1 MINUTE EASY MESSY BUN HAIR TUTORIAL!, by Lainey Ostrom on YouTube. 3 min 24 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 24 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start on second-day hair. If your hair is clean and slippery, add texturizing spray, dry shampoo or a few quick curls so the bun grips and holds.
Comb your hair back with your fingers, not a brush. Leave a few loose strands around your face and ears for a softer look.
Gather the hair into a ponytail at the crown or just below it. Keep the tension loose so the bun stays relaxed.
Tie the elastic around the ponytail. On the last loop, pull the hair only halfway through so you are left with a loop and a tail.
Wrap the loose tail around the base of the loop, then tuck the ends under the elastic or pin them in place.
Push bobby pins or twist pins into the sides of the bun to lock the shape, pointing them toward the centre.
Pull gently on the edges of the bun and the hair above your ears to loosen it and add volume.
Mist with hairspray to set the style, then tug out one or two face-framing pieces.
Tips and common mistakes
Freshly washed hair slides out of a messy bun, so style it a day after washing or add texture first.
Pin the bun while looking in a mirror from the side so you can see gaps and cover them.
Do not pull the bun tight against your head, since the loose shape is what makes it look messy rather than severe.
Keep a couple of spare pins in your bag, as twist pins can work loose during the day.
Questions
How do I stop my messy bun from falling out?
Use an elastic plus two to four pins, and add texture with dry shampoo or spray before you start. Slippery, freshly washed hair is the main reason buns slide down.
Will this work on short or fine hair?
It is designed for medium and long hair. If your hair is short or thin, a half-up bun or a bun made over a small doughnut gives a fuller shape.
How long does it take?
About a minute once you have practised the twist and pin steps. Give yourself five minutes the first few times.
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