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56 Natural Hairstyles for Black Girls

56 Styles Feb 19, 2026

35 Natural Hairstyles for Little Black Girls There are not many bonding moments comparable to taking care of your little girl’s hair. We’ve come a long way from hot combs, grease, and uneven pigtails, haven’t we? Taking care of your girl’s natural hair can be challenging but is also brimming with possibilities. There are so many different styles and variations when it comes to styling your little girl’s natural hair. Black hairstyles for little girls are playful and fun, focusing on edge control and long-lasting options that minimize tangles and frizz. So if you’re looking for new cute hairstyles for your little girl for school days and Sunday mornings, take a look at these super beautiful and cute natural hairstyles for little black girls we’ve gathered for your inspiration.

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Little Girl Lemonade Braids
Cute Black Girl Braids and Beads Half Ponytail
Ponytails And Beads Mix In Cornrows For Girls
Triangle Part Box Braid For Girls
Alternate Feed In Braids
Medium-Sized Feed-In Braids with Neat Parts
Natural Maxi Braids For Girls
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Little Girl Lemonade Braids 1

Little Girl Lemonade Braids

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These lemonade braids look so charming and cute! A great protective style for your girl’s natural hair.

Cute Black Girl Braids and Beads Half Ponytail 2

Cute Black Girl Braids and Beads Half Ponytail

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Transparent and colored beads are just a wonderful thing! Girls love the sound and we love the look! These half-pony braids style is heavenly looking on this little girl!

Ponytails And Beads Mix In Cornrows For Girls 3

Ponytails And Beads Mix In Cornrows For Girls

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This look is a playground classic that nobody is ready to dismiss. Cornrows into a ponytail are very long-lasting and are perfectly styled with those bottom beads.

Triangle Part Box Braid For Girls 4

Triangle Part Box Braid For Girls

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Are you looking for box braids hairstyles for black girls? Box braids are a great option to style longer hair lengths for girls, triangles add up a playful side that our inner girls appreciate very much!

Alternate Feed In Braids 5

Alternate Feed In Braids

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Maximum protection of ends from tangles. Top pigtails are a fun and playful look for girls, styled perfectly with those braided parts.

Medium-Sized Feed-In Braids with Neat Parts 6

Medium-Sized Feed-In Braids with Neat Parts

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These medium box braids use a feed-in technique for a natural look and clean, geometric parting. Best for thick or coarse hair, you’ll want your stylist to braid gently at the scalp to avoid tension. Maintenance is simple: wrap with a silk scarf at night and oil your scalp as needed. If your hair is fine or prone to breakage, consider knotless braids instead.

Natural Maxi Braids For Girls 7

Natural Maxi Braids For Girls

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Stretched out hair into two big braided ponytails. A lighter approach that might last less time but gives out so much pretty!

Braided Side Part Buns Natural Updo 8

Braided Side Part Buns Natural Updo

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We absolutely love cute hairstyles for black girls with buns! Keeping parts frizz free can be a challenging bit of styling little black girls hair, specially since new growth is always coming! Braids are a good way of protecting them.

Natural Pineapple Mini Tails 9

Natural Pineapple Mini Tails

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Rubber bands are a girl’s best friend. A great way to add color and play with parts when the braiding gods are not on your side. Use them to create this pineapple look and wrap into a puff. If you’re looking for sassy and cute black girl hairstyles ideas, this updo is a must try!

Curled Ends Boxer Braids 10

Curled Ends Boxer Braids

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Waves and curls are also favorites in the playground! You don’t have to sacrifice them all the time, this look is a great option to keep the waves showing but under control. Beautiful!

Natural Jumbo Twists With Beads 11

Natural Jumbo Twists With Beads

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If you’ve been searching for twisted black girl hairstyles ideas, check out this style! What’s not to like about this absolute classic? Keep these twists on top shape by teaching your girl the wonder of a satin scarf and how it saves some valuable sleep time while you guys get ready in the morning.

Color Thread Jumbo Feed In Braids Ponytail 12

Color Thread Jumbo Feed In Braids Ponytail

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*Insert in-love emoji* Girls and color, what can go wrong? Threads are another great choice for bringing fun and color into a hairstyle, maybe mom and daughter pick a matching shade? Sounds like a great idea!

Cornrow Twists For Little Girls 13

Cornrow Twists For Little Girls

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Twisting can be gentler on thinner hair. The results are quite similar to cornrows with less tension required. A natural tip? Use natural gelatin dissolved in water to style twists and keep the lasting for days!

Maxi Black Girl Braids With Beads 14

Maxi Black Girl Braids With Beads

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This style screams attitude! Simple yet VERY cute. Marbled ponytails and long braids keep the roots in check and the edges laid.

Pharaoh Buns Long Black Natural Hair 15

Pharaoh Buns Long Black Natural Hair

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This is a party style. Maybe a wedding or baptism sort of event. Looks absolutely stunning and will require the hair to be blow dried or as stretched as possible.

Girly Reverse Sides Braid Bun 16

Girly Reverse Sides Braid Bun

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If you’re looking for black girl hairstyles that are easy and convinient, those side braids will still show some length while the rest of the hair is kept together and ready for great play times! Easy and convenient style!

Two Puffs Style For Little Girls 17

Two Puffs Style For Little Girls

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Cute roll call: Triangle part – Check Rubber bands trail – Check Perfect round puffs – Check This is definitely one of our fav little black girl hairstyles on this list! Everything about this look is heart-melting!

Cute Natural Maxi Puffs With Flowers 18

Cute Natural Maxi Puffs With Flowers

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When it comes to natural hairstyles for black girls, you can never go wrong with natural pigtails! A classic that can’t be overlooked. Fully combed pigtail puffs, here graced by a beautiful sunflower. What accessory would you pick for your girl?

Full Fro Natural & Cute Black Girl Hairstyle 19

Full Fro Natural & Cute Black Girl Hairstyle

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Do you look like natural hairstyles with bold statement? Are you looking for bold-puffy cute hairstyles for black girls, for a party or an event? It’s never too early to introduce your girl to the mightiness of her full hair length. The braided part detail looks pretty darn great too!

Split Cornrows For Little Girls 20

Split Cornrows For Little Girls

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We are lovin’ black girl hairstyles with cornrows! Cornrows can create visual effects that can be very appealing to girls and adults alike!

Side Swoop Braid Ponytail With Cuff 21

Side Swoop Braid Ponytail With Cuff

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Something about this hairstyle is just screaming at us to go out and jump rope this very minute. Sadly we can hardly remember any songs, do you?

Braided hairstyle little girl updo 22

Braided hairstyle little girl updo

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Are you looking for braided hairstyles for little black girls that are easy and will last 2 weeks and more? You should definitely try this cute braided updo pulled up into a curly natural bun.

Intricate Braided Updo on Natural Hair 23

Intricate Braided Updo on Natural Hair

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This braided updo works best for thick, coily, or tightly curled hair, as the braids hold structure and volume. Tell your stylist you want cornrows or flat twists that feed into a gathered bun or knot at the crown. Maintenance is easy. just wrap with a satin scarf at night and use a light oil to keep your scalp moisturized. It’s ideal if you want a protective style that’ll last about a week or two.

Cornrows with Long Curly Extensions 24

Cornrows with Long Curly Extensions

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This style features neatly braided cornrows at the scalp, flowing into long, voluminous curly extensions for extra drama and movement. It’s best for naturally curly or coily hair, and works well on medium to thick textures. Ask your stylist for tight, neat rows and select curly extensions that blend with your natural curl pattern. You’ll need to keep your scalp moisturized and cover your hair at night to preserve the braids and curls.

Braided Updo with Curved Parting 25

Braided Updo with Curved Parting

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This braided updo features neatly parted cornrows gathered into an elegant bun at the crown, ideal for thick or coarse natural hair. You’ll want to ask your stylist for close, curved cornrow braids starting at the hairline and directing into a high bun. Maintain this style with a silk scarf at night and hydrating scalp oils. expect it to last about two weeks with proper care.

Waist-Length Classic Box Braids 26

Waist-Length Classic Box Braids

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Box braids work beautifully for thick, coarse, or curly hair, providing protective styling that cuts down on daily detangling and breakage. Ask your stylist for small, neat sections and even length throughout. Maintenance is low. just wrap your braids at night and use lightweight oil on your scalp to keep it hydrated. If your hair is fine or fragile, consider larger braids or shorter length to reduce tension.

Waist-Length Classic Box Braids 27

Waist-Length Classic Box Braids

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Box braids are a protective style that works best for those with medium to thick natural hair, since your strands need enough strength to hold the braid tension and weight. Tell your stylist the braid size you prefer and the exact length. these extend well past the waist. Maintenance is straightforward: keep your scalp moisturized and wrap your braids in a silk scarf at night to reduce frizz. If your hair is fine or fragile, you might want to skip this one to avoid stress on your roots.

Half Up Bun Box Braids 28

Half Up Bun Box Braids

Little Black Girls Twists Style 29

Little Black Girls Twists Style

Little Girl Lemonade Braids 30

Little Girl Lemonade Braids

Box Braids with Color Strings 31

Box Braids with Color Strings

Beads And Box Cornrow Ponytail 32

Beads And Box Cornrow Ponytail

Cute Black Braided Ballerina Hairstyle 33

Cute Black Braided Ballerina Hairstyle

Pink Highlights Box Braids 34

Pink Highlights Box Braids

Little Girls Feed In Boxer Braids 35

Little Girls Feed In Boxer Braids

Short Bob With Beads For Girls 36

Short Bob With Beads For Girls

Alternate Weight With Baby Hair 37

Alternate Weight With Baby Hair

Natural ballerina bun black girl hairstyle 38

Natural ballerina bun black girl hairstyle

Braided frohawk hairstyle for black girls 39

Braided frohawk hairstyle for black girls

Bubble braids and a high bun 40

Bubble braids and a high bun

Cornrow pigtails with colorful strings 41

Cornrow pigtails with colorful strings

High puff with beads and a front braid 42

High puff with beads and a front braid

Simple high puff natural hair style 43

Simple high puff natural hair style

Natural Two Strand Twists 44

Natural Two Strand Twists

Pigtails and baby hair 45

Pigtails and baby hair

Two curly puffs natural black girl hairstyle 46

Two curly puffs natural black girl hairstyle

Two cute ponytail twist hair 47

Two cute ponytail twist hair

Two strand twists and bow 48

Two strand twists and bow

Unraveled twists pigtails 49

Unraveled twists pigtails

90’s buns with cute edges black girl hairstyle 50

90’s buns with cute edges black girl hairstyle

Simple Rope Braid Pigtails 51

Simple Rope Braid Pigtails

Puffy Curly Pigtails and Bows 52

Puffy Curly Pigtails and Bows

Little Girl Natural Curly High Bun 53

Little Girl Natural Curly High Bun

Neat Curly Pigtails black girl hairstyle 54

Neat Curly Pigtails black girl hairstyle

High Pony and 2 Front Braids 55

High Pony and 2 Front Braids

Curly Pigtails and Heart Braids with Beads 56

Curly Pigtails and Heart Braids with Beads

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Styling little black girls hair may require time and patience, but the hairstyles and updo options you can create are cute and endless. Make sure to Invest in the best detangling products and tools for your little girl’s hair, and to use minimal brushing, minimal heat, and tension, as your girl’s hair is thinner and needs a clean environment to continue growing.

When choosing a style for little black girls we suggest you look for long-lasting easy to maintain styles with as little tension on the hairline as possible: girls won’t handle potential headaches and itchiness the way a grown-up would and they shouldn’t! That’s why we’ve selected plenty of alternatives for styling natural hairstyles for girls according to their needs. So which of these natural black girl hairstyles is your favorite? Tell us in the comments.

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