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Whether you have all the time in the world, or only ten minutes to get ready, here are 5 easy back-to-school hairstyles to make you look and feel the best you can!

1. Messy Bun

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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You can never go wrong with a good messy bun. It is a true art form to master the perfect cross between messy and stylish, but once you do it, you’ll feel like the lazy goddess you were destined to be. 

2. Dutch Braids

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Braids are always fun and never go out of style. I prefer to do braids when I’ve just taken a shower, so it looks acceptable to go outside with wet hair. Add a ribbon or a headband to dress it up a bit.

3. Space Buns

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Space Buns are the perfect look if your hair is still perfectly curled, but your roots look a bit greasy. Go for this look if you’re tired of the classic half-up half-down look or if you are trying to find your new go-to hairstyle.

4. Simple Pull Back 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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This look is simple, but is very practical. Say you just styled your hair to wear it down, but it is either too hot or it just keeps getting in your face. You can take two pieces of hair (one from each side) and pull them back and tie with a ribbon or hair tie. This allows you to avoid putting in a ponytail and ruining all your hard work.

5. Braid/Twist Tieback

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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This is very similar to look #4. Instead of just grabbing the two pieces and pulling them back, try twisting them or braiding them before tying them together to create a more elegant look.

Whether you have 2 hours or 20 minutes to get ready in the morning, you can rely on these quick and easy hairstyles to make sure you always look perfectly put together.

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Kayla is a sophomore at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She is studying Advertising and Marketing Communications and hopes eventually go into Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing. Growing up in Staten Island, the "forgotten borough", Kayla is no stranger to city life and grew up taking regular trips to Manhattan. You can usually find her exploring the city with friends or watching the latest musical to hit Broadway. You can also find her on Instagram @kaylaacariffe
Carli is a 2022 grad of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and served as the style section editor for Her Campus. After being a national style writer for Her Campus, she launched Her Campus FIT. A born and raised Jersey Girl, she is a huge Bruce Springsteen fan. In her spare time she loves running, jamming to Taylor Swift, and tracking down the best burgers. Find her on Instagram @carliannescloset.