Hairstyles, not haircuts: quick morning styles for school, braids, ponytails and party hair for girls, each with simple steps a parent can actually follow at 7 a.m. Most take five minutes or less once you have done them twice.
Styles in this collection
- Quick school-morning hairstyles
- Simple braids and plait styles
- Ponytail variations — high, low and twisted
- Half-up styles for parties
- Flower-girl and special-occasion hair
Latest guides in this collection
Guides for this collection are on the way — meanwhile, explore the linked collections below.
Before you book
Practise a new style once at the weekend, not on a school morning — the second attempt is always twice as fast.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest school hairstyle?
A low ponytail with a side part, or a simple three-strand braid, both take under two minutes and survive the school day. The collection orders styles by time so you can pick by the clock you actually have.
What do I ask my stylist or barber for?
These are styling ideas rather than cuts — if you want the underlying haircut to make styling easier, ask for long layers and a length that still fits a brush-and-go ponytail.
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Found a style you like? Save it for your next salon or barber visit, and follow DreamyTrims on Pinterest for new haircut ideas every week.