Braided Hairstyles for Little Girls

How gorgeous is this little girl’s hair. This and healthy, it has been styled into a lovely fishtail braid that is not so tight that it will irritate a delicate scalp, but secure enough to stay in place through many an adventure.

If the little girl in your life has shorter hair, a sweet braided headband is a great way to keep hair out of their face. Plus it looks so adorable to, especially with that precious little flower.

This quirky twist on the classic high bun is just beautiful. The asymmetric bun with an upside down French braid is so sweet and will be a lovely braided style for a special occasion.

If your little one can sit still for long enough, these mini boxer braids will look so cute. It will take quite a lot of practice to get your boxer braids so precise, but they are a braided style that lasts so well.

If you are looking for a simple but pretty party hairstyle for a little girl, then this waterfall braid is perfect. It looks so gorgeous in these stunning long locks, don’t you think?

These double rope braids are gorgeous, looking beautiful in long and glossy hair. The key to a good rope braid is friction – twist the strands of hair in one direction and wrap the strands around each other in the opposite direction. The created friction will help hold the braid firmly in place.

This little girl has some seriously enviable long locks, which have been allowed to shine with the addition of a mini pull through braid. Nimble fingers and plenty of tiny hair ties are needed for this one.

Simple styles – like this mini Dutch braid and ponytail – are perfect for nursery or school. They take just a few minutes and will keep hair out of the face for a long day of exploration and curiosity. Wrapping a section of hair around the ponytail gives such a nice finish.

Pigtails are probably one of the most adorable hairstyles there is for little girls, being so playful and youthful. Longer bangs have been secured away from the face in a simple rope braid.

If you are not a master braided just yet, why not start out with the bubble braid. It simply involves a ponytail and a series of hair ties down the lengths to create the bubble shape.

Sometimes a simple style can look so much more complicated than it is. For this style, the top section of the hair has been styled into two braids, crossed over at the back of the head and secured into pigtails. Simple!

This little girl has better messy buns than most of us have ever managed to achieve, and they are all the more impressive thanks to some reverse Dutch braids.

A waterfall braid and bouncy waves – is there a more perfect way to make your little princess feel pretty and elegant?

There is so much to love about this super cute braided girl’s hairstyle. The super neat French braids, the bouncy buns, and those big and bold bows. Lovely!

A few mini braids in this little girl’s hair has emphasised the gorgeous shape of her bob haircut, don’t you think?

A braided headband – like this rope braid one – is a lovely way to style overgrown bangs that can be bothersome to little ones.

If your little one is going to be a bridesmaid or flower girl, this braided crown is a great styles. The pull through braid is easy to master and is great for thick hair. The ladies breath flowers are a great finishing touch. So sweet.

Double Dutch braids always look good and this half up-do style is so lovely as it shows off some lovely wavy locks, accentuated by a bright orange bow. Beautiful!

How utterly adorable is this cute little double stand heart braid? So sweet and age appropriate, it is a lovely style that is sure to make your little girl smile from ear to ear. Let her pick her favourite bow to finish off her style.

Make the standard ponytail a little more interesting with the addition of a side braid. This style is relaxed and fun, and will keep all that lovely hair in place through a full day of play.