40 Braids For Kids

The double bun hairstyle is trendy with adults, but looks just as cute when worn by little girls. Take it to the next level by adding a pair of dutch braids to the back of the head.

Once you divide hair using a series of straight parts, these adorable puzzle piece braids are easy to pull together.

For little girls with a naturally kinky texture to their hair, combining braids with twists is a great protective style that still offers plenty of bounce and movement.

For kids who are old enough to sit still for more than ten minutes, this french braid spiral bun is a pretty and intricate option for special occasions or even an average day at school.

Pick up pieces of hair as you create this rope braid, and you’ll have a cute and unique headband style for your little girl to wear any day.

Having trouble getting a crown braid to stay in place with your little girl’s fine hair? This pull through version is created with a series of ponytails pulled through one another, making it a more secure style that takes less time to execute.

A classic example of braids for kids, these french braided pigtails are also hugely trendy among adult women right now. If your little girls have been asking to wear more grown-up hairstyles, this is definitely a look worth trying out.

Put a spin on the classic french braided style by having braids run from side to side instead of front to back.

These loosely french braided bangs are a great way to make your girl’s long hair look fancy without spending hours trying to secure it in a complicated updo.

Three simple rope braids come together into a twist, creating this unusual style that looks complicated and lasts all day.

Take you little girl’s pull-through braid to the next level by incorporating smaller braids into the look.

You can use hair jewels to enhance almost any braided hairstyle, making your little girl feel like her braids are fit for a queen.

This twisted rope hairstyle is the perfect little girl braid. The key to creating a rope braid that will keep its shape is to twist each section of hair before you twist them together. Using product and working with damp hair definitely helps, and after a bit of practice you’ll be a pro.

If you learned how to basket weave when you were a kid, get ready to put those skills to work on your little girl’s braids. Use this technique to frame a bun or ponytail for a recital or other performance.

When it comes to flower girl hairstyles, most brides and moms are looking for something pretty but simple. Not only does this low braided updo stay in place all day, but it provides the perfect place to pin a flower accessory.

Get these braid wrapped double buns by securing hair in two high pigtails, then braiding hair down to the ends in a three-strand braid. Wrap each braid around itself to create a bun, and secure in place with elastics or pins.

Get your little girl used to having her hair braided by starting out with these skinny french braids that will keep the bangs out of her face.

Looking straight out of a fantasy story, these crossed dutch braids have been perfectly pulled apart to create an adorable and intricate braided style that your little girl will love to wear on Halloween or when she’s playing dress up.

Created by joining together a series of ponytails, this is a super trendy style that doesn’t feel too grown-up to recreate on your little girl’s hair.

For older girls who are willing to sit still for a maximum-impact braided style, this double bun hairstyle features dutch braids both in front of and behind each bun.

Punch up any ponytail with the quick addition of a side braid.

A classic way to wear little girl braids, these dutch braided pigtails help control frizz and fly-aways better than a set of plain pigtails, making them perfect for days spent playing sports.

These sweet skinny braids are a great way to keep hair lying flat around the face, while allowing you to style hair in twists or loose curls at the back.

Fishtail braids can be time consuming, but this bubble technique won’t end up adding much extra styling time. Simply use a thin elastic to secure the fishtail wherever you want a new bubble to begin! If your little girl has very long hair, take a cue from this style and leave the lower half of her hair in a loosely curled ponytail.

This fun and funky mohawk hairstyle is perfect if you’re looking for little girl braids with a bit of rocker edge. If you don’t want to tease your girl’s hair to recreate this messy, puffed up look, you can use a crimping iron to get a similar texture without the tangles.