{"id":1550,"date":"2026-07-15T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/atlanta-buckhead\/?p=1550"},"modified":"2026-07-09T15:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:29:28","slug":"messy-buns-and-top-knots-easy-hairstyles-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/atlanta-buckhead\/kids-haircuts\/messy-buns-and-top-knots-easy-hairstyles-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Messy Buns and Top Knots:\u00a0Easy Hairstyles for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Some hairstyles become favorites because they\u2019re simple, adorable, and easy for busy families<\/a> to recreate at home. Messy buns and top knots check all the boxes. These playful styles help keep hair neat and manageable<\/a> while still looking fun and stylish for kids of all ages.<\/span><\/p>

At Pigtails & Crewcuts<\/a><\/span> in Atlanta – Buckhead<\/span>, we love hairstyles that are practical for parents and comfortable for kids. The best part about messy buns and top knots is that they work for many hair types and don\u2019t have to look perfect to look great.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Why Parents Love Messy Buns and Top Knots<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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These hairstyles are popular for many reasons:<\/span><\/p>

\u2022 <\/span>They help keep hair out of the face <\/span><\/div>
\u2022 <\/span>They\u2019re quick and easy to create <\/span><\/div>
\u2022 <\/span>They work well for active kids <\/span><\/div>
\u2022 <\/span>They can be casual or dressed up <\/span><\/div>
\u2022 <\/span>They look cute even with a few loose pieces <\/span><\/div>

Sometimes a slightly imperfect style creates the cutest look.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How to Create an Easy Messy Bun<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Step 1: Brush the Hair<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Start by gently brushing out tangles. A detangling spray can help make brushing easier and more comfortable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 2: Pull Hair Into a Ponytail<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Gather the hair into a ponytail at the middle or top of the head. It does not need to be perfectly smooth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 3: Twist the Ponytail<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Loosely twist the ponytail from top to bottom.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 4: Wrap Into a Bun<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wrap the twisted hair around the base of the ponytail to create the bun shape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Step 5: Secure the Style<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Use a soft hair tie or a few bobby pins to hold the bun in place.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 6: Loosen for a Soft Look<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Gently pull a few small pieces loose around the face or bun for a relaxed style.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 7: Add Accessories<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Finish the look with a bow, clip, scrunchie, or headband for extra personality.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to Create a Cute Top Knot<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Step 1: Gather Hair High on the Head<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Brush the hair upward and create a high ponytail near the crown of the head.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 2: Secure the Ponytail<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Use a hair tie that feels secure but comfortable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 3: Twist the Hair<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Twist the ponytail tightly or loosely depending on the look you want.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 4: Wrap Into a Knot<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wrap the twisted hair around itself to form the top knot.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Step 5: Secure the Knot<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Use another hair tie or bobby pins to keep everything in place.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 6: Finish the Style<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Smooth <\/span>flyaways<\/span> for a polished appearance or gently fluff the bun for a softer look.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Perfect for Everyday Style<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Messy buns and top knots are great options for:<\/span><\/p>

\u2022 <\/span>School mornings <\/span><\/a><\/div>
\u2022 <\/span>Sports and activities <\/span><\/div>
\u2022 <\/span>Birthday parties <\/span><\/div>
\u2022 <\/span>Dance classes <\/span><\/div>
\u2022 <\/span>Family outings <\/span><\/div>
\u2022 <\/span>Everyday play <\/span><\/div>

They\u2019re quick enough for busy mornings while still looking stylish and fun.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Healthy Hair Makes Styling Easier<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Simple hair habits can help these styles look their best:<\/span><\/p>

\u2022 <\/span>Brush hair regularly to help prevent tangles <\/span><\/div>
\u2022 <\/span>Use gentle hair ties that won\u2019t pull or damage hair <\/span><\/div>
\u2022 <\/span>Schedule regular trims to keep hair healthy and manageable <\/span><\/div>
\u2022 <\/span>Use detangling spray if needed for easier brushing<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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At Pigtails & Crewcuts<\/a><\/span> in Atlanta – Buckhead<\/span>, we love helping families discover easy hairstyles that kids feel great wearing. Whether your child needs a fresh haircut, styling inspiration, or help managing tangles, our team is always happy to help make hair <\/span>days<\/span> easier and more fun.<\/span><\/p>

Watch our blog page<\/a> for more hair tips and kid-friendly hairstyles!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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