I know, I said I wouldn’t teach you hairstyles, but I can’t find this fun little ponytail done by anyone else, so I’ll include some step-by-step pictures. This one is easy to make, doesn’t take long and you’ll get lots of compliments.

This ponytail is excellent for the younger kids with fine hair and little of it. It holds all the baby hair out of her face, and because the hairdo finishes at the back of the head, she can’t pull the crucial last hairband out… and even if the last bit comes off, it’s easy to fix.

Because you make one little ponytail at a time, you can stop for a break at any time (the smallest ones get distracted or bored quite easily). You can also finish the hairdo after the first or second row of ponytails and leave the rest of the hair hanging down.

Start by making 4 little ponytails at the front (it doesn’t matter if the side ones are smaller). Then divide each ponytail into two, take two half-ponytails and a little bit of hair from behind them and attach with a hairband.

Do the same with all half-ponytails to create a second row of ponytails. And again to create a third row of ponytails. It looks more complicated here than it really is: you can use two hands when you’re not having to take pictures at the same time!

Once you have 3 rows of ponytails, grab all the rest of the hair and attach with one hairband. In the last picture you can see what I did with the ponytails and ponytail halves furthest to the sides.

In the last picture, you can also see what I used to keep her entertained while doing her hair. I’d recommend better phone covers to avoid dribles and drool!