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Easy and secure! Cute kids’ hairstyles you can do using only hair ties

Easy and secure! Cute kids’ hairstyles you can do using only hair ties

Last updated:2026/5/23

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

We’re sharing hairstyle ideas you can enjoy with just hair elastics—no special tools or techniques needed!

With simple, secure styles using elastics, you can get ready quickly even on busy mornings.

Ponytails, half-up styles, and braids are great not only for everyday wear but also for active events like sports days.

There are plenty of ideas kids can do too, so you can enjoy styling together.

Give these cute, elastic-only hairstyles a try with your child!

Easy and secure! Cute kids’ hairstyles you can do using only hair ties (1–10)

A lazy pony you can do using only hair ties

[Hair Arrangement] A super cute lazy ponytail style that’s quick and effortless! Perfect for beginners and anyone who’s not good with styling!!

A lazy pony you can do using only hair ties

Let’s try a cute, easy twist-through ponytail for a stylish, effortless look! Start with some styling product already in your hair.

Divide your hair roughly into three sections and clip the left and right sections out of the way.

Gather the middle section into a ponytail around earlobe height.

Then tie the left and right sections into small ponytails close to the middle one.

On the left section, create a vertical opening, cross the upper and lower parts of the hair, and pass the middle ponytail through the hollow.

Do the same on the right side, and for the final step, pass both the left and middle ponytails through together.

That’s it! Gently tug out small pieces of hair to add airy volume and make it even cuter.

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Easy ribbon hair

Simple & cute! A rubber-band-only ribbon hairstyle perfect for kids ♡

Easy ribbon hair

Hair turns into a ribbon! Here’s a ribbon hairstyle you can do using just hair elastics.

As prep, brush your hair and apply a styling product.

Make two low pigtails, then split each pigtail into top and bottom sections.

About 10 cm from the base, tie the upper section with an elastic.

Do a topsy tail by flipping the tied section up through itself, then pull the lower section up through the loop you created.

Gently scrunch and lift the topsy-tail part to form a ribbon shape, then tie the two sections together.

Once you adjust the ribbon shape, you’re done—but braiding the remaining ends into three-strand braids will help the style last longer!

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Braided bun hairstyleNEW!

[Easy] Great for sports days too ⭐︎ Cute even with a hat on ♡ Braided bun hairstyle ♪ @noakids-ch

Braided bun hairstyleNEW!

For sports day hairstyles, ease of movement and staying in place are essential.

This time, we’re introducing a recommended style that checks both boxes: the braided bun.

By securing the hair firmly and incorporating braids, it looks more polished and festive than a simple bun.

It’s resistant to coming undone even when running or moving around to cheer, and it’s easy to wear a hat over it.

Gathering it at a not-too-high position reduces pressure, keeping you comfortable during long events.

It also keeps hair neatly away from the face, so sweat is less of a bother and it’s easier to focus on the competition.

Add ribbons or colorful hair ties to match your team colors and enjoy a coordinated look.

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Simple Bob Hairstyle ArrangementNEW!

@maya_arrange
Super quick styling hack perfect for the clumsy/awkward#CapGirl Sports Day hair Bob arrangement Easy hair arrangement Even if you're clumsy #EasyHairstyleVideo #HairArrangementVideo #tiktok classroom #Fukuoka Hair Set #HairdresserMom
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Even with short hair, you can keep it neat and secure with this “easy bob hairstyle.” Just tie it low into a single ponytail and fold the ends back to create a bun-like silhouette, giving a bob a voluminous look from the back.

Short strands that tend to fall out stay in place when gathered close to the roots, which helps the style hold and feel stable.

It’s designed to be worn with a cap, so it pairs perfectly with hats.

Gently pulling out a few strands around the ears or through the cap’s opening adds an effortless, lived-in finish, which is another appealing point.

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Ribbon elastic arranged hairstyleNEW!

@yuko__kidshair
@yuko__kidshair ⬅️ Check out other styles here 🎀 Today’s hairstyle 🎀 Ribbon hair tie style you can wear with a hat Ribbons are cute just tied on, but try weaving them into a braid for a different vibe than usual ✨ If you’re not good at the topsy tail, you can just tie the ribbons onto twin tails as is! If you’re wearing a hat, tie it as low as possible! Save this and give it a try!! _______________________________________________ Yuko \ Sharing tips from basics to advanced styling / ◻︎ Even clumsy moms can create a cute look in 5 minutes 💖 ◻︎ 12 years of doing my daughter’s hair (videos since she was 4) ◻︎ Helping moms and kids smile ◻︎ Mom of four _______________________________________________ “I’m bad at this part!” “What should I do in this situation?” ⬆️ If you have questions, concerns, or requests like these, feel free to DM or comment 😁 @yuko__kidshair ⬅️ Follow and stay tuned!#yukokidshair #yukokidshairarrenge #yukohair #YukoKidsHair #YukoHair #YukoKidsHairArrange #KidsHair Kids' hair arrangement #HairArrangement Kids’ hair arrangement video #HairArrangementVideo #cute hairstyle Stylish hairstyle #NurseryDropOffHair Kindergarten hairstyle arrangement Commuting-to-school hair braid braid #Today's Style
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Using ribbons from a 100-yen shop, here’s an easy hairstyle that balances comfort and cuteness.

Part the hair into two sections and tie them securely at a low position to create a sturdy base that won’t fall apart and makes it easy to wear a hat.

Flip each tied section inward from front to back (a topsy tail), then thread a ribbon hair tie through to add a touch of flair.

Next, divide each section into three and braid while weaving the ribbon through, so the ribbon peeks out between the braid’s stitches.

It’s cuter than a simple braid and makes the view from the back more eye-catching.

“I want to look cute at the sports day too!” This style makes that wish come true.

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Simple long elastic hairNEW!

@minmi_hair_arrange
@minmi_hair_arrange ← Check out my other posts here ♥️. Thanks for watching ¨̮⃝ It’s Minmi 🌼 Have you decided on your sports day hairstyle yet? 🩷 An easy sports day style using the trending long elastics from the 100-yen shop 💛🩷 It’s also cute if you pull out the braids a bit for volume ✨️ It still looks cute even with a hat on ♥️ It doesn’t fall apart easily, so please give it a try 😍 “I’ll try it!” or “I did it!”—feel free to leave a comment or DM me 🥰 It really motivates me ☺️🌼*･ ⋈･････････････････････････････････⋈ @minmi_hair_arrange ← More posts here Thank you for viewing 🩷 I’m Minmi, a former hairstylist and mom of two girls ໒꒱ I explain easy, cute hairstyles that even moms who aren’t good at styling can do ¨̮⃝ ⋈････････････････････････････････⋈ @minmi_hair_arrange#HairArrangement Kids' hair arrangement #KidsHairstyle #NurseryDropOffHair #SchoolCommuteHair #KindergartenHair Easy hair arrangement #Minmi hair #Ponytail Sports Day hair
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Here’s a simple hair arrangement using a long elastic that makes a basic ponytail look glamorous.

First, create a base ponytail, then add accents with the long elastic.

Aim for a cute finish by giving it ribbon-like dimension.

By varying the way you tie it, it becomes less likely to come undone, so you can feel secure even during an active sports day.

Furthermore, by splitting the hair bundle in half and braiding it while weaving in the elastic, you can elevate the style from simple to stylish.

It looks great from the back for photos, and it doesn’t get in the way even when wearing a hat, making it a great choice for those who want both functionality and fashion.

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A hairstyle combining a braid and a topsy tailNEW!

@yui_kids_hair
Perfect for the coming season! A hairstyle you can wear with a hat ♡ Save it now so you don’t forget 🥰Kids' hair arrangement #TwinTailHairstyle #Hat Hairstyle
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By combining braids with the “kuru-rinpa” flip-through technique, you create volume and a glamorous look from the back.

It also adds movement to the flow of the hair, making it highly photogenic.

Because the hair is firmly secured before styling, it’s less likely to come undone and allows smooth putting on and taking off of hats.

Even in high-activity sports, hair is less likely to fall into the face, making it practical and comfortable.

Adding ribbons or colored hair ties can change the vibe and can be adapted to match team colors.

Despite the simple steps, it looks great and is an easy hairstyle to do even on the day of the sports festival, so it’s highly recommended.

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