Fall is that golden middle season- when the air gets crisp, your coffee gets warmer and your hair routine demands something new but easy. Whether you’re heading back to school, working from a café, or just living your best layered life, a new hairstyle can instantly lift your vibe. Here, I have collected the most comfortable and cool easy fall hairstyles 2025 that are as warm and cool as the season itself, whether you have short hair, curly hair, or simply want something adorable and fast in the mornings when you are in a hurry. Ready to switch things up? Let’s get into it.
Soft Waves with Black Clips: Effortlessly Chic
Loose and wavy hair with sharp black clips is somehow timeless in the sense that it is the type of style that is cool-girl without being too cool-girl. The waves are unfinished yet fresh, as though they were out of a leisurely fall brunch or an impromptu bookstore visit. This look is perfect for medium hair and thick hair, especially when you’re craving something a little cute but still very grown-woman.
I would advise that to maintain the wave pattern gentle and malleable, a light-hold styling cream should be used. A product such as the Oribe Curl Gloss Hydration & Hold will make your waves defined, yet allow them to breathe. Forget the heavy sprays this time around, it is all about letting your natural texture shine through.
I personally, go to this style on those in-between fall days when the weather cannot decide what to do. It stands up against the wind, can be worn with a trench or sweater, and is equally cool with jeans as it is with a midi skirt. Also, can we just enjoy how those clips are also a beauty and fashion moment?
When you want to prevent greasy hair, place the clips nearer the crown in order to achieve lift and prevent flattening at the roots. And do not over-brush, that is supposed to be breezy, not blow-dried to death.
Knotted Half-Up for Busy Mornings
This knotted half up style could be my default suggestion to anyone with straight, medium length or long hair who has to look presentable in a hurry. The manner in which the strands curl over themselves is tentative yet assured. It’s romantic but doesn’t scream “I spent 40 minutes on this.”
To make this style last all day, I have discovered that a couple sprays of Living Proof Flex Hairspray provides it with enough hold without making it stiff. In case your hair is really thin, tease the crown a bit before knotting so it would have some volume and the pins would hold better.
I put this on to feel a bit fancy-like, when I have to meet some friends over coffee, or clients on a Zoom or a quick jog to Trader Joes in your favorite garment. It goes perfectly with gold jewelry and soft makeup and it always makes me feel a bit more deliberate.
Pro tip? The twist should be fastened down using clear mini elastics. It’s that invisible polish that elevates this from “just cute” to “she’s got her life together.”
Ponytail with Leopard Scarf: Playful but Grown
Easy school hairstyles with fall, who said that they cannot be a bit wild and stylish? This low ponytail with a silky leopard scarf is the type of a throw-on-and-go that still makes heads turn. It gives life to short hair or medium hair, and it is even better when your hair is a bit messy and unbrushed, so yes, it is an excellent solution to greasy hair days as well.
I put a regular elastic underneath to ensure that the scarf remains in place, and I tie the scarf directly on top. In case you are dealing with curly hair or layered ends, spray some water or curl-refreshing spray, such as the Pattern Hydrating Mist by Tracee Ellis Ross. It reactivates texture without the crunch.
I have taken this outfit to gallery walks and Sunday farmers markets, and it always seems a bit flirty and impulsive. And fall scarves, plaid, animal, warm florals, are like warm accessories to your hair.
Change the color of the scarf or the knot according to an outfit or your mood. And if you’re rushing out the door? This look will never betray you.
The French Curly Bob: Bold and Fresh
Let’s take a minute for the short length powerhouses. This is a short, sculpted, curly hair bob, and it is so beautiful, particularly in fall when hair may become frizzy due to wind or static. This trim adds the drama minus the drama of styling. All you need to do is put on a trench, apply some lip balm and leave it to this textured bob.
I am a DevaCurl SuperCream convert to maintain those curls bouncy and frizz-free. When your hair is damp, scrunch it in, then air dry and then fluff it out with your fingers when it is dry. It’ll give bounce without bulk.
I would always say it is a look of the girl who wants to take over the room without uttering a word. It is the cut that is equally at home with sweatshirts, as it is with structured coats, and it is indifferent to bad weather.
Thinking about going this short for the first time? Simply remember: you will be lighter, freer and a bit more French with every step.
Side Braided Crown: Modern Fairytale Vibes
This plaited half-up crown is providing comfy cottagecore but make it 2025. It is a perfect choice when it comes to medium braids, and I particularly enjoy how it goes with loose waves to create a look that is both sophisticated and unpolished. This braid is soft and structured at the same time, regardless of whether you have medium or long hair.
I prefer to pull apart the braid after tying it up so that it still looks full and fluffy. A small amount of Ouai Matte Pomade provides a lot of control with no shine. Braid your hair after applying dry shampoo to add texture to your hair that is too soft or wet.
That is the type of look I would wear apple picking or wine tasting, low maintenance and high charm. I also believe it is one of the best candidates in the category of easy fall hairstyles medium hair that can be used at school, on a date, or even at a fall wedding.
A stylist tip I picked up from @JustineMarjan? Always braid so that the hair will lay the way you want it to. It helps with comfort and staying power.
Layered Lob with Windswept Texture
There’s something effortlessly confident about a medium length lob that doesn’t beg for attention. The layers are just right, choppy in a good way, and the natural texture gives it that lived in, easy, fall look that just fits. It suits wavy hair perfectly, and it is the answer when you feel like having movement in your hair, but not the drama.
I rely on a salt spray such as Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray to style this type of lob. It gives the hair grit and separation, especially if you’re air drying. In the case of thick hair, a lightweight mousse will help to control the volume and keep the bounce.
I find this look perfect for transitional weather—sweater over dresses, boots that aren’t quite winter. It feels casual and reflective as though you have things to do and things to share. When your mornings are busy in the fall, this one allows you to sleep a little bit later.
Want to switch it up? Turn over the portion or pin one side of the ear behind the ear with a daring earring. Subtle moves, major effect.
Natural Curls, Unapologetically Free
In the case of simple fall hairstyles with curly hair, the best option can be no option. Just let the curls live their life. These curls are soft and springy–just right to crisp air and warm scarves. This one is your solution in case you have curly hair and you are fed up with manipulating it.
Maintenance here is all about hydration. I am in love with Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Curl Smoothie-it keeps curls juicy and bouncy despite the weather becoming dry. Apply it on wet hair and allow it to air-dry in order to get the maximum definition.
I have some of my best fall memories in this hairstyle, spontaneous trips to the pumpkin patch, brisk walks through the neighborhoods with orange leaves. It is liberating in a way not to struggle with your texture.
When your hair is prone to swelling up in the humidity, just accept it. In 2025, big curls are taking their leading role, and the volume adds to every outfit to make it look more trendy.
Slick and Curled High Pony for Nights Out
It is a fast and dramatic high ponytail with curls, and it is exactly what I go to when I want something bold yet not too much. It provides structure to short hair or medium hair particularly when combined with sleek front sections and dramatic eye makeup. The fall evenings are the best reason to turn up the glam, don t you think?
The style works well when you apply a mixture of edge control and shine spray. My go-to combo? Eco Style Olive Oil Gel and Kenra Shine Spray. They provide a non-stiff slickness and non-oily shine together. Use a wand to curl the ponytail in big sections to achieve that bouncy effect.
This pony gives me the feeling that I am going to enter the most significant dinner of the season-or at least a bistro with candles. It commands attention but stays soft around the edges.
If you’re wearing a statement lip (like this berry one I adore in fall), this hair is the ultimate frame for it.
Power High Pony with Tousled Ends
A tousled high ponytail is a special kind of energy. It is the type of simple fall hair style medium length girls rave about and it looks equally as gorgeous when you have long hair. This is a big ‘cleaned up but playful’ vibe, and it is ideal to balance out cozy knits with flirty edge.
I am a fan of the Drybar Triple Sec 3-in-1 Texturizer to maintain the volume without frizz. Apply it everywhere when curling and rake your fingers through to break it up and get that lifted undone effect. Wrap a small amount of the base with an elastic and put polish on it.
This is my I-don’t-have-time-but-I-want-to-look-good style. I have worn it to fall festivals, late grocery trips and even date nights over a faux-fur jacket. It always feels flirty but not fussy.
To tone down the entire vibe, add a satin scrunchie or tie a ribbon around the bottom. I promise—it’s an instant upgrade.
Side Clip Stacking for Sleek Structure
Minimal but mighty. This style combines the comfort of short hair or medium length hair cuts and the cool factor of the oversized metallic clips. Side-stacked pins bring shine, form and form, which is perfect for smooth textures and particularly helpful on those dry greasy hair days of fall mornings.
Start with straightened or softly curled straight hair, then define your part with a rat-tail comb and slick down the section you’re pinning. Use Göt2B Glued Blasting Freeze Spray to keep flyaways from rising throughout the day, especially when you’re layering scarves and collars.
This style reminds me of the fresh morning walks to the coffee shop, or running errands with earbuds on and a playlist that makes you feel like you are in your own movie. It’s minimal effort, maximal payoff.
In case you have thin hair or super soft hair, you can use textured clips or slide in a mini grip under the first pin so it does not slip. Trust me—it’s the trick you never knew you needed.
Top Knot with Flowing Waves
The combination of a neat bun on the top and the wavy long hair is something you cannot resist. It is smooth and playful with a wink, which is ideal when going on a date or having an intimate party. This half-up style provides you with the form of an updo but allows you to wear your length on full show.
To keep the waves in their form without stiffening, I adore IGK Good Behavior Spirulina Protein Spray- heat protectant and hold in one. A tall ponytail foundation adds the additional height and form to the knot prior to twisting and pinning.
I tend to lean towards this style when I am in a mood to look dressed up but not when I have to spend a lot of time doing so. It makes the face look gorgeous and elevates the entire appearance and it also rescues me when I have greasy hair roots and clean ends.
The moment is finished with layered jewelry and a soft sweater dress. Honestly, it’s a vibe.
Bubble Braid Ponytail: Fall Edition
The bubble braid is a big trend in 2025 and this one with soft, rounded bubbles is all school-girl charm but with a high-fashion twist. It works best with medium to long hair and the bonus is that you have subtle layers, it gives you an extra texture and bounce to each section.
The style works best when prepped with a smoothing cream such as Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Air Dry Crme. It provides the right amount of slip so that it can tear off parts without frizzing, even in dry fall air. Use clear elastics to secure each of the bubbles and pull the sides to get volume.
I adore this style when I need to be a bit playful and still presentable- perfect for a Friday at work or a fall walk with a chai in my hand. It does not feel too tight or pulled as it keeps hair off the face.
Want to give it a twist? Tie the bottom with a velvet ribbon and make it a complete fall fantasy.
Choppy Pink Ends with Side Sweep
This uneven bob with blush-colored ends is rebellious in the best sense of the word. It is one of those short hair styles that are not high maintenance yet they add personality. The unfinished waves combined with the pink colors make a huge indie-bookstore vibe, quirky, cute, and bold.
This type of color-treated hair does well when it is not exposed to dryness. I would suggest Pureology Color Fanatic Leave-In Conditioner- it maintains pink color and tames any roughness that can be found in dyed short length hair.
This is the type of appearance that attracts compliments of strangers and baristas. It is not too much, but it is not too little, and it looks good whether you are going to the classroom or running out to do some errands.
Pro tip? Turn the section to the other side to get immediate volume and an entirely different feel. It’s basically two styles in one.
Classic Braids with Minimalist Charm
It is one of the simplest and neatest easy fall hairstyles that can be done on medium hair- particularly during back-to-back hectic days. It has a structure due to the middle part and symmetry, and the slightly loose weave makes it soft and wearable. Great for everything from school to weekend hikes.
I apply a little Ouidad Curl Last Flexible-Hold Gel to the hair to give it some tackiness to keep the braids in place (it has some tackiness without the residue even on straight hair). This is particularly useful to those who have thin hair or straight hair which can easily unravel.
I have been wearing some form of this style since I was in high school, and it still bangs. It is comfort food, but fall-ish. It is familiar, easy, and always a good idea.
Pin the ends under and under to create a low braided bun moment. Two looks, one base.
Mini Half-Up Bun for Short to Medium Hair
Come on, it happens: there are days when you want to vomit and get out. It is a mini half up bun that provides you with the right amount of structure and leaves the rest of your medium hair or short hair free. It is casual, fun and the answer to the third-day hair issue.
In case your hair falls flat, I would recommend teasing the crown a bit then twisting the bun. A spray of Batiste Dry Shampoo has the ability to add some volume and also absorb oils. Secure with a mini claw clip or clear elastic.
I tend to pick this style when I am wearing leggings, boots, and a hoodie, it is casual, but it is not accidental. It also lays so well under beanies without being smushed like a full ponytail or updo.
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.
