Loose pigtails or plaits

How to do girls’ hair for school in five minutes or less? Opt for the on-trend loose pigtails or plaits. This easy school hairstyle works particularly well for girls with wavy hair (or you can cheat with this styler). Start with a quick once through with a wide-tooth comb, split the hair into two parts of roughly the same size and then place a thin band about half way down to create a loose ponytail. Vary it by adding a loose plait in each side.

Dutch braids

This hairstyle continues to be a hit among schoolgirls of any age and happily, it’s not as hard as it looks. Divide the hair into two portions using a fine-tooth comb to get a neat parting down the middle. Divide the hair on each side into three sections near the forehead. With a Dutch braid, you fold each portion of hair under the next. Grab extra strands of hair every time you take a section of the plait towards the back of the head. Follow the shape of the head as close to the scalp as possible. Keep it as tight as you can and that way it should last two days.

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The super-quick boys haircut you can do at home in four easy steps

1. Spray the hair wet and section the top of the hair (over the crown of the head) with a clip.

2. Spray the hair again and take vertical sections of the hair between your fingers. Cut downwards with the scissors. Repeat all around the crown of the head.

3. Now take the top layer and slice in with the scissors at an angle – not in a straight line. Take the fringe between your fingers in sections and cut into it at an angle.

4. Blow-dry the hair before using clippers – never use them on wet hair. Use the clippers to tidy the back with no attachment on slow and controlled movements.

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