Back to School: Quick and Easy Hair Styling for Kids

Help Minimize Morning Stress with Simple Hair Tips

by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff

The kids are looking forward to going back to school for the fall, but you're dreading that morning rush. Hair styling can take up a good portion of time if you allow it to. But there are several ways to minimize some of the time and stress involved with styling a kid's hair for school.

Wash and Condition at Night

By washing and conditioning a kid's hair at night, parents can minimize the time it takes for morning hair styling. This way the time that may have been spent washing, conditioning, and drying the hair can be better spent on something else.

Forget Heated Devices

Not only are heated devices damaging to the hair, but they can add on a great deal of time, depending on how elaborate your kid's school hairstyle may be. If some style is needed, soft curlers can be placed in the hair before bed and are generally easy to remove. For quicker morning styling time, a large number of curlers is not recommended.

Use Long-Lasting Hairstyles

Kids with longer hair may benefit from long-lasting hairstyles for school. Some of these may include cornrow braids or dreadlocks. For the best results, these hairstyles should be well-maintained, as appropriate for each. If done right, there will be little to no hair styling involved while getting ready for school. This will certainly speed the morning routine.

Keep Hair Short

Short hair may be easier for kids to maintain themselves both while getting ready for school, as well as during school. Try choosing a short hairstyle for kids that can be achieved within just a few minutes.

Keep Hair Soft

Sometimes tangles in the hair can prolong hair styling time. Condition and brush the hair well at night to avoid this. Another thing that may help is to brush a small amount of tea tree oil through the hair both at night and in the morning.

Extra Tips

• Braid hair at night to avoid knots, tangles, and dryness. A single braid is also a quick and easy hairstyle that can last your child most or all of the day during school.
• School hairstyles should be simple to minimize morning stress, as well as make it easier for kids to maintain during school hours. Braids, ponytails, or simply wearing the hair down are great for this.
•  Use tea tree oil to secure flyaways, reduce static cling, create shine, and keep the hair healthy. Place a few drops into the hands, rub together, and then smooth onto the hair.