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25 Easy Kids' Hairstyles for Back to School 2021

Cute new looks for girls that any parent can pull off!

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There's one thing you can never forget on the first day of school, and that's a stylish new hairdo. If she's already gotten her fall haircut (inspired by the latest fall hair trends). the only thing left to do is style it in a fun, lively way. From trendy new looks to classic and practical ways of wearing your hair, there's an adorable (and last-minute friendly) hairstyle for every age, hair texture and style. We're not kidding: all of the styles on this list take less than 15 minutes!

Between hustling to make an easy, healthy breakfast, convincing your kids to brush their teeth and everything else that comes with a busy morning before school, your kid's hairstyle often falls by the wayside. However, these hairstyles for girls can come together with even the tiniest bit of effort. So before you send her off to school, be sure to give this list a once-over to find her a fun new style. After all, no one wants a boring 'do. Try the best new cute and easy back-to-school hairstyles for 2021, including braid hairstyles and looks for kids, teenagers, Black hair and hair of any length, including short, medium and long hair.

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Half-Up for Medium Hair

Even princesses need to get to class! Princess Charlotte's go-to hairstyle, half up for her medium-length hair, isn't complete without a delicate navy ribbon.

SHOP RIBBON

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Double Dutch Braids

Nothing says "I'm ready for school!" quite like these adorable braids. Double Dutch braids are also known as the reverse French braid. You can braid hair all the way down, or copy Skai Jackson and secure the style under the ears.

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Statement Bow

Now this is how you make an entrance. Copy JoJo Siwa's trademark style by finishing off her ponytail with a massive — key word: massive — bow.

SHOP STATEMENT BOWS

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Headband for Short Hair

If she's been complaining about her long hair, consider getting a chop similar to Rowan Blanchard's longer pixie cut. And no matter what length she has, tying a ribbon adds flair to any hairstyle.

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High Ponytail for Medium or Long Hair

Instead of brushing your daughter's hair back into a half ponytail, first add a deep side part and section off the hair framing her face. Then, pin each section behind her ears. Afterwards, pull her back as usual — and voilà! You're left with a fun new way to style her half-up, half-down hair, like Maddie Ziegler.

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Kids' Crown Braid Hairtyle with Beads

She'll feel like a queen when she walks through the hallways wearing this timeless braided updo, especially if you throw in a few cute beaded hair clips, as seen on Marsai Martin of Black-ish.

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Buns and Hair Bows

Double the buns, double the fun. Add a feminine touch to this trendy style with satin ribbons in coordinating colors á la actress Millie Bobby Brown from Stranger Things.

SHOP RIBBON

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Metallic Hair Accessories

Velvet, satin, rainbow — she probably already has scrunchies galore. But one she'll certainly get more than one use out of an adorable and trendy metallic scrunchie like Halle Bailey is sporting.

SHOP METALLIC SCRUNCHIES

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Low Side Ponytail

If her hair is on longer side, try pulling her low ponytail over one side of her shoulder. Don't forget to use bobby pins to secure the hair along the nape of her neck — like Isabella Gomez from One Day at a Time!

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Multi-Wrap Headband

Whether she's wearing her hair up or down, headband like Amandla Stenberg's will keep strands out of her face — which is perfect if she plays sports after school.

SHOP LAYERED HEADBANDS

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Mini Braids

Looking for a new way to give your hair some oomph? Take a note from This Is Us's Mackenzie Hancsicsak and part your daughter's hair down the middle. Then, pull the front pieces out and braid them.

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Top Knot

If she's dying to copy your go-to hairstyles, throw her hair into this polished (and slightly messy) topknot. She looks a little more sophisticated just as Maisy Stella does here, and her updo will keep her hair out of her face so she can focus on schoolwork.

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Bantu Knots

Storm Reid's edgy style is both unique and chic. It looks pretty complicated, but you can make her feel like royalty in minutes with this easy tutorial.

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Wrapped Pigtails

Take your pigtails to the next level with this super sleek pair, just like Brooklynn Prince. For even more style, wrap one piece around the elastic.

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Sparkly Clips

This no-fuss hairstyle is perfect for little ones who won't sit still for more than ten seconds. Take some inspiration from This Is Us star Faithe Herman by pulling back your daughter's stray hairs with adorable bows.

SHOP GLITTER BOW CLIPS

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Long Braids

Pigtails are the hairstyle of choice for lazy days but what about braids? Well, they're just as easy but instantly look more refined. Up the ante by using gold hair elastics like Eris Baker.

SHOP METALLIC HAIR ELASTICS

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Half-Up Braid

Because sometimes you don't have the energy to fully commit. We get it. Braid two pieces of hair on both sides of her part and secure them together. Easy, breezy, and oh so sweet (just like Chilling Adventures of Sabrina's Kiernan Shipka!).

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Center Detail

Some girls want to wear a ponytail everyday. If that sounds strangely familiar, then try out Nickelodeon star Madisyn Shipman's look by adding fun — and edgy — flair to the classic style by twisting wire — silver, gold, copper and more — around 1-inch of hair.

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Slicked Edges

The right hair gel or edge control product will do wonders — just ask Grown-ish's Yara Shahidi. Instead of slicking baby hairs back, bring them forward and shape them to her liking.

SHOP EDGE CONTROL

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Bobby Pin Details

Here's proof that bobby pins can be just as beautiful as butterfly clips and glittery bows. Seriously, how chic does Marsai Martin look?!

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Subtle Clips

Sometimes subtly speaks volumes. Singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal brings the glitz to this classic curly style with four rhinestone clips. And if rhinestones aren't her thing, you can go for rainbow or glitter clips.

SHOP RHINESTONE HAIR CLIPS

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Triple Twists

Pair this twisted hairstyle with a headband to guarantee that stray hairs stay in place all day long. Yep, even after gym class. To copy Peyton Elizabeth Lee's hairstyle, tightly twist three sections of hair and secure with a clip or bobby pins before adding the headband.

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Accent Braid

Dress up plain hair with an easy braided headband like McKenna Grace's. Seriously, all you need is a bobby pin and some novice braiding skills.

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Flower Crown Bun

A tweek on the classic flower headband is China Anne McClain's precious bun flower crown. Because who doesn't want to wear a flower crown to school?!

SHOP FLOWER CROWNS

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Half-up Bun

There's no need for hairspray, gel, or other goopy products here. If your daughter has thick hair, ditch a heavy top knot for this half-up half-down hairstyle.

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