Boys

• Boys might not care about their hair as much as girls do. Eighth-grade graduation hair ideas for boys include taking your son to a barber and getting a fresh cut. Comb your eighth-grader's hair off to the side and use hairspray to hold it in place. If your boy has a shorter haircut, consider styling his hair with gel.
  
  

Braids for Girls

• Eighth-grade graduation hair ideas for girls are numerous. One popular idea is to french braid your daughter's hair. This will keep her hair out of her face. Graduation usually takes place during a warm part of the year, and making sure her hair isn't sticking to her face will be greatly appreciated. ccent her braid with some baby's breath for added beauty.
  
  

Tousled Hair

• Tousled hair is a great eighth-grade graduation hair idea. Tousled hair looks natural and modern. Tousled hair works on medium to long hair. If your daughter has naturally straight hair, consider adding some loose curls with a curling iron.
  
  

Headband

• Style your daughter's hair with a headband. A headband can match your daughter's hair. You can pick out a headband to match her graduation gown, as well. Like braids, headbands are a great way to keep the hair out of your daughter's face.
  
  

Pony Tail

• Dress up a ponytail for a fun and youthful hairdo. Tie a colorful ribbon around the ponytail for decoration. Have your eighth-grader curl her hair before styling it in a ponytail. A ponytail is simple and keeps the hair out of your daughter's face during her graduation ceremony.