School Hairstyle Guides 

Our hairstyle guides are complimentary resource for easy everyday hairstyles, braid tutorials, bun techniques, and uniform-friendly looks suitable for primary and secondary students. Designed to be practical, visual and easy to follow, they support calm, confident school-morning routines.

Please note: we have used AI to generate the placeholder images to represent the hairstyles.

Hairstyle Classic Ponytail

Level 1

Classic Ponytail

How to:

  • Place a scrunchie on the same wrist that you will hold the ponytail.
  • Brush hair to remove knots & gather just above the nape of the neck.
  • Slide scrunchie onto the hair, twisting over and under as necessary to achieve a gentle hold.

Why you’ll love this style: 

For all hair types & suitable for hot weather.

A low ponytail is recommended for under hats.

Bauble Hairstyle

Level 1

Bauble Ponytail

How to:

• Brush hair back and secure a ponytail with the first scrunchie.

• A short way down, add a second & third scrunchie.  

• Lightly puff each section with your fingers and smooth the sides

Why you’ll love this style:

Keeps hair tidy all day. Great option for longer hair to reduce tangles. 

Beginner Piggy Tails

Level 1

Beginner Piggy Tails

How to:

  • Brush hair & part evenly down the middle.
  • Gather each side into a ponytail.
  • Secure each piggy tail with a scrunchie.

Why you’ll love this style:

Balanced & protective style for fine to thick hair. 

Perfect for active school days & under hats. 

Half Up Hairstyle

Level 1

Half-up Style

How to:

  • Brush hair & take the top half of hair from temples.
  • Secure with a scrunchie.
  • Gently loosen for volume.

Why you’ll love this style:

Light on fine hair, adds volume.Great option for students with shorter hair.

Classic Bun Hairstyle

Level 1

Classic Bun

How to:

  • Brush hair & create a ponytail at a comfortable height. 
  • Twist the hair around itself.
  • Wrap with a scrunchie to hold.
  • Tuck the ends underneath.

Why you’ll love this style: 

 Elegant, tidy, and gentle on ends - perfect for school photos or hot days.

Beginner Braid

Level 1

Beginner Braid

How to:

  • Brush hair to remove any tangles.
  • Divide the hair into three even sections.
  • Cross the right section over the middle section.
  • Then cross the left section over the new middle section.
  • Keep alternating right and left sections, pulling gently as you go.
  • Secure the end with a scrunchie or hair tie.

Why you’ll love this style:

Perfect for under hats, less tension on scalp & prevents tangles

Beginner Plait

Level 1

Beginner Plait

How to:

  • Brush hair & create a ponytail at a comfortable height.
  • Secure with a scrunchie.
  • Smooth and divide into three sections.
  • Cross the right over middle, then left over middle, repeating.
  • Secure at the end with a second scrunchie.

Why you’ll love this style: 

Prevents tangles & keeps hair neat all day.

Great for sports carnivals or windy weather.

Hairstyle Swim Bun

Level 1

Swim Bun

How to:

  • Brush hair into a low or mid ponytail (optional step: plait*)
  • Wrap hair around ponytail & use a swim scrunchie (water-resistant) to secure.
  • Rinse hair after swimming and (if allowed) let it air dry loose or simply replace damp scrunchie with a dry swim scrunchie.

Why you’ll love this style:

Gentle on wet hair, keeps hair secure in the pool (with/without a cap) and helps with goggle placement.

Low plait ponytail

Level 2

Low Plait Pony

How to:

  • Brush hair into a low ponytail and secure loosely.
  • Create a simple plait with the ponytail.
  • Secure the end with a srunchie.
  • Gently loosen the braid if needed.

Why you’ll love this style: 

  • Keeps hair tidy and controlled while remaining comfortable for all-day wear.
Double dutch braid

Level 2

Double Dutch Braid

How to:

  • Part hair down the middle into two sections.
  • Divide a top section of hair into three, crossing the side strands under the middle strand while adding new hair to each side piece before crossing.
  • Continue, leaving a small amount of hair at the ends.
  • Secure with a scrunchie. 

Why you’ll love this style:

Reduces tangles and keeps hair neat during busy school days.

Level 2

Rope Braid Pontail

How to:

  • Brush hair into a mid or high ponytail and secure.
  • Divide the ponytail into two equal sections.
  • Twist each section in the same direction.
  • Wrap them together in the opposite direction and secure.

Why you’ll love this style:

Creates a polished look that holds well without tight pulling.

Half-up braided twist

Level 2

Half-up Braided Twist

How to:

  • Take two small sections from the front of the hair.
  • Braid each section loosely.
  • Bring both braids to the back and twist together.
  • Secure with a small scrunchie.

Why you’ll love this style:

Keeps hair off the face while still allowing natural movement.

Level 2

Low-Wrap Bun

How to:

  • Brush hair into a low ponytail.
  • Twist the ponytail and wrap it into a bun.
  • Secure with a BUNLUV scrunchie.
  • Tuck in loose ends.

Why you’ll love this style: 

 Comfortable, tidy, and ideal for long school days.

Level 2

Side Braid Pony

How to:

  • Brush hair to remove any tangles.
  • Begin braid at the crown of one side.
  • Continue until you reach the nape & bring all hair together and continue with a plait.
  • Secure the ends with a scrunchie.

Why you’ll love this style:

Adds detail to a simple pony while staying gentle on hair.

Level 2

Bubble plait pony

How to:

  • Brush hair into a mid or high ponytail and secure.
  • Divide the ponytail into three sections and create a simple plait.
  • Secure the end with a small elastic.
  • Place additional scrunchies evenly along the plait.
  • Gently pull and loosen each section between scrunchies to create “bubble” shapes.

Why you’ll love this style: 

Combines the security of a plait with a fun, textured finish, helping hair stay neat and comfortable throughout the day.

Level 2

Twist-back half-up

How to:Take two small sections from either side of the face.Twist each section backwards.Bring them together at the back of the head.Secure with a scrunchie.

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Our guides were created for real mornings

Our school hairstyle guides are designed to make everyday routines simpler.

Each guide walks you through practical, school-appropriate styles using a step-by-step approach so you can follow along at home.

Created for Australian families, the guides focus on neat hairstyles that work across different hair types, lengths and schedules. From quick beginner looks to more advanced styling.