Weddings are full of love, laughter, and lasting memories, and for little ones, they can also mean a lot of sitting still, dressing up, and staying calm in unfamiliar environments. Whether your child is the flower girl, ring bearer, a guest of honor, or simply tagging along for the day’s magic, one thing is for sure: a simple hairstyle can help them feel special and look great.
While you’re brushing, braiding, or curling, let your child hold their favorite LullaBaby doll close. A calming cuddle companion can be the secret to styling success.
Brushing Out Tangles
Start your styling session by gently brushing your child’s hair and using a lightweight detangling spray. Work slowly from the ends upward, and when you get to a tangle, make sure you hold the hair above the knot so it doesn’t tug on your little one’s scalp.
For boys and girls, a little spray and a simple brush may be all they need to look wedding-ready. For longer hair that tangles easily or may get in their eyes or face, you might want a simple hairstyle that they’ll feel comfortable with.
Tip: Let your child snuggle a LullaBaby doll in their lap while you create these cute kid hairstyles for weddings. That gentle squeeze of a soft doll gives them something comforting to focus on while their hair gets a little extra love.
Kid Hairstyles for Weddings: Soft Curls
If your little one has straight or wavy hair and dreams of curls, here are some tips to get lasting curls for the day:
- Don’t wash the hair the morning of the wedding or the night before. Natural oils help keep curls in place, so freshly clean hair is more likely to fall flat throughout the day. You should also use a heat protectant spray.
- Use a low heat setting on a curling wand. Wands are better than curling irons with clamps because thin toddler hair may slip through the clamps, and wands give you more control since you wrap and hold each piece of hair.
- If you use hairspray, make sure to keep it away from your little one’s face and spray it from a foot away so it covers evenly and doesn’t weigh down the hair.
- Make sure your little one is nice and calm during hairstyling. Give them their favorite toys, like their Lullababy doll and accessories. They can brush their baby doll’s hair or use the high chair to feed and play with their doll while you get them wedding ready.
Kid Hairstyles for Weddings: A Ballerina Bun
You know your child best, and soft curls won’t work for all hair types or all children. If you know that having their hair down invites tangles, or if your child has thick or curly hair, a ballerina bun may be a better alternative. To make a slicked-back bun in your child’s hair, you’ll need to:
- Brush or comb the hair back into a ponytail, placing it as high or low as you’d like the bun to sit.
- For fine hair, twist or braid the ponytail and wrap it around the hair elastic. For thicker, curly hair or a fuller look, wrap the hair around a hair donut or a rolled-up sock.
- Secure the bun with bobby pins and an extra hair tie if needed. Finish with a light mist of hairspray to help keep everything in place.
Practice Makes Perfect
It’s never a good idea to do something for the first time before a big event. If your child isn’t used to sitting down to get their hair brushed and styled, it’s best to practice a few times before the wedding day.
Using LullaBaby dolls with hair, choose a doll with hair that matches your child’s texture and demonstrate the style on the doll first. Let your little one brush the doll’s hair and show them, step by step, how you plan to style their hair. That helps make it a collaborative and calming experience.
Weddings are beautiful, but for little ones, they can feel long and overwhelming. Bringing their favorite LullaBaby doll along helps. They’ll feel less alone when surrounded by so many new people.
You can even bring the LullaBaby table seat and set your child’s doll up at the table next to you during dinner.
Tips for Kids at Weddings
- Noise-cancelling headphones: Perfect for little ones who may get overwhelmed by loud music or crowds.
- Pack a favorite snack or treat: Great for keeping them content during quiet moments like the ceremony or when waiting for food.
- Bring a refillable water bottle: Keeping them hydrated helps avoid crankiness, especially during outdoor or summer weddings.
- Create a mini busy bag: Fill a small pouch with crayons, stickers, coloring pages, or a quiet toy, along with their LullaBaby doll, of course.
- Bring a change of clothes: Spills happen. Having a clean outfit on hand can save the day and keep the whole family smiling.
- Give them space to play: Find a spot on the dance floor to move, a quiet table to color, or a secure spot outside to run around so they can have fun!
These thoughtful touches can help little ones feel more comfortable and let grown-ups enjoy the celebration.
Find the perfect LullaBaby doll. Our soft, huggable dolls with hair are perfect for practicing kid hairstyles for weddings and for sharing tender moments before any special occasion.