If you have ever searched for kids haircuts near me, girls bob with bangs, or a kid-friendly salon near the Mall of Georgia, you may be confused about the styles. Many parents know the look they want for their child, but not the salon terms used to describe it. So, we created this guide to support parents.
The current girls guide from Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids – Buford – Mall of GA is designed to help parents match haircut names to styles and to explain what they want when booking. The guide includes bobs, lobs, side bangs, braids, buns, fairy hair, and more.
Why This Guide Is Useful
Parents often want a style that is cute, practical, keeps hair out of the eyes, and is easy for school mornings. The girls guide gives parents the details for each style so they can confidently choose when speaking with the stylist. It also encourages parents to mention their child’s hair type and other details such as length and options for school, sports, or pictures.
Popular Girls Haircut Styles for Kids
Braid
What it looks like and who it’s for:
A simple finishing braid that adds charm and helps keep hair in place for school, events, or family outings.
Ask for: A braid after the haircut.
Maintenance and styling tips:
Braids can often last 1 to 2 days depending on the activity. Try ribbons, clips, or colorful accessories to personalize.
Medium Length with Side Braid
What it looks like and who it’s for:
A practical medium-length trim paired with a side braid. Great for picture day, birthdays, or a polished everyday finish.
Ask for: A medium-length trim finished with a side braid.
Maintenance and styling tips:
Easy to maintain at home. Fun clips make it cuter.
Double Dutch Braided Buns
What it looks like and who it’s for:
Two Dutch braids wrapped into buns. This is a secure, playful style for active kids, events, parties, or dances.
Ask for: Double Dutch braids into buns. Make them even and secure.
Maintenance and styling tips:
Lasts 1 to 2 days, depending on the activity. Add fancy clips or themed accessories for fun.
Buns
What it looks like and who it’s for:
Cute, simple, and versatile. Buns work for sports, school, dance, parties, and warm Georgia weather.
Ask for: Finish with neat, secure buns.
Maintenance and styling tips:
Can last 1 to 2 days depending on the activity. Add braids, ribbons, or decorative clips to make it more fun.
Shoulder Length Bob
What it looks like and who it’s for:
A bob that sits around the shoulders, often with light layers so it moves nicely without feeling heavy. It works well on straight, wavy, or curly hair.
Ask for: A shoulder-length bob with light layers and remove the bulk.
Maintenance and styling tips:
Trim every 6 to 8 weeks. Add curl cream or a quick blow-dry for smooth definition.
Chin Length Bob
What it looks like and who it’s for:
A classic bob that frames the face around the jawline. It is neat, sweet, and easy to manage.
Ask for: A chin-length bob that frames the face and stays clean around the jawline.
Maintenance and styling tips:
Shape is important, so trim every 6 to 8 weeks. Optional bangs can personalize the look.
Lob with Side Bang
What it looks like and who it’s for:
A long bob just past the shoulders with a side-swept bang. Perfect for families who want a softer style that still fits into a ponytail.
Ask for: A lob just past the shoulders with a side-swept bang.
Maintenance and styling tips:
Bang trims every 2 to 4 weeks to keep hair out of the eyes, while the overall shape usually needs a trim every 6 to 8 weeks.
Long Curls with Side Part
What it looks like and who it’s for:
Longer curly hair shaped to fall well with a side part. Great for girls who love to wear their hair down but still need the curls to feel manageable.
Ask for: Maintain length, shape the curls, add a side part, and remove bulk where needed.
Maintenance and styling tips:
Trim every 8 to 12 weeks. A curl-friendly leave-in product or cream helps define and soften.
Fairy Hair
What it looks like and who it’s for:
Sparkly strands blended into the hair for a magical finishing touch. Popular for birthdays, holidays, and just because.
Ask for: Fairy hair add-ons with sparkle strands that blend naturally.
Maintenance and styling tips:
Fairy hair usually lasts through gentle washing and brushing. This is one of the more popular choices featured in the girls guide.
Hair Donation Cut
What it looks like and who it’s for:
A meaningful haircut for families planning to donate eligible length. Combines a major style change with a purpose.
Ask for: A donation cut, following the required donation length guidelines.
Maintenance and styling tips:
Plan ahead to confirm eligibility before cutting. The current guide recommends consultation first so the stylist can confirm donation requirements and after-cut options.
Other Options Girls Love
The girls guide pairs haircut names with finishing options such as braids, buns, fairy hair, clips, ribbons, and other accessories. This makes it easy for parents to book a haircut that feels special for school, a birthday, family photos, or a holiday.
Book a Girls Haircut in Buford Near the Mall of Georgia
At Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids – Buford – Mall of GA, the experience is built for kids, with fun styling chairs, movies, and a salon environment designed to make haircuts easier for families. The Buford location also promotes braids and other kid-focused services.
Ready to Book?
When you book, mention the haircut name from this guide, whether you want to keep or remove length, child’s hair type, and whether you want any add-ons. We’ll help tailor the look to your child’s hair, routine, and personality. View current girls’ haircut prices.