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Criss Cross Twist Girls Hairstyle Video Tutorial – Cute Style in Under 10 Minutes

August 1, 2017 by Jennifer 7 Comments

Welcome back to another edition of awesome girls’ hairstyles in under 10 minutes. This Criss Cross Twist do would be really cute as a back to school style. But honestly it’s so easy that you could really do it for an every day style as well! (This post contains affiliate links.)

Easy Criss Cross Twist Girls Hairstyle

I am admittedly NOT a hair person, and generally not a fan of bows or fancy hairstyles. But my sister-in-law is often the one getting my daughter ready for school in the morning, and she’s found some really cute dos that she can whip out in under 10 minutes flat.

My daughter likes to say her aunt has “mad hair skills”. While this is true, she also has mad research skills at finding styles that look really complicated, but are actually super simple. I know, because I’ve tried them before.

And when I say they can be done in under 10 minutes, I mean that even I can do them in under 10 minutes. Which means that YOU can do them in under 10 minutes as well. If you have any questions feel free to ask away in the comments!

This Easy Criss Cross Twist Girls Hairstyle would be so cute for Back to School!

How to do Criss Cross Twist Girls Hairstyle

Check the full video tutorial right here, or find the written instructions below:

Written Step-By-Step Criss Cross Twist Girls Hairstyle

The key to most, if not all, of these hairstyles is a good rattail, or teasing comb. My SIL uses one similar to this:

And these clear elastics work great in this style:

Then just a good ole’ spray bottle filled with water is my personal key to hairstyle success! These amber ones are great if you’re trying to be plastic-free!

Now on to the tutorial:

Easy Criss Cross Twist Girls Hairstyle

1) Spray the hair with water to get damp, and brush.

2) Divide the hair in half across the middle, ear to ear.

3) Use an elastic to hold the top half in place for a moment.

4) You will be dividing the hair in 4 parts on both the top and bottom.

5) Start with the bottom left 1/4, and make a ponytail.

6) Take your temporary elastic out of the top half (have the child hold the section of hair when needed) and part the top left quarter of hair. Tie it into a ponytail.

7) Now make a part down the middle of the bottom section (this gives your second 1/4 section of hair)

8) Twist the top left ponytail you just made down to the bottom section you just created, tie it with an elastic. This leaves the first bottom left ponytail hanging for now.

9) Make a part down the middle of the top section, and gather that second 1/4 section of hair in your hand.

10) Twist the first bottom left ponytail you made up to the top section you just made. Tie it with an elastic.

11) Make your final part on the bottom half (you now have 2 bottom sections left).

12) Twist the second top left ponytail down to the third section of hair you just made. Tie it with an elastic.

13) Make the final part in the top half (you now have 2 top sections left).

14) Twist the bottom left ponytail (of the two that are hanging down) up to the top third section of hair you just made. Tie it with an elastic.

15) Take the remaining bottom section, and twist the top pony you just made down to it. Tie with an elastic.

ALMOST DONE!!!

Easy Criss Cross Twist Girls Hairstyle

16) Twist the bottom left pony up to the remaining top section of hair. Tie with an elastic.

17) You should now have no loose hair left.

18) Take the remaining two ponytails and tie them together with an elastic about an inch down.

19) Tie another elastic about 1/3 of the way down that ponytail.

20) And another elastic 2/3 of the way down that ponytail.

Easy Criss Cross Twist Girls Hairstyle

And there you have it! No bow necessary, but feel free if that’s your thing.

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  1. Arden | The-Grandma-Blog says

    August 1, 2017 at 7:18 am

    Pretty amazing to see some of the mad hair skilz in action!
    Reply
  2. Joanne|No Plate Like Home says

    August 5, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    Very cute!
    Reply
  3. Aaron - Essential Home and Garden says

    August 7, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    As a stay at home dad, I struggle big time with my daughters hair....but I think I will give this a try! Thanks for the guide :)
    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      August 7, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      If I can manage this, literally anyone can! I'd love to see a pic when you're done.
      Reply
  4. Emilia Stark says

    August 29, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    I told my daughter to look this video and create hairstyles like this she is 12 years old, learn very quickly and now she have with it, no doubt i helped her - lovely hair style.
    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      August 29, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      I bet she'll do great!
      Reply
  5. Kiara says

    October 14, 2020 at 4:47 am

    Wow so cute hairstyles. So pretty. thanks for sharing.
    Reply

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