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6 Killer Back to School Hair Styles

08/26/2015 By Nicole EtolenCategories: Fashion

These Easy Back To School Hair Styles For Teens are perfect for giving yourself a fun new look for this school year.

Not only are these styles super cute, but they aren’t hard to duplicate.

You know that that means?

Catch a few extra zzzs in the morning with these totally killer yet insanely easy back to school hair styles for teens. We've covered all hair types!

Extra time to sleep in!

Considering recent studies are blaming high schools’ early start times on a slew of problems caused by lack of sleep, that’s pretty good news!

Related: Super Fab Back to School Outfits You NEED Now

Easy Back To School Hair Styles

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I tried to include styles for all hair types and lengths so everyone can find something super cute to do with their hair for the first day of school.

1. Vintage Retro Hair Style

How much do you love this Easy Vintage Retro Look? The video tutorial above is super easy to follow.

This is perfect for someone with medium to short hair, and seriously takes no time to accomplish.  Retro styles are hot every season, but especially perfect for back to school.

Add an adorable retro headband and you’re good to go! Here’s one that I love that comes in a 2-pack with a red and black headband:


 

 

2. Beachy Hair

 

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A post shared by National Balayage Artist (@ssophiacolor) on Feb 27, 2018 at 5:14am PST

Summer may be over, but Simple Beach Waves never go out of style!  This look is perfect for short or medium length styles.

It is easy to accomplish and a super cute look that anyone can pull off. Straight, wavy or curly hair can all work for this easy back to school hair style for teens.

While I recommend a beach hair spray, you can totally get the look my combining a bit of sea salt and spring water into a spray bottle and spraying it on your locks. Just go easy with the sea salt. You want “spent the day in the salty air” waves, not “drowned my head in the Dead Sea” hair!

Of course, you can just head to the beach for one last great day of fun and get this look without any styling products, too!

3. French Braid with a New Twist!

An upside down french braid into a high romantic curly bun. Love this style:) Swipe right for a side view. Hope you all have a great weekend!! #braidinspo #braid #hair #hairstyles #hairstylist #hairstyling #hairgoals #longhair #longhairstyles #updo #curlyupdo #highbun #bun #curlybun #curls #promhair #promhairstyle #bridalhair #bridalhairstylist #weddinghair #frenchbraid #upsidedownfrenchbraid #hairinspiration #hairinspo #braidstyles #braidideas #fallhairstyles #braids

A post shared by Natalie's Hairstyles (@hair_by_nat) on Dec 1, 2017 at 11:07pm PST

I am just in love with the Upside Down French Braid! This is a cool funky look that is super easy to accomplish. It gives your basic ponytail a boost, and can be pulled together in under 5 minutes.

Check out this video tutorial for how to do it yourself. You can easily adapt the bun part to make it curly!

While this one is ideal for longer hair, it can work with medium and short styles.

I love it because it’s not just pretty, but it really helps keep your hair off your neck. Most of our schools around here aren’t air-conditioned and it’s still super hot on the first day of school!

4.  Half Crown Braid

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A post shared by Maya❤Hairstyles (@maya_heart_hairstyles) on Jan 27, 2018 at 3:23am PST

Half Crown Braid:  This is kind of the half up half down style that is perfect for fall!

You create two braids with only a portion of your hair then pin them around your crown to create a cute and simple style that takes only a few minutes and looks totally pulled together.

FYI, there are a ton of “french braid tools” out there, but the simple Conair Topsy Tail seems to have the best overall reviews. I usually just have my friend help me!

Related: 5 Best Nail art Designs on Pinterest for Back to School

5. Bun Braid

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A post shared by Sara Harrell (@styledbysarari) on Jun 10, 2018 at 8:12am PDT

How much do you love this Braid Into Bun?  This is a favorite because it looks so sleek, but it super duper easy. The best part? It doesn’t have to be perfect! If you have a few strands sticking out, it still looks adorable!

Two side braids and a bit of work can quickly create this braid into bun option that is great for daily wear. Another plus: when you take the braids out, you’ll have gorgeous waves!

6.  Perfect Pony Tail

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A post shared by Charlène Dolo Maquilleuse Pro (@charlenedolomaquilleuse) on Jul 5, 2018 at 11:58pm PDT

If you want something super simple, The Perfect Pony Tail is, well, perfect!

This one involves a bit of curling, but makes a simple ponytail really pop and look amazing.  Separating your hair to add more volume also makes your hair really rock this style!

I recommend this curling iron set. I love it because it comes with a bunch of different wand styles.


These are some of the best easy back to school hair styles for teens that I found.  They are cute, simple and of course they look amazing.

Some styles can be done best with slightly dirty hair, so skip a day between washes for your hair to hold volume or curl a bit better.

Grab the styling tools, some great heat protection spray and have fun experimenting to make your hair look amazing for the first day back in classes with your friends.

Which of these adorable easy back to school hair styles do you totally love? Talk to us in the comments below!

Tagged With: back to school, Hairstyles, teen fashion, teen hair

About Nicole Etolen

Nicole Etolen is a blogger, freelance writer, and all-around busy bee. She spent her teen and early adult life as a childcare provider before finally have her own little boy (now 7), so she knows what kids like!

Comments

  1. Elizabeth O. says

    08/27/2015 at 10:18 am

    I love braids. I normally do this kind of hairstyle on my twins.

  2. Karen Dawkins says

    08/27/2015 at 12:06 pm

    I had an upside down french braid for my wedding 25 years ago! I didn’t have the big pony tail, though. We tucked the tail under so it was just a tidy braid. 🙂

  3. Liz Mays says

    08/27/2015 at 8:54 pm

    I’m a big fan of incorporating braids in to other hairstyles. That braid into bun is so cool.

  4. Debbie Denny says

    08/27/2015 at 11:30 pm

    Those are easy. Really cute.

  5. Kristy R says

    08/27/2015 at 11:56 pm

    I am a big fan of the beach waves look for every day. I need to try that pretty half crown braid, cute!

  6. Manu Kalia says

    08/28/2015 at 3:33 pm

    The 2nd one is my favorite, I think my wife would love you! She always love new hairstyle.

  7. Rebecca Swenor says

    08/28/2015 at 6:14 pm

    These are really cute hair styles and I might do them for my hair too. I am going to share this with my niece who is in high school. Thanks so much for sharing.

  8. Uplifting Families says

    08/29/2015 at 1:41 pm

    These are cute hairstyles. I know that I couldn’t do these on myself.

  9. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    09/10/2015 at 12:11 pm

    Those are all very cute. I love them all.

  10. tara pittman says

    09/10/2015 at 2:37 pm

    My hair is too short for braids. My daughter loves to braid her hair.

  11. 204 Park says

    09/10/2015 at 3:34 pm

    Such cute ideas!

  12. Sicorra@NotNowMomsBusy says

    09/10/2015 at 6:24 pm

    I love all of them, but my favorite look is the simple beach waves.

  13. Claudette says

    09/10/2015 at 9:41 pm

    These are really cool styles! 🙂

  14. Jasmine Watts says

    09/11/2015 at 7:03 am

    Such great tips and 2nd one is my favorite!!

  15. Jasmine says

    09/11/2015 at 12:16 pm

    Love it! I can never get braids right but if I could these style would be perfect

  16. Rosey says

    09/11/2015 at 1:47 pm

    They are all great looks. I remember school being fun for hair because everyone wanted to braid mine, lol. Silly how the little things stick out in our memories, isn’t it? 🙂

  17. victoria says

    09/11/2015 at 10:23 pm

    These are cute hairstyle i love them all but i have a short hair I wouldn’t do Braids. Simple beach waves are fits into my hair

  18. hopscotch says

    09/12/2015 at 12:45 am

    These are cute hairstyles i would love the half crown braid. i don’t have an daughter so i will try this on my niece.

  19. Stephanie Miller says

    09/12/2015 at 2:28 pm

    Definitely some cute hairstyles!

  20. Sacha says

    09/12/2015 at 6:04 pm

    I love all the here style but my favorite is the short blonde hairstyle.

  21. Julia says

    09/12/2015 at 10:37 pm

    Cute Hairstyle Ideas. I love the half crown braid and the braid to bun!

  22. Ashley says

    09/15/2015 at 2:14 am

    I am LOVING the half crown braid! I’m totally not great with hair, but I really want to try this one.

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