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Are you looking forward to going back to school yet? We're not talking about classes and study sessions, we're talking about cute hairstyles that will catch the attention of your new classmates. Want to get a rocking look every day of the week? Mix and match according to your mood or plan in advance. Here are 20 trendy back-to-school hairstyles, including the quick and easy ones for those days when you just can't get out of bed in time.

Every stylish girl has her sources of inspiration. Browse these great braids for school, updos and half updos to experience the endless possibilities of hair experimentation and save a few ideas for the near future!

Curl your hair with a curling iron or take advantage of heatless curls by going to bed with a big braid and waking up with wavy hair. Then pull the front pieces back into a small braid, a hairpin design, or a fun twist like this one here! Fun, easy and simple.