Little Girl's Hairstyles- Blast from the past: Daisy Chain Braid or Knotted Braid

Hi Friends! I get a lot of questions from readers about certain ideas or hairdos, and so much of the time, I've done a hairdo in the past that would be perfect for them. SO, every now and then, I'm going to bring 'round a "Blast from the past" and showcase some of my older posts, just to remind and refresh us on some past ideas!
This one has been a big hit, since I posted it over a year ago, and someone mentioned it and asked about it recently, so I chose this as my first "Blast".
I nicknamed it the Daisy Chain Braid, but it's just a knotted braid. We love it, and the gals love the compliments they get when they have it in!

Here's the VIDEO for the Daisy Chain Braid!


 Tell me what you think!! Have a great one!

Little Girl's Hairstyles - LOOK what we did!! Triple Twist Braids 5-7 min

Well, just look what we did:

 If it's not immediately obvious, we cut off about 10 inches off my oldest daughter's hair! This actually did happen a while ago.....since this picture of her was taken in her Halloween costume (ha ha), and I've just been slow at getting it up here. It has been FUN having a gal with a head of short hair (and FASTER thank goodness). We've had a good time coming up with different ideas to do with her now short bob. So here's one of first samplings:

Hanging Triple Twist Braids:

I initially parted off her hair on one side (first a side part), and then back to her ears. I then sectioned that part into three sections, as you can see here, diagonal partings. I then did small (much smaller than I'm used to!) twist braids in the middle of each section.

 I then did some corkscrew curls in the back with my 1/2 inch curling iron, and finger combed them after.

 I think she's darling! It's given us a whole new sense of fun when it comes to hairdoing time! It's been interesting to experiment with hair this length--and find out that yes, ponytails are still possible! I'd love your greatest ideas on this length of hair!

Hurray for short hair!

How to do girl's hairstyles: Triple Twist Braid Ponytails 7-10 min

A fast easy hairdo for those little gals who just beg for "just a ponytail, puh-leeze!?", like my little gal does EVERY day.

I parted off her hair straight down the middle to begin with (and of course, the hair is damp). I clipped off one side, and then parted off one side into two ponytails, in the middle of her head. Repeat on the other side.

 I kept all the hair from one outside ponytails, and divided the inside pony next to it in half, and did a twist braid. Next, join the inside halves of the middle two ponys and do twist braid no. 2.

 Finish with twist braid no. 3 using the other side in the same manner, to end up with 3 total twists braids. I spray the tops and undersides of my braids with hairspray, and they are out the bathroom door!

How to do girl's hairstyles: Triple Ponytail Loop 10-15 min

I hope you all are having a joyous time welcoming in the new year! Any really outstanding new year's resolutions? Mine always involve 1: eating better 2: exercising more. BUT, at least for the first few months of the year, I can let myself off the hook (hey, I'm pregnant!). And I'm going to enjoy it!!

SO, onto the hair! Some of you may remember the Pony Loop hairdo, I shared back in January of last year. This is a variation on that idea. Three ponytail loops, one on top, two on the bottom!

 I parted off a small section in the front top of her hair, and put it in a small ponytail, which you can see in this picture. I did this to secure those little wispies she has. If your daughter has bangs or shorter hair in front, doing this will help keep a smoother look. Next I parted off the top half section of her hair, and put in an elastic. Having damp hair, and/or using a lightweight gel will help keep these loops in nicer as well. See my instruction on how to do the pony loops here.

 Part off the remaining hair underneath into two sections, complete two additional pony loops, and spray well with hairspray.

 I love the slick smooth look of this hairstyle. I also used the small bobby pins underneath the wrapped hair to secure it down if needed.

 Happy New Year!


 

How to do girl's hairstyles: Low Side French Braids into braided ponytail 15-20 min

So Christmas is right around the corner!! We just got a whole ton of snow, and my girls' have been out playing and attempting to build a snowman this afternoon. There's nothing better and more magical than a beautiful white blanket on everything outside. That is, until you have to go out and drive in it or shovel it off your driveway, right! Even still, I love seeing how pristine and clean the snow makes everything look. It just seems fitting for this special season and holiday. So what I'm saying is, I'm grateful for the snow! I am also looking forward to not having to send off my kids to school or dance or anywhere else for a few weeks and just have the chance to hang out and have fun!

Did I mention we are expecting girl no. 3 this spring!? I gotta get some good one on one time with my girls now before Mom is totally swept up in baby! We are so excited to have another little princess and of course, more hair to do!

So, on that note--here's another little hairdo to try out. I must really be in the pioneer-type-hairdo mood lately, as this is another one that reminds me of young girls from that era. I just think it's a refreshing change to see little girls look like little girls, rather than putting grown up hair on them. Who needs them to grow up any faster than they already do?

Low Side French Braids

 I started with a center part, dampened hair, and began my regular french braid down low and close to the ears.

 I continued them all the way to the back of her head.

 And same on the other side.

 This is where it can get tricky. After finishing both braids, I took out both elastics holding the braids, smoothing the hair so both braids were hanging straight down in my one hand. I tried to meld the hair together into one bunch, without losing any of the braiding, so I could begin a fresh braid.

 Once I did that, I just finished off with a backwards braid all the way to the ends.

 Tie it off with a ribbon (I like mine up higher, rather than at the ends..they seem to stay in better for me there) and smile!

 Here's wishing all you wonderful moms and your families a wonderful Christmas! Enjoy those magical moments with the little ones. I've made a goal to NOT let messes get me in a dither and to just take a deep breath and ENJOY myself. They'll only be these ages once! Merry Christmas!