16. Sleek Braided Knot
Instructions: These braids move backward and are really loose, easy to do if you are not yet an expert at braiding your own hair but still want a crack at it. Put the focus on braiding and twisting the back together in an interesting way, like this beautiful messy style here.
17. Curly Ponytail with Scrunchie
Instructions: Ponytails are easy and scrunchies are trendy again! So, what’s not to love about this cute back-to-school hairstyle? Here’s a trick: put your hair into a ponytail, add a cute scrunchie, and then just curl the ends of the ponytail according to your taste. You’re done in 10 minutes!
18. Easy Bubble Ponytail
Instructions: This retro look is playful and perfect for Fridays. Tease the hair of your ponytail for volume and thickness, then use elastic bands, make a “bubble” look by creating sections and pulling hair slightly out of each chunk. These easy back-to-school updos require a lot of hairspray but not a lot of effort.
19. Fishtails on Straight Hair
Instructions: Simple looks like these are great back-to-school hairstyles for medium length hair. Leave most of your hair down either curly or straight and pull back your bangs and front sections in a type of braid. Let the other girls wear messy Friday buns, you’ve got time for cute Dutch fishtails.
20. Sidebraid with Low Ponytail
End the week with a cute and simple braided pony, the perfect addition to a football jersey and jean outfit at the school football game. Wrap a loose braid from around the pony and secure it with a bobby pin. Enjoy these back-to-school quick and easy hairstyles any day.