Looking stylish at school doesn’t have to be complicated! If you love preppy fashion and want your hair to match the vibe, you’re in the right place.
Preppy hairstyles are all about elegance, simplicity, and a touch of sophistication—perfect for looking effortlessly put-together without spending hours in front of the mirror.
From ponytails and polished braids to chic half-up styles and voluminous curls, preppy hairstyles are both trendy and timeless.
Whether you prefer a classic headband look or a neat bun that keeps you focused during class, there’s a perfect style for every school day.
In this post, I am going to share the best preppy hairstyles for school that are easy to recreate, stay in place all day, and give you that confident look.
So, grab your hairbrush, some cute accessories, and let’s dive into these effortlessly stylish hairstyles.
1. Polished Wavy High Ponytail :
This is a really beautiful, polished and minimal hairstyle for school. Its a stylish high wavy ponytail, perfect for a preppy school look! It adds volume and a trendy touch while keeping the hair neatly tied back.
How to Make This :
- Comb and gather all your hair into a high ponytail
- Use a curling iron to make waves.
2. Double side 3 strands Braid :
This is a trendy double three strand braid hairstyle with front accent braids, giving a polished yet effortlessly stylish preppy school look. The gold hair clips add a chic touch.
- Make a center partition, creating two equal sections
- Take a small section from the front on each side and create thin, tight braids that frame your face
- Then again take a small section from the front and start braiding a reverse French braid and tuck it behind
- Then at the nape, start making a three strand braid and secure it with a hair tie.
3. Low One Side Wavy Ponytail :
This is a soft and wavy side ponytail, a classic preppy hairstyle that looks effortless yet put-together. The loose tendrils and slight waves add a touch of elegance.
How to Make This :
- Comb your hair and create a side partition
- Leave few front hair strands on one side
- Gather rest of the hair into a low loose ponytail
- Use curling iron to create relaxed loose waves.
4. One Side French Braid :
This one side French braid is hairstyle is polished and sleek. Perfect when you need a smooth, mess free hairstyle that’s perfect for school.
It keeps the hair secure while looking effortlessly stylish and sporty.
How to Make This :
- Create a clean side partition
- Start French braiding from one side with more hair
- As you reach the ear, Start braiding three strand braid
- Secure it with a hair tie.
5. Two Side French Braid :
This is a double side French braid hairstyle, a preppy and polished look that’s perfect for school. It gives a neat yet playful vibe with few loose front hair strands.
How to Make This :
- Make a center partition
- Leave front hair strand loose on one side
- From one side, pick some hair and start French braiding, then continue with three strand braid and secure with a hair tie
- Repeat the process on the other side too.
6. Half French Braid with Open Hair :
This is a half French braid hairstyle with loose hair, a stylish and cute look for school. Its a gorgeous hairstyle, perfect when you need a quick cute hairstyle.
How to Make This :
- Comb your hair and create a side partition
- Start making a French braid on the side with more hair
- Then in between continue to make a regular three strand braid and secure it with a hair tie
- Lightly pull out a few hair strands from the front side
- Comb the rest of your hair and leave them loose.
7. High Ponytail with Loose Front Hair Strands :
This is a sleek, elegant and polished hairstyle, which is super quick and minimal. This chic hairstyle is best when you are running out the time and needs a gorgeous look.
How to Make This :
- Comb your hair, create a small center partion
- Leave those front hair loose
- Then comb again and use a hair straightener to straighten your hair
- Gather all the hair into a high ponytail
- Securing it with a hair tie
- At the end, straighten the front loose hair strands too.
8. Three Strand Braid with 2 Side French Braid :
This is again a really cute preppy school hairstyle, which is practical yet very stylish. The added hair ribbon at the end of the braid makes this hairstyle even more cute.
How to Make This :
- Create a center partition
- Leave just a few front hair strand loose
- Pick hair from one side and start making French, tuck it behind
- Repeat the process on the other side too
- Then start making a three strand braid and secure it with hair tie, add a cute ribbon too.
9. Single Reverse French Braid :
A center reverse French braid hairstyle, is a stylish and practical school hairstyle. It creates a bold, structured look by making the braid stand out along the center of the head.
How to Make This :
- Take a small section of hair at the hairline from the center
- Divide it into three equal strands
- Cross the outer strands under the middle strand instead of over (this makes the braid pop out)
- Continue braiding down the center, adding more hair from each side as you go
- Once you reach the nape of your neck, continue three strand braiding to the ends and secure with an elastic.
10. Two Side Reverse French Braid :
This hairstyle is almost same as the above hairstyle the only difference is, it is on 2 sides rather than being in center. Its a chic, polish hairstyles to prevent flyaways.
How to Make This :
- Create a center partition, start from the front by taking a small section
- Make a reverse French braid the same way as above on both the sides
- At the nape of hair, start braiding three strand braid and secure it with hair tie.
11. Two Side Half Braid Half Open Hairstyle :
This cute hairstyle is again a combination French braid and open hairstyle. Its easy to make, takes less time and looks super cute and chic.
How to Make This :
- Comb your hair and make a clean center partition
- Take around half section of your hair from one side
- Start French braid and continue the braid to the end and secure it with hair tie
- Repeat the process on the other side
- Comb the rest of the hair and let them be open.
12. Minimal Twist & Tuck Open Hairstyle :
This hairstyle is super minimal, chic and easy to make. This hairstyle takes no time to make and looks very stylish and clean. It is again a perfect hairstyle when you are running out of time.
How to Make This :
- Comb your hair and use a hair straightener to straighten your hair
- Then create a clean center partition
- Pick a small section of your hair from one side
- Twist it and tuck it behind, secure it with pins
- Repeat the process on the other side too.
13. Center Partitioned Bun with Claw Clip :
If you love doing bun hairstyle for school, then this super quick hairstyle is a must try. Its a classic high bun, that keeps your hair away from your face. Also it takes very less time to make it.
How to Make This :
- Comb your hair and create a small center partition
- Then gather all your hair into high ponytail
- Twist it to make a bun and secure it a claw clip.
14. Cute and Quick Headband Hairstyle :
This is an effortlessly cute hairstyle, that require very less time to make looks very chic and stylish. You just need a cute head band to complete this look.
How to Make This :
- Comb you hair and use a curling iron to create loose waves
- Then make a center partition
- Add your head band from front and pull it backward.
Final Thoughts :
Preppy hairstyles are more than just a way to style your hair—they reflect confidence, elegance, and a well-put-together look that makes every school day feel special.
Whether you’re rocking a sleek ponytail, a polished braid, or a chic headband style, these hairstyles ensure you step into class feeling stylish and ready to take on the day.
With a few simple techniques and the right accessories, you can create effortlessly beautiful hairstyles that complement your preppy aesthetic.
So, make your school days a little more fashionable. After all, when you look good, you feel good.
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