Whether you’re in high school or college, graduation day is a big freaking deal, so you’ll want to make sure your hair looks absolutely amazing for the special day (and all the pictures that come with it). However, finding a hairstyle that actually looks cute with your graduation cap is somehow more difficult than the endless exams you took to get your diploma/degree.
We’ve pulled red carpet hairstyles from the most stylish celebs that anyone can create at home. What’s even better? All of these graduation hairstyles that will still look good under your cap.
Loose Pigtails
Lana Condor’s word is law, so that means you’ll be rocking pigtails to graduation. She made the hairstyle look so chic by curling her hair and adding lots of volume on top.
Wispy Bangs
Revive the ’90s with face-framing bangs, like Lili Reinhart. Just pull your hair into an elegant low bun and then use a wand to loosely curl the pieces of hair around your face.
Natural Texture
Yes, you can rock your natural hair with a graduation cap. Just use this life-changing afro-friendly hack brought to you by YouTuber Chizi Duru. The finished look is crazy cute and really easy to do.
Sleek Bun
By the time graduation comes around, it’s hot and humid outside, which means you’ll want to avoid frizz at all costs. Take notes from Selena Gomez and tie your hair into a sleek, low bun. Not only is this hairstyle super cute, but it’s also convenient because your cap will fit perfectly on top.
Teased Ponytail
Honestly, Zendaya can do no wrong in our eyes. If you’re hoping to recreate her easy, chic ponytail, start by parting your hair down the middle. Then, apply your favorite styling cream and tie your hair into a low ponytail. Voilà, you’re done!
Side-Swept Curls
Gigi Hadid slays in these side-swept curls. Apart from graduation, side-swept hairstyles are a really great option for just about any occasion, especially prom. To recreate this look, use a round brush to dry your hair and then a teasing comb to add volume to each section.
Romantic Braid
Camila Cabello is giving off major princess vibes with this super romantic braid. The trick to recreating this look is to take out a few pieces of hair, mainly toward the front of your head, and curl them with an iron. This will do wonders and help to frame your face. Plus, it puts a fun twist on the traditional braid.
Rolled-Under Ends
Hailey Baldwin’s ’90s-inspired hair is totally trending right now. And the best part is that it’s so easy to recreate. All you have to do is style a classic blowout with a round brush, but before you finish each section, make a slight bend when you reach your ends. What’s also great about this hairstyle is that it works with just about every hair length, so whether you rock a lob or crazy long hair, you can totally pull this off.
Wavy Bob
The great part about Barbie Ferreira’s bob is that you can wear the style with your natural texture and without using heated tools. Detangle your hair and part it down the middle before running a styling product like JVN Hair’s Complete Air Dry Cream from the roots to the ends.
Tousled
This look is a bit of a throwback because, as we all know, Taylor Swift seems to change her hairstyle for every album. Nowadays, her curly hair is on display, but this tousled lob (also known as the long lob) is still one of her best looks. If it’s something you’d want to try, grab
XMONDO’s Salty Sea Salt Spray to add some extra texture.
Wet Hair
Singer-songwriter Lauren Jauregui normally rocks long, loose waves, but wow, she looks hot AF in this “wet hair” look. The key is to find a conditioning mousse that works for you. From there, all you have to do is apply the product and scrunch up your hair.
Side Braid
Take a lesson from Blake Lively’s famous flowing tresses for graduation day. This simple side braid is the perfect option for a rainy day graduation ceremony. You won’t have to worry about frizz or your curls falling out.
