16 Easy Back-to-School Hairstyles You Can Try This Year
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It's time to go back to school, meaning time to reunite with friends, get back to learning new things, and . . . wake up really early. If you're less than enthused about that last activity, we have just the thing for you to help you get out the door quicker in the morning and score an extra few minutes of shut-eye (because we know those five minutes of snoozing really do matter).
You can pick your outfit the night before to make getting ready in the morning faster, but unfortunately, you can't do your hair ahead of time — or can you? There are actually quite a few hairstyle hacks and tricks — like heatless waves — that you can employ in your routine Monday through Friday to cut down on your 6 — or 7, or 8 — a.m. prep time.
Consider the following quick and easy hairstyle ideas the equivalent of the five-minute face hack that seems to constantly be going viral on TikTok. These back-to-school hairstyles make doing your hair in the morning a super-simple task — even for those who claim to have zero hairstyling abilities.
Your morning wake-up call will feel a little less brutal with these fun and easy school hairstyles, ranging from sleek ponytails to elevated claw-clip buns to braided looks. Check them out for yourself ahead and prepare to be blown away by how fast and easy these hairstyles are for school.
Easy Crimp and Curl Hairstyle
This is one of our favorite easy school hairstyles. Yes, it requires two different tools, a curling iron and a waver, but it's so easy to accomplish. Plus, add a little dry shampoo and you can wear it all week long.
Easy Messy Bun Hairstyle
This easy messy bun is a perfect back to school hairstyle. It's loved by Beyoncé (yes, you read that right), and one of our editors has even re-created it. All you need is a curling iron, a hair tie, and a few bobby pins.
Easy No-Elastic Ponytail Hairstyle
Want to get the perfect ponytail without an elastic? Try out this trick from a celebrity hairstylist. Not only is it nifty to know, but it also looks great.
Easy Box-Braid Hairstyles
This fun box-braid look is a perfect back-to-school hairstyle. All you need to do it are a couple of small rubber elastics.
Easy Half-Up, Half-Down Hairstyle
This half-up, half-down look makes for a great back-to-school hairstyle. We love how sleek it is.
Easy High-Puff Hairstyle
If you've been searching for some fun high-puff hairstyles, look no further. This one only takes a couple minutes, but it looks stunning.
Easy Braided-Scarf-Bun Hairstyle
If you want to take your bun up a notch, grab a scarf and settle in. This tutorial shows an easy back-to-school hairstyle that elevates any bun with a fun scarf.
Easy Space-Bun Hairstyle
Love space buns? So do we. This tutorial shows how cute they are for back-to-school, especially if you have longer hair and have often struggled with making space buns work for you.
Easy Front Bubble Braid Hairstyle
If you're in love with the bubble braid trend, we have a fun twist. Instead of doing large bubble braids, just do a fun one down the center of your part, as shown in this tutorial.
Easy Double-Bun and Face-Framing-Braids Hairstyle
This double-bun with face-framing braids makes for a great back-to-school hairstyle. You can keep your hair out of your face all while looking stylish at the same time.
Easy Claw-Clip Hairstyle
Claw-clips are here to stay, and we totally get why. They make even the dirtiest of hair look put together. Check out this tutorial for an easy claw-clip style for back-to-school.
Easy Bubble-Ponytail Hairstyle
Bubble ponytails have been everywhere this summer, and you don't have to stop wearing them just because the season is coming to an end. Grab your hair ties and watch this tutorial.
Easy Box-Braid Hairstyles
This video has multiple styles you can wear with box braids. Our favorite? The high bun look with a severe side part.
Easy Double-Bantu-Twists Hairstyle
Bantu twists look stunning, and we're obsessed with this final look. The tutorial is super easy to follow, and will get you back-to-school ready ASAP.
Easy Flipped-Ponytail Hairstyle For Short Hair
If you have short hair but you still love wearing it up in a ponytail, check out this flipped-ponytail tutorial. It's super cute and doesn't take long to achieve.
Easy Heatless-Waves Hairstyle
This easy heatless waves hairstyle is perfect if you've been trying to lay low on the hot tools. It gives the most gorgeous waves that'll last for days.
— Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez
Jessica Harrington is the senior beauty editor at PS, where she writes about hair, makeup, skin care, piercings, tattoos, and more. As a New York City-based writer and editor with a degree in journalism and over eight years of industry experience, she loves to interview industry experts, keep up with the latest trends, and test new products.
Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.