Back to school cute girls hairstyles deserve to be Lazy Easy Hairstyles. For School Kids, the Half-Up, Half-Down cute hairstyles are can be done in a matter of seconds. Well Maybe not that quickly, but these are lazy day hairstyles for school kids, especially for the best back to school hair styles.

I feel like I say this in just about every post, but mornings can be hectic, especially when you’re trying to get your kids ready for school. Finding a quick, easy hairstyle that looks great and stays in place all day can be a challenge. The half-up, half-down hairstyle is the perfect solution. It combines the neatness of an updo with the flow of loose hair, making it ideal for both long hair and short hair. This versatile style works for lazy days, busy mornings, and special occasions, ensuring your little one looks adorable with minimal effort.

5 Half Up Half Down Lazy Easy Hairstyles for School Kids

1. Classic Half-Up, Half-Down

The classic half-up, half-down is a great way to start. This simple look is perfect for school days and can be dressed up for special occasions.

Steps:

1. Brush the hair to remove any tangles.
2. Section off the top half of the hair, starting from the temples and working towards the back of the head.
3. Secure the section with a small hair tie or clip. This step is super important to make it cute and original, just like your little one!
4. Leave the rest of the hair loose.

Tips: Add a cute bow or a colorful clip to the secured section for an extra touch of charm. This is a great hairstyle for little girls who love accessories.

2. Half-Up, Half-Down with a Messy Bun

For a more relaxed, trendy look, try adding a messy bun to the half-up, half-down hairstyle. This style is perfect for lazy days and those mornings when hitting the snooze button seems irresistible.

Steps:

1. Follow the steps for the classic half-up, half-down style.
2. Instead of securing the top section with a hair tie, twist it into a messy bun. You can twist in to a bun, you can pull through the hair tie for the messy look too!
3. Secure the bun with bobby pins.

Tips: This look can be easily adapted for shorter hair. Add a bit of texturizing spray for extra volume and hold. I even like to use the hair was stick here!

3. Half-Up, Half-Down with Braids

Adding braids to the half-up, half-down hairstyle can give it a unique and stylish twist. This is a great way to add some flair for picture day! Braided hairstyles are a big go to in our house (sometimes referring to them as Elsa hair)

Steps:

1. Section off the top half of the hair.
2. Divide the section into two smaller sections and braid each one.
3. Secure the braids at the back with a hair tie or clip.
4. Leave the rest of the hair loose.

Tips: This look works well with both long hair and short hair. For an added touch, wrap a small section of hair around the hair tie and secure with a bobby pin.

4. High Half-Up, Half-Down

The high half-up, half-down is a playful variation that’s perfect for active kids who love a bit of bounce in their hair.

Steps:

1. Brush the hair and gather the top half into a high ponytail.
2. Secure with a hair tie.
3. Leave the rest of the hair loose.

Tips: This style can be easily accessorized with a ribbon or decorative scrunchie for a cute and fun look.

5. Half-Up, Half-Down with a Top Knot

Combining a top knot with a half-up, half-down hairstyle gives a trendy and modern look that’s great for older kids and teens.

Steps:

1. Section off the top half of the hair.
2. Twist the section into a top knot.
   1. ok here is a little twist on the top knot. You could even take smaller sections, and twist them until they start to spin up to a little tiny knot. Do this until all of the hair is in a lot of little tiny twisty knots. It looks like a bunch of yarn spun together when you are done!
3. Secure with a hair tie and bobby pins if needed.
4. Leave the rest of the hair loose.

Tips: This style is popular on platforms like TikTok – make it extra trendy by adding hair accessories or a bit of glitter.

We just love the half-up, half-down hairstyle because it is a versatile, easy hairstyle that’s perfect for school kids. Whether it’s for lazy days, busy mornings, or special occasions, these lazy easy hairstyles combines the neatness of an updo with the flow of loose hair, making it a favorite way to style your child’s hair quickly and beautifully. From classic looks to trendy variations, the half-up, half-down is a go-to hairstyle that every parent and kid will love.

Try out these variations and let us know your favorite way to style a half-up, half-down hairstyle. Share your photos and tips in the comments below!

Happy hairstyling and I’d love for you to follow me on TikTok or Pinterest or Instagram to share your favorite styles so that we can try them too!