5 eye-catching, but simple braided hairstyles

I think my love for braids is pretty evident. They look amazing and also secure your (or your little one's) hair for a long time. And the best part is - you can get super creative and make them as complex as you want.
Today I wanted to give you some ideas of little twists on hairstyles that are very simple but have this little extra to catch the eye.
Of course, knowing how to do a simple braid is essential. Knowing the Dutch one is highly encouraged as it would give you more options. Also, being able to 'guide' the braid in a curved manner will be needed for some of those, but getting a hang of it is a 5-minute thing. Other than that you'll only need your creativity and enthusiasm.

Different braided hairstyles for kids

Two weeks ago we talked about surviving the "hair-always-in-their-face" stage and I promised to make a post about hairstyles that are more complex and work for older kids with longer hair. Today we are going to dive into that.
Personally, I find braiding hair relaxing, so I take any chance to do it and play around with different ideas. Fixing your kid's hair should be fun for both you and your child. I recommend having a short cartoon on or a book that can keep them still for the process, but if your kid is not cooperating and starts getting frustrated instead, please skip the braids and just make a fast ponytail or secure their fringe with a clip. Don't turn it into a negative experience.
Obviously, for any of these hairstyles, you'll need to be comfortable and confident with braiding. And that can only be achieved through practice.

This is a normal french braid, which is a classic, but I would highly recommend for you to also learn how to do the dutch braid. This way you'll be able to change things up more often. Also, I find some hairstyles much easier to make with the dutch braid instead of the french one.

What to do with 1-year-old's hair

Anyone who has a child with long hair knows how fun it is to play with it, get creative and come up with all sorts of hairstyles. But let's be honest, growing it out is a messy struggle. You could cut their fringe and forget about hair in the face, but for those who don't want to do it, the transition between short and long hair could be quite frustrating.
As always, I would like to push some ideas around and show you how we got through that stage with my daughter, whose hair has never been cut even once.