Ponytails are fantastic hairstyles for little black girls because they will help your little girl to keep her hair out of the way whilst she is playing. The hairstyles look neat and help to prevent her hair from becoming tangled up or knotted. Most ponytail hairstyles only take a few minutes to create.
Creative Ponytail Hairstyles for Black Girls
The equipment that you need for creating Ponytail hairstyles for African American little girls is just a few hair elastics. They should be strong elastics so that they can hold the ponytail hairstyle in place.
Although you can use plain colored hair elastics, some little girls prefer that you brightly colored ones or accessories with beads and bows.
1. High Ponytail
A high ponytail is quite a mature hairstyle to choose for an African American little girl. Grab her braids and pull them up to the top of her head. Secure tightly with the hair elastic and then allow the ponytail hairstyle to fall to whichever side is the most natural.
2. Ponytail in a Bun
To give black little girls a neat ponytail hairstyle you should roll her ponytail up into a neat bun style. Fasten her hair into a normal ponytail and then roll it back onto itself and secure it again. This should create a neat chignon updo ponytail hairstyle for her.
3. Ponytail with Neat Cornrows
Use neat Cornrows to enhance little black girl’s ponytails. The rows should all track backwards to the area where the ponytail emerges from. This can help to create a starburst effect in her ponytail hairstyle.
4. Chunky Braided Ponytail
This chunky braided hairstyle looks fantastic as a hairstyle for African American little girls. The chunky braid should start high up on her head and then track her scalp downwards. It should leave her scalp close to the nape of her neck and then hang freely.
5. Ponytail with Sweeping Fringe
Adding a sweeping fringe to any ponytail hairstyle for African American little girls can help to create a real rockstar look. Pull some of her cornrows forward to create this cool fringe style.
6. Two Ponytails for Little Black Girl
Every little girl has a spunky, fun side. Show it off by giving her two high ponytails. It’s easy since you’ll only have to smooth the hair back halfway, then leave the rest to poof out.
7. Short Ponytail for Little Black Girl
Encourage your little girl to show off and be proud of her natural hair texture by letting it go natural on a short ponytail. Secure it with a colorful hair tie or clips.
8. Side Ponytail for Little Black Girl
Work in some hair gel before combing your little girl’s hair to one side and securing it with a hair tie. She’ll love how her long hair looks draped over her shoulder.
9. Weave Ponytail for Little Black Girl
If your little girl’s hair isn’t quite as long as she’d like, try a weave to get a graceful ponytail hairstyle. Decorated with gold beads and curls, she’ll feel like a princess!
10. Cornrow Half Ponytail
For the little girl whose hair is filled with cornrows, gather the top half into a high ponytail. Stack the ends with beads and secure the ponytail with with a beaded hair tie.
11. Sectioned Ponytail for Little Black Girl
This high ponytail for little girls is super low maintenance and perfect for picture day. Secure the hair in a ponytail before creating several sections down to the ends using black or colorful hair ties.
12. Straight Ponytail with Cornrows
Two curved cornrows decorate the scalp leading up into a high ponytail with straightened locks. Instead of a hair tie, wrap the ponytail’s base in a section of hair.
13. Sleek Ponytail for Little Black Girl
Every little girl covets Ariana Grande’s famous high ponytail, so give her one of her own! After securing it at the crown, fill the hair with curls. A gold hair tie will stand out beautifully against black hair.
14. Curly Ponytail
For special occasions, decorate a high kinky-curly ponytail with a jeweled headband. Smoothing down the hair will make sure this style is perfect for any formal event.
15. Cornrow Ponytail with Waves
Several tiny cornrows add major detail to what could normally be a traditional ponytail hairstyle. Wrapping the ponytail base in a section of hair and adding waves with a curling iron are the finishing touches.
16. Chunky Ponytail for Little Black Girl
Even little girls can have regal hairstyles. This high ponytail looks thicker with sections secured with colorful hair ties or string. A beautiful large flower tops it off.
17. Braided Ponytail with Curly Ends
The next time your little girl gets a braided hairstyle, leave the ends curly. When hair is gathered into a ponytail, use a pretty bow or ribbon to accent it.
18. Low Ponytail for Little Black Girls
Small criss-crossed sections of hair decorate the sides of a low ponytail updo. The end has one large curl that makes the hair look longer.
19. Ponytail with Baby Hairs
While ponytails often make little girls look older, you can embrace the part of her that’s still your “baby” by brushing her baby hairs around the face. They’ll look adorable with a curly ponytail.
20. Ponytail with Face Framing
Before tying up the ponytail, pull free two sections of hair right at the hairline. Curl them for sweet touches to a wavy ponytail and for beautiful face-framing.
21. Ponytail with Beads for Little Black Girl
If it’s all about the accessories for your little girl, she’ll love how different beads are placed on the face-framing tendrils of this curly ponytail. There’s even a bit of color that peeks through on top of the head.
22. Twisted Ponytail with Cornrows
Thick twists fill this little girl’s ponytail while different sized cornrows criss-cross on top of the head. Place gold beads throughout the hairstyle for sparkle.
High Half-Up Microbraid Ponytail
Fine microbraids are gathered into a high half-up ponytail, leaving the lower braids loose. Orange accent braids and ties add color, while a few curled ends soften the style.
Curly Ponytail with Cornrows
Small cornrows form a leaf-like zigzag pattern before meeting a high curly ponytail. Gold cuffs placed along the center braids draw attention to the detailed parting.
Jumbo Twist Ponytails
Clean geometric sections are gathered into several jumbo two-strand twist ponytails. Beads, clear bobbles, and colorful pom-pom ties decorate the twists from base to end.
Chunky Twist Ponytails
Large square sections are gathered into several chunky two-strand twists. Pink and purple ball ties decorate the bases and ends without hiding the parting pattern.
Four Twist Ponytails with Blue Bow
Four large sections form chunky twist ponytails around the head. A pale blue bow tops the crown section, while matching blue ties secure the remaining twists.
Blonde Ombre Twist Ponytails
Black rope twists fade to warm blonde through the lower lengths and ends. Bright pink ball ties and small beads add color between the neatly parted sections.
Pigtails With Flat Twists
Microbraids Ponytail with Curls
Microbraids are swept into a high side ponytail, with several loose braids framing the face. Orange accents, beads, and curled ends add texture without covering the fine braid work.
Braided Ponytails with Butterfly Clips
Neat square sections create small braided ponytails around the head. Colorful butterfly clips sit near the bases and along the braids for an easy decorative finish.
Cornrow Braids with Ponytail
Curved Cornrows with Straight Side Ponytail
Narrow curved cornrows sweep from one side into a low side ponytail. The loose, straight lengths contrast with the closely braided front and side.
Beaded Cornrow Ponytails
Geometric cornrows feed into braided ponytails arranged around the head. Translucent beads in several colors are stacked along the braids for a bold, weighty finish.
Curved Cornrow Ponytail
Curved cornrows sweep diagonally into a side ponytail of small braids. Orange and yellow flower clips mark the curve, while green beads finish the ends.
Upward Cornrows with High Twist Ponytail
Cornrows start at the nape and travel upward into a high ponytail of springy twists. A bright pink bow covers the base and gives the back a clean finish.
Braided Ponytail with White Beads
Small braids are pulled into a high ponytail and finished with white beads at the ends. A large purple bow sits at the base and matches the formal, neatly sectioned style.
Four Twisted Ponytails
Four sections are shaped into thick two-strand twist ponytails with curled ends. The loose bases and soft texture keep the style suitable for a toddler’s fine hairline.
Half-Up Curly Ponytail with Blue Bow
Slim cornrows pull the front into a half-up ponytail secured with a blue bow. The remaining hair falls in long, defined curls around the shoulders.
Jumbo Twist Ponytails
Large curved sections form several jumbo two-strand twist ponytails. Bright ball ties in blue, pink, purple, and green make the clean parting stand out.
High Side Box Braid Ponytail
Long box braids are gathered into a high side ponytail, with a few braids left loose near the face. White beads and slim pink accents break up the all-black lengths.
Cornrow Headband with Bubble Ponytail
A narrow cornrow headband crosses the front and meets a low bubble ponytail. Gold cuffs define each bubble, while a delicate floral chain follows the hairline.
Banded Cornrows with Curly Ponytail
Small banded sections and cornrows lead from the hairline into a high curly ponytail. Pink and gold cuffs accent the front while the dense curls create height at the crown.
Side Cornrows with Rope-Twist Ponytail
Several side cornrows feed into a thick rope-twist ponytail secured with a red tie. Thin braids left loose at the back are finished with small beads.
Long Twisted Ponytail
Curved cornrows sweep upward into a high ponytail of long rope twists. The raised placement lets the twists fall freely while keeping the sides close to the scalp.
Braided Crown Ponytail
Thick flat twists wrap around the head to form a braided crown. The ends gather into a low chunky twist ponytail, with pink bows placed at the crown and base.
Twist Ponytail with Bun
Large triangular sections are worked into chunky two-strand twists. The top twists are pinned into buns, while the lower twists hang as short ponytails with colored ties.
Two Ponytails with Cornrows
Curved cornrows divide the hair and feed into two ponytails of defined curls. Blue and white flower clips sit above the braids and add contrast to the dark hair.
Ponytail Mohawk
Two full curly ponytails are aligned from front to back to create a soft faux-hawk shape. A large blue bow marks the front ponytail while the sides stay smooth.
Sleek Side Ponytail
The hair is smoothed close to the scalp and gathered into a high side ponytail. Defined natural curls form a full puff, finished with a small white bow at the base.
This is just a short selection of the best ponytail hairstyles for African American little girls. We hope that you will take inspiration from this collection and then use our ideas to create lots of little black girl hairstyles of your own. If ponytail hairstyles are not your thing, we have plenty of other hairstyles for black girls to check out.
