Mother's Day Daily: Day 45

Let’s be real—back-to-school hair is just chaos. Some parents are up at sunrise making magical braids for first-day photos, but honestly? I’m just trying to remember which kid’s backpack isn’t stuffed with last year’s snacks. What actually matters is their hair looks basically tidy. No one's keeping score at drop-off.

Here’s what I’ve actually done in full survival mode:
• The messy bun—run your fingers through, pile it up, call it a win.
• A tight low pony—get it a little wet, add gel if you want, and pull it back. It’ll stay put even if nothing else does.
• If you’re feeling brave, try this french braid tutorial—it’s actually not rage-inducing.

Truthfully, just practice each of these once, then improvise the rest of the school year. No one’s going to remember how their hair looked after the first bell anyway. Save your sanity for things like getting out the door kind of on time.