Kids Hairstyle Ideas for Baby Girls, School Girls and Boys

18 looks By hair type and face shape Updated 8 Oct 2026

A good kids hairstyle is quick, comfortable and stays neat through school, play and naps. Children have soft, fine hair, so the best styles use soft elastics, no heat and no tight pulls.

This gallery covers baby girl hairstyle ideas, simple school styles for girls, baby boy cuts and children's haircuts for older boys. Every picture shows the hair from behind. Each card gives the length needed, the minutes it takes and the trim schedule.

For older boys, see our boys hairstyle page. For teens and older girls, try hairstyle for girls.

Baby Girl Hairstyle Ideas

Babies and toddlers have very fine hair. Use tiny soft elastics or snap clips, keep sections loose and take them out before sleep.

Baby girl hairstyle with a tiny top ponytail tied with a soft elastic — Hair
Very short, fine
Best for
Daily wear, babies
Upkeep
2 min, 1 soft elastic
The classic tiny top pony keeps fringe out of the eyes. Good for babies with short, fine hair.
**Stylist note:** Gather only the front hair loosely and tie with a small cloth-covered elastic. Remove before naps.

Baby girl hairstyle with two mini puffs on soft curly hair — Hair
Short, curly
Best for
Toddlers, birthdays
Upkeep
5 min, 2 soft elastics
Two small puffs suit curly baby hair and need no combing through. Cute for photos and family functions.
**Stylist note:** Part down the middle with fingers, gather each side loosely into a puff. No brushing of dry curls.

Simple baby hairstyle girl with side snap clips holding back short hair — Hair
Very short, straight
Best for
Daily wear, babies
Upkeep
1 min, 2 snap clips
Two small snap clips hold the sides back. The fastest option when hair is too short to tie.
**Stylist note:** Brush gently with a soft baby brush and clip a small section above each ear.

Baby girl cutting hairstyle with a soft round bob and short fringe — Hair
Short to chin, fine
Best for
Round, oval faces
Upkeep
Trim every 6 weeks
A soft round bob with a short fringe. The most asked-for baby girl haircut because it needs almost no styling.
**Stylist note:** Ask for a rounded bob at the chin with a light fringe just above the eyebrows, cut with scissors only.

Open hair hairstyle for baby shower with a soft flower headband — Hair
Short, any texture
Best for
Functions, photos
Upkeep
2 min, 1 soft band
Open hair with a soft fabric flower band. A sweet, comfortable look for a baby shower or naming ceremony.
**Stylist note:** Use a stretchy, wide band that sits loosely. Take it off if it leaves a mark.

School Hairstyle for Girls

School styles must survive play time, PT class and a long bus ride. Ponytails and braids are best. Keep them firm but never tight at the hairline.

School ponytail hairstyle for girls, one pony with a ribbon bow — Hair
Medium to long, any
Best for
School, daily wear
Upkeep
5 min, 1 elastic, ribbon
One mid ponytail with a ribbon bow. A neat one pony hairstyle for school that most uniforms allow.
**Stylist note:** Brush back gently, tie at the crown level with a soft elastic, then tie the ribbon over it.

School hairstyle with two plaits folded up and tied with red ribbons — Hair
Long, thick
Best for
School, daily wear
Upkeep
10 min, 2 elastics
Two plaits folded up and tied with ribbons. A traditional school look that stays put all day.
**Stylist note:** Centre part, two loose plaits, fold each up and tie with ribbon. Do not plait tightly at the roots.

School girl hairstyle for short hair with a small half up pony — Hair
Short, straight
Best for
School, daily wear
Upkeep
3 min, 1 elastic
For short hair, tie only the top half back. It keeps hair out of the eyes while reading.
**Stylist note:** Take the hair from ear level up, tie it at the back with a small elastic, leave the rest open.

High school hairstyle for girls with a single loose French braid — Hair
Long, any texture
Best for
School, sports
Upkeep
10 min, 1 elastic
A single loose French braid for older girls. Neat for sports day and stays out of the way.
**Stylist note:** French braid loosely from the crown down, adding hair gently, and tie with a soft elastic.

Simple hairstyle for school girl with two low ponytails — Hair
Medium, straight
Best for
School, daily wear
Upkeep
4 min, 2 elastics
Two low ponytails, quicker than plaits on a rushed morning. Good for small girls with medium hair.
**Stylist note:** Part down the centre and tie each side low behind the ear with soft elastics.

Baby Boy Hairstyle and Baby Cut

A baby cut hairstyle should be short, soft and done fast because little ones do not sit still. For kids haircuts at this age, most barbers use scissors or a quiet trimmer with a long guard.

Baby boy hairstyle with a soft round scissor trim all over — Hair
Fine, straight
Best for
First haircut
Upkeep
Trim every 6 weeks
A soft round trim at one length all over. The first haircut most parents choose.
**Stylist note:** Scissor-cut about 2 cm all over, round the shape and clean around the ears. No clippers needed.

Korean baby boy hairstyle with a soft straight fringe and round shape — Hair
Straight, thick
Best for
Round, oval faces
Upkeep
Trim every 5 weeks
A soft mushroom shape with a fringe. The Korean baby boy hairstyle suits straight, thick hair.
**Stylist note:** Keep 4 cm on top, cut a soft fringe above the brows, shorter at the nape with scissors.

Baby cutting hairstyle boy with a short crew cut for summer — Hair
Any, thick or fine
Best for
Summer, daily wear
Upkeep
Trim every 4 weeks
A short crew cut keeps babies cool in Indian summers and dries in minutes after a bath.
**Stylist note:** Use a #4 guard on the sides and scissor-cut about 2 cm on top. Keep the clipper quiet and quick.

Baby boy cutting hairstyle that keeps natural curls on top — Hair
Curly, soft
Best for
Daily wear
Upkeep
Trim every 6 weeks
A light trim that keeps baby curls but cleans the neck and ears. Cute and easy to wash.
**Stylist note:** Trim curls dry by about 1 cm, tidy the neckline and ears. No thinning scissors on baby curls.

Kids Boys Hairstyle for School

Older boys want a cool look, and schools want it neat. These kids boys cuts do both. The goal is kids hairstyles boys can comb in two minutes.

School hairstyle boy Indian simple side part with short sides — Hair
Straight, any
Best for
School, daily wear
Upkeep
Trim every 4 weeks
A short side part with tidy sides. The simple school hairstyle boy parents ask for most.
**Stylist note:** #3 on the sides, 4 cm on top with scissors, side part, comb with a little water.

Kids boys hairstyle with a low taper and short textured top — Hair
Straight or wavy
Best for
Oval, round faces
Upkeep
Trim every 4 weeks
A soft low taper with a short textured top. A modern hairstyle for kids boys that still passes school rules.
**Stylist note:** Low taper at the nape and sideburns to #2, 4 cm textured top. No skin fade for young kids.

Mullet hairstyle kids version with short sides and a soft longer back — Hair
Straight or wavy
Best for
Oval, long faces
Upkeep
Trim every 5 weeks
A soft kids mullet with short sides and a little length at the back. Fun for holidays and weekends.
**Stylist note:** Sides #3, top 4 cm, leave 5 to 6 cm at the back and keep it soft, not blunt.

Boys hairstyle kids love with a short spiky top and neat sides — Hair
Straight, thick
Best for
Round, oval faces
Upkeep
Trim every 4 weeks
Short spikes on top with neat sides. A fun look that takes a dab of light gel and a minute.
**Stylist note:** #2 on the sides, 3 cm on top, point-cut, then push up small spikes with a pea of light gel.

Hairstyle for Kids: Safety and Comfort Tips

No heat. Skip straighteners, curlers and hot blow drying on children's hair.
No tight pulls. Tight ponies and plaits can hurt the hairline. If your child says it pulls, loosen it.
Soft tools only. Use cloth-covered elastics, snap clips and a wide-tooth comb. Avoid metal-edged pins near the scalp.
Take it out at night. Remove clips and elastics before sleep.
Products: water or a tiny bit of light gel is enough for boys. Wash it out the same day.

If you see dandruff, itching or patches of hair fall, see a dermatologist instead of trying home fixes.

What to Tell the Barber for a Kids Boys Hairstyle

Age	Good cut	Ask for
Under 2	Soft round trim	Scissors only, 2 cm all over
2 to 5 years	Crew cut or Korean fringe	#4 on the sides, 2 to 4 cm on top
5 to 10 years	Side part or low taper	#3 sides, 4 cm top, taper at the nape
10 and up	Textured top, soft mullet	#2 or #3 sides, 4 to 5 cm top

Kids cuts need a trim every 4 to 6 weeks. Go at a quiet time of day, bring a snack and let your child sit on your lap for the first cut. A kids cut costs more at a salon with a kids area or if the child needs extra time. For more short styles, see short hair hairstyle for men and curly hair hairstyle.