Toddler hair--simple braids

Rainbow's hair is hard to figure out what to do with.  She's never had a haircut and has strange lengths all over her head--from ear to past shoulder and some hairline fuzz.  But her hair is so thin that it is actually easier to do some hairstyles on her than it might be for someone with thicker hair.  So two English braids are nothing new but here's some tips to make it work on fine and thin-haired toddlers. 

Make a part right down the middle with a comb.  You can use your fingers too, but it won't be as crisp a part.  But on a wiggly toddler, I'm lucky to get a straight one.  In fact, I didn't  :)

Comb the side to smooth for first braid.

Gather hair close to the ear.  I find just above and slightly behind the ear to work best as most of the hair makes it into the braid.

Split into three sections.  I use two fingers evenly spaced on my left hand and come up from below.  Then I use my right to fully separate the sections.

Braid.  For those who don't know how, I may do a simple tutorial later.  But basically, take one side section and cross over the middle section.  The side section is now the middle and the middle is now a side section.  Repeat on the other side.  Repeat until braid is as long as wanted.

Tie off with an elastic.  I use the small silicone ones on Rainbow. 

Repeat on other side.

This is how she looks when done She kept moving her head all around, so the part isn't straight, but she's still cute.  :)

 I think she looks like Penny from the Rescuers.  :)

This is her best friend who will make guest appearances. We'll call her Sky.  She suffered from the same head moving problem. :) Exact same hairstyle, but different type of hair.  Sky's is much thicker and longer than Rainbow's and is mostly one length with a few shorter sections in the front.  Quite the difference between two toddlers, huh?

Best friends proud of their matching braids!