Awesome Braided Hairstyles for Kids That Are Easy
![Girl getting her hair braided](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/girl-getting-her-hair-braided/dZYcoUXltIUSfhLVoEbJKjoyypw=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/06/c4/06c4cba9262b4d71b348e393ea2be5db.jpeg)
There are two types of parents. The type that drops their kids off at school with perfectly clean clothes and the latest trending Pinterest hairstyle, and everyone else. The rest of us deliver our kids to school wearing crumbs from the muffin they ate in the car and a couple of messy pigtails.
And no shame. If you want to up your kids' hairstyle game, it's easier than you think. These braided hairstyles for kids are super simple. See for yourself.
This Simple Five-Strand Braid Is Easier Than It Looks
![A Simple Five-Strand Braid](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/a-simple-five-strand-braid/O9m35vTkQyEC2UbubaHapuqDVFY=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/7c/55/7c5552c789e74fad9e99001cc17ef47b.jpeg)
Add a Ribbon for Flair
![Four-strand braid for kids](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/four-strand-braid-for-kids/yOLcd61toEhHUCxQv1deFu38tp0=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/a7/42/a74279a6112441fb98fa050067c89d5b.jpeg)
A Braided Hairstyle for Kids With Short Hair
![Cute braids with Brazilian wool](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/cute-braids-with-brazilian-wool/-J9wXyS-LcsPy0os0sqrdvmm4_c=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/52/76/5276eeff617b4ccfac71c8db26ab3e30.jpeg)
Easy Pull-Through Braids for Toddlers
![Front pull through braids for toddlers](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/front-pull-through-braids-for-toddlers/1Bsdz_sSVH8NCXNNd-o8mtuLH-s=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/ac/2e/ac2ebe2169ce438caeddf85eb978666a.jpeg)
Fun Twisty Pigtails
![Rope braid pigtails for kids](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/rope-braid-pigtails-for-kids/oZCJSbRzRH_0iKZI87L-Fr7huWs=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/c4/c6/c4c66e874a70400598b7e30b9b66b3a9.jpeg)
A Unique Spin on the Classic Ponytail
![Unique rope braid](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/unique-rope-braid/NpNoTI4WcWBkRZduoQlA1aMjlzI=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/4a/56/4a56abe2966646718e24a108da6f4f6c.jpeg)
Easy Braids With Beads
![Cute kids braids with beads](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/cute-kids-braids-with-beads/uP-Oo1h8hihURCeP7XIW5dyP9bc=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/3f/9d/3f9db12844494b8981f7765ce4aa91c5.jpeg)
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
![Diamond braid hairstyle for kids](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/diamond-braid-hairstyle-for-kids/ElE3dsdbVTHJ11_Kj2hw-4AfvM0=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/2d/1a/2d1af18c2fec41fca4e349362705afcb.jpeg)
The Easiest-Ever Waterfall Braid
![Easy waterfall braid tutorial](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/easy-waterfall-braid-tutorial/iiSkNSo8B2RXhc-AgU1fp1jw5pk=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/70/8b/708b6e5c2ad641c1a687e0fa410dd84a.jpeg)
A Built-In Headband
![Headband braid tutorial](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/headband-braid-tutorial/sjaqJ_C_TyO6lWXm6HUirRk4XRY=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/15/50/1550a325883c47c1b4be8bc901a7ef68.jpeg)
Simple Criss-Cross Braids
![Easy braided hairstyle](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/easy-braided-hairstyle/TmcWPPeRdsTzFFeHqaLdioGW37I=/742x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/f9/86/f9862c92c8a2475e93be2b859ba20158.jpeg)
A Diamond Hairstyle That's Deceptively Easy
![Easy diamond hairstyle for girls](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/easy-diamond-hairstyle-for-girls/KGqs55mkScb2vkQar2bCyRQpORQ=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/b3/d5/b3d5153b248d4a33883393615ab81f2f.jpeg)
A Waterfall Hairstyle Anyone Can Do
![Easy waterfall braid for kids](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/easy-waterfall-braid-for-kids/KMeQlC79g612kj6PxUwp3PEokMU=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/e2/41/e241e51bb8fe4442addebe0a94e3b04a.jpeg)
A Fishtail Braid in Way Less Time
![Fake fishtail braid tutorial](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/fake-fishtail-braid-tutorial/hIqc6X2FOraq_crFpYVz7Oh-54E=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/11/01/1101f251e51d4a86a10408ca03dff095.jpeg)
Dutch Braids Are Like French Braids, Only Backward
![Dutch braids for girls](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/dutch-braids-for-girls/ZxG2OGhw-JgfCDuh_5Nx8V5oNSw=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/ca/7c/ca7c45884244496191ddbee07e35a6c4.jpeg)
Braids Into an Updo? Yes, Please!
![Braided bun tutorial for girls](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/braided-bun-tutorial-for-girls/7i8jHHhEMyzMy55IJY1ToIhRsmA=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/df/03/df03ef83415845978d9461678acc797f.jpeg)
This One Looks Like Something Straight Out of 'The Sound of Music'
![Crown braid hair tutorial](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/crown-braid-hair-tutorial/Tn-Z3S3cgDe2MgwUgzB7kVmos1Q=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/86/df/86df39ce19e947c6915419c5e0452467.jpeg)
Gorgeous Twisted Braids That Last for Days
![Jumbo twist braids tutorial](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/jumbo-twist-braids-tutorial/8jNvDY7koJUeGU3t2tnG2Ng_jP0=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/1c/17/1c17eae2f2b1475ba5118e73cfa875df.jpeg)
Easy Braids Into Buns, Perfect for Fine Hair
![Braided hairstyle for fine hair](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/braided-hairstyle-for-fine-hair/u0ndvdBVFtTTQKFAW6inbojYgwI=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/cb/11/cb11f346660742558718dc03041258db.jpeg)
Criss-Cross French Pigtails for Toddlers — Bows Optional
![Criss-cross pigtail tutorial](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/criss-cross-pigtail-tutorial/Q2WBpMnGHaYuI__OVuhxJMT_gog=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/7f/53/7f53a86195d94ec08a3ece4423daff2b.jpeg)
This One's Giving Us Elsa Vibes
![Same-side Dutch braid hairstyle for kids](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/same-side-dutch-braid-hairstyle-for-kids/HaiPy6mdNsUII6MvMBowM0Hc5nw=/570x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/f6/1e/f61e9bcc625349b58afcd36ab7cd29b6.jpeg)
And Another Elsa-Esque Option That's Even Faster
![Elsa braid for kids](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/elsa-braid-for-kids/GmHDmcoIo1v5zQfT1rbNhp0q_qQ=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/26/c1/26c1dd72c2d6407bb805d28f8ff46181.jpeg)
Rainbow Hair Ties Are a Must for This Braided Hairstyle
![Rainbow pull-through braids for kids](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/rainbow-pull-through-braids-for-kids/ifOH2dR9NRW8EgjKfAm5qWYiA6o=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/07/e5/07e5fd2f70ea42d8bc46190079d2d571.jpeg)
Braids Like These Take Time, but the Results Are Worth It
![Braided hairstyle for boys](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/braided-hairstyle-for-boys/oFJAvvuHIg0HkiNzKkv-TATm_P8=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/95/de/95de8435900546728f25e3bb9454a487.jpeg)
French Braids Can Work on Short Hair, Too