33+ Cutest First Day of School Hairstyles

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Is your little girl heading back to school and do you need a little inspiration for some cute first day of school hairstyles? You came to the right place!

This article features some of the cutest first day of school hairstyles for any hair length and with any difficulty. Whether you’re looking for something very simple, or on the other hand, something quite unique, there is plenty to choose from in our roundup!

The first days at school can feel a little daunting for little girls. They want to make a good first impression, find new friends, and settle into their new class.

If you want to help them feel confident and happy on the first day, having a special new hairstyle heading to school can certainly help, along with some encouraging words!

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There are so many hairstyles to choose from, it can feel a little overwhelming. Below are some of our best practice and tips if you’re not sure what style to look for and which one to choose.

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Our Top Tips for First Day of School Hairstyles

  • If you’re not confident in your hair styling skills, choose something that looks elevated, but it’s simple to execute. A simple hairstyle elevated with pretty new accessories is exciting enough, and you don’t have to worry about getting it wrong on the day
  • Make sure the hair is freshly washed before styling it. It will help to make it easier to work with, and the hairstyle will look much nicer and healthier
  • Accessories go a long way to making the hairstyle feel special on the day – invest in something your little girl will be excited about, to make the day even more special
  • If you want to do something quite elaborate for the big day, give yourself a couple of days before to do a test run. There is nothing more stressful than running out of time before heading to school and struggling with getting the hair under control
  • Most importantly – enjoy it! It’s a special day, and don’t stress if the hairstyle didn’t turn out exactly as you wanted.

First Day of School Hairstyles: Best Accessories

In order to make these school hairstyles for girls quickly and to make sure they will last till the end of the school day, make sure you have these basic tools and accessories:

  • Hair elastics
  • Bobby pins
  • Sectioning clip
  • Big curling iron
  • Teasing brush
  • Fine toothed comb
  • Strong hold hairspray
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Simple & Elegant First Day of School Hairstyles

Here is our selection of over 20 best first day of school hairstyles to choose from.

As always, if this selection is too limited and you can’t find what you’re looking for, our Hairstyles for Girls Pinterest board has hundreds more ideas for you to choose from!

Also, check the end of the article where we recommend further reading and inspiration on girls hairstyles.

Happy browsing!

1. Fishtail

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2. Side French Twist

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3. Double Braid

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4. Criss-Cross Bun

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5. Lace Braid

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6. Chain Link Braid

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7. Side Waterfall Braid

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8. Double Lace Twist

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9. Rope Braid

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10. Braided Bun

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11. Simple High Ponytail

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12. Double French Braids

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13. Elegant Ponytail

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14. Simple Rubber Band Hairstyle

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15. Rubber Band Ponytail

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16. Dutch Braided Pigtails

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17. The School Rockstar Look

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18. All Blue

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19. Pretty Braid with a Ribbon

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20. Tiny Braids with a Bow

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21. Easy Bow

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Jessica
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Jessica is our resident hairstyle expert. As a hairstylist with 15 years of experience based in Texas, she is the ultimate go-to person for picking the right hair color, choosing a trending hairstyle and any advice on hair makeover.