It’s back-to-school season and we all want to look cute with a fresh style every day, but many girls with short hair struggle with how to style it. What if you could actually look forward to doing your hair?
These cute and easy school hairstyles for short hair will keep you excited and inspired, and save the day when you have no idea what to do with your hair.
1. Double Puffs
A single puff is classy and elegant, but double puffs are so ridiculously cute! This hairstyle is super simple, but looks adorable—and even keeps your hair out of your face.
2. Low Ponytail
Your hair is never too short for a ponytail—even when it’s tiny or when most of your hair is falling out. In fact, this cool hairstyle does it on purpose, combining pony and half-up pony to create an edgy, laid-back look.
3. High Messy Bun
If your hair is at chin length or slightly longer, you can pile it on top of your head to create a messy bun. Simply tie into a ponytail, then pin the strands to create the impression of a full updo.
4. Baby Braids
This hairstyle is way too cute for something so easy, and it works for all hair lengths. Part your hair then braid a tiny baby braid on each side of your face or add a few more in the back. You can secure it with an invisible elastic, but it also looks awesome with a colorful detail.
5. Twists Updo
Two strand twists are quicker than braids and create less tension, so it’s a 10/10 protective style. Bonus: it can be worn in a fun updo AND decorated with hair accessories.
6. Bun With Scrunchie
Scrunchies are beloved by everyone with long hair, but don’t discount them just because you don’t think you have enough hair to wear up. Instead of using it to tie your hair, place it around a bun or ponytail as an ornament or a pop of color.
7. Low Pigtails
If too much hair escapes from a single pony above your nape, low pigtails are the perfect solution. Simple and cute, this hairstyle is easy to create on all hair types.
8. Hair Bow
We love hair bows, and there’s no need to feel left out of the trend just because you have short hair. Wear it to decorate a half-updo, to pin your bangs back or just attach it anywhere you think it looks cute.
9. High Ponytail
A messy high ponytail looks super casual and cool, and can be used to fake having longer hair than you do. You have a few options: tie it as high as you want, then pin some of the loose strands below it. Or, tie your hair into two ponytails, one above the other, then use the one on top to conceal the one on the bottom.
10. Claw Clip Hairstyle
With all the designs and styling options available, claw clips rule the world of hair accessories. They’re useful and decorative and come in a variety of sizes that can be used to create various hairstyles. All that’s left to do is to explore what’s out there and pick some claw clips perfect for you!
11. Half-Up Space Buns
When you have short hair, half-updos and double ponytails are the secret weapons that help keep more of your hair up than seems possible. Half-up space buns combine both of these hacks, and look absolutely gorgeous.
12. Headband Hairstyle
Headbands are underrated because they’re so obvious and almost too easy. Just pop one on your head, and your hair is out of the way, you have an interesting color near your face and something fun is going on with your hair.
13. Low Messy Bun
The undone low bun might be described as messy, but you know it should be artfully arranged to look just right. Loose strands are welcome here!
14. High Curly Ponytail
Slicking back your curly hair and tying it on top of your head is really a no-brainer, but if you want to make it super flattering, don’t forget to leave out a few face-framing pieces.
15. Side-Swept Hairstyle
Side-swept bangs and side parts are becoming huge. Here’s a fun way to hop on the trend: part your hair on one side, then pin it back on one side, allowing the other to fall over one eye. You can use plain bobby pins or visible accessories to change the vibe of your look.
16. Half-Updo With Bangs
A chin-length bob with some cute curtain bangs is so versatile—leaving them out when you wear your hair up will give you a gorgeous face frame.
17. Hair Clips
Maybe you only wear hair clips at home to keep your bangs out of your face, but they’re so back and it’s time to include them into your school hairstyles. Choose fun or colorful designs because you’ll want to keep them obvious!
18. Messy Updo
Hair not long enough for a bun? Simply pin individual strands to create an illusion of an updo. Bobby pins are your best friend here, but you can also use other accessories you want to include.