Stunning Braided Pigtails That Suit Every Hair Type

Last Updated on May 22, 2026 by Sara Belle

Pigtail braids have stood the test of time as one of the most versatile and effortlessly charming hairstyles you can wear. Created by parting the hair into two sections and braiding each side, they can be worn tight and neat or loosened up and secured with a hair elastic for a more relaxed, playful look. When a single braid is worn, it’s simply called a pigtail.

While pigtails are often associated with young girls, these styles have evolved far beyond childhood. With the right technique and a few styling tricks, pigtail braids can look incredibly chic and sophisticated on anyone. Whether you’re going for casual cool or polished elegance, there’s a pigtail look made for you. Keep reading to discover beautiful pigtail hairstyle ideas that work for every hair type.

1. Basic Pigtails Hairstyle

How to style basic pigtails hairstyle?

Of course, it needs to section your hair, in the beginning, to get a side or center part as you prefer. Then choose a hair section to start braiding by splitting this hair section into three strands. Then start crossing the middle section over the outside sections and repeat until finished and secure your pigtail with an elastic. Last, in the same way, braid the opposite hair section.

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2. French Pigtail Braids

How to Do Pigtail French Braids?

This hairstyle needs some effort. So, in the beginning, grab a small section from the center part area and split it into three small sections. Then take the front section and cross it over the middle section. Next, take the back section and cross it over the middle section. Then pick up some hair to the outside sections and repeat the same process. Next, take some hair and so on until you braid the whole side and secure your pigtail with a tie or elastic. Last, repeat the process on the opposite hair side.

3. Dutch pigtail Braids

How to style Dutch braid pigtails?

Here you need to grab hair from your center part and divided it into three sections. Then, start braiding by crossing the middle section over each outside section. At last, pick some hair and repeat the process until finish all your hair.

4. Twisted Rope Braids Pigtails

How to style twisted rope braids pigtails?

Here you need to section the hair you grabbed from the part area into two sections. Next, twist the front section back then take some hair and add it to the front and back sections. Then repeat the process by twisting the front section back and forth until you find no hair to pick up. And your all hair is gathered into two strands then the roping process is beginning for each strand by twisting it around itself to be like a rope. At last, twist the front strand back then repeat the roping process and forth until braided your hair then secure it with a tie.

5. Fishtail Pigtail Braids

How to style fishtail pigtail braids?

Section your hair into two sections and start with any section and divide it into equal strands. Next, grab some hair from one strand and pull it behind. And add it to the other strand and repeat this process until you finish.

6. Faux Fishtail Braid

How to style a faux fishtail braid?

Indeed, this hairstyle gives you the same effect as the fishtail pigtail braid but it’s a little easier. So, let’s start step by step fishtail braid by parting your all hair into two sections. Then, gather each section to form a ponytail and secure it with an elastic then grab some hair above the elastic to create a small hole and flip the whole ponytail through this hole, then secure your ponytail with another elastic lower than the first one and repeat the first process until you reach your hair ends.

More Inspirational Pigtail Braids Pictures

At last, come on, to enjoy more inspiring pictures of the pigtails hairstyle, which incorporates the hairstyles that we talked about above, let’s start the Inspiration Tour!