You don’t have to be a professional hairstylist to create fun and fashionable little girl hairstyles. There are so many simple and fun hairstyle tutorials that are perfect for little girls. With easy-to-follow tutorials, you can stop relying on a simple ponytail or contemplating a chin-length bob. Instead, you can style your little girl’s hair to make it look like she walked right out of the salon.
- Bow Bun
In under 10 minutes, you can transform your little girl into Minnie Mouse with this adorable bow bun from Lilyshop.
- Waterfall Braid
Girly Do Hairstyles shows you how to create a waterfall braid with a tutorial video. Once you’ve practiced this braid a few times, you can whip this out in about five minutes.
- Lace Braid
Cute Girls Hairstyles puts a spin on the popular waterfall braid.
- Sock Bun
Mama & Baby Love creates the traditional ballet bun in about five minutes with the help of a sock!
- The French Braid
The French braid was all the rage in the ’90s, and it’s still going strong. Princess Hairstyles shows you how.
- The Low Side French Braid
According to Sweetest Bug Bows, this braid inspired by Frozen will take you only a minute or two once you learn how to French braid.
- The Fishtail
Make your little one feel like a mermaid with this fishtail tutorial from Small Fry.
- Flat Twist
Daria-Ann Martineau of Zamora Hair Salon suggests a simple flat twist at the hairline as a way to dress up any style. To create this style with ease, watch Curly Nikki‘s tutorial.
- Pigtails
As little girl hairstyles go, pigtails couldn’t be more low-maintenance. Take it up a notch by creating pigtails without a part like Hair Romance.
- Half Pigtails
If your little girl has shorter hair, the half pigtails will work better for her. Hillary Leonard creates these adorable pigtails in a cinch!
- Floral Bun
Babes in Hairland creates a floral bun by looping hair, giving a dressy twist to this classic hairstyle.
- Princess Aurora Twistback
Cute Girls’ Hairstyles was inspired by the movie Maleficent when creating this simple twistback. It takes about four to six minutes to complete.
- Side Knots
Girly Do Hairstyles‘ side knots are great for girls with shorter hair and can be done elastic free.
- Topsy Tail
This style by superstrands.com puts a twist on the traditional ponytail by looping the tail through.
- Knotted Headband
If you know how to tie your shoes, you can create this braid with overlapping square knots from Cute Girls Hairstyles in under 10 minutes.
- Grecian Tuck
With the help of Pink Pewter’s tutorial, you can turn your little girl into a goddess with a headband and a few twists.
- No-Heat Curls
If you want to give your girl some waves, Measured by the Heart shows you how to ditch the iron for easy-to-make knots while your little girl sleeps!
- Twisted Crown
Easier than braiding but still impressive-looking, this twisted crown by The Blue Closet can be accomplished by twisting and pinning back your little girl’s hair.
- Rope Braid
This easy rope braid will look like it took a long time to do.
- Topsy Tail Pigtails
A literal twist on pigtails! Twist Me Pretty twists each pigtail into a messy bun and secures it all with a pretty bow.
- Side Banded Ponytail
De Su Mama dresses up a standard ponytail by banding small sections with colorful elastic bands.
- Natural Twist-Out
For natural hair, Beads, Braids, and Beyond shows how to do a twist-out, which is a super-cute look for little girls. And though it might take a little time, it’s easy to master.
- Bang Braid
If your little girl has shorter hair, you can add a little flair with a bang braid like Heart and Habit‘s.
- Top Knot
A top knot like Small Fry’s is perfect for when you need to run out the door. The messier the better!
- The Quadruple Twist
A Mom Less Ordinary created this simple twisted hairstyle to keep her daughter’s hair out of her eyes.
- Wrapped Pony
Pretty Hair Is Fun created this simple, sleek, classy look by wrapping a piece of hair around the elastic band of a ponytail.
- Ponytail Veil
This style from Hairstyles by Mommy is great for fancy and everyday looks.
- Dutch Braid
Locksofhairstyles walks you through this quick and easy Dutch braid, or inside-out French braid.
- Double-Twist Ponytail
Any girl can have this super-fast hairstyle from Cute Girls Hairstyles in under three minutes.
- The Heart Braid
This fun twist on French pigtails from The Beauty Department will keep your little girl’s hair out of her face all day.
- Easy Looped Updo
This pretty updo from Babes in Hairland can be done in about eight minutes with the help of a lot of bobby pins.
- Mohawk Fishtail Ponytail
Create this edgy look from Pretty Hair Is Fun in under 10 minutes.
- Triple Buns
Hair Romance shows how to create this simple, fun hairstyle as a twist on a messy bun.
- Upside-Down French Braid
Once you master a French braid, why not try it upside-down? Hairinfinity braids this timeless style that will have your little girl feeling glam.
- Linking Pigtails
This super-cool hairstyle from Girly Do Hairstyles is simple enough to do right before school.
- Star Braid
For the Fourth of July or any time, this star braid from Hair by Lori takes five braids and makes a star pattern on your child’s head.
- Winding Lace Braid Ponytail
Another great tutorial from Cute Girl Hairstyles shows you how to dress up your ponytail with a lace braid.
- Sock Bun Curls
A Toddler & A Teenager shows you another way to create amazing curls without heat. All you need is wet hair and a sock!
Stephanie Glover is the blogger and photographer behind A Grande Life. When she doesn’t have her camera in her hands, you’ll find her with a cup of coffee. She lives life with her two boys and husband, taking it one latte at a time!
