The best hairstyles for kids are the ones that are both protective and stylish. You want to know that your kid can play all day without that annoying hair-around-the-face interfering. That being said, here are the most charming and protective black kids hairstyles for coily/kinky/curly hair textures that your kid will love.
1. Braided Ponytail With Beads And Butterfly Clips
Pair a braided ponytail with cornrows to achieve an ultra-protective style your kid can rock for weeks. Beads, butterfly clips, cute elastics, and other hair accessories make this hairstyle look even more charming.
2. Space Buns With A Zig-Zag Parting
Are you looking for a quick, protective style for your kid? When you don’t have much time to style your kid’s hair, you can opt for cute space buns with sleek zig-zag parting.
3. Two-Strand Twists
Two-strand twists are made by twisting two hair strands around one another. They require more time to style than classic French or Dutch braids. However, they’re totally worth it!
4. Three Twisted Ponytails With Cornrows
Pairing twists with cornrows results in a unique, stylish look. Create heart-shaped cornrows at the back, then secure the twists by gathering them into ponytails and securing them with cute elastics.
5. Twisted Ponytails With Braids
Braids and twists create endless hair combinations. You can add braids to the crown, twist the rest of the hair, and create a few little ponytails to secure the twists. Add beads and your kid is ready to roll!
6. Sleek Bun With Zig-Zag Side Twists
The best way to tame coils is by using hair gel and a soft bristle brush to create a sleek look. Style your kid’s hair into a protective bun with zig-zag hair parting at the crown and side twists. Bows and hair beads are a must.
7. Space Buns With Butterfly Clips
Space buns are one of the cutest protective hairstyles perfect for kinky, coily, and curly hair textures. Use hair gel to create a sleek texture at the crown with decorative slayed edges. Remember to add charming butterfly clips, or any other hair accessory that oozes cuteness.
8. Natural Hair With Side Bantu Knots
Embrace your kid’s natural hair, and decorate it with two or more side Bantu knots with cute hair accessories. Voluminous, natural hair for the win!
9. Heart-Shaped Cornrows Into A Braided Ponytail
Wow! Heart-shaped cornrows add a dash of charming vibes to your kid’s protective braided style. Add beads and style your kid’s hair into a high ponytail that endures all-day play.
10. Knotless Box Braids With Beads
If you’re tired of combing and taming your kid’s thick hair, braided hairstyles are the best choice. Knotless box braids will last for weeks, and look exceptionally charming with beads in one or multiple colors.
11. Half-Up Two Braided Ponytails With Heart Cornrows
Is there anything cuter than a heart-shaped cornrow design? Yup! It’s a three heart-shaped cornrow design. With half-up two-braided ponytails at the front and cornrows with braids at the back, this style is officially the cutest hairstyle for kids ever.
12. Half-Up Space Buns With Twists
Half-up space buns with twists feature two braided buns at the crown and large twists with beads at the back. Add small braids around your kid’s face for an extra cute and charming look.
13. Half-Up Sleek Space Buns With Beaded Twists
This style is similar to the previous one but with smaller twists at the back and little bow hair accessories. A sleek, protective hairstyle at the crown and textured braids at the back create a stylish, protective hairstyle perfect for picture day at school.
14. Glam Wave Double Ponytails With Zig-Zag Parting
If you’re looking for a glamorous style for kids, this glam wave double ponytail hairstyle with zig-zag parting is the best choice. It’s sleek, shiny, and voluminous.
15. Half-Up Braided Ponytail With Colorful Beads
The best thing about braided hairstyles for kids is that you can transform them into a completely different style by adding different beads. This half-up braided ponytail with colorful beads is a cute, festive style for kids you shouldn’t miss this year.
16. Finger Coils
Finger coils work for every hair type. After washing, detangle your kids’ hair and apply a leave-in conditioner. Start twisting sections of hair around your finger and let them air dry.
17. Braided Updo With Flowers
A braided updo with flowers is a fresh, protective hairstyle that accentuates the texture of your kid’s natural hair. It’s a perfect hairstyle for special occasions.
18. Criss-Cross Cornrows Into A High Ponytail
Pair protective criss-cross cornrows with a high ponytail or a bun. Add a few hair beads for a charming look and your kid is ready to play all day!
19. Braided Two Ponytails With Zig-Zag Parting
Classic two ponytails are great but these braided two ponytails with zig-zag parting are magnificent. As always, cute bows and stylish beads are a must for a sweet look.
20. Braided Ponytail With Beads And Cornrows
A braided ponytail with heart-shaped cornrows and colorful beads gives off cute and charming vibes. It’s a unique, protective hairstyle your kid will love. Agreed?
21. Box Braids With Curly Ends
Box braids with curly ends and heart-shaped cornrows on the crown are a special, cute style that will secure your kid’s hair and accentuate her natural hair texture. You can add colorful hair extensions to make this style look more unique.