Having a good hair day can make us feel nothing short of fabulous. And, if your child has a short hairdo and you are confused about styling them, look no further. We list some of the best short hairstyles for kids in this post for your little one to rock their look. These hairstyles are simple to recreate and require barely any tools or equipment that make them suitable for everyday wear. Continue reading to learn more about short hairstyles for kids, so they never have to worry about having a bad hair day.
Pretty Short Hairstyles For Girls
You’d think that managing short hair is easy. Well, it is not always the case if it is your little girl who has short hair. Worry not. We have a list of easy-to-manage hairstyles for short hair girls right here, for you.
1. Street Style Messy Bob
Short bob cut may not look like something you can style. But it is. Read to get surprised. This style gives your little girl a ‘just-got-out-bed’ look, something you may not want for school days. How to: Occasion: Everyday, casual Face type: Best suits kids with round faces Hair type: Short, slightly wavy, or straight Celebrities: Scarlett Johansson, Kaley Cuoco, Kristen Wiig Expert tip: Avoid using flat or curling irons when trying this on kids. A curling wand would be a better choice to style.
2. Short Layered Bob
We all love the classic bob. The layered bob is a slight variation of it, and a welcome break for those tired of the classic bob cut. This style gives the hair a cool texture and is easy to manage too. How to: Occasion: Casual, informal, everyday Face type: Round and heart shaped faces Hair type: Medium to think straight or wavy hair Celebrities: Cameron Diaz, Helene Fischer, Kate Mara Expert tip: You can create a rounded shape by flicking layers of hair towards the face. You can apply the pomade more than once to get the desired output.
3. Super Straight Bob
A blunt bob cut with bangs can be a great style to don if your little girl has super straight hair. Here is a simple and quick way to style a bob cut with bangs, or short hairstyles for kids with bangs. How to: Occasion: Everyday, formal or school days Face type: All face types Hair type: Thin or thick straight hair Celebrities: Michelle Obama, Anna Faris, Taylor Swift Expert tip: You can apply some hairspray to the front hair to add volume to the crown.
4. Short Ponytail
Even the slightest touch of hair on the neck can be irritating during summers. When your little girl has short hair, long enough to be tied back, it calls for a mini or short ponytail. It looks adorable and makes summers bearable. How to: Occasion: Everyday, school days for toddlers Face type: Oval, square, heart-shaped, diamond, and round Hair type: Straight, curly thin or thick Celebrities: Christina Applegate, Emma Watson, Cameron Diaz Expert tip: You can use styling gel or pomade to keep the pulled hair in its place, without having to use bobby pins or clips.
5. Side Braids For Short Hair (Without Bangs)
Give your little girl a chic, old-fashioned look with the French side braids. You will need a couple of hairbands and nothing else to achieve this neat look. How to: Occasion: Party, holidays, festive Face type: Oval, heart-shaped Hair type: Short, straight or wavy Celebrities: Carey Mulligan Expert tip: If you have short hair in the front that cannot be braided, you can use snap clips or bobby pins to hold them in place.
6. Twisted Side Ponytail For Short Hair
The side ponytail is a great summer do for kids with short hair. Girls with short and fine hair, who do not want the regular pony at the back, can try this. How to: Occasion: Party, holidays, festive Face type: Round, heart-shaped Hair type: Short, straight, or wavy Celebrities: Emma Stone (longer hair) Expert tip: You can deck the pony, in the end, with a flower or other hair accessories to make it cute.
7. Easy Updo For Shorter Hair
When your little girl has short hair that is soft and wavy, but thin, this stylish updo can make all the difference in how she looks. This keeps the hair above the nape of the neck. How to: Occasion: Casual, outdoor Face type: Round, square Hair type: Soft, wavy blonde hair Celebrities: Rachel McAdams, Stana Katic donned wavy bobs that support this peristyle Expert tip: Twisting the side locks and the short hair at the back can also add volume to the hair.
8. High Pony Puff For Curly Hair
Ideal for African American girls with thick black, super curly hair, a high ponytail increases the kid’s cuteness quotient by a mile! And it keeps your baby comfortable on hot summer day. How to: Occasion: School, everyday Face type: All face types Hair type: Black, coarse, and thick hair Celebrities: Teyonah Parris Expert tip: If the hair is too thick and coarse for one ponytail, you can make two ponytails and make them look like one.
9. Mini Pigtails
Little girls and pigtails go hand in hand. If your kid has fine, wavy, or straight hair which is too short for a pony or braids, mini-pigtails can be a great idea. They are cute and keep the hair from falling to the sides or front. How to: Occasion: Everyday Face type: All face shapes Hair type: Straight, fine hair Celebrities: Miley Cyrus, Blue Ivy (Beyonce’s daughter), Zahara Jolie-Pitt Expert tip: You can use colorful scrunchies to make the hairdo look cute.
10. Short Curly Hairstyle With Headbands
Short and very curly hair gets tangled easily and is hard to manage too. Using a headband will prevent the hair from falling on the forehead and blocking the kid’s vision. How to: Occasion: Casual, everyday Face type: Oval, heart-shaped Hair type: Curly Celebrities: Arielle Kebbel, Keira Knightley Expert tip: Use colorful headbands to match the outfit: that makes a style statement in itself.
11. Afro Frizzy Hair With Bow Ribbon
When you do not have time to braid your little girl’s short but frizzy hair, a simple headband can do the trick of keeping it neat. A polka dotted bow ribbon headband, a comb, and some hair moisturizer is all you need to get this hairdo. How to: Occasion: Party, festive Face type: All face types Hair type: Frizzy, curly hair Celebrities: Ben Wallace, Expert tip: You can use a detangler or a curl gel to get rid of knots easily.
12. Tiny Pigtails With Bangs
If your little girl has hair as smooth as silk, you can style it any way you want. But pigtails with cute little bangs are an excellent choice for toddlers and younger girls. If Baby Spice can, Rashida Jones can, so can your girl, even if she has short hair! How to: Occasion: Everyday, school Face type: Round, oval Hair type: Straight, wavy hair Celebrities: Rashida Jones, Zooey Deschanel, Emma Bunton Expert tip: To give the hair a more textured look, brush it with the fingers instead of a comb.
13. Braided Ponytails For Fine Hair
A ponytail may seem like the only option when your little girl’s hair is soft and short. But it is not. Here is an interesting way to style your daughter’s hair, with a little effort. How to: Occasion: Festive, Party Face type: All face shapes Hair type: Straight, soft Expert tip: Braid only halfway to the length of the hair for a neat ponytail.
14. Pulled Back Half-ponytail
When you cannot pull back the entire hair into a pony, half-a-ponytail should do. How to: Occasion: Everyday, summer style Face type: All face types Hair type: Straight Celebrities: David Beckham Expert tip: You can add a bow at the top where the hair tie is, to make it look pretty.
15. Bantu Knots For Short Hair
Bantu knots can take time but can be cute if your baby daughter has black, fine hair. Bantu knots are ideal for longer hair, but you can try it with short hair as well. How to: Occasion: Everyday, outdoor or sporting Face type: Round face, oval Hair type: Straight, frizzy Celebrities: Rihanna, Halle Berry, Lauryn Hill, Bjork Expert tip: If you want to sport wavy curls on a day, create Bantu knots the night before and sleep. The next morning when you untangle, curly hair loose, curly hair is ready in seconds.
16. Dutch Braid Ponytail
Braids are not for girls with short hair, right? Wrong. Even if your little girl has shoulder-length hair, you can braid it. Dutch pigtail braids can be a cool way to style overgrown pixie cut or a straight blunt cut. How to: Occasion: Casual, outdoor Face type: Oval, heart-shaped Hair type: Thick to medium density straight or wavy hair Celebrities: Kylie Jenner, Shailene Woodley (medium length hair) Expert tip: You can leave the two braided pigtails as they are instead of securing them together.
17. Side Swept Hair With Headband
This is a pretty simple hairstyle for little girls with thin hair. You can set this in less than five minutes. How to: Occasion: Casual, party, festive Face type: Round Hair type: Straight, smooth, and thin density Celebrities: Charlize Theron, Keira Knightley Expert tip: If the hair is incredibly silky, apply a bit of pomade to keep it in place.
18. The Fountain Hairdo
Imagine a child with a tiny pony that looked like a fountain on her head. The very thought makes you smile, doesn’t it? The fountain hairdo is a simple and easy hairstyle for toddlers and young kids. How to: Occasion: Everyday, casual Face type: All face shapes Hair type: Straight, wavy with medium to thin density Celebrities: Alyssa Milano Expert tip: You can also try pulling all the hair into a ponytail for the perfect summer hairdo.
19. Shirley Temple Curls
Shirley Temple used 48 curlers every night to get that perfect hairstyle that made her an adorable star back then. Thankfully, you can achieve this with fewer curling rolls for short hair. How to: Occasion: Casual, everyday Face type: Round, heart-shaped Hair type: Straight, wavy Celebrities: Shirley Temple Expert tip: Avoid using heat curling irons for kids.
Short Hairstyles For Boys
Styling hair for boys can seem like a no-brainer. But is it as easy as it seems? You may think that there aren’t many short hairstyles for boys. Well, get ready to be surprised with these cool and easy hairstyles for boys with short hair.
20. Side Part Business Tycoon Style
When your child has hair that is at least one to one-and-a-half inches long, you can style it to give the child a classy, businessman like look. How to: Occasion: Everyday, school Face type: Oval, heart-shaped Hair type: Straight, wavy with medium density Celebrities: Ryan Gosling, Wille Expert tip: You can even try this hairstyle with a middle parting for a Johnny Depp look.
21. Messy Geek Look
Little boys are cute when they are naughty. This messy, geeky look is a cool hairdo for four to eight-year-old boys with slightly wavy hair. How to: Occasion: Casual, everyday, holiday Face type: Heart-shaped, oval, and angular faces Hair type: Slightly wavy, straight black hair Celebrities: Orlando Bloom, James Franco Expert tip: For very straight hair, use a blow dryer to get a naturally curly look.
22. Short Dreadlocks
When you think of dreadlocks, you think of long hair. But what if we told you that you could make dreads for short hair as well? How to: Occasion: Everyday, casual, summer Face type: Oval, angled face shapes Hair type: Curly hair, medium density Celebrities: Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx Expert tip: Apply a generous amount of moisturizer to the hair and massage it gently. Making locks would be easier and less painful for the kid.
23. Brushed Up Hairstyle
When your boy’s hair is so small that you can’t even hold it, can it be styled? Absolutely! Here is how. How to: Occasion: Casual, everyday Face type: Oval, angular Hair type: Straight, Slightly wavy Celebrities: Justin Bieber, Adam Lambert Expert tip: Apply wax or pomade to the sides to get a smooth, combed look.
24. Flat Top Hairstyle
Want military-style hair for your boy? A flat top hairstyle is a good option then! How to: Occasion: Casual, funky college style Face type: Oval, angular, heart-shaped Hair type: Straight, coarse Celebrities: Will Smith (Bel-Air) Expert tip: You can try this even when you have equal-length hair all over, and not just in the center.
25. The Matt Hairstyle
The Matt pushes up a little bit of hair in the front, increasing the volume on the crown and the top. How to: Occasion: Casual, informal Face type: All face shapes Hair type: All hair types Celebrities: Taylor Lautner, Ryan Gosling Expert tip: Use a medium-hold styling gel for a natural, matte look.
26. The James Spiked Up Hairstyle
Spikes are fun and cool for boys. This spiked up hairstyle looks like a pompadour with a defined side parting. How to: Occasion: Casual, holiday Face type: Oval, heart-shaped Hair type: Straight, wavy Celebrities: Ryan Reynolds, Zayn Malik Expert tip: You can comb all the hair, in the front and the sides, towards the back for a neat look.
27. Textured Hair With Fringe
Boys aren’t fond of fringes. But this one, your kid is going to love! The hairstyle is ideal for long and medium hair, but surprisingly suits boys with short hair as well. How to: Occasion: Casual, everyday Face type: Triangular face Hair type: Medium density hair Celebrities: Brad Pitt Expert tip: When styling the fringe, comb the hair sideways on the forehead to prevent it from obstructing the child’s vision.
28. Side-Brushed Hair
This is a pretty simple hairstyle for anyone. All you need to do is pick a side to which the hair points. How to: Occasion: Everyday, casual Face type: All face shapes Hair type: Straight, wavy hair Celebrities: Zac Efron, David Beckham Expert tip: You can use a hairspray to keep the hair in place.
29. Short Tapered Hairstyle
This hairstyle will add more volume to the hair. So if your kid’s hair looks thin when combed, you can switch to this hairstyle. How to: Occasion: Casual, party, holiday Face type: Square face, oval shapes with small foreheads Hair type: Medium to thick density hair, coarse Celebrities: Zac Efron Expert tip: If your boy has a wide face or a wide forehead, avoid this hairstyle.
30. Asymmetrical Faux Hawk
This is a variation of the faux hawk popularized by the likes of David Beckham and Messi. How to: Occasion: Casual, sporty Face type: Round and wide faces Hair type: Medium density, coarse hair Celebrities: Xavier Samuel, Zac Efron Expert tip: If the faux hawk is not diagonal, it might end up like the regular faux hawk hairstyle. Using hairspray can help you keep the hair in place.
31. Short Spikey Hair
This spiky hairstyle is a very short hairstyle for boys that extends to the entire hair, not just the center or top of the head. How to: Occasion: Casual, fun, or party Face type: All face shapes Hair type: Short, coarse, and thin to medium density Celebrities: Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Matt King Expert tip: This style looks especially good for very short hair, not more than 3/4th of an inch in length.
32. Freestyle Curls
Your boy has curly hair and does not want you to mess with it? Then how about free-styling them? We are sure he won’t mind that! How to: Occasion: Casual, beach look Face type: Oval, square, triangular shaped faces Hair type: Medium to thick density hair Celebrities: Orlando Bloom Expert tip: You can curl the hair all over, or just curl the front hair into a super curl, by twirling it, and leave the rest of the hair wavy.
33. Short Defined Curls
Does you boy have naturally curly hair? This hairstyle can make them look better. How to: Occasion: Casual, beach look Face type: Oval, square, triangular shaped faces Hair type: Medium to thick density hair Celebrities: Orlando Bloom Expert tip: You should try this for naturally curly hair, not wavy or straight hair.
