22 Trendy Back-to-School Hairstyles for Kids

School is back in session! Kids are always on the move, which is why there’s no surprise that fades, braids, low maintenance hairstyles, and protective styles are trending for back-to-school season. Book an appointment for one of these cool hairstyles for kids.

Braids and Beads

Remarkable Braids | StyleSeat Profile | Phoenix, AZ

Braids are always fresh for the first day of school, especially when styling with designs and adding beads and other hair accessories in their favorite colors

Fades for the Win

Varthebarber | StyleSeat Profile | Wilmington, DE

The versatility of a fade is what keeps this style trendy. Your child can rock it regardless of hair length, and you can add sharp designs. Make your kid stand out in the schoolyard with this look.

The Mullet

Austin Arenz | StyleSeat Profile | Escondido, CA

You’ll be sure to stand out from the crowd with this trendy mullet. Add your favorite styling product to spike it exactly the way you want.

Haircut with Bangs

Austin Arenz | StyleSeat Profile | Escondido, CA

Switch up your haircut by growing out bangs. Just like this cool kid, you can keep your sides short and add a fun undercut design.

Heart Braids

Fefe The Hairstylist | StyleSeat Profile | Brooklyn, NY

Pull out the red carpet for this cool kid because the Stylies Awards Trendsetter heart braids look perfect for the first day of school, and your kid would want to rock them all school year.

Sleek Bun with Lots of Fun

Brittanie Triplett | StyleSeat Profile | Indianapolis, IN

Buns are a classic hairstyle that will never go out of style. Switch it up with your kid’s favorite hair clips and experiment with swirls for an edge design.

Pop of Color

Jessica Casarez-Moore | StyleSeat Profile | Austin, TX

If your child is looking to add more color to their look, try experimenting with adding color to just the face-framing pieces of their hair.

Creative Colorful Buns

Tiesha Denise | StyleSeat Profile | Forestville, MD

These double buns are a showstopper, and your kid will want to rock this year-round! So keep it cool and show your creativity by adding colorful strings to your locs and twists.

The Perfect Ponytail

Tiffany Bates | StyleSeat Profile | Tampa, FL

This ponytail deserves an A+. Not only is it easy to rock, but once you take it down, it will fall into loose waves. Did we mention it is perfect for all ages?

Curtain Bangs

Sarah Russell | StyleSeat Profile | San Diego, CA

Add curtain bangs to your back-to-school look. Not only is this look stylish, but it’s low maintenance and won’t require frequent trips to the salon.

Twists, Ponytails, and More!

Arah E. | StyleSeat Profile | Red Oak, TX

What’s better than one ponytail? Two! How many styles can you get from this look? Three! These ponytails are beautiful and will allow you to rock multiple styles, including free twists and a twist-out.

Colorful Highlights

Jessica Casarez-Moore | StyleSeat Profile | Austin, TX

Add even more color with full highlights! Be sure to ask your kid-friendly stylist about maintenance and which semi-permanent colors would be best for your care routine.

Beautiful Braided Bun

Toya B | StyleSeat Profile | Temple Hills, MD

We can’t get enough of this braided style. The best part is that you can request designs with your braider and adorn hair with hair jewelry.

Fades and Braids

Aiise | StyleSeat Profile | South Orange, NJ

It looks like we have the best of both worlds! Your kid will love having a fade haircut and braids for their back-to-school look. Don’t forget to ask your professional for a unique braid design that your kid will love.

Glowing Highlights

Shelby Lehman | StyleSeat Profile | Austin, TX

Start this school year with a new balayage or highlights. It’s a perfect time for a fresh haircut to ensure the color-treated hairy is healthy.

Crowns and Cuties

Sophia Jimenez | StyleSeat Profile | Valley Stream, NY

Your kid will be ready to sit on their classroom throne (aka their desk) when they go back to school with this look. Add gold accessories for a regal touch to represent the royalty that they are.

Silk Press

K. Francis | StyleSeat Profile | Newport Beach, CA

Start the school year with a silk press. This service provides an excellent opportunity to trim ends for healthy hair. Plus, you can style a silk press in multiple ways.

Spikey Cut

Claudia Flores | StyleSeat Profile | Gresham, OR

Not too sure how to switch up your kid’s haircut? Keep the top of the hair longer, and try styling products like hair gel to get the look your kid wants to rock for the school year.

Curly Half-Up, Half-Down

K. Francis | StyleSeat Profile | Newport Beach, CA

Style a fresh silk press into a fun half-up, half-down style. Add some curls for volume and a long-lasting look.

Fun Pink Curls

Yuquectzin | StyleSeat Profile | San Diego, CA

Curls just want to have fun, especially when they’re pink. So get a curly hair cut from a curl specialist with a pop of color to stand out on the first day of school.

Fade with Design

The Fine Grooming Studio | StyleSeat Profile | Jacksonville, FL

Adding a part or a small design to your kid’s haircut is a subtly cool way to introduce creativity and self-expression to start off the new year!

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