26 Coolest Hairstyles for School

CHRIS MCMILLAN Last Update: February 15, 2025

Ruffled Pixie: If your hair is short, then the ruffled pixie is going to be an easy-care, cool hairstyle for this season. Keep your fringe long and ask for plenty of texture through the hair and a contrasting softness on the outline, to keep the look feminine.

Best with:

Heart-shaped faces and hair that’s medium thickness – straight or wavy hair is perfect for this cut.

Highlighted long bobs

A long layered bob with side-swept fringe can be a real eye-catcher with a few highlights in this year’s favourite colours of copper, chocolate, caramel and honey.

With shorter layers cut to break the line between the chin and the ends of your hair, this style suits a variety of face-shapes.

Straight Long Bob Hair Cut for School /Via

Straight Long Bob Hair Cut for School

Best for:

Oval, long, round, heart and square-shaped faces on hair that’s medium to thick. On straight hair this is a style that will just fall into place after washing. Blow dry with a natural-bristle paddle brush for a smooth, glossy finish.

Long and cool hairstyles for school

The braid is still a favourite style for school, but it doesn’t have to be totally traditional. On long hair with layers, try a fishtail braid on the lower lengths, topped by trendy wavy sections around the head.

Just remember that the ‘messy’ look is out now and tie that plait neatly; the waves will add the casual contemporary flavour to this cute hairstyle for school!

Long Hair with Braid Bangs /Via

Long Hair with Braid Bangs

Best for:

All face shapes and this looks super-cool as a side-plait to fit with the continued trend for asymmetrical styles.

Hottest trends in hairstyles for school

Whichever basic shape you choose, the way to keep your look ultra-contemporary is to go for a shaggy cut with heavily textured tips, as shags are back in fashion! Following the preference for ‘undone’ hairstyles, choppy layers with uneven asymmetrical sides and a ragged finish at the ends is the edgiest of the new hairstyles for school.

Face first

Everything about your basic cut depends on your individual face shape, so make sure you ask your stylist to recommend a shape that suits your face. Bear in mind that very long straight hair is not a good choice for anyone with a long face and round faces don’t look good with lots of round curls around the face.

Why not choose your coolest hairstyles for school from Pophaircuts.com latest gallery and your stylist or colourist should be able to adjust it to flatter your face perfectly!

Easy Short Pixie Haircut for School /Via