As the school year kicks off, it’s time to refresh your look with some cute back-to-school hairstyles. These looks are trendy and great for school, work or if you’re just in the mood to try something new with your hair.
Here are 20 quick and easy styles that will last you all day long, so you can focus on your busy student life without worrying about your hair.
1. Cute Hair Bows Hairstyle
The power of hair accessories can’t be overstated; they have a huge impact on your whole look. Add cute coquette bows to your hair when you’re wearing an oversized outfit as a girly element to change your vibe.
2. Low Messy Bun
Messy buns are everyone’s favorite quick and easy hairstyle because of their effortless, laid back look. Instead of a high bun, tie it low at the nape to add a sprinkle of ’90s trends to your hairstyle.
3. Bubble Braid Pigtails
Pigtails rule, and bubble braids do too. Put them together and you get the cutest, easiest hairstyle ever. You’ll need some hair elastics and about five minutes; then, you’re set for the day.
4. Bouncy Ponytail
Nothing beats the icon among hairstyles, the ponytail. With all the amazing inspo out there, you have everything you need to learn how to create your perfect pony that you can always rely on. Here’s a variant to consider!
5. High Bun With Front Pieces
A high bun will keep your hair out of your eyes and visually lift your face. You’ll look extra graceful but if you want to avoid a formal vibe, leave out a couple of cute, playful strands.
6. Half Updo With Micro Braids
This hairstyle requires less time to do than it might seem. Simply create as many sections as you like on top of your head and tie them with invisible elastics into small ponytails. Try to make them symmetrical, but they don’t have to be perfect to look super cute.
7. Claw Clip Half Updo
Could this be the simplest hairstyle to create? The beauty of claw clips is that there are so many designs and ways to use them, that they give you a ton of hairstyle options. Here, a simple clip was used to show the underdye hiding beneath the base hair color.
8. Braids Into Pigtails
This hairstyle will keep your hair out of your face all day long. If two Dutch braids on each side of the head are too complicated, you can go with only one or opt for a French braid.
9. Twin Braids
Plaits and braids take a little practice, but once you get the hang of creating them, you’ll have so many hairstyles at your disposal, especially if you have long hair. This double braid hairstyle is so romantic and cute!
10. Curly Half Updo
Show off your beautiful curls or have a practical hairstyle? Do both, and make it cute to boot! Section your hair above the temples and tie it back right below the crown for the most flattering look. And those lovely curls that frame the face are *chef’s kiss*.
11. Scrunchie Half Updo
We love scrunchies! They can be a fashion statement, a pop of color or create an aesthetic, but most importantly, they look so pretty.
12. Claw Clip Updo
A claw clip updo will keep your hair pinned back without damaging it, and depending on its design, this accessory can help you create a certain look. Here, a simple clip makes an already sophisticated twist updo even more elegant.
13. Braided Pigtails
Clearly, front pieces are the biggest back-to-school trend. Need something to match your cool hairstyle? Try the hottest back-to-school nails of the season.
14. Half-Up Ponytail With Scrunchie
You can’t have a list of cute hairstyles without some half-up half-down ponytails. This romantic hairstyle is pretty however you wear it, but a delicate scrunchie is especially lovely with this look.
15. Middle Part With Butterfly Clips
Are your butterfly clips always falling apart? The thing about hair clips is that they’ll break if you try to squeeze more hair into one than it can handle, so to make them last longer make sure they’re the right size. To recreate this hairstyle, you can use a single clip on each side like in the inspo pic, or go for something totally different.
16. Baby Braids
Baby braids that frame the face have a retro, boho look perfect for the summer and early fall. You can also pin them back to create a half up hairstyle.
17. Braided Ponytail
Tie your pony at the height you prefer, then smooth flyaways in the front. Braid your pony in any style you love—or whichever style you know how to do—then secure. Decorative elastics and pins are a great choice of accessories for this hairstyle.
18. Twisted Braid
The braid looks so dreamy that you’d think it takes a pro to create it, but it’s the opposite. Part your hair and divide a section of hair above the hairline into two equal pieces. Cross the strand near the face over the other strand. Next, add more hair from each side to both strands and cross them again. Repeat until you reach your temple, then add another strand and braid into a basic braid.
19. Curly Space Buns
The secret to great space buns is to make them imperfect. After you’ve tied them, fluff them and take out some strands to frame your face to give them an effortless and cool look.
20. Half Up Pull-Through Bubble Braid
The bubble braid is the definition of quick and easy hairstyle that looks like you’ve made lots of effort. Tie your hair into a half-ponytail at the crown. Use another hair elastic to create another section a few inches down from the first one, then pull the hair between them to create a bubble. Repeat util you reach the bottom.