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15 Celebrity Looks That Will Inspire Your Back-To-School Hairstyle

When there’s zero time to spare, you’ll need to cut corners with your beauty routine; especially when school’s back in session. Skip styles that require heat tools and make it to lecture hall on time with one of these low-maintenance looks inspired by our favorite celebs. These hairdos are so simple you can literally do them in your sleep. From one step up-dos, to effortless protective styles, we guarantee you’ll be out the door in record time.
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020
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Crochet Twist

You can literally wake up and go with this no hassle protective style, as seen on Keke Palmer. No comb or brush required.

15 Celebrity Looks That Will Inspire Your Back-To-School Hairstyle
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Low Bun

Get Rihanna’s look in just a few easy steps. Work a pomade into your hands and smooth your hair back into a ponytail. Wrap an elastic band around your hair to secure the bun in place.

15 Celebrity Looks That Will Inspire Your Back-To-School Hairstyle
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Top Knot

Look runway ready like Karrueche Tran in seconds by raking your strands in to a chic top knot.

15 Celebrity Looks That Will Inspire Your Back-To-School Hairstyle
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Messy Ponytail

A messy ponytail, a la Yara Shahidi, is completely in order when you’re pressed for time. Spritz a leave in conditioner on your strands for added texture.

15 Celebrity Looks That Will Inspire Your Back-To-School Hairstyle
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Box Braids

Rock these braids to the side, in a ponytail, or wrap them into a bun on top of your head. They’re super versatile and take just a few minutes to style, as evidenced by Jhene Aiko.

15 Celebrity Looks That Will Inspire Your Back-To-School Hairstyle
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Goddess Locs

You can feel like a train wreck at 8 a.m. but look like a goddess with this trendy, little to no maintenance protective style. Just ask Meagan Good! 

15 Celebrity Looks That Will Inspire Your Back-To-School Hairstyle
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TWA

This tiny weeny afro will save you huge time. To style, just use your fingers to tease out the strands like Solange.

15 Celebrity Looks That Will Inspire Your Back-To-School Hairstyle
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Cornrows

From the gym to the classroom, this protective style will help you avoid bad hair days.

15 Celebrity Looks That Will Inspire Your Back-To-School Hairstyle
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Buzz Cut

No hands required for Amber Rose’s signature style!

15 Celebrity Looks That Will Inspire Your Back-To-School Hairstyle
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Pineapple

Grab your favorite scarf when time is racing and create this cute up-do, worn by countless celebs, including Audra Day. 

15 Celebrity Looks That Will Inspire Your Back-To-School Hairstyle
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