If you’ve got wavy hair, this one really shines. The texture provides bulk to the bun and maintains the loose section of your hair voluminous.
Shaggy Layers with Bold Bangs
This choppy medium with a messy texture and bangs that are soft is like the cool-girl wink to fall. It is a little rock n roll, a little cozy-library-aesthetic, and completely wearable. The short length makes it a game-changer if you’re craving something quick and chic. What I love most? The fringe makes the eyes and cheekbones the center of attention, no drama needed.
To prevent this cut to be too flat, I apply a volumizing foam such as Amika Plus Size Volume & Body Mousse to wet hair. It gives just enough structure without making everything crunchy. A flat iron gives it a slight twist and that little wave that characterizes this shape.
I personally feel more presentable immediately when I put on this style even when I simply wear leggings and a hoodie. It is just a little bit undone, but office-appropriate, still cute on dinner dates, still 100 percent me.
And in case you have a thick hair, you will adore the way this haircut adds volume and structure without being too heavy. And if it’s on the finer side? Just flip your part and add texture spray. There’s no bad hair day here.
Half-Up Scrunchie Revival
On some days you want all the cute with no heat tools and this half up style is the solution. The medium length of the hair in this case is ideal in order to pull up the top part of the hair and tie it using a retro scrunchie. It has late-90s vibes in the best way and it goes great with second-day hair or hair that is a bit greasy.
Some light dry shampoo at the roots prior to styling will provide you with just the right amount of lift and prevent everything falling down. I prefer Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo, it is an instant refreshment.
It is one of my favorite styles to use when I want to boost my mood in a short time. The scrunchie is somehow playful without being childish. It would be ideal on a fall day to run errands or go out to the pumpkin patch.
You can even match it with small waves at the bottom or even put mini braids to give it texture in case you feel extra. It’s fall. Play a little.
Ponytail with Draped Curtain Layers
This is a look I can vouch by when my long hair is being unruly and I still need to look presentable: the high ponytail and face-framing layers with a slight curve that make it look just right. It seems simple, but the outcome is slick and high-end, ideal for those in-between fall days when your calendar all of a sudden blows up.
A bit of styling cream on the ends will soften the shape a bit and make it swishy, my favorite is Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Air Dry Crme. Put a piece of fabric-covered elastic on it to make it look warm and seasonal.
The first time I wore this style, I was actually surprised to see how young I appeared. It is subtle yet makes you feel like you have tried without trying. Win-win.
This ponytail is just right to wear to school, on casual Fridays, or on lazy Sundays, and it is one of the easiest fall hairstyles on long hair.
Mini Fishtail in a Blunt Bob
Alright, this is a love letter to all my short hair and medium length friends: a tiny fishtail twist on the crown and a sleek bob. It’s dainty, detailed, and—let’s be real—super Pinterestable. The best part? It does not require much length or volume to make it work.
Apply a texture paste such as Ouai Matte Pomade to smooth flyaways and make the braid stay in shape. I would also spray it with a medium hold hairspray- particularly when you are going out to face the fresh fall breeze.
It is the most appropriate look during sweater season when you need to be cute but not glam. I have received compliments all night when I wore this exact style to a fall wedding in a velvet jumpsuit.
It is also an excellent argument in favor of simple fall hairstyles with short hair without accessories and heat. Subtle but stunning.
Layered Pixie for Bold Simplicity
To you ladies who are considering cutting it shorter this season- this short and ultra-layered pixie may be your chance. It caresses the head and gives volume at the crown, and the straight hair finish makes it crisp, deliberate, and sophisticated.
I suggest Bumble and bumble Sumotech to keep it sculpted and not stiff. Blow dry or diffuse after working a little through damp hair.
The thing I like about this pixie is that it is a statement with little maintenance. You wake up and—boom—it’s done. That sort of ease is so strong, there is something so strong about it, particularly when mornings are darker and colder.
It works on thick hair, or finer hair, too. It’s bold, practical, and totally on my vision board.
Double Braids with a Clean Center Part
These braids of long hair are all: neat, retro, and surprisingly back in fashion this fall. This style is perfect when you have a busy morning, are in school or even when you want to wear it under a beanie without ruining it since it has a clean middle part and two smooth French braids that taper down below the chest. It is a must-have when you have fine hair and want to create a bit of a volume.
In the case of such styles, it is essential to prep the hair with a little lightweight styling cream, Garnier Fructis Smooth Blow Dry Anti-Frizz Cream is great and does not leave a residue. It tames flyaway hair and allows braids to look shiny and sleek throughout the day.
What I have found out is that these braids are particularly good when you have second or third-day hair, so it is one of the most effective easy fall hairstyles to use at school when I do not want to spend too much time thinking about my morning routine. There’s something timeless and grounding about braiding—it’s almost meditative.
Braids are even sort of magical in terms of going to work to workout to weekend. And when I un-do them at night, I have ready-made wavy hair the next day. Who doesn’t love a 2-in-1?
Curly High Bun with Soft Edges
This sculptural bun is a coil that is a showstopper of curly hair queens. The cheekbones are accentuated by the height, and those fine wisps that frame the face make the structure softer. It is daring, stunning, and surprisingly adaptable, which makes it perfect to wear as a cozy sweater, or as a full-glam outfit. And this is one of the most flattering silhouettes you can play with this season, especially when you have thick hair.
Moisture is everything for styles like this. I apply Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk to moisturize curls and then pick them up. It maintains the texture crisp and tender, and does not result in the worst of all evils, the crunch.
I feel ten times more confident whenever I do high bun like this. There is something about that volume at the crown, coupled with clean, defined curls, that is just royal. It’s like an instant crown, but better.
The style also ticks all the boxes of easy fall hairstyles on curly hair. It is protective, stylish and it does not shift in any autumn wind tunnel. Throw in hoop earrings and a bright lip to go all in, as I always do.
