Back to School Hairstyles for Girls: If you are a busy mom or dad at their wit’s end at the thought of facing another school year (we may be a few months off but we all know it’s coming) with hurried mornings and sleepy kiddos, having a few tried-and-true hairstyles under your belt for your daughter will definitely be a lifesaver. Or if you are a middle-schooler or high-schooler trying to learn some new techniques before moving into a new grade, you are sure to find several here.

Learning hairstyles, whether for yourself or your daughter, has never been easier. YouTube abounds with tutorials and the Internet is saturated with how-to articles and step-by-step posts. In this article, I won’t be walking you through how to achieve every hairstyle but I will be linking various tutorials to show you how to get each look for yourself. Here you will find 16 of the cutest back-to-school hairstyles to inspire you and give you an idea of what you can do for yourself or for your little one.

Let’s get started!

Cute Back-to-School Hairstyle Ideas for Girls

This post contains hairstyles both for younger girls and girls in their teens. While there are dozens if not hundreds of more hairstyles to explore, this post is meant to spark some fresh ideas and get the ball rolling for you. There is a little something for everyone so be sure to bookmark this page for future reference. You never know when you will need a middle-school-appropriate hairdo or a hairstyle for when you are going into high school. And if you are a mom, you will definitely appreciate having a few ideas at the ready!

Tips for Back-to-School Hairstyles

Before we jump into the rest of the post, here are some tips to keep in mind for your back-to-school hairdos.

1. Don’t wait until the first day of school to start learning new hairstyles. While you can certainly take your time and experiment a lot throughout the school year, having a good three, four, or five hairstyles practiced and perfected will relieve you those first few mornings of school and free up your time for other things.
2. Do learn hairstyles that will only take a few minutes to create. If you plan on doing an elaborate 45-minute hair routine in the morning, you will quickly feel overwhelmed. Stick to short and simple hairdos, at least in the first quarter of the school year.
3. Wash your hair (or your daughter’s hair) the night before. This will give you ample time to dry it (or let it air-dry, if that’s your preference) and give you a clean slate to work on in the morning.
4. Try out overnight hairdos, like heatless curls or sleeping in braids. This will definitely cut down on time in the morning and will make getting ready a breeze!
5. Ensuring your hair is healthy and clean is super important. Hair hygiene is a must for school-goers.

Now, let’s get to those cute hairstyles!