Fresh Styles for the School Year: Top Back-to-School Hair Trends for 2025

At Malcolm’s Hair Salons, our stylists are always up-to-date on the latest trends for guys and girls that can help you create the perfect back-to-school look. Book your appointment today and get ready to turn heads with your amazing new style!

The start of a new school year is the perfect time to experiment with fresh hairstyles and express individuality. Whether you’re in middle school, high school, or college, there’s a trend to suit every taste and hair type in 2025. Here are some of the hottest back-to-school hair trends we’re loving right now:

1. Textured Shags: Effortless Cool

The shag haircut is making a significant comeback, offering a messy, layered look with plenty of texture. This style works wonderfully with natural waves or can be styled with texturizing sprays for a tousled, lived-in feel.

2. The Modern Bob: Blunt & Bold

A modern take on the classic 90s bob is gaining popularity, featuring blunt cuts, flipped-out ends, or even micro-bangs for a nostalgic yet contemporary look. The jawline bob, with its sharp, sculpted edges, is also a coveted style, highlighting facial features and offering versatility for various hair textures.

3. Embrace Your Natural Texture

  • Celebrating natural hair textures and styles continues to be a major trend in 2025. Teenagers are embracing their curls and coils, opting for styles that enhance their natural texture through twists or braids. Cropped curls are also a great way to refresh a curly girl aesthetic, enhancing natural texture and defining curl shape. Young men can opt for a Textured Crop, a short-on-the-sides and longer-on-top style emphasizing natural texture and volume, perfect for embracing natural waves or curls. 

4. Side Parts Reign Supreme

Side parts are making a huge comeback, adding volume, movement, and a touch of drama to any hairstyle. They are incredibly versatile and can be paired with a variety of styles, from sleek blowouts to textured bobs.

5. Accessorize with Flair

Hair accessories are a fun and easy way to express your style and elevate your back-to-school looks. Think retro headbands, velvet bows, oversized scrunchies, and jeweled hair clips. You can even try hair tinsel for a playful, festive touch without a long-term commitment.

Tips for Back-to-School Hair Success

  • Consult with one of our stylists: Discuss your desired look and what will work best with your face shape, natural texture, and lifestyle.
  • Invest in quality products: Use shampoos, conditioners, and styling products designed for your hair type to keep your hair healthy and vibrant.
  • Protect your hair from heat: If you’re using heat styling tools, always use a heat protectant spray to minimize damage.
  • Don’t be afraid to experiment: Back-to-school is the perfect time to try something new and exciting with your hair!

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