Top 17 Barbie Hairstyles That You Can Try Too

For most women, Barbies were the ideal playmate. You could experiment with her outfits, and more importantly, her lovely silky hair!

Most of us have fond memories of styling umpteen barbie hairstyles, trying to pick the right one. But we all secretly harbored the desire to try out those hairstyles ourselves. And now you can!

Did you know that most kids pick Barbie dolls based on their hair color, type, or length instead of their weight? Because while Barbie’s weight tends to stay the same size unrealistically, her hair can be changed up constantly! From updos to low buns and ponytails, from long slick straight hair to natural loose curly tresses, and with so many colors to play around with – the amount of Barbie hairstyles is many!

So, let your inner child loose, reminisce, and experiment by trying out these 17 incredibly fun and fashionable Barbie hairstyles on yourself.

Before You Get Started

• For a prim-proper and sleek Barbie hairstyle, you must apply a mousse to your hair to create definition and tame flyaways.
• You would require volumizing spray and dry shampoo to create voluminous Barbie hairstyles. You will also need to blow dry your hair before creating the look.
• Hair accessories like hair ties, bows, and clips are essential for creating most Barbie hairstyles.

Essential Hair Products for Barbie Hairstyles

Here are a few essential hair products that can help elevate your style:

• Mousse: Adds volume and body to your hair, giving your hairstyle that extra bounce and lift. It can also be used to add hold to fine or straight hair.
• Volumizing Spray: Perfect for creating big, full hairstyles by boosting the roots and adding texture.
• Heat Protectant: Protects your hair against damage from styling tools like straighteners or curling irons.
• Hair Serum: Helps smooth flyaways and adds a glossy finish for a sleek, polished look.
• Texturizing Spray: Helps create tousled, effortless waves that are perfect for casual Barbie styles.

Here are the most trending and fun Barbie hairstyles for you to try.

1. Halo Braid Afro

Even Barbies are rocking the afro look so well! This barbie should be your inspiration if you have natural hair and prefer the braided half afro look. This elegant medium afro hairstyle is perfect for date nights or weddings.

Step-by-step guide:

• Section the hair to be relatively uniform around the crown.
• To create the halo braid, tie a thick French braid all over the head, leaving the inside section in its original afro-textured shape to add volume to the hairdo.
• Finish it off by putting bobby pins or elastic ends.
• Give some sheen by adding a tiny amount of spray.

This Barbie hairstyle will suit oval, round, and heart-shaped faces, as the braid beautifully frames the face. This style is very perfect for wedding functions, formal gatherings, or even cultural ceremonies and gives an exquisite royal touch to one’s appearance.

2. Colored Pushed-Back Bob

This is one of the simple and beautiful hairstyles for a Barbie and for you! If you have straight hair and love to experiment with colors, this short bob in a pastel pink hue is a must-try! You can also use hair straightening tools with heat protectants to achieve this perfect doll-like look.

Step-by-step guide:

• Dye your hair in a pastel color, like pink or lavender, for a bright look.
• Apply a heat protectant before straightening your hair.
• Make a sleek bob by pushing the hair back using a styling cream or gel for hold.
• Tuck a section behind your ear for a neat finish.

Enhance the style with a hairpin or clip. This look is perfect for round, square, and oval faces, giving a sleek appearance and elongating the face. It’s an ideal choice for expressing your bold creativity at parties, casual outings, or any event where you want to stand out, all with the ease of a few simple steps.

3. Dutch Braided Ponytail

Who doesn’t love Dutch braids? Even this Barbie looks so beautiful in a thick Dutch braid. This easily-manageable hairstyle is simple to achieve and elegant. You have to tie a ponytail at the back of the head, start weaving a Dutch braid from the base, and secure the ends. If you are looking for a hairstyle for school-going girls? This option can be added to your selection list.

Kayla, a blogger, tried out a braid style from the movie Barbie & Sisters In A Pony Tale. However, she tried to make a different variation because she reasons, “To make it easier for anyone to recreate, I did a dutch braid. The steps to this braid are basically a dutch braid, but done horizontally instead of vertically (i).”

Step-by-step guide:

• Start with clean, detangled hair.
• Tie your hair into a low or high ponytail, depending on your preference.
• Begin weaving a Dutch braid (reverse French braid) from the base of the ponytail.
• Secure the end with a hair tie.
• Gently pull on the braid for a fuller appearance.

This Barbie hairstyle is suitable for all face shapes, but it particularly flatters long and oval faces. This efficient yet flared style is ideal for active days, casual hangouts, or stylish yet functional looks.

4. Messy Bun

A messy bun is highly suitable if you have long hair. You can achieve this look with a sleek ponytail wrapped around its base at the back of the head. This hairstyle imparts a sleek, chic and trendy look and goes with all outfits, and is suitable for all occasions.

Step-by-step guide:

• Tie up all your hair in a high ponytail with an elastic band.
• Twist your pony and twist it around the base to create a bun.
• Secure using bobby pins. Take out a few strands of hair so it will have that messy effect. Set it in place using a light-hold hairspray for a long time. Pro tip: Add a headband or scarf for added flair.

This is a good option for any face shape, especially round or square, as it creates the illusion of height and lengthens the profile. It is perfect for casual events, office wear, or even date nights.

5. Simple Side Ponytail

A simple side ponytail offers a more formal-casual look with a lot of movement in the hair. You can just part your hair at one side, gather all your hair at the other side, and tie a ponytail. You can flip the ends outward and may also add accessories. This ponytail hairstyle exudes chic and effortless charm. It’s a style that will make you look stylish and put-together. But remember, this is just one of the many ponytail hairstyle options. Explore them all to find the most suitable one.

Step-by-step guide:

• Comb your hair and part it to one side.
• Gather the hair on the opposite side and secure it with an elastic.
• Flipping the ends outward using a curling iron gives a playful look.
• Add decorative accessories for a chic finish.

This asymmetrical look is best suited for oval and heart-shaped faces, as it provides balance and softness. It is perfect for casual days, semi-formal occasions, or relaxed gatherings.

6. Side Parted Simple Hairstyle

This is the most basic Barbie hairstyle. Here, the hairs are simply side-parted and well combed. This is an evergreen hairstyle which suits all occasions. This hair style is beautiful, simple and very elegant.

Step-by-step guide:

• Wash and blow-dry hair so that the hair gets a smooth texture,
• Part your hair to the side using a fine-tooth comb.
• Tame flyaways by spraying serum or light hair spray.

Pair with statement earrings for an elegant look. This Barbie hairstyle also helps soften round faces and remove the squared feeling on square shapes, creating a better balance. It works very well for formal evenings at work or on dinner dates.

7. Two Ponytails

This is another beautiful and simple hairstyle on my list. Simply make two high ponytails, keep some short hairs on your forehead and wear a thick cloth hair-band. This hairstyle looks really beautiful on girls with medium to long hair.

Step-by-step guide:

• Divide the hair into two equal parts.
• Tie both the parts to the head in a high ponytail with elastic bands.
• Curl the ends in soft curls with a curling iron.
• Use a thick headband for a retro look.

This Barbie hairstyle works for oval, heart-shaped, and even slightly rounded faces and is great for fun, playful events like a dress-up party.

8. Loose Semi-Curls

This is one of the most beautiful hairstyles on our list. Open hair with loose curls looks really beautiful and appealing. This hairstyle is also very simple to do and can be elevated by adding some layers and highlights. I would suggest you to save this hairstyle for a special occasion or an evening party.

Step-by-step guide:

• Loosely curl using a curling wand on small portions of hair.
• Brush the curls softly to achieve a soft texture.
• Add layers or highlights to make it even more stunning.

This wavy hairstyle will make any oval and heart-shaped face even more attractive because of the volume it gives. A timeless beauty suitable for evening parties, romantic dinners, or even weddings.

9. Braided Ponytail

This Barbie is a Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen Barbie doll. The hairstyle is simple but looks really appealing and smart. It is a perfect hairstyle for a confident, smart and beautiful look. This hairstyle is easy to manage and is perfect for a day-long outing or travelling.

Step-by-step guide:

• Tie up your hair at the desired height with a sleek ponytail.
• Braid the ponytail into a simple three-strand or fishtail braid.
• Secure the end with an elastic and add a decorative accessory.

Chic and versatile, this style suits every face type, but its special attraction goes to round and heart-shaped profiles. It is a perfect style for outdoor activities, casual days, or a neat office look.

10. Half-Pinned Wavy Hairstyle

Want to flaunt like a Barbie princess? Get this hairstyle done. It is a very beautiful hairstyle. Half-pinned pulled-back hair with beautiful, big, and loose waves will look perfectly pretty on every dress and suit every face-cut. You can easily do this hairstyle by yourself.

Step-by-step guide:

• Curl your hair into loose waves with a curling wand.
• Take two small sections from the front and pin them back with bobby pins.
• Let the remaining waves flow freely.

Perfect for oval and diamond-shaped faces, this style frames the face softly and adds elegance. It is ideal for weddings, engagements, or formal parties, striking a balance between casual and sophisticated.

11. Braided Bun Hairstyle

If you have long hair, this Barbie hairstyle is perfect for you. You need to make a braided ponytail first. Then with that ponytail, make a high bun just as in this picture. It is a very beautiful hairstyle and would surely make you feel like a Barbie doll.

Step-by-step guide:

• Tie your hair into a ponytail and braid it.
• Wrap the braid around the base of the ponytail to form a bun.
• Secure with bobby pins and set with hairspray.

This Barbie hairstyle is a classic choice for round, oval, or heart-shaped faces. The braided bun draws attention upward, making it ideal for formal events, bridal looks, or cultural celebrations.

Trivia

Pouf, sleek Dutch, and Bohemian are some popular types of braided bun hairstyles.

12. Short N’ Roll Hairstyle

This is a Marilyn Monroe avatar of Barbie. If you have short hair, you can get it rolled just as in this picture. This hairstyle is very glamorous and beautiful, and suits every girl who has short hair with bangs.

Step-by-step guide:

• Roll sections of short hair using a curling wand or rollers.
• Set the curls with hairspray for a long-lasting hold.
• Style bangs to one side for a retro touch.

This olden design fits oval and square faces as the rolled texture smoothens out sharp angles. It’s suitable for formal dinners, themed parties, or glamour events.

13. Barbie Princess Hairstyle

This is a perfect Princess Barbie hairstyle. This hairstyle is a combination of waves, curls, braids and bun. This beautiful hairstyle is perfect if you have really long and dense hair. If you have short or medium hair, you will find it very difficult to get this hairstyle done.

Step-by-step guide:

• Clean volume on hair.
• You can mix braids and curls with a bun at the back.
• You can use decorative pins or a tiara to give it a royal touch.

This hairstyle is symmetrical with a very polished look and suits oval-shaped and diamond face shapes. It is suitable for proms, weddings, or themed parties as it adds a paranormal feel to the event.

14. Squirrel Tail

If you wish to look classy, elegant and beautiful, you can opt for this hairstyle. The squirrel tail hairstyle is perfect if you are going clubbing or to any evening party. Don’t forget to add that black bow on your squirrel tail, just as shown in the picture.

Step-by-step guide:

• Create a sleek, high ponytail.
• You can add some black ribbon or bow in the tail base.
• Tease the tail a little to have more volume.

This Barbie hairstyle is suitable for oval and long faces, as the full squirrel tail balances the facial features. It’s playful yet classy for parties, evening events, or casual hangouts.

15. Bob Cut

Last but not the least on our list is this bob cut hairstyle. Though getting this cut can be a good option, you can also attain this hairstyle if you have shoulder-length hair. Simply use a straightener and set this hairstyle. It looks classy, modern and very elegant.

Step-by-step guide:

• Straighten your shoulder-length hair to a glossy finish.
• Tuck the ends to the inside a little bit for an elegant bob’s style.
• Apply a shine serum for more gloss.

Clean and minimal, this cut will enhance facial features on oval, heart, or square faces. It is a great pick for professional settings, casual wear, or someone who loves sleek, low-maintenance styles.

Did You Know?

The bob cut is popular among celebrities. While Sienna Miller rocked a polished bob at the 2015 Golden Globes, Karlie Kloss flaunted her blonde bob at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards.

16. Beach Waves Hairstyle

This is a stunning Barbie look perfect for a carefree day spent by the ocean. It is easy to create and works exceptionally well with various hair textures and lengths, making it universally appealing. All you need is a hair straightener or a curler to achieve this soft yet playful look.

Step-by-step guide:

• Use a curling wand or flat iron to create soft, loose waves.
• Run your fingers through the waves for a natural finish.
• Apply sea salt spray for texture.

Soft and natural, this Barbie hairstyle’s beach waves suit all face shapes, adding effortless charm. Perfect for casual hangouts, beach trips, or relaxed gatherings, as this style never goes out of fashion.

17. Margot Robbie Hairstyle

If you are obsessed with Margot Robbie in the Brbie movie, driving in her convertible with a bow in her hair that matches her pink dress, this style is a must-try. It is probably one of the most memorable looks from the film. The half-up, half-down style perfectly captures the essence of Barbie, blending sophistication with a touch of playful elegance. While its neat and chic appearance radiates red carpet allure, it is surprisingly easy to recreate at home.

Step-by-step guide:

• Half-up, half-down hair.
• Tie up the top half with a ribbon or bow.
• Smooth or curl the bottom half.

Polished and structured, this style complements oval and heart-shaped faces with its balance of softness and sophistication. It’s a stunning option for red-carpet events, elegant dinners, or formal occasions.

Infographic: 5 Gorgeous Barbie-Inspired Hairstyles To Try

For girls and women who grew up playing Barbie, sporting those stunning hairstyles has always been a dream. The infographic below contains a list of simple Barbie hairstyles we fell in love with. They are suitable for all hair types and textures. Scroll down and take a look!

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Illustration: Barbie Hairstyles That You Can Try Too

Image: Stable Diffusion/StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of hair do they use on Barbies?

Saran hair is the most common type of hair used for Barbies.

What Barbie has the longest hair?

The Totally Hair Barbie introduced in 1992 has the longest hair, reaching to her toes. This iconic hair length has made this doll the highest selling Barbie in history.

Is there a Barbie with no hair?

Yes. One of the recent lines of Barbie Fashionista dolls has introduced bald Barbies in an attempt to address and represent alopecia.

Check out this video for 6 super cute Barbie hairstyles! From braids to buns, you’ll be sure to find the perfect look for your Barbie here!

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