Braided hairstyles always work for little girls. Whether in everyday life for school/kindergarten or for festive occasions such as communions, weddings or birthday parties, braided hair is always the right choice.
If you want to braid your little princess's hair and create beautiful hairstyles yourself, then you've come to the right place! In the article you will find many braided hairstyles for children with instructions that you can do at home. Be inspired by our ideas and try one of them today!
Braid children's hair beautifully
Learning to braid usually requires a lot of patience and practice, but if you master the basic techniques you will succeedcomplicated braided hairstylesfor sure. For this reason, we'll start with one of the simplest braids - the French braid. It works best with long hair, but is also suitable for medium length hair. All you need is a simple hair tie and a comb.
French braid
1. First, comb the child's hair back and moisten it slightly if necessary. This makes them more grippy. Then section off a section on the top of your head and divide it again into three strands.
2. Now start braiding. First place the right strand over the middle one and then repeat with the left one. Repeat this again.
3. To continue, take some of the front hair to the strand that is being braided and again place the strand over the middle one. Repeat until all of the hair on your head is braided.
4. When you reach the nape of your neck, braid the three strands all the way to the tips into a simple peasant braid. Secure at the end with a hair tie.
For the two French braids option, first divide the hair into two equal parts and then repeat the steps with the hair from each side.
Dutch braids: instructions and ideas
Braids themselves are very elegant and therefore perfect as a festive hairstyle. However, if the occasion calls for it, you can spice up the braided hairstyle a little. You can use hair accessories, hair tattoos and ribbons and simply integrate them into your hairstyle. Such accessories work quite well with boxer braids. These are Dutch braids that are braided at the back of the head. Tip: You braid Dutch braids in the same way as French braids, with the only difference being that the outer strands are placed under rather than over the middle ones.
How to Style Boxer Braids:
1. Brush the hair and pull a middle part over the entire head so that two equal sections of hair are created.
2. Start from one side by taking a strand from the front and dividing it into three thinner strands. Now braid a Dutch braid close to your head.
3. When the braid reaches the nape of the neck, either tie the hair back or continue braiding it to the ends and tie at the bottom with a hair tie.
25 easy hairstyles for little girls that take 2 minutes or less
Parents of small children know that they have to act very quickly if they want to style their children's hair. That's why we've collected some simple hairstyles for little girls in this article that can be done in just 2 minutes or less. They are suitable for everyday life as well as for special occasions.
One of the ways to spice up braided hairstyles for kids like boxer braids is to decorate the hairline with glitter. You can easily style glitter hair by mixing some glitter powder with styling gel. Now use a hair dye brush to decorate the hairline around the braids.
Corset braids are a cool trend, which is perfect for children's hairstyles. To do this, you need a colored fabric ribbon that is tied between two already braided Dutch braids. The ribbon can be coordinated with the outfit, creating a beautiful overall look.
Video Tutorial: Cute Dutch Braids with Bows
Instructions for elegant cord braids
Tying hair is easy, but the resulting braids look simply beautiful. The hairstyle is perfect for little girls and can be embellished with colorful elastic bands that match the outfit. To style it all you need is a hairbrush, a tail comb and rubber bands.
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Pull a middle part through the entire hair and tie one side away with an elastic band.
2. Divide the open side into two - top and bottom, pulling the parting at the level of the ear.
3. Now divide the hair on the top of your head into four equal strands and tie them on your forehead with a small elastic band. Then add the second one and fix it again. Continue in the same way until all four strands are tied together.
4. Repeat the same with the lower part until you reach the neck.
5. Now style the resulting ponytail like a cord braid. To do this, divide it in two and twist both strands in the same direction. Then twist the twisted strands together to make a cord. Finally, tie with a thin hair tie.
6. Repeat the steps with the other half of the hair and you're done.
Side braided hair for school
In everyday life, hair should not fall over your face. That's why tied braided hairstyles for children are a great styling option for school. It's easy to do with a side braid.
This is how the hairstyle works:
1. Pull a side part and comb through the hair.
2. From the side where the most hair is, separate two thin strands and cross them over, with the lower one coming over the upper one.
3. Now take a thin strand of hair from the top hair and one from below towards the temple and integrate these into the crossed sections. Continue using the same method until you get behind the ear.
4. Take the rest of the hair, divide it into three strands and braid a classic braid. Secure at the end with a hair tie. Complete!
Sweet Gretchen braid with bows
For a Gretchen braid or braid, the child's hair should be a little longer. However, the hairstyle is very easy to do. The only important thing to remember is that you have to be quick when braiding children's braids. They can't always stay still for long and usually need a distraction. It's best to read the instructions carefully before braiding so that you can replicate the look really quickly. You will need a hairbrush, hair ties, hair clips and two long bows (2 times longer than the length of the hair).
1. First create a side parting and divide the hair into two.
2. Then secure each half in a low ponytail and tie the bow over the elastic.
3. Braid each ponytail into a simple braid by incorporating the bow into two of the strands.
4. Now bring the left braid over your head and secure it to your ear with a hair clip. Repeat the same with the right braid. Please note that the ends of the braid must remain hidden from one another.
5. Use the ends of the ribbons or two new ribbons to tie a bow on each of the left and right braids to embellish the braided wreath.
Make your own cool braided hairstyles for children
Braided hairstyles for children can be playful. That's why we've put together a few suggestions that are a little more complicated, but provide a cool look. The first hairstyle is a bubble braid tied up. The French braid on the top of the head adds another playful effect.
Bubble Braid
1. Start with a French braid at the top of your head. When you get to the point where the bubble braid will be styled later, do not take any extra hair into the braid and braid a classic peasant braid. This adds an elegant accent to the hairstyle.
2. Tie the rest of the hair into a high ponytail along with the small braid.
3. Now insert another hair tie a few centimeters below the first one to make the first bubble. For a voluminous effect, pull the sides a little with your fingers.
4. Continue until you reach the end of the braid. The braid should stay in the middle of all the bubbles.
Children's hairstyle ideas: zigzag braid
Most braided hairstyles for children are different variations of the classic French and Dutch braids. Another example of this is the zigzag braid, which creates an interesting pattern at the back of the head.
How to braid in a zigzag pattern:
1. Pull a parting from one ear to the other. Clip the rest of the hair away.
2. Take a small section of hair above the ear and divide it into three strands. Braid a hairband to the other ear without tying the end.
3. Now you need to braid a “curve” to create the zigzag. To do this, let the tied hair hang down and change the direction of the braid. Add new strands only from the left.
4. When you get back behind the ear, braid a “curve” again and continue braiding. Depending on the length of your hair, determine the end of the pattern and braid the hair normally until the end, which you tie with a hair tie.
Up braided hairstyles for kids
In summer there is oneUpdothe right choice for both women and small children. Here we present the idea of a beautiful braided wreath for girls that is just as goodwith thin children's hairsucceeds.
1. Start with damp hair and create a side part.
2. On the side where the most hair is, take a small section close to the crown, braid a Dutch braid up to the back of the head and tie a small ponytail. End where the bun should later stand.
3. On the other side, braid a Dutch braid that is slightly lower than the other side. Both braids should end in the same place.
4. Finally, tie the small ponytails into a casual bun. Complete!
Half-open hairstyles for children
Half-open, the children's hair looks very cute. Especially when combined with a few braided strands. In the pictures you can see an example of a simple half-open braided hairstyle. To do this, you should only braid two thin braids from each side of your head and then connect them at the back of your head. The result is a beautiful hairstyle - perfect for school or for a child's birthday party.
Video instructions: How to braid a hairband
