17 Celebrity-Approved Hairstyles for the First Day of School
By now, you've given lots of thought to your back-to-school shopping list, like that trendy new backpack, must-have outerwear, and cute kicks. But while you're gearing up your closet for the new academic year, don't forget to revamp your hair, too! Having an arsenal of quick and easy styles in your repertoire means you'll always look super cool for homeroom—even on those dreaded mornings when you oversleep. With these celebrity-approved 'dos, you'll look first-day fresh the whole year through!
1/18From trendy braids to beautiful buns, these looks will help you nail your first-day 'do.
2/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/hailee-steinfeld/">Hailee Steinfeld's</a> Braided Headband
Long locks are anything but boring with a clever faux headband. Just plait a small section of hair behind your ear, bring it over to the opposite side, and secure with a bobby pin or two.
3/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/hayden-panettiere/">Hayden Panettiere's</a> Perfect Poof
Make a haute first impression with a cutting-edge pompadour. If you’re worried about your sky-high coif surviving gym class, get the look by teasing up a ponytail with plenty of volume instead.
4/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/carly-rae-jepsen/">Carly Rae Jepsen's</a> Retro Bow
Add a little bit of '50s-inspired sweetness with a small silk scarf—it's an adorable accent that will also keep stray strands out of your face.
5/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/annasophia-robb/">AnnaSophia Robb's</a> No-Fuss Updo
Cute braids give a classic swept-up style an on-trend spin.
6/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/taissa-farmiga/">Taissa Farmiga's</a> Sophisticated Chignon
You don't have to save a chic chignon for the Homecoming dance—your first day back on campus is the perfect excuse to try a ladylike look. As Coco Chanel used to say, "You can be over dressed, but never over elegant."
7/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/zendaya-coleman/">Zendaya Coleman's</a> Effortless Pony
Can't decide between flaunting your long locks or opting for something practical and pulled-back? Wearing your hair half-up lets you have the best of both!
8/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/emmy-rossum/">Emmy Rossum's</a> Fantastic Fishtail
Look super cute—and impress all your friends!—with this intricate braid. No one has to know that it’s actually a snap to create!
9/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/selena-gomez/">Selena Gomez's</a> Glamorous Ringlets
While major winged eyeliner and scarlet lips might be a tad dramatic for the classroom, you can definitely serve up some Old Hollywood glamour with long, shiny curls. And if you really want to go all-out, pairing them with a red lip-stain is totally cool for school.
10/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/vanessa-hudgens/">Vanessa Hudgens's</a> Trendy Topknot
If late-summer weather isn't cooperating with your back-to-school beauty plans, this piled-high 'do's got your back. Keep it looking polished by using a little bit of hairspray to tame flyaways.
11/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/taylor-swift/">Taylor Swift's</a> Ballerina Bun
You can't go wrong with this tried-and-true classic. Slick back your locks for something sleek and modern, or let loose with some tendrils for girly flair.
12/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/emma-watson/">Emma Watson's</a> Plaited Perfection
The perfect antidote for bed-head, the side braid is one of our perennial faves.
13/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/maika-monroe/">Maika Monroe's</a> Fashion-Forward Asymmetry
Feeling extra edgy? Try a one-sided style by tightly pinning back a section of hair, or even consider giving a braided faux-hawk a go!
14/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/crystal-reed/">Crystal Reed's</a> Swept-up Style
No straightener required—this low-key look is all about embracing your natural texture and will work for any length of hair. Simply swoop back your locks, secure with bobby pins, and you're all set for homeroom!
15/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/little-mix/">Leigh-Anne Pinnock's</a> Practical Scarf
A lightweight scarf does double-duty as a rad accessory and a stylish way to beat humidity.
16/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/miranda-cosgrove/">Miranda Cosgrove's</a> Beachy Waves
Fun in the sun doesn't have to end once class is in session. A little surf spray is all it takes to create some vacation-worthy waves.
17/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/debby-ryan/">Debby Ryan's</a> Faux Chop
Even if you didn’t undergo a major transformation over the summer, you can still pull off a head-turning bob style—no hair cut required!
18/18<a href="http://teenvogue.com/about/julianne-hough/">Julianne Hough's</a> Tousled Bob
Flaunt a cute, cropped cut with loose waves. All it takes is a little curl-enhancing product and some air-drying time.
