By now, we know that Black girls can slay in natural hairstyles so that’s not the problem. However, the tricky part can be figuring out which hairstyle your little girl should wear. We’re making it easy for you to pick her next look with hairstyles that are fun, age-appropriate, suitable for different Black girls’ hair types and lengths, and require little to no extensions added. So, let’s get started.
1. AFRO PUFF WITH CORNROW BANGS
SOURCE: @NDINAWE_DINGANI
Letting a girl’s kinks and curls free in all their Afro glory is one of the best ways to style her hair naturally. The addition of the cornrow braided bangs helps to frame her face even more beautifully.
2. FOUR PONYTAILS AND A MIDDLE BUN
SOURCE: @NOVEMBERLOV3
Give your child one of the slickest hairstyles with these laid large ponytails and a bun in the middle adorned with a bow in her favorite color. Of course, the zigzag part and the addition of colorful beads also spruce up the look.
3. CORNROWS AND TWISTS WITH THE MIDDLE PART
SOURCE: @LITTLESTARS_HAIR
Although this middle part hairstyle may have been around for years, it has never lost its charm. When paired with hair beads, they will look even more beautiful on the head of a little black girl.
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4. TWO BUNS WITH BUTTERFLY HAIR CLIPS
SOURCE: @THELESPRANCESISTERS_1
That a girl does not like having hair on her face, neck, or shoulders should not stop her from slaying a hairstyle. This two-bun hairstyle neatly rolled and tucked in is the perfect one for her to slay in and the addition of butterfly hair clips give the hairstyle vibrancy.
5. HALF BANTU KNOTS HALF CURLS
SOURCE: @GROWANDFLOWHAIR
This hairstyle is an absolute delight. The hair is divided into two horizontal parts with the front section taking a much larger part, twisted and tucked into large bantu knots while the hair at the back section is left out in all its curly glory.
6. CORNROW PONYTAIL WITH TWO-STRAND TWISTS
SOURCE: @NATURAL_JC
Simple and chic, that is what these cornrow ponytails with their two-strand twisted ends and asymmetrical bangs are. With a little creativity, you can weave in patterns of your choice with the cornrows.
7. CURLS WITH BOW
SOURCE: @BYDEEMARIE
Sometimes, all you need to style a black baby girl’s natural hair are water, curling cream, your fingers, and a bow. As the saying goes, easy does it.
8. BUBBLE BRAIDS
SOURCE: @MYLAILY3
Bubble braids are C to the U to the T to the E – cuteeee. Tying them with colorful ouchless hair bands instead of regular black ones takes the cuteness all the way higher.
9. TRIPLE LARGE DOUBLE PONYTAILS
SOURCE: @YOURBABYANDU
If your girl has really long natural hair and does not like to sit in a chair for hours to get her hair done, then this style is one of the best options for her. Sleek and easy, your girl will get her glam up in no time.
10. HEART CROSSED BRAIDS
SOURCE: @K.RAYYYHAIR
Take your little one’s braids from ordinary to elegant in these heart braids that cross over each other. Trust me, she’ll love you for it.
11. BUNHAWK WITH SIDE BRAIDS
SOURCE: @THELESPRANCESISTERS_1
This timeless beauty will never not put a smile on the face of a black girl. It also presents a perfect chance for her to adorn her hair with as many colorful butterfly clips as she so desires.
12. BLOWOUT LOOK
SOURCE: @MYLAILY3
A girl can have her natural kinky hair stretched out without the use of chemicals. While hair straighteners used with heat protectants are a way to achieve this, if you’re wary of applying heat to your child’s hair, then you can achieve the blowout look via heatless methods like African threading.
13. TWO-STRAND TWISTS PUFFS
SOURCE: @LIBBYHAIRCARE
These twists are delicately woven and tied into each other with the aid of rubber bands. They are also separated into two equal puffs which are also tied with beautiful bows while one two-strand twists each hangs freely at both sides of the head.
14. PUFF WITH BRAIDED HEART BANGS
SOURCE: @NOVEMBERLOV3
Puffs will forever be a delight on a black girl’s head because of the way they accentuate and complement the facial features. To spice them up a bit, incorporate braided heart bangs in the front section.
15. TWO PUFFS WITH CIRCULAR CORNROWS
SOURCE: @TALIA_ADEMIDE
Another reason why puffs are a loved natural hairstyle is because of their versatility. These puffs are created by cutting the hair into two equal horizontal parts with cornrows forming a ring around them.
16. TOP KNOT BUN WITH CURLS
SOURCE: @BRAIDS.BYKEE_
If your little girl has recently had the honor of being selected for the little bride role for a loved one’s wedding, then trust me, this is the hairstyle you want her to shine in. This top knot bun keeps things simple and classy.
17. TWO CURLY PONYTAILS
SOURCE: @KHYLASHEREE
Switch up the look of a regular two ponytails by curling the ends either with hair curling tools or with braids/twist outs.
18. SIDE PUFF WITH SIDE BRAIDED BANG
SOURCE: @LITTLESTARS_HAIR
A puff pulled to the side with a single braided bang can never go wrong on a little black girl.
19. BRAIDED PUFF
SOURCE: @THOKOHAIRANDBEAUTY
Putting the roots of the natural hair in cornrows is a sure way to ensure this hairstyle last for a very long time.
20. HALF BRAIDED DONUT BUN
SOURCE: @DREADLOCKSHAIRSTYLES
This half-braided donut bun is one of the sweetest hairstyles for a black girl.
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