Every girl is a little beauty, whether she has thick curly hair, long straight hair, medium-length hair, or even a short bob. And no matter the hair type, she always wants a special holiday hairstyle: one that highlights her charm and gives her confidence. So she can twirl around the room, admire herself in the mirror, and feel truly special.
In this collection, you’ll find cute hairstyles for the holidays: most of them are easy to recreate at home, even without a hairstylist.
If you’re preparing for an important event and the hairstyle seems tricky, try practicing it the day before – just a little rehearsal to make sure everything looks perfect on the big day.
Children’s Hair Ideas: The Easiest Options to Try
You don’t need to be a professional to recreate simple hairstyles for children. Here are a few ideas that might delight both you and your little one.
Lace Effect: Criss-Cross Ponytails
Create a parting and separate three small sections on each side, leaving the rest of the hair down. Tie small ponytails from each section. Now, take the first two ponytails and connect them into one by feeding one into the other. Repeat the same with the next two sets. This creates a beautiful lace-like woven pattern from ponytails. This is an excellent hairstyle for short hair or for cuts where braids or curls aren’t an option. Add cute bows to the last row of ponytails to match the holiday outfit – and you’re done!
Many Tiny Ponytails for Short Hair
Take colorful elastics (one color or mixed) to turn this simple style into something special.
Gradually connect one small ponytail into the next, forming a circle or pattern across the head. You can add a stylish bow or leave it as is – whatever suits the occasion.
Space Buns
This is the perfect hairstyle for active girls. It works with any outfit and suits toddlers, 7-year-olds, and even teens – a truly universal style. Plus, it’s quick, durable, comfortable, and doesn’t require special skills.
How to make space buns:
- Tie two ponytails.
- Braid each ponytail.
- Gently pull on the braid to create more volume.
- Wrap the braid into a bun and secure with bobby pins.
- Pin the braid’s end with a small clip.
You can leave a few soft face-framing strands and curl them for a festive look. Or skip this step for a practical, everyday version.
Easy Hairstyles for Children: Toddler-Friendly Options
Toddlers can’t sit still for long, so you need hairstyles that are quick, simple, and adorable. Luckily, there are plenty of options perfect for a celebration in kindergarten or at a kids’ party.
French Braid (Fishtail-style look)
Take three small sections at the back of the head and start a regular braid. With each crossing, add a little bit of hair from each side and continue all the way down. This braid won’t fall apart, even if your toddler decides to hang upside down.
Ponytails Decorated with Colorful Elastics
Make two simple ponytails – high or low. Decorate each ponytail by adding colorful elastics along the length. You can gently pull on each section to make the hairstyle more voluminous and festive.
Hairstyles Ideas for School-Age Girls
6-year-olds often have medium-length hair, which allows for even more fun and creative styling. The options below are guaranteed to delight your young schoolgirl.
Braids with Kanekalon
Kanekalon is synthetic hair that’s very easy to braid into natural hair. It adds length and volume. The best part is that kanekalon comes in any color, even beautiful two- or three-tone gradients. The result looks absolutely magical.
Divide the kanekalon into two parts, then split each half into two strands – one thicker, one thinner. This will make braiding much easier. Start by making a ponytail, combining your child’s hair with a strand of kanekalon. You can also simply wrap the kanekalon around a section of hair, hold it in place with your fingers, and begin braiding, but that method is slightly more advanced.
Basket Braid
To create this “basket” effect, tie a high ponytail at the back of the head. Leave a circular section of hair loose around the ponytail – don’t braid it in yet. Take a small strand of hair, divide it into three parts, and start an inside-out braid. As you braid, add new pieces of hair from both the loose section and the ponytail. Move in a circle. Secure the braid’s end with an elastic and tuck it underneath the “basket” to hide it.
Stylish Children’s Hairstyles for Holidays
Does your little beauty dream of looking like a princess for her big celebration? Let’s choose cool hairstyles for 8-year-olds, as well as younger and older girls. Below, you’ll find stunning options perfect for the New Year, a school dance, a birthday party, or any festive event.
Bubble Braid with Elastics
How to create this festive hairstyle?
- Prepare plenty of small silicone elastics, a hair clip to section the hair, and a comb.
- Make two ponytails: one higher, one directly underneath.
- Split the top ponytail into two strands and pull them underneath the lower ponytail.
- Create another ponytail below.
- Split ponytail #2 into two strands and pull them under ponytail #3.
- Repeat this pattern all the way down.
Palm Ponytail with Hollywood Curls
The base of this style is soft curls made with a 25 mm curling iron. Curl each strand at a slight angle – this gives maximum volume and ensures the curls hold throughout the entire celebration.
Meanwhile, the small “palm” ponytail at the crown keeps hair away from the face, so nothing gets in the way while your girl runs, plays, and jumps. This hairstyle is stylish and practical, suitable for 5-year-olds and older girls.
Two Inside-Out Braids with Half-Down Hair
Create a middle part along the top of the head. Leave a few soft strands near the face and lightly curl them. Now, braid two inside-out French braids on each side. Make sure to gently pull on the outer strands to give the braids more volume. If the hair is fine or stubborn, use a bit of flexible-hold hairspray. Secure the braid ends with clear elastics and join the two braids at the upper back of the head. Add a bow or a pretty clip for a festive touch. Leave the rest of the hair down and curl the ends.
Ribbon Braid
For this style, separate three strands of hair, and use a ribbon as the fourth strand. It looks incredibly festive but is surprisingly simple. Pin the ribbon at the start with a bobby pin to make it easier. Then braid as usual, but move two strands to the right, then the hair strand + ribbon to the left – then switch directions. Repeat this pattern to the end of the braid.
Now, you have plenty of children’s hairstyle ideas for any holiday and for everyday looks. Save the ones you like and definitely try out your favorites!
Tatyana Ryzhova
