Bubble Braid Hair Tutorial for Tweens – Easy, Fun & Totally Princess-Worthy

Lately, my Pinterest and Instagram feeds have been full of cute kids’ hairstyles — from heart-shaped braids to rainbow bubble ponies — and I have to admit, I love trying them out on my daughter (when she lets me!).  

But let’s be real — we don’t always have time to create a full masterpiece on busy school mornings. So when I came across the bubble braid hairstyle, I thought this might be the one. It’s quick, looks amazing, and gives Princess Jasmine from Aladdin Vibes, so I was sure it would be a hit!

So if you're looking for a way to level up the ponytail with something that’s fun, neat, and school-approved, this bubble braid tutorial is just what you need.

💇‍♀️ What You’ll Need:

• Hairbrush or comb

• A few clear elastic bands

• Hair spray or styling mist (optional)

• A bow, scrunchie or sparkly clip to finish it off!

🪄 Step-by-Step: How to Do a Bubble Braid (For Kids)

Step 1: Brush & Prep
Give the hair a good brush-through so it’s tangle-free. You can do this on straight, wavy, or curly hair — it all works!

Optional: A little water or leave-in conditioner helps tame flyaways.

Step 2: Start with a Ponytail
Tie the hair up in a ponytail — it could be high, low, or even half-up-half-down depending on what your child likes best.

Step 3: Add the First Elastic
A couple of inches down from the main hair tie, add another elastic.
Then gently tug at the section between the two bands to puff it out and make your first “bubble.”

Step 4: Repeat the Magic
Keep adding elastic bands every few inches down the ponytail.
After each one, lightly pull the hair in between to make the bubbles full and bouncy.
You can stop whenever you like — either halfway down or all the way to the bottom.

Step 5: Finishing Touches
Add a bow, a colourful scrunchie, or a little glitter spray to make it extra fun.
Give it a spritz of hairspray if you want it to last all day through PE, lunch, and general playground chaos.

💡 Quick Tips for Busy Mornings:

• Use clear elastics for a neat look — or colourful ones for extra fun!

• This style works even better on day-two hair

• Want to level it up? Try two bubble braids or a half-up bubble braid combo

✨ Why We Love It:

• It’s super quick

• Looks way more complicated than it is

• Feels secure but comfy

• And it totally gives off Disney princess vibes!

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