40 Easy Cornrows

Protective
Hairstyles For Black
Girls Age 4-12 in
2023
Last updated: February 24, 2023

Looking for a stylish and easy

cornrow natural hairstyle for your
daughter?

In this post, I have compiled a list of

easy cornrow hairstyles that are
appropriate for young girls in pre-
school and grade school.

These hairstyles are easy enough to

do at home if you have some basic
braiding skills.

If you don’t know how to braid well,

you can get the help of a hairstylist.

Before we get to the hairstyle

recommendations, I’d first like to
answer some frequently asked
questions relating to braiding young
children’s hair.

How do I find a hairstylist

that does children’s hair in my
area?
To find the best hairstylist for your
child’s hair, I recommend searching
for a hairstylist in your city on
Instagram or ask other parents for
referrals.

After calling up a few hairstylist and

inquiring about their rates, you can try
them out to see who is the best
hairstylist for your kids.

How do I maintain my
daughters’ hair while in
cornrows?
To increase the longevity of your
daughter’s hairstyle while also
maintaining her natural hair, it’s
essential to have a basic hair routine
that is easy for both of you to follow
on a daily basis.

This includes making sure she wears

a shower cap when she showers in
the morning.

To moisturize her hair during the

week, simply spray it with one of
these leave-in conditioner sprays or
use your own DIY leave-in spray.

Remember to use an anti-itch scalp

oil that will keep her scalp
moisturized and hair growing while
she has cornrows.

Finally, when she goes to bed at

night, be sure she wears a satin
bonnet so that her hair is kept in
place while she sleeps.

You can also use a satin pillowcase,

in case the bonnet comes off at night.

How long can these hairstyles

last?
I have included an estimated length
of days or weeks each hairstyle
should last for below. Please note
that you can take your child’s
hairstyle down at any point in time.

This means that you can take them

out before or after the estimated time.

You will also notice that I

underestimated the length of time
each hairstyle should last for.

This is mainly because children’s hair

gets frizzy much sooner than adults’
hair because kids have a more active
lifestyle than adults.

Between playing games, running

around, extracurricular activities, and
being mischievous, most children are
too busy being a child and can’t be
bothered with how their hair looks.

Also, children grow fast biologically,

which means that you won’t always
have the opportunity to do cute
hairstyles on your kids.

Very soon, your child will turn 13 and

she will not be interested in doing
childish hairstyles anymore.

So it’s best to take advantage of the

time you have right now, by playing
around with as many kid-friendly
hairstyles as you can and while you
can.

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Hairstyles For Black
Kids Age 4-12
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1) Cornrows in a Double
Bun
This hairstyle is simple and stylish for
any little girl.

To change up the hairstyle, you can

braid or twist the ends so that her hair
retains moisture and keeps growing.

How long this hairstyle can last

for: Two weeks

What you’ll need: A blow dryer to do

a blowout, detangling combs, rat tail
comb to part her hair, leave-in
conditioner for moisture, and kids hair
oil to prevent dry scalp.

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2) Fulani Cornrows in
Mickey Mouse Buns
This hairstyle can be done with or
without hair extensions, depending
on how long your daughter’s hair is
and how long you want the hairstyle
to last for.

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Using braiding hair extensions can

ensure the hairstyle lasts for a few
more days.

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How long this hairstyle can last

for: Two weeks

What you’ll need: Kanekalon hair

packs, kids hair beads, detangling
combs, rat tail comb to part her hair,
leave-in conditioner to keep her hair
moisturized, and kids hair oil to
prevent dry scalp.

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3) Simple Cornrows on
Little Black Girls
If you have a child that can’t sit long
to get her hair done, this hairstyle will
be perfect for her!

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It’s an easy hairstyle that can be

done on younger kids with shorter
hair lengths.

To prevent pain while styling her hair,

please make sure her hair is well
moisturized with a leave-in
conditioner and stretch her hair so it’s
easy to part her hair.

How long this hairstyle can last

for: Two weeks

4) Curved Cornrows in a
Twisted Bun
Due to the intricacy of this hairstyle, it
will be more appropriate for older kids
who are able to sit for a longer
hairstyling session.

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The good thing about this hairstyle is

that an older sibling in her late teens
can also wear the same hairstyle.

How long this hairstyle can last

for: Two weeks

What you’ll need: detangling combs

to detangle and part her hair, leave-in
conditioner for moisture, and kids hair
oil to prevent dry scalp.

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5) Cornrows with Braided

Buns
This is another hairstyle that will be
more appropriate on older kids.

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