11 Hair Craft For Kids
Your kids love to make things, don’t they? They are always finding new ways to transform ordinary objects into something fun and creative.
If you have a child who loves crafts, why not encourage their creativity with these hair craft ideas for kids? These projects range from simple to more complicated but all offer an opportunity for children of all ages to get their hands dirty while creating something unique.
Glitter Feather Hair Extension
This is a fun way to add some flounce and flair to your hair.
The feathers are made of real feathers that have been covered in glitter, so they give off a little sparkle when the light hits them right.
They come in different colors like pink, purple, blue, and green. You can buy these at your local craft store or online for about $15-20.
Clip-In Color for Girls
Gather your supplies.
You’ll need a clip-in color kit, scissors, tape, and bobby pins. Cut the ribbon into 6-inch lengths and wrap it around one end of the headband or scarf to create a loop for attaching your hair clip later on.
Use a hot glue gun to secure the ribbon in place at both ends (the bottom and top) of the headband or scarf so that they’re snug against each other without being too tight or loose when placed on top of your child’s head—you want them comfortable enough so they don’t fall off but not so loose that they slide around when she moves her head!
Confetti Hair
Materials needed.
- confetti
- pipe cleaners
- hair clips, ponytail holders, or rubber bands (optional)
Take a handful of confetti and separate it into three piles: one large and two small. Pop them in your hair like you would any other beads or sequins. If you want to get fancy, use different-colored pieces for each pile (but make sure they’re all the same size).
You can also cut up some pipe cleaners and stick them in after you’ve put the first few pieces in place. This will give it more dimension while also helping with tangles!
Put your hair up into two pigtails if you want a cute look that’s easy to wear every day—or make a braid or bun if you want something fancier but still casual enough for school (or even work).
You can try adding glitter spray before taking out your braids/pigtails; this will help keep everything from falling out during playtime at school!
Braided Hairpiece
You can make a braided hairpiece for your child in minutes. This craft works best on straight or wavy hair, but it can be done on curly hair as well.
First, you need to cut three pieces of yarn long enough to go around the ponytail holder once and overlap by about an inch.
Next, braid two of the pieces together until they meet up with the third piece at their longest length (about 6 inches from each end). Tie a double knot at each end to secure them together so they won’t come undone when put into a ponytail holder or bun.
Finally, thread one end through the hole in your child’s favorite headband (or use another accessory), then tie both ends around that same hole again so they don’t come loose while playing! If desired, add colorful beads or buttons along with other embellishments like fabric flowers or ribbon bows.
Hair Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Making a tic tac toe game is an easy craft that you can do with your kids. Once the board is made, all you have to do is use colored markers or paint to make Xs and Os on it.
Before playing, decide who will go first by flipping a coin or rolling dice—or let the youngest player go first. Players take turns placing one mark in an empty square on the board until someone has put three in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally).
Make sure your child understands how to play before starting this activity; otherwise there may be some confusion when they try their hand at winning the game!
Owl Headband
wig cap, similar to what you’d wear in a theatrical play
- felt squares, or scrapbook paper
- scissors, glue gun, and/or sewing machine
- headband or ribbon (optional)
How to make.
Cut out the owl’s features from your desired material. Glue them onto the wig cap according to your plan. Or sew pieces together with thread and needle if you have that ability. If using felt squares or scrapbook paper as opposed to a full sheet of felt, cut out each piece separately before gluing it on so as not to waste any usable material.
Put some glue along one side of every featured piece so they can hug each other; press them down against the wig cap with fingers until they are secure enough not to fall off easily. You may want to pin or tape down some parts first so they stay put while drying; this is especially true for those tiny-yet-important details like eyes!
When dry take off any extra bits sticking out from under your headband/ribbon and wear proudly!
Icy Blue Locks
If you want to make icy blue locks, here’s what to do.
- Take a strand of hair and put it in a ponytail.
- Tie the ends together with a hair band or clip.
Repeat this process until your head is full of frozen icicles! Now all that’s left is to add some glittery stars for extra sparkle! If you don’t have any extensions, just braid your own hair instead! It’s easy and fun!
Multi-Colored Ponytail Extensions
Materials.
- 2 packs of hair extensions
- scissors
- bobby pins
Tools.
- flat iron (optional)
How to do it.
Divide your child’s hair into three sections and begin braiding each section. Take the bottom layer of hair and braid it horizontally, then add in new pieces of hair every few inches until you reach the end of the braid, then tie off with a rubber band or clear elastic band.
Repeat with the other two sections until all three braids are complete.
Cloth Hairpin Flower Barrettes
- Supplies
2 cloth hairpins, scissors, fabric paint
- Steps.
- Cut the hairpin in half. Use the bottom half to make a flower.
Paint one side of your pin with glue and dip it in glitter (or any other kind of craft embellishment) before placing it on top of the other half pin to create the flower shape you want!
Braided Headband with Bow
Materials.
- 2 bobby pins
- 1 ponytail holder or 1 elastic band
- Scissors and comb (optional)
How To Make It.
Part your hair at the bottom of your ear on one side, then twist the rest of your hair into a low ponytail. Use a bobby pin to secure it in place. Repeat on the other side and secure that with another bobby pin.
If you’re using an elastic band, place it around the base of both tails before securing them with bobby pins. If you have bangs, wrap them into this twist as well!
Take one tail and bring it over the other tail and tie a bow in front of your face by crossing both ends together – use two small braids for each side if needed!
You can also do this step after tying on bows to make sure they’re secured properly before moving forward ) Remember though not all girls wear headbands so don’t forget about other options like hats/caps too!
Beaded Ponytail Wrap
Make a bead from a ponytail holder. First, remove the peg from one end of the ponytail holder and push it through the hole in the other end.
Then, wrap yarn around both pegs to make a bead that’s roughly 1/2 inch in diameter.
Attach your new beaded hair tie to a ponytail holder by sliding it over both pegs and twisting them together tightly to secure it in place (you may need someone else’s help with this).
Make Fun Accessory For Kids
- Materials.
You will need a few materials to make this hair craft. You will need yarn, tape, scissors, and glue.
- Tools.
The right tools are important for any project. You will need a sewing machine for this activity, if you don’t have one you can try hand sewing instead but it may take longer to finish the project and may be more difficult since I am not as skilled at hand stitching as I am with my machine.
- Skills/Knowledge.
The skill level needed for this hair craft is beginner or intermediate – intermediate depending on how good your sewing skills are! This is because there are many pieces that need to be sewn together in order to create one long strand of yarn so if you’re new then don’t worry just follow the steps slowly and carefully until it’s done!
- Safety gear.
Safety goggles should always be worn whenever using sharp objects such as scissors; however, I recommend wearing them all times when working with yarn because they’re so fine it could catch in between your eyelashes causing eye damage if not taken care of properly while working with them (this happened once before…)
Conclusion
Whether you’re looking to make your little girl feel like a princess, want to try out a funky new look with your girls or boys, or just want something fun for yourself; these hair craft ideas will help you create a unique piece of clothing that represents who they are.
