Wedding Hairstyles For Toddlers

However, toddlers also want to be beautiful at the party, and hairstyle is an essential element of the look.

Toddler hair is too delicate for thermal and chemical treatment and often too short for intricate styles. Plus, not every toddler will patiently sit still for over 20 minutes.

But if you’re creative enough, your child can be the star of the wedding with minimal effort.

Headband

A headband is a lifesaver for parents who don’t have extensive hairstyling skills or whose toddlers have too short hair for braids or buns.

It can transform a casual look into celebratory in no time, without the stress of trying to make an intricate wedding updo for a toddler who refuses to sit still.

Headbands for toddlers typically don’t have any teeth – they are perfectly smooth to prevent scratching the gentle skin.

Of course, toddlers don’t care about looks as much as comfort, so your child likely won’t tolerate an uncomfortable headband. You may find one with a ribbon to secure around the head to prevent your child from taking it off.

Choose a headband that fits your toddler’s wedding look. Satin, velvet, and lace are ideal for formal attire. Consider headbands with bows, faux flowers, and other embellishments. Make sure they aren’t sharp or too small.

Pigtails

Pigtails are a cute, fun, and simple DIY hairstyle for toddlers suitable for any hair type and length, apart from extra-short.

Even dads who’ve never attempted styling their toddler’s hair before will easily manage this hairstyle from the first try.

The key to nice DIY pigtails for toddlers is clean parting in the middle and symmetric placement. Make sure the pigtails are on the same level by checking the front and top look.

To make this casual hairstyle more formal, use colorful hair clips or tie bows around the elastics. Low pigtails will look beautiful with a flower crown if you’re a lucky parent of a calm toddler who won’t take it off.

Hair Bows

Parents with some hairstyling experience can make chic hair bows for toddlers. Start by parting the hair in the middle. Continue to part to the sides of the head, right above the ear.

Note that making this hairstyle on wet hair is much easier, so you can use a narrow-tooth comb and a spray bottle when needed.

Next, gather the hair from one side into a ponytail. When tying the elastic, stop at the last wrap, forming a loop and leaving a small tail facing the front of the face.

Separate the loop into two sections so that you have two loops. Take the loose tail facing the front of your toddler’s face and pull it towards the back of the head, between the two loops.

Take a small elastic and tie it around the tail you’ve just pulled back to secure the bow. You should now have a small loose end left – tie it around the elastic and secure it with a clear hair tie.

Repeat from the second side. You should now have two perfectly symmetrical bows and loose hair at the back. Alternatively, you can create the same hairstyle without the loose hair, tying all the hair in bows.

Braids

If your toddler has relatively long hair, you can make one or two braids of your choice. French braid is the easiest type, but fishtail and waterfall braids look more unusual.

For a DIY fishtail braid for toddlers, make a neat parting in the middle and brush the hair carefully to get rid of tangles.

Take a small section near the forehead from the left side, pull it across the left part, and then tuck it under the right part. Pull the sections gently to tighten the braid.

Repeat the steps with the other side and continue until the braid is long enough. Then, tie the hair with a colorful elastic or satin ribbon.

A waterfall braid is easier to make, despite the seemingly intricate look. Part the hair in the middle and take three narrow strands from one side at the top of the head.

Pull the strand closer to the forehead back and cross it over the middle strand. Then, take the third strand and cross it over the second one so that it’s in between the first two.

Leave the third middle strand hanging down and repeat the steps, moving along the top of the head until your reach the back. Then, finish the hairstyle with a regular French braid and tie it with a clear elastic.

Alternatively, you can make a classic small French braid from one side of the face – it’s a simple alternative to the waterfall hairstyle.

Braided Crown

Toddlers rarely have long enough hair for a braided crown, but if yours boasts long locks, consider this intricate, chic hairstyle. Furthermore, it certainly won’t get loose, no matter how active your kid runs around.

Start by parting the hair in the middle. Then, take three strands of hair from one side at the nape of the neck and make a Dutch braid.

It’s similar to a classic French braid, but instead of crossing the strands over one another, you should cross it underneath one another.

Continue the braid around the head until the very end – you should have no loose hair left. Then, leave the braid hanging and move on to the next side.

Start a Dutch braid from the forehead and make your way around to the back of the head. When you have two braids ready, form a crown by wrapping them around and securing them with bobby pins.

Tinkerbell Bun

If you’ve ever watched Peter Pan, you know what a Tinkerbell bun is. It’s essentially a very high, sleek bun. This hairstyle will look especially great on toddlers with a fringe.

A bun maker can be of great help here if you manage to find a suitable size. Start by making a neat high ponytail. Then, slide the bun maker onto the ponytail, covering the elastic. The hair should be sticking out from the middle.

Spread the hair around the bun maker to cover it thoroughly, and slide another elastic over it to secure the hair in place. Finally, twist the ends of the hair around the elastic and tuck them under it or secure them with bobby pins.

You may wrap a green satin ribbon around the bun’s base for an ultimate Tinkerbell look or use any other hair accessories for toddlers of your choice.

Half-Up, Half-Down

Half-up, half-down hairstyles are universal – they suit any hair type, style, and age. Plus, it’s an excellent compromise between showcasing your toddlers’ growing locks and keeping them away from the face.

The easiest version of a half-up, half-down hairstyle for a toddler is a small ponytail at the back of the head. Simply take a strand from each side of the face, pull it backward, and tie them together with an elastic.

Alternatively, you can make a braid or bun. If you have good braiding skills, consider making a waterfall braid from each side and combining them into a single French braid at the back.

Half-up, half-down hairstyles look especially beautiful with accessories like headbands, bows, clips, and colorful elastics.

Low Chignon

Chignon is always appropriate, whether your toddler goes to preschool, walks in the park, or attends a wedding. Frankly, every parent should know how to make this chic and simple hairstyle for toddlers.

There are multiple ways to make a chignon for toddlers. The easiest one is to tie a low ponytail, twist it in a rope, and wrap it around the elastic.

If you prefer more intricate hairstyles, braid the ponytail before wrapping it around the elastic. Then, use bobby pins to secure the hair in place. You can spritz it with a bit of hair spray to get rid of frizz and flyaway hairs.

Flower Crown

If your toddler’s hair isn’t too long and you don’t mind it being loose, make her hairstyle special with a flower crown. It will look equally beautiful on toddlers with light and dark hair, straight and curly, with fringe or not.

You may opt for natural or faux blooms, but ensure the crown isn’t too heavy. Most importantly, choose a crown that complements your toddler’s wedding look and the overall color theme.

Of course, a regular flower crown can easily fall off during games, so you can order a crown with ribbons or elastic at the back for a better fit.

If your toddler is crafty, making a flower crown together is a fun exercise allowing her to learn new flower varieties and train fine motor skills.

Plus, it’s a great way to ensure your kid will love the flower crown look and won’t attempt to take it off.