10. Big 3-Strand Braid
Instructions: If you’ve got the length, or even if you fake it with extensions, this braid is perfect for you. Make your classmates envious of your braid-game with a voluminous Dutch braid that ends at the base of the neck and moves into, that’s correct, the second style of braid.
11. Girly Space Bun Updo
Instructions: Why mess with a trendy back-to-school classic like space buns? The best part is it looks a lot more difficult than it is. Work this classic for bold-braid Wednesday by parting your hair into two ponytail sections at the top of your head, very loosely braiding them and wrapping them into a Princess Leia look.
12. 5-Strand Dutch Ponytail
Instructions: Go all-out with this 5-strand Dutch braid into a ponytail with an accent braid. Having a hairstyle like this is ideal for more relaxed outfits or those days when you just throw on a simple blouse and want to keep your hair as the main focus. Show off your braiding skills with this one!
13. Pretty Halo Braid
Instructions: A halo braid will be the go-to back-to-school hairstyle this year. Keeping the front section very natural and the back of the hair all done-up, this can still be a 5-minute look! Just wear two tightly-wound braids to bed and wake up to the braided mess and place them into the halo braid.
14. Rope Twisted Updo
Instructions: Take the halo braid look one step further with a rope twisted updo. Master the rope hair twist and make an extravagant hairstyle out of it, like this look here! It’s perfect for a homecoming dance or yes, even just a regular Thursday of the week.
15. Pigtail Dutch Braids
Instructions: This is one of the easiest back-to-school hairstyles for short hair if you are searching for quick and cute braids. Is there a cuter Dutch braid hairstyle than double reverse braids into little pigtail ponytails? Be sure to use clear elastic hair ties to close the pigtails.
