Nothing screams “Mommy meltdown” like looking at your darling daughter’s serious case of bedhead five minutes before you have to head out the door. Don’t stress; we hit up moms for their best braid ideas for little girls to make mornings easier on you both.
Moms love braids not only because they’re fun, but also because they can help protect children from getting lice, tangles and more. We’ve got a mix of classic and more modern styles you can pin on your Pinterest hair board and pull up when you need to turn that bedhead into something more manageable.
Originally published November 2015, updated July 2016.
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Braided Fauxhawk
Image Credit: The Spohrs Are Multiplying This unique side braid and fauxhawk from The Spohrs Are Multiplying will guarantee no one at school will have the same hairstyle.
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Zipper Braid
Image Credit: Cute Girl Hairstyles The Zipper Braid from Cute Girl Hairstyles may take a little bit longer to create, but it’s perfect for picture day or a special occasion.
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Sideswept Two-Strand Twist Bun
Image Credit: Beads, Braids & Beyond This braid from Beads, Braids & Beyond is the perfect marriage of a braid and a bun — and it’s super easy to boot!
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Princess Crown Braid
Image Credit: A Cup of Jo Many little girls want to be a princess, and this crown makes that dream a reality (well, almost). A Cup of Jo teaches you how to get the look.
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Pretty Braided Flower
Image Credit: Golisa613/Instagram Add a flower to this braid from Princess Hairstyles, and you’ve got a lovely look. You can create your own using this tutorial.
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Four-Strand Ribbon Braid
Image Credit: All Day Chic You can customize any braid with a little ribbon and match any outfit just by adding some color to her hair. Try it out with the Four-Strand Ribbon Braid from All Day Chic.
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30-Second Bow Braid
Image Credit: Abellas Braids This 30-second bow braid from Abellas Braids is perfect for the wiggly little girl who can’t sit still, or as a quick ‘do if you are running low on time.
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Braided Updo Twist Bun
Image Credit: Pretty Hair is Fun Get creative (and ambitious) for a special occasion with the Braided Updo Twist Bun from Pretty Hair is Fun.
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Pocahontas Braid
Image Credit: Hair by Lori You can transform your daughter into a Disney princess with this Pocahontas Braid from Hair By Lori.
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Festive Bubble Braids
Image Credit: braidsforlittlegirls/Instagram This colorful bubble braid look is perfect for Easter, or whenever you feel like having some fun with your hair!
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Little Girl’s Bang Braid
Image Credit: Heart and Habit A toddler’s hair can grow slowly, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still braid it! Try the Bang Braid from Heart and Habit.
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Princess Crown Braid Ribbon
Image Credit: The Spohrs Are Multiplying Turn the simple braid into a beautiful crown by adding a ribbon to the mix with this Princess Crown Braid Ribbon by The Spohrs Are Multiplying.
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Braided Flower
Image Credit: She Does Hair She’ll be the envy of her friends with this Braided Flower from She Does Hair.
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Woven Braid Twist
Image Credit: Babes In Hairland The Woven Braid Twist from Babes in Hairland is perfect for days when you are in a hurry.
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Flower Braided Bun
Image Credit: Abella's Braids Whether you add color or not, this Flower Braided Bun from Abella’s Braids is a fun twist on a classic.
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Butterfly Braid
Image Credit: All Day Chic Don’t be scared to try this Butterfly Braid — the oohs and aahs from the other girls in her class will be worth it.
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Braided Head Piece
Image Credit: nita_loves_hair/Instagram For a fun boho look, try this beautiful braided head piece created by nita_loves_hair
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Half-Up Braid
Image Credit: How Does She If you aren’t sure what to do with your daughter’s hair on a busy day, you can quickly create this look with just half a braid from How Does She.
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Puffy Braids With Braids
Image Credit: She Does Hair These braids from She Does Hair should be every busy mom’s go-to.
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Heart Braid
Image Credit: A Cup of Jo This heart-shaped braid from A Cup of Jo would be perfect any time of the year but especially spectacular for Valentine’s Day.
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Curled Cornrows
Image Credit: Beads, Braids & Beyond Curls meet braids in these Curled Cornrows from Beads, Braids & Beyond.
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Knotted Waterfall Braid
Image Credit: Cute Girls Hairstyles Recreate this gorgeous Knotted Waterfall Braid from Cute Girls Hairstyles on your long-haired beauty.
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Cornrow bun updo
Image Credit: braidsbymisty/Instagram If you want to style a bun, try this cornrow bun updo from braidsbymisty.
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Easy Triple Braid Updo
Image Credit: Babes In Hairland This Easy Triple Braid Updo from Babes in Hairland can be executed in a flash.
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Princess Leia Braid Bun
Image Credit: Princess Hairstyles The perfect Princess Leia Braid from Princess Hairstyles is sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages.
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Crochet ponytail
Image Credit: Qtepiee88/Instagram Try this gorgeous crochet ponytail for a sweet and girly look.
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3-D Braided Pigtails
Image Credit: How Does She Braids don’t have to take a ton of time. Try these quick 3-D Braided Pigtails from How Does She.
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Zig-Zag Cornrows
Image Credit: tayk47_/Instagram If you have some time on your hands, try this fun, modern spin on the traditional cornrow style.
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Braided Star
Image Credit: seascape_07/Instagram Try this adorable braided star look.
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Pull-Through Braids
Image Credit: nita_loves_hair/Instagram For an elegant look, try this stunning pull-through braid. You can leave as is or accent the braid with little flowers throughout the hair, creating a fresh summer style.
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Braided Bow
Image Credit: braidsforlittlegirls/Instagram Combine an upside down French braid with a bow to achieve this stunning updo that is sure to turn heads.
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Braided Fauxhawk
Image Credit: iamher_nikita/Instagram This unique side braid and fauxhawk from The Spohrs Are Multiplying will guarantee no one at school will have the same hairstyle.
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Intricate Braided Pony
Image Credit: braidsforlittlegirls/Instagram For those who like a challenge, try this gorgeous look: outside lace braids combined with corseted five-strand braids.
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Lace Braids
Image Credit: braidsforlittlegirls/Instagram Try this gorgeous lace-style braid for a simple yet elegant look.
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Side Dutch Fishtail Braid
Image Credit: Pretty Hair Is Fun Fishtail braids can seem intimidating, but they are really pretty easy once you get the hang of it. Learn how to create this fun Side Dutch Fishtail Braid from Pretty Hair is Fun.
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Braid ideas for the pin
Image Credit: Becci Burkhart/SheKnows Make sure you pin to Pinterest to keep your morning game on point.
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