Q&A for How to Have a Simple Hairstyle for School (Long Hair)

No! You can buy bun ties online that look like doughnuts.

Braids are always nice, and the half-pony is a classic. Try something simple but stylish; most of these would work.

Start at the bottom (ends) of your hair and work your way up.

Not necessarily; it depends on your hair type. I find that thick hair easier to braid when damp, but I don't think it matters for thin hair.

It depends on where you work. A simple ponytail would be fine, or you could just leave your hair down.

Try doing a bun (or braids, for a stronger curl), and go to sleep with your hair still tied.

Braid your hair when it's wet the night before. When you wake up, it will be curly.

For curly hair, even a simple ponytail looks fine. If you want to go for something more creative, the crossover hairstyle or half ponytail would look good, too.

Try to use more hair ties to make your hair secure. Hairspray won't hold your hair up, it only helps to keep your look sharp throughout the day. You can try using the sock method (if you aren't already) for a sturdier bun.

You can make a tiny twist. Twist a small piece of hair from a side of your head and clip it with a cute, colorful barrette for a pop of color.

Try twisting sections of hair and pinning it with a bobby pin or pretty clip instead.

No. You can ask a parent, friend or sibling to help or do it for you if the other person has the time.

Yes, of course.

Split your hair into 3 equal parts. Cross the left part over the middle, then the right over the middle, and repeat until desired length is reached.

Reference wikiHow article French Braid .

You can find more detailed instructions in Do a Fish Tail Plait in Your Hair .

Yes, you could, or you could just use a thicker hairband.

Check Pinterest for more ideas, or check YouTube for actual tutorials you can watch and learn.

Just do a ponytail or braid. Your school should should be okay with that. Worst case scenario is that they make you take it out.

A dutch braid is the same as a french braid, only instead of putting strands over each other, you plait it underneath instead. There are plenty of tutorials on YouTube and on wikiHow. Check out How to Make a Dutch Braid .

To make your hair stay in place you can use bobby pins or hair clips, depending on which hairstyle you are trying.

Personally, I love cute pigtails! Another option is just a high/mid-high ponytail (if its long enough), as it looks cute for younger kids but stylish for older kids. Another nice idea is a sporty bun or messy bun.

If you have really short hair, you won't be able to do the sock bun. You can always try extensions though.

You could just do a simple top knot or a low ponytail with baby hairs pulled out. Try searching for others on YouTube.

If your hair is unintentionally uneven, get someone to cut it evenly. In the meantime, you could try braiding it or wearing a hat.

Get your hair damp then blow out your hair with a large round brush and a hair dryer.

Yes, you can. I have really, really curly hair and it works wonders for me. Go ahead and try it!

For picture day, I would avoid ponytails and braids (based on my own experience), and would braid my hair the night before for wavy hair, or do half-up, half-down with straightened hair.

Most of the time when your parents don't want you to wear something, it's probably for your own good. Parents always have a good reason. But, if you think they really should let you wear this certain thing, you can ask them politely. And if they say no, ask them (still kindly) why they don't allow you to wear this. If they have a good reason, you can try to calmly reason with them.

You could try a simple ponytail or back braid. The classroom environment these days is fairly casual.