Top 10 Cute Hairstyles for School

When you’re getting ready for school in the morning, you want a hairstyle that’s simple enough to do quickly but still cool enough to help you stand out from the crowd. These styles go with any outfit and are great for all types of hair. Just take a few minutes to fix your hair before dashing out the door for your school day.

Making a Side Braid

1. 1Brush your hair to the left or right hand side. Either side works just as well.
2. 2Braid your hair over your shoulder. Keep it loose or tight, either way is great.^[1]
3. 3Use hairspray and bobby pins to keep it secured. You can also try hair spraying the bobby pin(s) if any hairs are still out of place or won’t stay pinned, they tend to grip better. This will help ensure your braid won’t fall out over the course of the day.

Method2

Using a Crossover Clip

1. 1Gather two sections the top of your hair to pull back. Choose strands from around your face for a pretty look.
2. 2Cross the sections at the back of your head. Pin them back with a crossover clip. Position the clip horizontally to clip back the strands of hair.^[2]
3. 3Leave the rest of your hair down. You can curl it, straighten it or just let it stay natural. If you decide to curl or straighten you hair, make sure you use products for heat protection so you won’t damage your hair.

Method3

Fashioning a Fishtail Braid

1. 1Divide your hair into two sections. Comb them out so that they’re tangle-free.
2. 2Cross a strand from the right section to the left. Take a strand from the outside edge of the right section and cross it over. For a more intricate fishtail braid, use a very small strand of hair.
3. 3Cross a strand from the left section to the right. Take a strand from the outside edge of the left section and cross it over, making sure it crosses over the strand from the other side.
4. 4Continue crossing strands back and forth. As you move down the length of your hair, you’ll see the fishtail pattern emerging.^[3]
5. 5Secure the end with a ponytail holder.

Method4

Creating Sock Bun Curls

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1. 1Cut off the toe end of an old sock. A a long, thin sock will work best. Roll it down so that it resembles a donut shape. You can also find premade hair donuts at a lot of stores.
2. 2Spray your hair with water. This step will help your hair curl up while it dries in the sock bun.
3. 3Pull your hair up into a high ponytail and secure it with an elastic. Pull your ponytail through the rolled sock.
4. 4Smooth your hair over the sock. Start at the tip of your ponytail, and tuck the ends underneath as you go. Repeat this step as you slowly roll your hair over the sock.
5. 5Secure the bun at the base of your ponytail. You can use another hair elastic or bobby pins to secure.
6. 6Let your hair dry in the bun. You can sleep with it or wear it out in public.^[4]
7. 7Take your hair down. When you take it out of the sock, your hair will be slightly curly. Spray with hairspray to hold the curls.

Method5

Tying-Up a Classic Ponytail

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1. 1Choose between a messy ponytail or a sleek ponytail. If you desire a neat and sleek ponytail, brush your hair and consider straightening it before proceeding. If you want a messy ponytail, which is just as cute, leave your hair in its natural state.^[5]
2. 2Gather all your hair at the back of your head. Choose either a low, medium, or high height.
3. 3Comb your hair to prevent bumps. You can use a comb or simply run your fingers through your hair while you’re gathering it into a ponytail. If you prefer to have a messy ponytail, you don’t need to check for any lumps.
4. 4Secure with a hair elastic. Make sure the elastic is tightly wound so your ponytail doesn’t fall out. Either keep it simple or add cute hair clips. Adding headband can also enhance the look.
5. 5Try a cool twist. Take a thin strand of your hair from your ponytail. Wrap it around the hair tie and secure with bobby pins. This will cover up the hair tie for an elegant look.
   • Bobby pins that match your hair color are recommended so that they are less noticeable.
   • To spice up your ponytail, you can use a ribbon or bow instead of a proper hair tie. Another option is to cover your elastic with the ribbon.^[6]

Method6

Forming a Basic Bun

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1. 1Try a messy bun. Secure your hair in a neat ponytail. Twist the actual hair around the base, where the hair tie is. Secure with another elastic and pull random pieces out.^[7]
2. 2Do a sporty bun. Pull your hair up like you are making a ponytail. However, when you put the elastic in, only wrap it fully twice. The third time, only pull the pony halfway through. Pull out random pieces, if needed.
3. 3Do a sleek, dressy bun. Take a small bit of hair at the top of your head. Do a bun as described in the second method. Split the rest of your hair in half. Take the right half and wrap it around your head, including the beginning bun. Do the same with the left. To make it look cuter, add flowers, bows, etc.

Method7

Creating a Half Ponytail

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1. 1Divide your hair into two layers. There should be a top layer and a bottom layer.
2. 2Gather the top layer. Pull the top layer back and away from your face as if you were making a ponytail. Secure it with a hair tie.
3. 3Leave the rest of your hair down. You can curl or straighten the rest of your hair, or just let it stay in its natural state.
4. 4Finish with some colorful clips or a headband.

Method8

Braiding Your Hair

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1. 1Part your hair. Do with either a center part or a side part (for an older look). Brush your hair so it’s tangle-free.
2. 2Divide your hair into two sections. Tie one section off for later using a clip or a ponytail holder.
3. 3Braid the first section and secure with an elastic. Do the same to the section tied off earlier.^[8]

Method9

Doing a Twirled Half Ponytail

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1. 1Divide your hair into two layers. There should be a top layer and a bottom layer.
2. 2Gather the top layer and leave out two strands. Pull the top layer back and away from your face as if you were making a ponytail, but leave out a strand on either side. Secure it with a hair tie.