Fourth grade is a time when girls know what they want to look like. This means everything from their wardrobes to their hairstyles. This means that with school beginning, these tweens are already debating what their debut look will be for the school year. And this includes researching back-to-school hairstyles for fourth grade girls.
Many times, the climate dictates what type of hairstyle needs to be worn on the first day of school. For those who live in climates where summer is still going strong, a style off the neck and face is likely going to be chosen. In areas where there is a bit of a crispness to the morning air, something that is down might be chosen. And for those who just want to wow on the first day back from summer, anything goes.
Here are some back-to-school hairstyles for fourth grade girls.
10 Loose Braid
A simple yet very pretty hairstyle to go back to school with is a loose braid. It feels like there is not a lot of thought that goes into the style, when in reality, to get the look just so, quite a bit of care needs to be taken to it.
Loose braids give off a beachy summer vibe for those who are not quite ready to be back in school yet.
9 Ponytail
A classic that will never go out of style is the ponytail.
Wear it tied back, on the top of the head, low to the neck, or even in two ponytails. Any and all work for fourth graders headed back to school this year.
8 Two French Braids
Depending on how talented the fourth grader is, she may be able to do two French braids on her own. In many instances to get the look just right, it takes someone else to do the braiding.
According to All Things Hair, the hair needs a bit of texture before braiding can begin. As such, some hairspray may be all that is needed to keep hair from slipping when braiding.
Next, divide the hair into three sections.
The braiding then begins on one side of the head and then moves to the other. And just like that, two French braids have been completed.
7 Down & Wavy
A beautiful hairstyle for those with long hair is to wear it down and wavy for the first day of school.
Many people tried to make their hair wavy by braiding it the night before. All this serves to do is make it frizzy.
According to Hair Advisor, the best way to get wavy hair is with a curling iron or rollers set in the hair the night before.
The only caution is that if the rollers are too small, they will make the hair curly, not wavy. As such, experiment two nights before school starts to make sure the look wanted is what is achieved.
6 Pulled Back With Blunt Bangs
Not all girls like bangs. But for those who are rocking the blunt bangs this year, pulling the hair back to make them the star of the hairstyle makes a statement.
The blunt bangs also serve to frame the face. This is why when every hair is in place, they are a beautiful addition to a hairstyle.
5 Dutch Crown Braid
Want to switch up the braided look? Try a Dutch Crown braid to keep the hair off the face with style.
According to Instructables Living, the way to make a Dutch Crown braid is not hard. The instructions include:
- Part the hair in half
- Dutch braid over the ear
- Sweep braid across the forehead
- Continue the braid to the other side of the head
- Secure with an elastic
- Wrap the remaining braid around the head
And just like that, a sophisticated braid has been styled.
4 Box Braids
Want to change your child's look completely? Consider box braids for the first day of school this year.
The great thing about box braids is that when they are done, they are in for four to six weeks, according to Good Housekeeping. And as long as they are properly cared for, they will look as fresh as they did on the day they were done until it comes time to take them out.
3 Space Buns
A fun hairstyle is wearing space buns. And the great thing about this hairstyle is that it can be worn with every hair type. Making for an easy, yet different hairstyle for fourth graders to consider this school year.
2 Hair Accessory
Sometimes, all the hair needs is a great hair accessory. Be it with the hair down and a fantastic hairband, pulled back with a barret for decoration, or even a scarf fashioned into a band on the top of the head. All will look incredible and enhance the look, whichever one is chosen.
1 Bun
The often looked-over bun makes for a perfect hairstyle for the first day of school. Especially if fourth graders are going to school in a climate where the weather is in the triple digits.
The bun being able to be placed on the nape of the neck, the back of the head, or as a top knot, it is a versatile hairstyle for tweens this school year.
Source: All Things Hair, Hair Advisor, Instructables Living, Good Housekeeping