Are you new parents struggling to style your children's curly or coily hair? Don't panic! Today, I'm here to help you give your little one's natural hair a fresh look and offer it a much-needed break with protective hairstyles. Here are 5 simple and easy-to-create styles that will help your little girl feel confident and beautiful.
Styling your own hair is no small feat. But when it comes to styling your children's hair, it truly becomes a daily challenge. Between cries and tears, children with curly and coily hair tend to suffer from hair mishandling. Detangling, styling, their sensitive hair is often very delicate to manage. Especially when you don't have the right techniques. So young parents or parents who don't have curly or coily hair, worry no more. I'm going to show you 5 simple hairstyles you can recreate on your little ones.
AFRO PUFFS
First of all, before every styling session, there's an imperative you should never miss if you want to style coily hair. Take care of it by using suitable products, for example, by choosing the right oil. Indeed, because we must not forget that it is the most fragile hair in the world. Particularly sensitive and prone to breakage, they need all your attention to remain vibrant and grow properly.
Now that you know this, I'm going to start by introducing you to afro puffs. These cute little pigtails that give your daughter a Minnie Mouse-like look. To create them, nothing could be simpler. Part your child's hair down the middle and tie her hair into two pigtails on the sides at the desired height. Then let the afro pigtails form two magnificent little puffs. If you want to take it up a notch, you can also do cornrows on the front and/or sides of her head. Simple and effective!
THE BUN
The same principle applies to the bun; simply gather your child's hair and style it backward. Once tied, you can decide to leave them in an afro or braid them. This hairstyle will last all day without bothering her.
AFRO WITH ACCESSORY
If your daughter is a little fashionista, she probably already has a lovely collection of hair accessories in her closet. So why not use them? If her daily schedule allows it, meaning it's not too hot or she doesn't have sports activities, you can opt for an afro with an accessory: a scarf, a headband, a barrette, etc. Very trendy right now, this will allow her not to be bothered by her mane while looking fabulous. To do this, simply tie the accessory on top of her head, leaving her afro undisturbed.
THE FAUX HAWK
The double afro puff is very simple to create. It involves making two puffs, one on top, the other at the bottom. By fluffing both well, you can give the impression of a crest or a mohawk. Your child will have a super cool, rock look that will make her the queen of the school! And you, the goddess of beginner hairstyling!
TWISTS
An excellent protective hairstyle, twists are a must-have for coily hair. To create them, isolate a section of hair at the nape of the neck, then separate it into two identical sections. Pass the first strand over the second, then the second strand over the first, and repeat along the entire length, alternating. Be careful not to pull too tight, especially around the temples. Once the twist is finished, there's no need to tie it; they hold on their own thanks to the nature of coily hair. Repeat the process with another section of hair, then continue until you've done the entire head. Your twists are finished; you can then style them as you wish. No matter how you style your twists, you're sure to make an impression!
