9 Quick-Fix Back-to-School Hairstyles
Get ready for school with these 9 quick and easy hairstyles! From classic ponytails to trendy braids, these styles are perfect for busy mornings.
Equipment
- Hairbrushes
- Combs
- Hair Elastics
- Bobby Pins
- Hair Clips
Ingredients
Hair Supplies
- 1 set Hairbrushes/Combs (paddle brush, fine-tooth comb)
- 1 set Hair Elastics (varying sizes, snag-free)
- 1 set Bobby Pins
- 1 set Hair Clips/Barrettes
- 1 bottle Detangling Spray
- 1 bottle Light-hold Hairspray (optional)
- 1 set Scrunchies
- 1 set Headbands
- 1 set Ribbon (optional, for creative twists)
- 1 bottle Texture/Volumizing Spray (optional, for creative twists)
- 1 bottle Hair Glitter Spray (optional, for creative twists)
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by brushing through your hair; use detangling spray if needed to smooth out knots.
The Classic Ponytail (with a Twist)
- Brush hair smooth and gather it into a high or mid-height ponytail, then secure it with an elastic.
- Take a small strand of hair, wrap it around the elastic to hide it, and secure underneath with a bobby pin.
The Simple Top Knot/Messy Bun
- Flip your head upside down, gather hair into a high ponytail, and secure it with an elastic, but don't pull the hair all the way through on the last loop to form a loop.
- Wrap the remaining hair around the base, securing with another elastic or bobby pins, and allow some strands to fall for a messy look.
The Half-Up Top Knot/Bun
- Section off the top half of your hair from temples to the crown, then pull this section into a small ponytail.
- Create a mini top knot or bun from this section, securing it with an elastic or bobby pins.
The Double Pigtails/Buns
- Part your hair down the middle and create two ponytails, one on each side.
- For pigtails, leave as is; for buns, twist each ponytail into a bun and secure with an elastic or bobby pins.
The Braided Headband
- Take a small section of hair near one ear, braid it (regular or French braid), and pull it across the top of your head like a headband.
- Secure the braid behind the opposite ear with bobby pins.
Side Braid
- Sweep all hair to one side over a shoulder, then braid it loosely or tightly (simple three-strand or fishtail).
- Secure the braid with an elastic.
Sleek Low Ponytail
- Part your hair as desired and gather all hair at the nape of your neck, securing it with a snag-free elastic.
- Apply a little hairspray if needed to tame flyaways.
The Headband Saviour
- Brush hair back smoothly and place a comfortable headband over the top to keep hair neat and add style.
Two Front Braids (or Twists)
- Part hair down the middle, then take a small section of hair from the front on each side.
- Braid or twist each section back towards the crown and secure with a small elastic or bobby pin to keep hair out of the face.
Notes
These hairstyles are perfect for busy school mornings and can be adapted for different hair lengths and textures. Experiment with different hair accessories to add a personal touch to each style.