Best Fall 2024 Hairstyles: Back-to-School Edition

With 35 colleges and universities, Boston is home to over 150,000 college students being welcomed back to school. As students finish moving in, getting settled, and starting the fall semester over the next few days, there is one pressing question on everyone's mind: how will you style your hair this year?

You likely have your go-to hair salon or stylist at home, but when school starts, it can be hard to find the time to search for another hairstylist you love. Luckily, here at VERVERY we’ve got your back.

VERVERY is a great and easy-to-use tool that helps you find your best salon and hairstylist matches. Today, we're here to be your hair inspiration and guide for all things fall hair trends to dorm safe hair tools and products.

1. Face Framing Angles

Wearing your hair in a ponytail every day? We get it. Try some soft face framing pieces this semester! They’re easy to style, and they can elevate any look– perfect for the stylish yet low maintenance college girl.

They work best with round and heart-shaped faces, as they draw a more angular outline around the face. Face framing pieces look amazing with all hair types–from loose waves to tight curls.

And, if you’re feeling extra fancy, we recommend using Velcro rollers on your framing pieces to give off a beautiful blown-out look.

2. A Bob Haircut

Bobs have been making a major comeback this year. There is no hairstyle more perfect than the bob to ring in the fall season. It’s perfect for the sleek and chic student, as it’s sure to complement any look from a sweater with jeans, to a mini skirt and a leather jacket.

Bobs are amazing because they look flattering on every face shape! Right now, blunt bobs and Italian bobs are the “it” shape for fall 2024, and Ververy can help you find a 'bob haircut' specialist!

Questions about the upkeep? Honestly, it’s simple! To further magnify your bob, you can try giving it some volume at the roots with dry shampoo, and gently taming it with a round brush.

3. Curls (If you’ve got ‘em, flaunt ‘em!)

Got an 8am class you’re already dreading? Odds are you might not have the time to do your hair every morning; so, it’s time to embrace your curly hair.

Not everyone is blessed with natural, gorgeous ringlets, but if you are, it’s time to show them off! All different types of curls are beautiful, and with quick and easy treatments from using the right curl cream, to protecting your hair at night with a satin pillowcase, waking up with effortlessly stunning locks is achievable this semester.

Make an appointment at a curl specialty salon to learn how to style your hair in the way that best suits you!

4. Bows, Ribbons, and Headbands

Bows have been having a moment this year, and that is predicted to continue this fall. Even the most simplistic hairstyles can be boosted with a bow, ribbon, or headband. Try a half-up half-down look with a bow in the back, or loosely tie a ribbon around your hair tie for a beautiful and easy accent.

In a rush and don’t have time to style your hair? Don’t fret! Just run a brush through your locks to get any tangles out, and throw on any of these easy accessories to enhance your look.

Backpack Friendly Hair Products

The day to day process of keeping up with your hair as a college student can be easy; you just need to know what to pack.

It’s important to keep a brush on you, in case the crisp and windy Boston weather picks up while you’re out and about on campus. There are many great travel size and full size hair brushes that won’t take up much space in your bag! We recommend the mini Wet brush.

Keeping a couple travel sized products handy works miracles too. Dry shampoo, hair oil, extra hair ties, bobby pins— you name it. You know your hair best, so pack a mini size of whatever you need to make sure you’re never stuck with a bad hair day. Personally, I never leave the house without my travel sized Living Proof dry shampoo.

1. Hair Dryer Brush

If you haven't yet tried one of the hair-dryer/brush combo tools, you're missing out on the easiest bouncy blow-outs of your life. Prices and quality range from those of Dyson to Revlon. The Hot Tools Brush is super affordable for a professional brand! However, one thing is for sure no matter what brand your hot brush is: your hair is bound to look bomb.

In just minutes, your hair can go from flat to bouncy, and adding a touch of dry shampoo and/or hairspray will help keep it voluminous and give it hold. Just make sure that whenever you’re using a hot tool, you have a safe space to do your hair, set your tool down to cool, unplug it before leaving, and of course use heat protectant (our founder swears by the CHI heat protectant).

2. Soft Curlers and Velcro Rollers

If you’re looking to play it extra safe, you can always go heatless. Soft curlers and Velcro rollers are great heatless options that can help give some shape and bounce to your hair, and they’re easy to use!

Soft curlers are small, soft tools that you simply roll strands of hair into and secure at the ends. You can sleep with them in, or just leave them in for an hour or two depending on how curly you want the end result to be. They can be used on dry or wet hair.

Velcro rollers however, work best on dry hair. Either option is a dorm safe way to style your hair and feel confident, and they’re affordable. There are many amazing heatless hair curler options to be found at your local drug store, and of course online!

3. A Slick Back Style Wax Stick

Not every day can be hair wash day, and as a busy college student, you will reach a point where you’re in dire need of a cute but low-maintenance hairdo-- trust me. Slicked back buns and ponytails are perfect in this case. All you’ll need is a brush or comb, a hair tie, and some hair wax (The viral Kitsch wax stick is trending on TikTok and the TIGI wax stick is the OG wax stick staple).

A slick back bun or ponytail is the perfect style to go from breakfast, to class, to a party all in one day. Take your hair wax on the go with you, and pair this style with anything from yoga pants and a sweatshirt, to a mini dress and heels!

Best Fall 2024 Hairstyles: Back-to-School Edition

Insider tips on the hottest hair styles to rock this fall semester in Boston

Feel Your Best This Semester With These Viral Fall 2024 Hair Trends