Remember how excited you used to get about school pictures? That was many years ago, and now your daughter is going through the same thing! Of course, just like you back then, she wants everything to be perfect for this special occasion. Since her hair is the feature she cares about the most, here are the most adorable picture day hairstyles to inspire you both!
1. Little French Braid On Top With A Crochet Clip
Your little girl insists on wearing her hair down for picture day, and you’re worried there aren’t any cute and creative styles without putting it up? Don’t worry! There are plenty of ways to make her hair look absolutely adorable, even if ‘hair down’ sounds basic. Here’s a simple and lovely idea you can do in just a few minutes to give her a cool picture-day hairstyle: a small French braid on top, adorned with a crochet clip.
2. Bubble Braid With Cute Clips And Red Ribbons
The bubble braid ponytail is a trend loved by both little girls and women alike because it’s so wearable and stylish. Add some cute clips and red ribbons, and it turns into a fabulous picture day hairstyle!
3. Dutch Braids
Even the most basic hairstyles look extra cute on little girls, so Dutch braids will be perfect for helping your daughter look great in her school picture!
4. Pull-Through Braid Styled With A Large, Adorable Bow
A pull-through braid is a nice choice because it’s more interesting than a regular braid, but not too over-the-top. Add a large, pretty bow, and you’ll have an on-point hairstyle your little girl will love!
5. Pull-Back Hairstyle With Butterfly Clips
Your daughter can’t imagine school picture day without her colorful butterfly clips? Totally understandable—they’re irresistibly cute! Try this easy pull-back style, add her favorite clips, and watch her feel so good about her hair!
6. Multi Braids Hairstyle
The more braids, the better! If you’re skilled at braiding and your daughter loves having multiple braids, here’s a style you’ll both adore.
7. Half-Up Style With Buns
A half-up style looks so beautiful on little girls. Style it into two buns and add cute bows to make the hairstyle extra fun!
8. Side Braids Into A Topsy Ponytail
Two side braids ending in a topsy ponytail—unique, easy, quick, and, of course, an absolutely adorable picture day hairstyle!
9. Braids And Mini Buns Hairstyle
A combination of braids and mini buns—every little girl will go nuts when she sees this cool hairstyle!
10. Messy Bun With A Floral Headband
Don’t forget that a headband can be your best helper in creating easy, pretty hairstyles! You can gather your daughter’s hair into a high messy bun in under a minute, add a floral headband, and she’s all set for her picture!
11. Lace Braid And Pigtails Hairstyle
A lace braid with two pigtails—so adorable, girly, and the best part? It’s super simple and quick to create!
12. Dutch Braids Into A High Ponytail
Combine two basic hairstyles—a high ponytail and Dutch braids—in this charming, unique way to create a hairstyle no other girl at school will have!
13. Side Braids Into A Little Ballet Bun
Side braids finishing in a small ballet bun is another beautiful picture day hairstyle to try. And of course, adding a colorful bow will make the whole style a hundred times better!
14. Space Buns
Space buns are one of the most recognizable, easy little girl hairstyles that your daughter can wear on an ordinary day, but they’re still cool enough for her school picture, too!
15. High Bun With Face-Framing Pieces
A high bun with face-framing pieces is such a gorgeous hairstyle that will make your daughter look a little grown-up, but still adorable in that special way only a child can be!
16. Mermaid Headband Braid Into A Rope Braid
A mermaid headband braid leading into a rope braid is the best way to turn your daughter’s favorite hairstyle—wearing her hair down—into something far from boring!
17. Heart-Shaped Bun With A Wrap-Around Braid
Here’s a polished, sophisticated, and absolutely beautiful look: a heart-shaped bun with a wrap-around braid. It’s the most elegant way for your daughter to wear her hair for her school picture!
18. Single Stranded Pull-Through Braids On The Side Into A Pull-Through Braid
Hairstyles like this are the best encouragement to finally become a braiding master, if you aren’t one yet! Just imagine all the fun styles you’ll get to create every day, making your little girl super happy. These single-stranded pull-through braids on the side, leading into a full pull-through braid, are definitely worth saving for special occasions like school picture day.
19. Dutch Braids Into Braided Buns
Finish off the Dutch braids by creating braided buns to make this style a bit more fun and special for your favorite little girl.
20. Fun Low Ponytail With Rainbow Elastics
Rubber band hairstyles for kids will never go out of style, and you can even use them as inspiration for your daughter’s school picture. Try this cute low ponytail, adding rainbow rubber bands to keep the hairstyle youthful and fun!