Not sure how to style your baby girl or toddler girl’s hair? Check out these simple hairstyles for little girls! Tons of cute ideas for baby girl or toddler girl hairstyles!
If you’ve ever had a daughter, you’ll know that there’s an awkward stage between where she has no hair and where she has lots of hair that is incredibly difficult to style.
We affectionately call the stage Little A is in “baby mullet” stage. It’s short on the front sides, but long in the back.
And yes, we could trim the back up, but cutting a baby girl’s hair is different than cutting a baby boy’s hair! You just don’t want to do it because you want to let it grow!
A few weeks ago I was having a hard time coming up with ideas for how to do my daughter’s hair that didn’t involve a single ponytail on the top of her head. I searched Pinterest, and surprisingly, “baby girl hairstyles” only brought up like five pins. WHAT!? Pinterest has failed? I know. I was shocked.
So I decided to take matters into my own hands, using a few simple hairstyles of my own, and some cuter ones that are inspired by my sister-in-law. Because let me tell you, my niece is always looking good.
Baby and Toddler Girl Hairstyles
Headband
Regardless of whether or not your baby has hair, a simple headband is always a good way to go. It’s easy and requires no skill on your part whatsoever.
Single Ponytail
The next hairstyle we did with our daughter was a single ponytail on top of her head. Once she had enough hair to do this, we would just pull it all together and tie it with a tiny hair tie and maybe a bow to accessorize.
Pigtails
Pigtails are great once baby’s hair is too long for the single pony on top of their head. Again, just part it down the middle and do two tiny ones on top of her head.
Top Side Ponytail
The next hairstyle was Little A’s signature hairstyle for a while, but I think it is finally getting too long to do this anymore. The top side ponytail! You can do it with a clip or without, either way is great.
Simple Bow Clip
Another simple one is just to clip the hair back with a bow clip. The best ones are the alligator clips with the teeth because they don’t slide out like the smooth ones do. It’s a good way to keep her hair out of her eyes without being too complicated. (Also, this bow is from Rylee Dee’s Boutique and I love it!)
Single Ponytail to Double Top Loops
The last three require a little more patience from her, and a little more skill from you. They aren’t hard, but you’re going to need some hair clips to clip back parts while you work. The first is a single pony in the front, split off to two ponytails in the back. You can either loop them like I did in this picture, or if your daughter’s hair is shorter, just let them be little pigtails.
Double Ponytails to Double Top Loops
Next, you can do two up front ponytails and then have them both go back into two more ponytails/loops.
Triple Ponytails
Last, you can do three ponytails all in a row. You start in the front with a ponytail, then add that to a middle ponytail, and then add that to a third ponytail at the back. This one you will definitely want to use a clip to hold the hair back while you tie off the ponytails. You could do this with two ponytails, too.
I hope these ideas were helpful! And maybe they even can give you more inspiration to do another hairstyle! Baby girl hairstyles and toddler girl hairstyles are not as scary as they sound. And they don’t require too much skill (remember, I did these!), so don’t feel intimidated.
One piece of advice, put your daughter in her high chair and give her tons of cereal while you do her hair. That’s the only way I can get Little A to sit still!!
Good luck!
Leanne Donaldson says
Super cute hairstyles! I have a 3yo and (barely) 2yo and always struggle coming up with something cute, especially when their hair is so thin! However I must admit, my kiddos NEVER leave it in! I could spend 15 mins doing something totally adorable only to have them rip it out two minutes later. Any tips for that??? Please!!!
Chelsea Johnson says
I’m not sure. I’ve sort of always done my daughter’s hair so unless we’re in the car for a long time, she is really good about leaving it in.
Kersten says
I can’t even stand how cute your daughter is- especially with those ADORABLE hair styles! Thanks for the darling ideas!
Chelsea Johnson says
Thanks! I think she’s pretty cute, too haha!
kayli says
Thank you! My daughter has had hair since the day she was born and I never knew what to do w it.
Chelsea Johnson says
I know exactly what you mean! You’re welcome!
Jessica says
Do you have a trick to getting her to stay (semi) still when you do her hair?
My 18 month old is all over the place when I try to do a simple single pony.
Great post!
Chelsea Johnson says
Thanks so much! And yes, I do! I usually do her hair in the morning when she is in her high chair/booster seat eating breakfast. But if I’m doing a more complicated hair style (like curling it) I let her watch a show on the ipad while I do it. Works every time!
Emily H. says
Great idea. Too cute!
Chelsea Johnson says
Thanks so much!
Morgan says
I absolutely love these! So cute! Love the little bow, and it looks like she does too! Nice post! Thanks so much for sharing the ideas!
Chelsea Johnson says
Thanks, Morgan!!
Jessica says
Your babies are really adorable and these hairstyles look so playful.I’m definitely trying these styles on my nieces I know they will absolutely love them.
Chelsea Johnson says
Thanks, Jessica!
Christa says
Great tips, thanks so much!! I think it’s so interesting how different hair is, because for my little 2 year old I would have said “The best ones are the smooth clips with the fabric because they don’t slide out of baby’s fine hair like the alligator ones do.”
Chelsea Johnson says
Yeah it definitely depends on the texture of your baby’s hair!!!
Cara Robert says
Hi, Chelsea
Love your site. your baby very cute and hair style looking good. thanks you for it.
Chelsea Johnson says
Thanks!
McKenzie says
Oh, the baby mullet stage! I absolutely love the cloth headbands, but some kids hate anything in their hair at all. I also love the cute styled ponies. Thanks for sharing these ideas!
Chelsea Johnson says
I was lucky and my daughter let me put bows and headbands on her when she was little, but now she will only do hair ties and clips! Thanks, McKenzie!
Lindsey says
What brand hair rubber bands do you use?
Chelsea Johnson says
We just got cheap ones from Walmart! Not sure what brand it was because we’ve had them for over a year! Sorry!
Johan says
Wow….these are really so cute. I just love all of them. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Chelsea Johnson says
Thanks!
me says
omg!! she is so adorable…
Chelsea Johnson says
Thanks!
Lettie Fordham says
Wow. Did you create these hairstyles? They are so beautiful. I wish I have a mind like yours. I will differently try these style with my toddler. I hoped she looks as cute as her.
Chelsea Johnson says
Yes, I did all of these on my daughter. Good luck!
Emily says
Really very cute.
Chelsea Johnson says
Thank you!