Four Foolproof Everyday (perfect for back-to-school) Hairstyles!

September 21, 2013

Whether you’re totally dreading it or itching to get back to your classes, the back to school season is back in full swing! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed getting back into your school schedule, but that is no reason to let your hair routine suffer! Below are four foolproof styles that will not only fit in to your tight school schedule, but they will have you on the fast track to being one of the most stylish students this semester!

#1. The Top Knot - Okay, we know you’ll promise to get to each class on time this semester, but waking up late is bound to happen at least once! But don’t stress! The Top Knot is the perfect style to keep you looking neat and glam without making you late to school! Just gather hair tightly on the top of your head and secure with an elastic. Tease your ponytail and then wrap it around into a bun and secure with bobby pins. Ta-da, instant glam!

#2. The Fishtail Braid – This look has become super popular. It’s trendy, pretty and the perfect way to dress up a casual hairstyle. Just divide hair into two sections, and take a strand from one side and gather it to the other side. Keep repeating this step on each side and secure with an elastic on the end. Let a few strands hang out to frame your face and you’ll have an effortlessly trendy finished product! Perfect for class!

#3. The Half-up/Half Down – This style is a perfect go-to for days where you want your hair down, but just don’t have the time to style all of it. Gather hair, starting at ear level, and secure with an elastic. To keep it girly and playful, sleep with your hair in a messy bun the night before so you have loose waves in the morning!

#4. The Knotted Ponytail - This year, don’t just get back into the swing of things, exceed last years expectations! While your friends are sporting your typical ponytail, you can turn heads with this updated twist on the normal do! The best part? It’s super simple! Just gather hair to one side, divide into two sections and loop it like you would with a regular ‘knot’. Repeat this step one more time and then secure with a clear elastic below your second knot!

So there you have it! Now you have four foolproof hairstyles to rotate on days that you’re short on time before school! Don’t forget, at the end of the day, you are going to school to learn! But that doesn’t mean you are only capable of ponytails and sweatpants! School goes fast! Study stylishly!

- Elizabeth Barkley