Best baby hairstyles to rock in 2020
The hairstyle your kid rocks says a lot. They not only complement their cute little faces but also their entire outfit. This article lists down amazing baby hairstyles that your adorable baby can rock this year. Read on to know more.
The African hair allows one to design and make lots of fancy hairstyles because of the texture. African hair is categorized into four groups; wavy, curly and kinky. The three are further subdivided into other smaller groups; wavy 2A, Wavy 2B, Wavy 2C, Curly 3A, curly 3B, curly 3C, Kinky 4A, kinky 4B and Kinky 4C. It is important that you understand which category your baby’s hair falls under, before styling them. The outlined below are some of the categories of hairstyles for an African baby:
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Baby hairstyles with short hair
Styling short hair is as lovely as styling long hair. Though there may be a limited number of styles here, one can always make the most out of it. Styling short hair is also so simple and takes minimum time. The following are some cute hairstyles for babies with short hair.
1. Short hair with a headband
A pink or purple headband will go a long way in altering a dull baby hair. After combing the baby’s hair, you can lay the edges and add a little gel for the perfect look. Have the headband around the baby's head, and ensure it is not too tight. The goal is to have the baby look cute with the bare minimum. Go for bright colors like red, yellow, orange, pink and such, as they brighten the baby’s face.
2. Baby twists hair styles
The only thing one requires for this is a little hair oil and tiny ribbons in all colors. Equally divide the baby’s hair into portions and gently twist a few strands of hair. Add ribbons of different colors after every twist to make the entire look vibrant. Baby twists are great infant girl hairstyles.
3. Bantu knots
After washing and drying the baby’s hair, use a rattail comb to separate the knots. The ideal distance between each knot should be at least ½ inch when the hair is short. Twist and wrap the hair on each section to form rosebuds of some sort. Ensure that each section is coiled close to the head. Bantu knots work well on kinky hair as you can easily tuck in the ends to achieve a neat look once you are done. Curly and wavy hair may, however, force you to use bobby pins to tie the ends. The coils should also be firm so the baby does not easily ruin the style.
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Weave hairstyles for kids
Weaves are not popular with kids. Your girl can rock weaves to achieve an extra look and to try and experiment with another hairstyle. The good thing about weaves is that they fall under protective hairstyles. Wearing a weave will reduce breakage of hair as the combing is minimum. The following weaving hairstyles for children look adorable.
1. Long weaves
Wearing long weaves give one some form of confidence they perhaps previously lacked. Long weaves appear both cool and professional. To maintain them, you have to moisturize the weave every time you wear it so it does not tangle. Weaves can be worn with every outfit.
2. Curly weaves
As an African with kinky hair, sometimes one wants to try out different hair textures. Curly weaves are the go-to hairstyle as they give one that fly look and make your face appealing. The only thing you can do is to add a little hairspray, so it smells good and looks even better.
African baby hairstyles with beads
Babies love beads. The little one will look gorgeous when the beads are spread around their hair. Beads come in different sizes and forms. Small beads are perfect for kids. When styling a kid’s hair with beads, one can choose to either have one color or mix different colors. It’s easy and fun to style, as one can even make different patterns on the hair. The following are some popular Nigerian children hairstyles you can try.
1. Cornrows
Cornrows are among the most popular hairstyles for African kids. Neat cornrows are appealing to look at. The texture of the African hair allows one to have attractive cornrows that last for weeks. You can style your baby with cornrows and add a few beads to make her more beautiful. Cornrows are a protective hairstyle, as they make the baby’s hair strong and grow fast. They are also easy to undo and you can redo them without causing any hair damage. There are different ways of making cornrows. You can create the letter S when dividing the lines, have them achieve the zigzag impression or even start with few strands at the front as you add more strands when approaching the back.
2. Pussycat
Children most definitely love this style. It is common among baby girl hairstyles and they love it as they feel graceful and refined with the hairstyle. You do not have to divide the hair equally when making the pussycat. You can have one side of the head have more hair than the other, and the final look will still appear elegant. Pussycat is feminine and one cannot complete the look without adding a couple of beads to the hair.
3. Dreadlocks
Oh, I love me a baby with dreadlocks. They look stunning from a distance and one cannot help but notice a baby that is styled with locks. Baby locks are good as they give the kid a distinct look. Maintaining dreadlocks is no easy thing. It may even be more difficult with a baby, but that does not mean that you cannot style your child with dreadlocks. Nothing looks cuter than a baby with dreadlocks. The amazing thing with this style is that both male and female kids can rock it. Dreadlocks are nothing short of attractive. When making them, one should, however, be gentle with the children’s heads as their scalps are tender. You can add a unique touch by adding beads.
Black baby girl braided hairstyles
Most African baby girls have had braids on at some point. Braids are appealing and comfortable on the head. You can have your kid wear different colors like red, purple, brown, white, different shades of black, different shades of blonde etc. African baby girls look charming with them. You can never go wrong with braids. There are also a lot of creative designs one can get from braids. You can choose to have either long or short braids for your kid and she will look absolutely stunning.
The braids can also be either thick or thin depending on your preference. Short braids are perfect as kids are sometimes too playful and the braids could hinder them from playing well, or stop them from doing school activities like reading and writing. This, however, does not cancel out long braids as they can be managed with a headband tied at the back. The following are incredible black baby girl braided hairstyles.
1. Bob braids
Bob braids should not pass the baby’s shoulders. Bob braids are chic and go with whatever outfit the baby wears. They are also naturally neat as they are well aligned on the side and at the back. The braids can be shorter at the front and longer at the back. Unlike other types of braided hairstyles, one cannot have different designs every day once the baby has the bob braids. They are easy to maintain and will not damage the baby’s edges.
2. Crochet braids
Crochet braids take a short time to be complete but look great nonetheless. One has to first plait cornrows on the baby, then, later on, install the crochet braids on top of the plaited cornrows. Six cornrows are okay for babies and will have them look super cute. Black crochet braids are adorable and will make your little one look super gorgeous.
3. Fulani braids
These types of braids are magnificent. They wonderfully sit on a baby’s head making them look fabulous and elegant. The Fulani braids are well defined and always make one look sharp. One cornrow is braided at the center of the head and one to three cornrows are braided on both sides going towards the front with the tails hanging on each side of the head. Celebrities like Alicia Keys and Beyonce have severally been spotted wearing these braids. Spice up the baby’s look with beads to achieve the best look.
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Newborn baby hairstyles
Hairstyles are most likely the least of what newborns care about. As much as they are demanding, newborns only care about what they are fed, sleep time and a little play time. This should not be a reason to not style your newborn. As much as very little thought is put to newborn’s hairstyle, one can at least try and make their pretty faces more beautiful with simple but lovely hairstyles for infants. Below are some newborn baby hairstyles.
1. Halo braid
The Halo braid is perhaps the easiest braid you can style your kid with. All you need to do is wash, and oil the baby’s hair, then, later on, make one cornrow that moves from one side of the head to the other. You can add a flower to the side of the head to complete the look. Halo braids make amazing Christmas hairstyles for toddlers. The success of this hairstyle will however depend on your baby's hair length.
2. Headwraps
If you thought that headwraps only looked good on adults, then you are wrong. Babies look great with head wraps. It’s even cuter if the fabric is of African print. Wrapping the head does not automatically translate to one having a bad hair day. You can wrap the baby's head just so she feels good about it.
With just a few steps, you can play with and come up with the best baby hairstyles. For that beautiful thick and long hair, always remember to use olive oil before and after styling. You can also apply other hair oils for that natural black glow on the hair. Healthy hair means a healthy baby. The styles mentioned above are among the most common baby girl hairstyles in Kenya.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
