A lovely and graceful hairdo for your little lady. Beautiful doesn’t even start to describe this hairdo. Pretty cascading waves paired with a big floral headband, this style looks straight out of a princess’ fairytale.

What You Need

•  Curling rollers
•  Paddle brush
•  Big floral headband

How To Style

1. Make a central partition.
2. Take thin sections of hair and wrap them onto curling rollers, one section at a time.
3. Wrap in such a way that on release the hair is curled outwards.
4. Leave the sections rolled on for a couple of hours.
5. Release the section and gently brush her hair to get cascading waves.
6. Place the floral headband on the top of her crown area.

Quick Tip

Instead of a hairband, you can also braid your girl’s hair in such a way that the braid runs to the other side of the hair and offers a hairband like structure.

14. Sleek High Ponytail

If your kid is more into no fuss, hassle-free hairdos, then this is the perfect style to opt for. Sleek and super quick to create, this hairdo is sure to impart a vibe of confidence in your little girl. This hairdo is perfect for summer afternoons.

What You Need

•  Hair elastic
•  Fine comb

How To Style

1. Gather all her hair at the back of her hair.
2. Secure the hair into a neat ponytail. You can use different colored hair elastics to match her dresses.

15. Curly Pigtails With Ribbons

An adorable hairdo for your little one. This hairdo brings the best of pigtails and curls together for your girl to look like a little princess. The ribbon bow hair-ties add to the cuteness quotient of the hairdo.

What You Need

•  Ribbon bow hair-ties
•  Curling rollers
•  Rat tail comb
•  Hair elastics

How To Style

1. Make an off centre partition using the rat tail comb.
2. Finely comb through to remove any tangles.
3. Divide the hair into two sections.
4. Gather all the hair from one section and tie it into a ponytail using the hair elastic.
5. Do the same on the other side.
6. Divide each pigtail into two or three sections depending on the volume of the hair.
7. Wrap each section onto a curling roller.
8. Leave the hair wrapped on for 1-2 hours depending on how manageable her hair is.
9. Release the hair from the curlers.
10. Tie the pigtails with decorative ribbon hair-ties.

16. Swirling Cornrow Pigtails

A funky and cool hairdo for your little goofball! This hairdo is high on fun and is great for casual outings. The cornrow pigtails also help your kid make a very distinct style statement.

What You Need

•  Lots of small hair elastics
•  Rat tail comb
•  Two big hair elastics
•  Fine comb
•  Sectioning clips

How To Style

1. Using the fine comb, remove any tangles present in her hair. It’s important that the hair be tangle-free in order to get neat cornrows.
2. Use the rat tail comb to create sections. Create as many sections as the number of cornrows you want to braid.
3. Take one section and tuck away the rest using small sectioning clips.
4. Start working the section into a cornrow from the front of your hairline.
5. Divide the first section into three further thin sections as you would do for a regular braid.
6. Start working the cornrow by securing 2-3 stitches of a regular braid at the roots.
7. As you proceed, start adding the hair beneath the mid-section to the middle section of the braid.
8. Do this till you reach the spot where you want to tie the pigtails.
9. Beyond that point, braid the section into a regular micro-braid.
10. Braid till you reach almost 1 or 2 inches above the edge of her hair.
11. Secure the end of the braid with a small hair-tie.
12. One by one, start releasing sections of hair from the sectioning clips and work them into cornrows.
13. Once you’ve braided all your hair, tie it into two pigtails using the big hair elastics.

17. Cute High Pigtails

Yet another pigtail hairdo for your little doll. Pigtails always impart a bubbly charm to kids. It’s a simple, cute style and easy to pull off. And this hairdo earns extra brownie points for the fact that it can be paired up with any wardrobe staple! Go ahead and try it.

What You Need

•  Small hair elastics
•  Soft round brush
•  Rat tail comb
•  Fine comb

How To Style

1. With the rat tail comb, make an off centre partition.
2. Divide her entire volume of hair into two parts.
3. Gather one section at the side of the crown.
4. Tie the section up using a small hair elastic to create a high pigtail.
5. Do the same on the other side.

18. Braided High Buns

Fun buns! These braided buns will make your little girl look as adorable as adorable can get! Fun, hassle free, and uber cute, this hairdo will let your girl play her heart out without bothering about her long locks getting in the way!

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Hair elastic
•  Small U pins

How To Style

1. Use the tail of the rat tail comb to create a central partition.
2. Divide the entire volume of her hair into two equal parts.
3. At the sides of the crown, tie each section into a high pigtail.
4. Further divide each pigtail into three equal parts as you would for a regular three section braid.
5. Start braiding it.
6. Braid till you reach a good three inches above the edge of her hair.
7. Secure the end of the braid using a hair elastic.
8. Repeat the same on the other half of the partition.
9. Now starting coiling the braid around itself to create a braided bun.
10. Secure the braided bun using small U pins. Make sure you go gentle on your kiddo’s scalp.
11. Do the same with the other braid.

19. Tightly Curled Bob

Curls are always fun! Even more so if sported by little kids. This hairdo is cute and happening and oozes a lot of confidence. Bold curls like these are sure to help your kid make her own style statement. Since this hairdo involves heat styling, make sure you are very careful and gentle with your kid’s hair and use products that will prevent heat-induced damage to her hair.

What You Need

•  Curling iron
•  Styling mousse for kids
•  Rat tail comb
•  Blow dryer
•  Soft paddle brush

How To Style

1. Apply a generous amount of styling mousse onto her hair. This will help prevent heat-induced damage.
2. Divide her hair into really thin sections and start working each section into tight curls using the curling iron; one section at a time.
3. Keep doing this till you have curled the entire volume of her hair.
4. Gently blow dry for a blown out effect.

20. Side Ponytail With Ribbon

Absolutely cute and adorable, this hairdo is sure to steal hearts. Simple and extremely easy to create and pull off, this hairdo imparts a very girly charm to your kid. Accessorise with a big bright ribbon hair-tie to add flair to the hairstyle.

What You Need

•  A big ribbon
•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Hair elastic

How To Style

1. With the tail of the rat tail comb, make an off centre partition.
2. Gather all her hair over to the larger side.
3. Now, tie her hair into a low side ponytail using the hair elastic, just above the ear.
4. Use the ribbon to tie around the base of the ponytail to accessorize.

21. Feathery Side Ponytail With Fringes

A chic way to style your kid’s hair! The side ponytail has a fine feathery texture to it. The fringe at the front adds to the cuteness quotient of the style. This is a quirky and smart hairdo for your kid to sport!

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Decorative elastic hair-tie
•  Bobby pins

How To Style

1. With the fine comb, bring the fringe to the front and gather the rest of the hair to one side of the crown.
2. Using the decorative elastic hair-tie, secure the hair into a high ponytail on the side.
3. Secure fly-aways using bobby pins.

22. Pom-Pom Pigtails With Fringes

A vibrant and uber cute hairdo for your junior. That pigtails are hassle free and perfect for your kiddo is a well established fact. The pom pom hair-ties and the fringe add a fun element to the hairdo.

What You Need

•  Pom pom hair-ties
•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Small hair elastics

How To Style

1. Comb the fringe to the front with the help of the fine comb.
2. Use the rat tail comb to make a partition.
3. Gather all the hair from one part to the side of the head.
4. Tie the hair into a high pigtail using a small hair elastic.
5. Repeat the same steps with the other part.
6. Now tie the pom pom hair-ties around each pigtail.
7. Use the rat tail comb to comb out the fringes.

23. Inverse Braided Side Buns

A more formal hairdo for your little one. This hairdo has braided buns at the sides of the head. It is neat, and easy to create. The no fuss hairdo also lets your girl enjoy without bothering about getting hair on her face or eyes. This is a cool hairstyle to opt for if your little girl has long hair!

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Small hair elastics
•  U pins
•  Bobby pins

How To Style

1. Use the rat tail comb to create a central partition.
2. Gather the hair
3. into pigtails and secure using small hair elastics.
4. Divide each of the pigtails into three equal sections.
5. Start working the sections into an inverse three section braid.
6. Secure the end of the braid with a small hair elastic.
7. Do the same with the other pigtail.
8. Now wrap the braids around themselves to create braided buns.
9. Secure the ends of the braids by tucking them into the bun using U pins.
10. Secure any fly-aways using bobby pins.

24. Wispy Bob With A Bow

A refreshing hairstyle for your kid. Cool and casual, and great for everyday styling, this hairdo will take your kid’s style quotient up by a notch. Accessorizing the hairdo with a cute decorative add-on like a bow clip will further increase its appeal.

What You Need

•  Soft paddle brush
•  Curling rollers
•  A decorative bow clip
•  Rat tail comb

How To Style

1. Make a central partition using the rat tail comb.
2. Divide the hair into thin sections for curling.
3. Roll each section onto a curling roller.
4. Keep doing this till you have rolled the entire volume of her hair.
5. Leave it for about one to two hours, depending on how manageable her hair is.
6. Release the hair from the rollers, and
7. finger comb through her hair to ease the curls. This will get rid of the tight curls and make the edges of the bob wispy.
8. On one side, accessorize with the decorative bow clip.

25. Long Side Parted Curls

A carefree and breezy hairdo for your princess! Who doesn’t love dense luscious curls? You can opt for a slightly unkempt and blown out effect for a more carefree appearance. This hairdo works best if your kid has long, dense tresses.

What You Need

•  Curling iron
•  Styling mousse for kids
•  Blow dryer
•  Rat tail comb
•  Soft paddle brush

How To Style

1. Use the rat tail comb to create an off centre partition.
2. Apply styling mousse onto her hair. This will protect your kid’s delicate hair from heat-induced damage.
3. Take thin sections of hair and start curling them, one section at a time.
4. Once done, finger comb through her hair to ease the curls.
5. Blow dry gently to give the hairdo a casually blown out and unkempt appearance.

26. Ringlets With Floral Headband

Stylish to the core and extremely pretty, this hairdo is sure to get your little princess in limelight. Offbeat doesn’t even start to describe it. With coiled ringlets and a big floral headband, your kiddo is all set to steal the show with this hairdo!

What You Need

•  Curling wand
•  Styling mousse for kids
•  Floral headband
•  Hairspray for kids
•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Bobby pins

How To Style

1. Create an off centre partition using the rat tail comb.
2. Apply styling mousse onto her locks to prevent heat induced damage.
3. Divide the hair into really thin sections.
4. Tightly wrap each section onto the curling wand to create ringlets.
5. Repeat this step till all her hair has been curled.
6. Comb the hair at the top of the crown.
7. Pin the hair just above the ear using bobby pins.
8. Now, place the floral headband on the crown.
9. Finish with a mild hairspray to make the hairdo stay put.

27. Wavy Bob With Fringes

Bubbly and cheerful, this is a simple yet incredibly cute hairdo for your kiddo. Easy to create and pull off, this summer hairdo is perfect for a day out. To make the hairdo more appealing, accessorize it with a decorative add-on like a big, bright hair clip and you’re good to go!

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Curling rollers

How To Style

1. Comb the bob down and make the fringes fall onto her forehead.
2. Divide the hair into thin sections and start wrapping each section around a curling roller.
3. Repeat this step till you’ve covered all the hair.
4. Leave the curling rollers on for about an hour.
5. Add a decorative hair clip onto her hair to add more flair to the hairdo.

28. Half Pigtails With Fringes

Here comes one of the best hairstyles for little girls with short hair. Two tiny half pigtails with a fringe at the front! A playful hairdo that can be sported on a regular basis. It’s cute and extremely easy to manage. Take this style up by a notch by using multiple colorful hair elastics to tie the half pigtails.

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Colorful hair elastics

How To Style

1. Comb the fringe to fall onto the forehead.
2. Use the rat tail comb to make a central partition, from just behind the base of the fringe.
3. Gather each half to the sides of the head and tie them into half pigtails using colorful hair elastics.
4. Gently comb the hair at the base of the head and below the pigtails neatly.

29. Densely Curled High Pigtails

There’s nothing that could possible go wrong with this hairdo. The carefree style and the sheer volume of the hairdo make it a winner. Pair it with a vibrant summery wardrobe staple and your kid is ready to rock the world with her flamboyant style. This hairdo will work best if your kid has long, dense locks.

What You Need

•  Curling rod
•  Hair elastics
•  Rat tail comb
•  Fine comb
•  Styling mousse for kids
•  Blow dryer
•  Teasing comb
•  Bobby pins
•  Hairspray for kids

How To Style

1. Apply optimum amount of styling mousse onto her hair to prevent damage from the heat treatment.
2. With the rat tail comb, create an off centre partition at the base of the hairline at the front.
3. Take a small section from the top front of the crown and create a small side pouf. Do this with the help of a teasing comb.
4. Secure this pouf using bobby pins.
5. Divide the hair into two equal parts.
6. Use the curling rod to curl the hair, a thin section at a time. The curls should be really thin and tight for the hairdo to appear voluminous.
7. Don’t curl her hair all the way up to the roots. Leave the crown hair uncurled.
8. Gather the curled hair to the sides and tie it into two high pigtails.
9. With the fine comb, gently comb the face framing strands.
10. Finish styling by spritzing on a little hairspray to make sure the hairdo doesn’t go haywire!

30. Curly Short Pigtails

A funky and upbeat hairdo for your kiddo. If she has short dense kinky hair, this hairdo will suit her perfectly. This no fuss and hassle free hairdo will also help your kid make a fashion statement of her own.

What You Need

•  Paddle brush
•  Curling rod
•  Hair elastics
•  Blow dryer
•  Wide toothed comb
•  Rat tail comb

How To Style

1. Curl her hair if it isn’t naturally curly.
2. Make a central partition using the rat tail comb and divide the entire volume of her hair into two halves.
3. Using the soft paddle brush, brush the crown part of her hair on each side.
4. Gather each part at the side of the head and secure it into a high pigtail using a hair elastic.

31. Elegant Curly Layers

If you want to dress your girl up all prim and proper, this elegant hairdo will come in handy. With loose cascading curls from the crown, this layered hairdo is graceful and sure brings out the little lady in your daughter.

What You Need

•  Curling iron
•  Fine comb
•  Styling mousse for kids
•  Rat tail comb
•  Blow dryer
•  Bobby pins
•  Light-hold hairspray for kids

How To Style

1. Use the rat tail comb to create a central partition.
2. Comb through her hair to let the layers fall naturally.
3. Apply a generous amount of styling mousse onto her hair to ensure the heat doesn’t damage your little girl’s hair.
4. Divide the volume of her hair into numerous sections of approximately one inch width each.
5. Take one section and wrap it around the curling iron to create a cascading curl.
6. Repeat this step till you get all her hair curled.
7. Now take the top most curled sections from each side and tuck them just above the ear.
8. Finish with some light-hold hairspray for kids.

32. Cute Loop Pigtails

Yet another funky hairdo for your little girl. The cute half looped high pigtails are simple, yet offbeat. They can be sported on a daily basis. Being hassle free, this hairdo is sure to become a favorite with your kid!

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Hair elastics

How To Style

1. Tie the hair into a high pigtail by looping the hair elastic twice.
2. Loop the pigtail halfway through the hair elastic.
3. Loop the hair elastic one more time to ensure the looped pigtails stay put.

33. Half-Tie With Fringe

A simple and charming hairdo for your little princess. Fairly easy to create and easier to pull off, this hairdo has a certain delicate charm to it. Team it up with a cute decorative accessory like a decorative hair elastic or Love In Tokyo hair-tie and watch your baby girl steal the show! This hairdo wins an extra brownie point since it can complement any wardrobe staple.

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Blow dryer
•  Decorative hair elastic or Love In Tokyo hair-tie
•  Soft round brush
•  Rat tail comb

How To Style

1. Comb the fringe to the front of the face using the fine comb.
2. Use the rat tail comb to neatly separate the crown hair from the fringes at the back of the base of the fringes.
3. Comb the top of the crown hair neatly and gather it at the back of her head.
4. Secure the gathered section of the hair into a neat half-tie using a decorative hair elastic or a Love In Tokyo hair-tie.
5. Using the soft round brush and blow dryer, gently curl the edges of the rest of the hair.

34. Casual Ballerina Bun With Flyaways

Ballerina buns needn’t be formal anymore. This casual ballerina bun with face framing fly-aways is a fun way to style your kid’s hair. It is easy to create and manage since it’s a hassle-free hairdo that allows your little one to goof around freely without worrying about her hair getting messy. The fly-aways add a casual touch to the hairstyle.

What You Need

•  U pins
•  Hair elastics
•  Fine comb
•  A sock
•  Bobby pins

How To Style

1. Gather all her hair at the top of her head.
2. Secure it into a ponytail using a hair elastic.
3. Take a sock and attach the edge of the ponytail to the sock using bobby pins.
4. Roll the sock along with the hair to make a sock ballerina bun.
5. Rearrange the hair properly and secure the ends of the bun using U pins.
6. With the fine comb, gently comb out the face-framing strands to give the hairdo a casual look.

Quick Tip

Cut the toe end of the sock before using it.

35. Medium Casual Layers With Fringes

That less is more is definitely true for this casual hairdo. It is a simple layered hairdo which can be sported on a daily basis. It imparts a casual street chic vibe to your little girl. This hairdo is a perfect example of how a hairdo needn’t be elaborate to make an impact.

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb

How To Style

1. Comb the fringe to the front.
2. At the back of the base of the fringe, create a central partition using the rat tail comb.
3. Comb the hair down to let the layers fall naturally.

36. Kinky Bob With A Slight Pouf

Kinky hair can be one of the best hair types little girls can have. They add volume to any hairdo and are always fun and hep. This kinky bob hairdo also has a slight pouf at the top of the crown which makes the hairdo look cuter.

What You Need

•  Teasing comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  A decorative hair clip
•  Soft wide toothed comb

How To Style

1. Use the rat tail comb to create an off centre partition and divide her hair into a larger and smaller side.
2. Take a small section from the top of the crown.
3. While creating the pouf, tease the back of this section using the teasing comb for a little added volume.
4. Smoothen out the surface of the section and secure it into a side pouf using a decorative clip.

37. High Side Ponytail

This is a classy yet fun hairdo for your little kid to don. The high side ponytail with a few face-framing strands can let your kid make her own style statement. This hairdo also wins extra brownie points for being extremely easy to create and manage. This hairstyle will work best if your kid has long, straight hair.

What You need

•  Hair elastic
•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb

How To Style

1. Make a deep side partition using the rat tail comb.
2. Gather all the hair and put it on one side of the head
3. Secure using a hair elastic. If you want, you can decorate the ponytail further by using a colorful hair tie or a decorative hairclip.
4. Gently comb out the face framing strands using the fine comb. These will add dimension to the hairdo.
5. Finely and gently comb through the ponytail to ensure the hairdo looks neat.

38. High Layered Side Ponytail

Yet another high side ponytail hairdo for your little one. This hairdo incorporates layers in the high ponytail, which makes it more fun. It also has tiny face framing bangs which fall onto the forehead and take the style of the hairdo up by a notch.

What You Need

•  Hair elastic
•  Love In Tokyo hair-tie
•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb

How To Style

1. With the rat tailed comb, make a deep side partition.
2. Comb and gather all her hair to one side.
3. Secure the hair into a ponytail with a hair elastic.
4. Use a decorative or a Love In Tokyo hair-tie to add charm to the hairdo.
5. Gently comb the face-framing strands to fall onto the front.

39. Donut Ballerina Bun

Another ballerina bun hairdo for your little girl. This is a more neat and sophisticated version of a top knot for kids. It’s easy to create and hassle free to sport. If your kid has thin hair, you can use a small foam donut to create the hairdo, but if she’s naturally endowed with thick hair, you can give the donut a miss, since her hair is enough to create volume.

What You Need

•  U pins
•  Foam donut
•  Fine comb
•  Hair elastic

How To Style

1. Comb and gather all her hair at the top of the back of her head.
2. Tie all her hair into a tight, neat ponytail using a hair elastic.
3. Now, gently slide the foam donut around the ponytail, all the way till its base.
4. Loop thin sections of the ponytail around the donut to create a bun.
5. Keep looping till the donut is entirely covered with the hair.
6. With the edges of the ponytail left after looping, start creating a small braid.
7. Secure the ends of the braid with hair elastics.
8. Secure the braid around the bun using U pins.
9. Tame fly-aways using bobby pins.

40. Twin French Braids With A Ponytail

An offbeat and funky hairdo for your kid to sport. This hairstyle incorporates twin French braids into a neat ponytail at the nape of the neck. This is very simple and easy to create and pull off. Go ahead and give this one a try! Who knows your kid might just find her signature hairdo.

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Hair elastic
•  Sectioning clips

How To Style

1. Use the rat tail comb to create a central partition.
2. Divide her hair into two equal halves.
3. Hold up one section in a sectioning clip so that it doesn’t interfere with the styling of the other half.
4.  Start working one half into a French braid. However, only add the hair from one side of the braid (on the side of the ear). Braid till the nape of the neck.
5. Once you reach the nape of the neck, secure it with a hair elastic. This is a just a temporary step.
6. Release the other half from the sectioning slip.
7. Comb through to smoothen the hair out.
8. Now work the second half into a French braid, (adding hair from only one side) like you did for the first one.
9. Once you have braided the second half till the nape, release the first French braid from the hair elastic.
10. Now gather the loose hair beneath both the braids into a neat ponytail.
11. Secure it with a colorful hair elastic.

41. Sectional Mini Braided Hairdo

This hairdo oozes spunk. After all, pulling off a hairstyle as offbeat as this is not everyone’s cup of tea. This style is fairly simple to create, and if done right, can serve as your kid’s own style niche. The mini braids ensure that there’s no disturbance because of loose hair falling onto her face. This hairdo will work best if your kid has straight long hair. To add more spark to it, you can also opt for many brightly colored small hair-ties to secure the hair.

What You Need

• Colorful small hair-ties
• Fine comb
• Rat tail comb
• Small sectioning clips

How To Style

1. With the rat tail comb, create multiple sections in her hair.
2. When you start working with one section, hold the others up using sectioning clips.
3. Choose a section and tie it with a small hair elastic.
4. Start working the section into a micro braid.
5. Keep braiding till you reach a couple of inches near the edge of the section.
6. Secure the end of the braid using another small hair elastic.
7. Keep repeating this process till you’ve braided all the sections.

42. Elegant Layers With Pearly Headband

Elegant and classy, this hairdo is perfect for your kid if you’re dressing her up for a more formal occasion like a wedding or a reception. It is simple and graceful and is sure to bring out the little lady in your kid. The pearly headband only adds to the charm of this hairstyle

What You Need

•  Soft round brush
•  Pearly headband
•  Styling mousse for kids
•  Blow dryer
•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Soft paddle brush

How To Style

1. Use the rat tail comb to create an off centre partition.
2. Using the soft paddle brush, gently brush the length of her layered tresses.
3. With the help of the blow dryer and the soft round brush, slightly curl the edges of the layers and the bangs.
4. Finger comb gently to casually tease the hair.
5. Place the headband on the crown of the head.

43. Fanned Out Loop Through Pigtails

Emo inspired and cute to the core, this spread out loop through pigtails hairdo is surely going to attract attention, for all the right reasons of course! Chic and trendy, this hairdo is also very easy to create and pull off!

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Colorful hair elastics
•  Rat tail comb
•  Small hair elastics

How To Style

1. Use the rat tail comb to create a central partition.
2. Divide the entire volume of her hair into two halves.
3. Comb and gather all the hair of one half at the top of the side, at the crown area.
4. Tie it into a pigtail using a small hair elastic.
5. Now create a loop through pigtail by looping half of the pigtail through another twist of the hair elastic.
6. Fan out and arrange the hair to look like a spread out Chinese fan.
7. Once you’re satisfied with the way it looks, secure it with multiple twists of a decorative hair-tie.
8. Repeat the whole process on the other half.

44. Messy Top Knot

A messy up-do for your little goofball. This hairdo is casual and perfect to sport on a regular basis. It is easy and hassle-free to pull off and will ensure that your kid can play and move around freely without being bothered by the hair falling onto her face. Moreover, it also prevents her delicate hair from being damaged from dust and the like.

What You Need

•  Small U pins
•  Fline comb
•  Hair elastic

How To Style

1. Gently comb and gather all her hair at the top of the head.
2. Tie the hair using a hair elastic.
3. Twist and wrap the ponytail around to create a top knot.
4. Tuck the edges into the knot using small U pins.
5. Slightly comb fly-aways out for a more casual look.

45. Cascading Curly Layers

Trendy and inspired from Boho chic fashion, this cascading curls hairdo is surely going to make your kid look like a diva. Pair it up with a casual dress and cool accessories. You can also use add-ons for her hair like a decorative bow clip to up her style game.

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Curling rod
•  Styling mousse for kids
•  Rat tail comb
•  Decorative hair clip

How To Style

1. With the tail of the rat tail comb, make an off centre partition.
2. Apply styling mousse onto her hair to minimize heat-induced damage.
3. Take thin sections and curl them using the curling rod, one section at a time.
4. Curl all her hair, then secure one side with the decorative hairclip.

46. High French Pigtails

Another cute hairdo that brings together the elegance of French braids and the cuteness of pigtails. This is easy to create and carry. This hairdo also allows your kid to have a happy playtime since the hairdo doesn’t let any stray strands fall into her eyes or face.

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Hair elastics

How To Style

1. Using the rat tail comb, create a central partition.
2. Divide her hair into two equal parts.
3. Start working one section into a French braid, beginning at the start of the hairline.
4. Continue braiding till you reach the back of the top of the crown.
5. Tie it into a high pigtail using a hair elastic.
6. Repeat on the other side.

47. Smooth Layers With Floral Headband

This is a simple, yet adorable hairdo for your little princess. Perfect for a day out or for formal occasions. This hairstyle is graceful and adding an accessory like a floral headband only heightens the charm of the hairdo.

What You Need

• Floral elastic headband
• Soft paddle brush
• Blow dryer
• Rat tail comb

How To Style

1. Use the rat tail comb to create an off centre partition.
2. Comb her hair down to let the layers fall naturally.
3. Place the floral elastic headband on the top of her head in such a way that the flower rests on the larger side.

48. Tousled Curly Bob

Who doesn’t love curls? They’re bouncy and add definition to a hairdo. Curls are a great style to opt for when it comes to kids since curly hairdos tend to accentuate the playfulness of a look. This curly bob is a casual hairstyle to sport and the slightly tousled nature of the bob only takes the style quotient of the hairdo up by a notch.

What You Need

•  Curling rod
•  Styling mousse for kids
•  Soft paddle brush
•  Rat tail comb

How To Style

1. With the rat tail comb, make a slightly off centre partition.
2. Apply a generous amount of styling mousse to her locks. This is essential in order to prevent any damage caused due to heat styling.
3. Take very thin sections of hair and start curling them using the curling rod.
4. Continue this until your have curled the entire bob.
5. Now gently brush with the soft paddle brush to ease the curls slightly.
6. Tease with your fingers for a mildly tousled appearance.

49. Side French Braid With Low Ponytail

Extremely fashionable and cute, this hairdo is adorable. The side French braid ending in a low ponytail is a no fuss hairstyle for your little girl. This hairdo works best if your kid has medium length thick hair.

What You Need

•  Fine comb
•  Hair elastic
•  Love In Tokyo hair-ties

How To Style

1. Start working her hair into a side French braid, beginning at one side.
2. Braid all the way over till the other side, till you reach the level of the base of the head.
3. Tie the edges of the braid and the rest of the hair into a low side ponytail.
4. Gently brush the ponytail to smoothen it out.

50. Tousled Wavy Tresses With Headband

A demure and classy hairdo for your little diva. This is an elegant and graceful hairdo which is apt for formal occasions. This hairdo works best if your kid had long and thick tresses that can be gracefully styled into gentle waves. Accessorize with a crystal headband for that extra charm.

What You Need

•  Soft round brush
•  Blow dryer
•  Soft paddle brush
•  Rat tail comb

How To Style

1. Using a rat tail comb, create a central partition.
2. Divide her hair into thin sections for working them into soft waves.
3. Take one section at a time, and using the using round brush and the blow dryer, work them into soft waves.
4. Take thin strands from the front and secure them at the back of the head using small bobby pins.
5. Place the crystal headband on the top of the crown.

51. Curly Updo With Pouf

Yet another delicate hairdo for your little princess. This hairstyle brings together the beauty of curls and the pouf together. It is easy to create and hassle-free to manage. The long coiling side strand adds to the dainty charm of the hairdo.

What You Need

•  Curling rollers
•  Teasing comb
•  Decorative hair clips
•  Rat tail comb
•  U pins
•  Hair elastics
•  Small bobby pins
•  Styling mousse

How To Style

1. Create a deep side partition using the rat tail comb.
2. Apply styling mousse onto her hair to reduce heat styling induced damage.
3. Take a section from the front of the hair and tease the back of it for a little extra volume in the pouf.
4. Smoothen the surface of the pouf and secure it using the small bobby pins.
5. Divide the rest of the hair into very thin sections.
6. Take one section at a time and curl them using the curling rod.
7. Once done curling, create a messy updo at the back of her head using U pins.
8. Gently comb out a few side strands to frame the face.
9. Accessorize with decorative hair clips.

52. Side Low Ponytail With Pouf

A simple yet stylish hairstyle for your little girl. Easy as 1, 2, 3 to create and pull off, this hairdo wins extra points for being totally hassle free. This hairdo can be sported every day since it lets your kid enjoy and be carefree without worrying about messing her hair up.

What You Need

•  Curling rod
•  Styling mousse for kids
•  Teasing comb
•  Rat tail comb
•  Small bobby pins
•  Fine comb
•  Hair elastic

How To Style

1. Use the rat tail comb to make an off center partition.
2. Take a section from the front of the larger side and tease its back to create a little volume for the pouf.
   Smoothen the surface of the section with the fine comb and secure the pouf to the scalp using small bobby pins.
3. Comb and gather all her hair at the base of the head on the larger side.
4. Tie the hair using a hair elastic.
5. Apply hair styling mousse onto the ends of the ponytail.
6. Take the curling rod and coil the edges – voila! The hairdo is ready!

53. Mermaid Waves

If your cutie pie has long hair and wants to style it like a Disney mermaid, then you should definitely give this hairdo a try! It is extremely easy to create and will make her feel like a princess at any event. You just need to keep a comb and hairspray handy!

What You Need

• Comb
• Heat protectant spray
• Sectioning clips
• Curling wand
• Sea salt hairspray

How To Style

1. Detangle your little one’s hair with a wide-toothed comb.
2. Spritz some child-friendly heat protectant.
3. Section the hair for easy styling and use a curling wand to curl each section. Remember to alternate the curl directions for a natural effect.
4. Finger comb to loosen and separate the waves for the mermaid effect.
5. Enhance the hair texture with child-safe sea salt spray.
6. Accessorize with mermaid-themed clips, headbands, or bows for a playful finishing touch. Your little one will look adorable with these mermaid waves!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some hairstyles for school that are appropriate for little girls?

Some of the school-appropriate hairstyles include pigtail buns, fishtail braids, twist wrap ponytails, and a side ponytail.

What kind of accessories can be used to add a bit of flair to a little girl’s hairstyle?

Accessories, such as a bow and embellished hair band, hair bows, and bows and glittery clips can be added to a little girl’s hairstyle.

What are some hairstyles for little girls that incorporate hair extensions?

Hairstyles that incorporate hair extensions are twist and bun, cornrows and twisted style, crochet braids, French twist ponytails, crochet braid layered curls, and Havana mambo twists.

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