Your little girl is probably excited and maybe a bit nervous about the first day of the school year. Her hair is one of the most important features to focus on for this big day, so you want to ensure she’s feeling and looking super adorable. Braids are a great choice in this situation since they’re pretty, stylish, and practical. Take a look at these 20 cool ideas for first-day-of-school braid hairstyles: you’ll find some basic styles you can easily create even if you’re not very skilled, as well as some super fun and unique styles if you’re up for a bit more work.
1. Side Ponytail With A Plait
Here’s a very simple style you don’t need any special tutorial for: simply create a side ponytail, braid it, and add a bow for an extra touch of cuteness.
2. Bubble Braid Hairstyle
When you combine the charm of a braid with the casual vibe of a ponytail, you get a bubble braid ponytail – one of the cutest and easiest school hairstyles for girls!
3. Two Dutch Braids And A French Braid On The Top Into A Pony
If you’re in the mood for a bit more braiding, here’s a great idea: create two Dutch braids on the sides and a French braid on top. Tie all three together into a low ponytail for a very pretty and unique school hairstyle.
4. Braided Heart Hairstyle With Pigtails
Braids formed into a heart shape and ending in pigtails: this is probably the cutest little girl’s hairstyle you’ll see today!
5. Dutch Lace Braids Into A High Ponytail
A high ponytail might look too strict or basic, so to prevent this and add some gentleness to your daughter’s hairstyle, spice it up with Dutch lace braids.
6. Freestyle Braids
Instead of traditional cornrows that run straight back, try a different style for your little girl this fall: cool and adorable freestyle braids that she will definitely go crazy about!
7. Crisscrossing Lace Braid Bun Hairstyle
The classic high bun trick works great for our daughters just as it does for us. To keep it more casual, as it’s a little girl’s hairstyle, try adding these adorable crisscrossing lace braids.
8. Crossed Braids Into A Low Pony
Crossed braids into a low ponytail is a style that other girls at school will love, too. They’ll be asking their mothers to make them the same for the next school day!
9. Pull-Through Braid Hairstyle
If your daughter prefers wearing her hair down, you can create a pull-through braid that’s just interesting enough to prevent her style from being ordinary.
10. Braided Ponytail
This one is rather basic, but the braided ponytail is so simple and cute that you can always have it as your backup plan that can’t fail.
11. Dutch Braids
Dutch braids are a classic you simply need to perfect when you have a daughter! They are simple but always stylish and beautiful, making them one of the safest choices for a back-to-school hairstyle.
12. Zig Zag Parts And Two Lace Braids
If your daughter and you are looking for a more unique, statement look for her first day back to school, save this picture of cool zig-zag parts and lace braids.
13. Single French Braid
Remember those good old hairstyles your mom used to create when you were a little girl? I’m sure a classic French braid is one of them. We often forget the beauty of the simplest styles, so make sure to note this timeless braid on your list of easy and quick school hairstyles.
14. Lace Braids Into A Bubble Ponytail
Lace braids and a bubble ponytail look dreamy in combination—a truly charming and girly school hairstyle.
15. Lace Braids Into A High Bun
Lace braids, a high bun, and a scrunchie with an interesting pattern will be your favorite companions in creating the school hairstyle of your daughter’s dreams.
16. Wrapped French Braids
If two French braids feel too ordinary, wrap them like this, and the hairstyle will immediately stop feeling plain.
17. Fishtail Into A Bubble Braid
A fishtail braid is another classic that becomes a fabulous school hairstyle when combined with a bubble braid.
18. Infinity Braid
So pretty, clean, and elegant, the infinity braid is perfect for little girls who like to keep things neat and tidy, with not a single hair falling out.
19. Half-Up Hairstyle With Braids
Here’s another idea for girls who aren’t fans of wearing all their hair up: a half updo style with braids on both sides and cute button hair ties to complete the look. It’s a style your daughter must try!
20. Pigtails With Crossover Plaits
This pigtail hairstyle with crossover plaits is just too sweet! The bows and button hair ties at the ends make it even more irresistible!