The school year is in full swing, which makes it a perfect time to expand our hairstyle repertoire for our little ones. We want to teach our kids to love their hair, and choosing styles that helps them look and feel their best is one way to reinforce just how incredible their hair is. We’ve picked some of our favorite hairstyles for the little girls in your life. Some require a longer time investment but many are simply upgrades to looks you already know and love. Get inspired with the styles below.

This show stopping style is a fresh take on the mohawk. The use of buns to form the mohawk lets texture take center stage. If you wanted, you could feed in additional hair to add even more impact to the look.

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For a longer lasting hairstyle, opt for box braids. We love how these ones look pulled up into a side ponytail. Be sure to have our Hair and Scalp Growth Elixir Oil on hand to keep the style moisturized and to promote growth.

This style works both for girls with perms and girls with natural hair. It’s also easy to add in hair for extra length or fullness. The zig zagged part adds some additional pizzaz that will leave your little girl smiling at her reflection.

                      Emily CottonTop

Upgrade your afro puffs with this fun criss-cross detail. Add even more interest with charms, barrettes, or bows. And make sure to let your daughter see the back with a mirror. She’s sure to love it!

              Sdestra Hair Journey

Two strand twists are a simple style to master. Build on it by sweeping the top twists into a high bun. Accessorize with a flower or a bow to complete the look.

Keep your hair off of your daughter’s face with this elegant yet accessible updo. Let the picture serve as inspiration; then make your own design for the back based on the length of your little girl’s hair.

        @sekoraandsefari

This micropuff look will make your little girl want to whip her hair back and forth. Keep it fun and colorful with bright rubber bands. Tone it down with dark bands, or add a little sparkle with hair charms.