3 “Explosive” 4th of July Hairstyles

“Explosive” hairstyles! Sorry, I couldn’t help it. It’s hard to think of an Independence Day adjective that lends itself to hairstyles. That’s the best I could do.

These hairstyles are very simple to do and are perfect for Independence Day, as well as all summer! They work great on human hair too, so you can do them on yourself or your friends. I have a short hair hairstyle, an “any length” hairstyle and a long hair hairstyle. Enjoy, and let me know if you try any of these! You can send pictures to me at americangirlsak@gmail.com

Ladder Ponytail (For Long Hair)

This hairstyle is ridiculously simple to do, contrary to its complicated appearance. It’s one of my favorites!

Supplies: Long-haired doll, six hair ties (DO NOT USE THE TINY PLASTIC ONES, THEY ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OUT!!!), a hairbrush (I know, it’s not AG doll kosher but McKenna needs a new wig anyway, and a spray bottle (optional).

Step 1: Brush your doll’s hair backward, making it so that there is no part.

Step 2: Make a ponytail at the crown of her head.

Step 3: Split the red ponytail in two.

Step 4: Take the left side of the red ponytail and grab a section of hair from the left side of her head, combining them into a white ponytail.

Step 5: Repeat on the other side.

Step 6: Split the white ponytails each in two, then take the inside sections and combine them into a blue ponytail.

Step 7: Take the outside section of the white ponytail and grab a section of hair from the left side of her head, combining them into another blue ponytail.

Step 8: Repeat on the other side.

Ta-da! Beautiful and very patriotic!

Ready for a backyard barbeque!

French Braid Ponytails (For Short Hair)

This hairstyle is totally adorable, and feel free to make it messy and fun! And there will still be hair sticking out of the bottom, if your doll has SUPER short hair like Lindsey. But I like it that way, it’s playful.

Supplies: Short-haired doll, two hair ties, a hairbrush, and a spray bottle (optional).

Step 1: Part her hair down the middle and tie off one section.

Step 2: Take a small section from the front.

Step 3: Split it into three sections and begin French braiding.

Step 4: Tie it off into a ponytail around her ear.

Step 5: Repeat on the other side.

Voilà! Ready to play in the sprinkler!

Dressed-Up Braid (For Any Length)

Guys, there are only three steps in this hairstyle. In fact, it probably shouldn’t even be called a hairstyle. But it’s cute, so I’m putting it in here. 🙂

Supplies: Doll, hair tie (not shown), headband, spray bottle (optional).

Step 1: Separate a small section of hair from the side of her head.

Step 2: Braid it.

Step 3: Slip on the headband, and you’re done!

I hope you enjoyed these hairstyle tutorials! If you try any, make sure to email me at americangirlsak@gmail.com with some pictures! I’d be happy to post them on my blog. Have a fabulous Independence Day!